Kiddie Castle Development Center

Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for staff accurately reflected the staff members on the center premises at any given time. On 5/6/2026, S4 and S5 were not signed out, on 5/15/2026, S1, S3 & S4 were not signed out and on 5/20/2026, S1 was signed it but was not on the center premises. Corrective Action: Effective 5/20/2026, S1 was not able to provide a corrective action plan, she had to the leave before the inspection was completed.

1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observation at 9:40 a.m., S4 failed to ensure the children were being supervised at all times in the center. The Specialist observed, C1, 4-years-old, standing outside of the Toddler Two Classroom, C2-C4, 2-years-old, and C5, 3-years-old, alone in the Toddler Two Classroom. This was corrected at 9:42 a.m., when S4 was observed coming out the bathroom. Corrective Action: Effective 5/20/2026, S1 was not able to provide a corrective action plan, she had to the leave before the inspection was completed. 1907-F.1.-5. – Prohibited Items --Not Met Prohibited items: 1. infant…

Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor areas were free of hazards as the Specialist observed the following on the center's playground. -A black rake placed along the back side of the building. -Torn fencing with sharp edges covering the air conditioner next to Building 2. -Torn fencing with sharp edges covering the air conditioner on the right side of Building 1. -A sharp nail sticking out from the wood that encloses the swing set and jungle gym. -The green slide on the jungle gym has broken plastic and a missing screw which is causing the top and bottom…

2103.F.3.d&f.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the passenger transportation included the pick up location of each child and the time the child was released to the center for the following weeks: 3/23/2026-3/27/2026, 3/30/2026-4/3/2026, 4/6/2026-4/10/2026, 4/13/2026-4/17/2026, 4/20/2026-4/24/2026, 4/27/2026-5/1/2026 and 5/4/2026-5/8/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/20/2026, S1 was not able to provide a corrective action plan, she had to the leave before the inspection was completed.

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S7 failed to have the current certification. S7’s certification expired 11/30/2025. A training had not been scheduled prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 stated the staff has been scheduled several times for the CPR and PFA class but did not attend. She will now terminate staff who do not attend mandatory…

Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S7 failed to have the current certification. S7’s certification expired 11/30/2025. A training had not been scheduled prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 stated the staff has been scheduled several times for the CPR and PFA class but did not attend. She will now terminate staff who do not attend mandatory trainings to…

Based on observations at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards: Indoors: In the Toddler 1 Classroom, there was a heater that was not on but was hot to the touch. S1 stated the heater is left on overnight and turned off in the morning before the teacher arrives. Outdoors: The HVAC unit with the orange bracket on the playground is missing the covering and accessible to the children while at play. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2025, S1 stated she will remove the heater from the…

Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of the current master transportation log on file at the center that included the names of the children, the pickup and drop off location, and the authorized persons to whom the children may be released. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 stated she will print the master transportation log from the Department's website and complete it to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of the current passenger transportation log for each trip used to track children and staff during transportation. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 stated she will re-train staff on the proper ways to complete the log to ensure compliance with this regulation.

2107.A.1.&2. Based on interviews at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual passenger check of a vehicle was conducted from 2/2/2026-2/6/2026, 2/9/2026-2/12/2026, 2/17/2026-2/20/2026, 2/27/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/19/2026, S1 stated she will re-train staff on the proper ways to conduct a visual check of the vehicle and correctly document the log to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on interviews at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual passenger check was conducted at the completion of each trip or route, from 2/2/2026-2/6/2026, 2/9/2026-2/12/2026, 2/17/2026-2/20/2026, 2/27/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: 2107.C.: Based on interviews at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual passenger check of a vehicle was conducted from 2/2/2026-2/6/2026, 2/9/2026-2/12/2026, 2/17/2026-2/20/2026, 2/27/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

2107.A.1.&2.: Based on interviews on 1/20/2026 at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual passenger check of a vehicle was conducted at any time to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. S1 stated transportation is not provided to children, but the Specialist observed S5 transporting a child to school on 1/21/2026, and staff verified transported is being provided. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will check behind all drivers after the end of the route to ensure compliance with this…

1103.A.2.4.5.&C.2.: Based on record review and interview on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 1/14/2026, between 9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Law Enforcement arrived to the center to investigate a complaint where C1, 7-years-old, received a knot with a gash on his forehead. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. The Specialist was able to validate the allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will report all critical incidents within the required time frame to…

Based on record review and interviews on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for children was maintained. S1 failed to have documentation that C1, 7-years-old, was signed in and out the center on 1/14/2026, on the children’s daily attendance log reviewed. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure all children are signed in by 9:00 a.m., and in her absence she will have S3 to check the daily attendance to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for staff was maintained. S1 failed to have documentation that S5 had ever signed in or out of the center on 1/5/2026-1/9/2026, 1/12/2026-1/16/2026, and 1/20/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she was not aware that S5 needed to sign in but she will not have him to sign in to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance records for visitors accurately reflected the visitors on the center premises at any given time. S1 stated Law Enforcement visited the center on 1/14/2026, and Child Welfare Caseworker visited the center on 1/16/2026, to investigate allegations that a child received a knot and a gash on his forehead by S5. Law Enforcement and the Child Welfare Caseworker was not signed in or out on the visitor’s log reviewed. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.…

1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on record review and interviews on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S5 (DOH: 5/23/2024), used a prohibited method of discipline on 1/14/2026. S1 stated C1, 7-years-old, did not want to go to school so S5 picked him up to make him get in the jeep when he hit his head, which resulted in a knot and gash on his forehead. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure all staff is aware of corrective behavioral management procedures to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure C1’s, 7-years-old, record had a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure that parents complete the child information form and sign all areas to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1723.A.&B.: Based on record review on 1/20/2026, at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. S5’s certification expired 11/30/2024. S1 has scheduled a training for 2/9/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will develop a spreadsheet to track expiration dates and will monitor it monthly to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review on 1/20/2026, at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. S5’s certification expired 11/30/2024. S1 has scheduled a training for 2/9/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will develop a spreadsheet to track expiration dates and will monitor it monthly to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interviews on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of the current master transportation log on file at the center that included the names of the children, the pickup and drop off location, and the authorized persons to whom the children may be released. S1 stated transportation is not provided to children, but the Specialist observed S5 transporting a child to school on 1/21/2026, and staff verified transported is being provided. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she…

Based on record review and interviews on 1/20/2026, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of the current passenger transportation log for each trip used to track children and staff during transportation. There was not a copy of the log maintained at the center or with driver. S1 stated transportation is not provided to children, but the Specialist observed S5 transporting a child to school on 1/21/2026, and staff verified transported is being provided. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will update her…

Based on interviews on 1/20/2026 at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual passenger check was conducted at the completion of each trip or route, prior to S5 exiting the vehicle. S1 stated transportation is not provided to children, but the Specialist observed S5 transporting a child to school on 1/21/2026, and staff verified transported is being provided. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/2/2026, S1 stated she will check behind all drivers after the end of the route to ensure compliance with this regulation.

c: Based on record review/interview, S1 failed to have documentation that S1 and S4 completed the mandatory 12 minimum clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.Copies of certificates of completion or attendance records were not maintained at the center and available for inspection by the department upon request, of staff did not have the required continuing education training. This is in addition to the required training from the Department of Health, Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Child/Adult CPR.…