Kids' Cove Daycare & Learning Center

Based on observation and interviews at 9:37 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space had a permanent fence or other permanent barrier that prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist observed part of the center’s fence down due to a tree falling. S4 stated the fence has been down approximately 2 weeks and S1 has been trying to get the fence repaired. Corrective Action: Effective 06/09/2026, S4 stated she will speak with S1 again regarding the fence being repaired and…

Based on observations at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff duties including cooking, housekeeping or administrative functions do not interfere with the supervision of children. The Specialist observed S1 preparing lunch while supervising 9 three to four-year-old children. S1 stated there was no additional staff available to cook and prepare lunch at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 05/07/2026, S1 stated she will adjust staff schedules to ensure enough staff are present to supervise each classroom so S1 can prepare lunch to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure parents were not required to waive to the center's responsibility as parents were informed in the parent agreement forms that they would assume all financial responsibility for any treatment or injuries sustained while in their child was in childcare. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2 stated that she will speak with S1 and revise all children files, remove the waiver of liability clause, and have all parents re-sign the parent agreement forms no later than 11/21/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.

C: Based on record review and interviews at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that 3 of 8 staff, completed Mandated Reporter within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 1 of 8 staff received orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 did not have documentation of orientation training for S4 (First day present 09/05/2025), S5 (First day present 10/16/2025), and S8 (First day present 09/30/2025). S2 stated all staff will have proof of orientation training by…

Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1 failed to have a current certification in CPR. S2 stated that she will speak with S1 and schedule a CPR class for S1, and will have the CPR course completed by 11/21/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2 stated she will speak with S1 and reiterate that all staff must be trained in CPR at all times and stated trainings…

Based on record review/interviews at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1 failed to have current certification. S2 stated that she will speak with S1 and will schedule a pediatric first aid class for S1 complete no later than 11/21/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2 stated she will speak with S1 and reiterate that all staff must be trained in pediatric first aid at all times…

Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S5 (First Day Present 10/16/2025), failed to have current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pediatric Frist Aid and was observed in the classroom with (5) 1-year-olds. S2 stated S1 was in the process of scheduling a CPR class for all new staff at the center. S2 will speak with S1 and ensure a CPR class is completed by 11/21/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2…

1727.A.&B.: Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 2 of 8 staff members, S2 and S3, did not have current certification. S2’s Mandated Reported expired on 09/13/2025 and S3’s Mandated Reporter training expired on 10/12/2025. S2 stated each staff will have proof of Mandated Reporter Training by 11/21/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2 stated she will speak with S1 and reiterate that all staff must complete the Mandated Reporting Training immediately following their hire date…

1811.A.&B.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for all staff were completed and on file at the center. The Specialists observed O1 in the classroom with (9) 3 to 4-year-old children. O1 had not begun the process to receive a CCCBC background check in the CCCBC system prior to being present in the childcare facility. O1 left the center prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S2 stated she will speak with S1 and reiterate that in the future before…

: Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to include all of the required documentation needed on tornado drills in the 2025 anniversary year. The provider's documentation failed to include: the amount of time taken to evacuate the center and signatures (not initials) of staff present. Corrective Action: Effective 10/31/2025, S1, stated that she will edit the tornado drills form created by the center to include all of the required information outlined by the Department to ensure compliance with this regulation.

: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S7 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S1 (DOH 05/08/2025), S2 (DOH 05/02/2025), and S4 (DOH 05/06/2025) failed to have current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR. S1 was alone supervising (3) five months to 1 year-olds, S2 was alone supervising (9) three-four year-olds and S4 was alone supervising (4) one-year olds. Corrective Action: Effective 07/01/2025, S6 stated that a CPR/Pediatric First Aid…

C. Orientation Training - Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S7 failed to provide documentation that 2 of 7 staff, received mandated reporter and orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S7 also lacked documentation that 2 of 7 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S7 did not have documentation of training for S2 (First day present 05/02/2025) and S4 (First day present 05/06/2025) S6 stated each staff member will have proof of…

Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S7 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 (DOH 08/12/2024) failed to have current certification. S6 stated that a CPR/Pediatric First Aid class is scheduled on 07/12/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 07/01/2025, S6 stated all staff will be trained in CPR at all times and trainings will be scheduled at least 30 days prior to expiration date…

Based on record review/interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S5, (DOH 08/12/2024) failed to have current certification. S6 stated that a CPR/Pediatric First Aid class is scheduled on 07/12/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 07/01/2025, S6 stated all staff will be trained in Pediatric First Aid at all times and trainings will be scheduled at least 30 days prior to…

Based on observations and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S7 failed to ensure documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) was available for O1 prior to the her being present or performing services at the center when children are present. The Specialist observed O1 in the classroom with S1 feeding and playing with infants during center hours. O1 was not signed in on the visitors log and had no eligible CCCBC on file at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 07/01/2025, S6 stated that she will speak with S7…