Kinderland Cottage Childcare Llc

· This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 11.25.25. The facility is licensed for 43 as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 32 children. 0staff files and 0 child files were reviewed at the time of inspection, files will be reviewed at the annual inspection. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 7.10.25. The facility is licensed for 43 as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 32 children. 10 child files and 8 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NANCY RODRIGUEZ Title: Director Date: 07/18/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation the facility was found to have hazards as listed below- Ensure that the outdoor areas and playgrounds are free of hazards. *Water table on fence *Green table on fence *Blue Child sized Step 2 bike on fence NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1 and 3)Directors will discusses the time of 07/18/202 must: each staff members break to ensure breaks 5 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; are happening so there is enough coverage (b) Be able to summon help in an for ratios and no staff under 18 left alone emergency; with children. 2) Staff members were STATE F Based on observation and review the facility failed to ensure staff under the age of 18 were not left to 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/10/2025 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 supervise children without a person over the age of 18 with an eligibility memo. One staff under the age of 18 observed with 12 children in care without a person over 18 with an eligibility memo. 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/10/2025 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1 and 3)Directors will discusses the time of 07/18/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to each staff members break to ensure breaks 5 provide physical care, supervision and ... Based on observation and interview the facility failed to have staff present which is sufficient in number to provide physical care, supervision and individual attention. Viewed 12 children between the ages of 20month to 3 years in a combine classroom with one staff. Ratio 1:6, one additional staff needed.

ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of an on- sitecomplaint investigation at your facility on 5/13/25. The facility islicensed for 43 children as a Child Care facility. The census at the time ofthe survey was 31 children. Additional deficiencies not related to thecomplaint were found at the time of inspection. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: CAITLIN CASTANEDA Title: Director Date: 05/22/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE S Kitchen Based on observation and interview on 5/13/25 playground equipment was not 1& 2) Play kitchen has been moved along in good repair as evidenced by driving fence on May 13th. 3)Staff was trained on kitchen staying along fence on May 14th. wheels on helicopter and driving bench 4) Caitlin and Nancy will be responsible for were loose and posed a pinching the kitchen staying along the fence. hazard to children: red pole on playground equipment encompassed by inner tube broken and unstable. Repair or Cleaning discard equipment noted and devise a schedule for routine inspection and 1) Daily be signed into more than one class. We also complete a daily whole center staff sign Based on record review on 5/13/25 in to show amount of staff on premises. facility failed to maintain a daily sign in Staff are well trained on ages of each child sheet that accurately reflected the times and Ratios. Director is on site from opening until afternoon ratio is met usually around of arrival and departure for staff in each 4:30 to 5pm. If afternoon staff is missing classroom. To ensure time are director closes center. 2)Staff Training was consistently recorded, please provide held on 5/14/25. 3) D cleaned up the remaining debris from work done. Car track had about an inch of Based on observation and interview on standing water as it rained. Children do not 5/13/25, facility failed to recognize and have unattended access to the car track as eliminate the following hazards for the it is outside of the gated play areas and they only walk through with a teacher. 3) safety of children as evidenced by the Staff and directors will ensure that we are following: cleaning up and removing hazards. 4) Caitlin and Nancy are responsible. -Cleaning supplies accessible to children in the bathroom area Based on observation and interview 5/13/25 facility failed to utilize the two step cleaning and sanitizing process when cleaning a nonporous surface in the facility. -Bleach and Steramine solutions not dated -Facility utilizing wash cloth/towel for multiple cleaning and sanitizing through out the day. Single use towels are required to be utilized for cleaning and sanitizing - Some staff stated soap not being utilized in the cleaning and sanitizing process NAC 416 1. Each member of the staff of a facility that NAC 416 1) We currently have 1 child under the age 05/13/202 is necessary to meet the applicable of 1. She is 9 months and crawls. Afternoon 5 3221 B. WING _______________________ 05/13/2025 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 requirement for... Based on interview facility failed to ensure each infant under 12 months of age is placed on back when lay down to sleep. - Staff stated infant placed on stomach to sleep

This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 12.06.24. The facility is licensed for 43 as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 17 children.0 staff files and 0 child files were reviewed at the time of inspection, files will be reviewed at the annual inspection Reminders and Recommendations: Recommends sanding the exterior walls and child height windowsills before the peeling paint becomes a hazard, before the annual inspection. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned wi

This statement of deficiencies was generated based on an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 6.25.24. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 25 children. 10 child files and 10 staff files were reviewed. Licensing Reminders: -All renewal application documents and training hours must be submitted no later than 7.15.24 for timely review and submission of renewal application. -Staff #3: needs 8 additional training hours including 2 in child wellness -Staff #5: needs 24 annual training hours including 2 in child wellnes Based on observation and interview on 6.25.24 the facility failed to recognize and eliminate the following hazards for the safety of children as evidenced by the following: -Elevated play equipment present in infant and toddler rooms. Ensure padding is surrounding fall zones of slide in infant room and jeep in toddler room. NAC 416 1. Each member of the staff of a facility that NAC 416 1) After about 45 after rest time has started 06/27/202 is necessary to meet the applicable staff will give children who are not sleeping 4 requirement for the ratio of caregivers to a few books to read quietly while others children set forth in Based on observation and interview on 6.25.24, facility failed to ensure that children who are awake have been engaged in an appropriate activity.

This statement of deficiencies was generated based on a semi annual inspection conducted on 12.15.23. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 5 staff and 31 children. 15 staff files and 9 staff files were reviewed. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1) We will double check employee 12/22/202 must: completes NV registry by 90 days of their 2 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; hire date. We will give weekly reminders (b) Be able to summon help in an with our employees about completing new emergency; hire re Based on record review on 12.15.23 the facility failed to ensure within 90 days after each caregiver commences their employment in the child care they have applied with the Nevada Registry. Provide verification the staff members as noted have submitted initial or renewal applications. -Staff 3

This statement of deficiencies was generated based on an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 6.22.23. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a childcare facility. The census at the time of inspection was 33 children and 5 staff. 15 children's files and 8 staff files were reviewed. Licensing Reminders: -All renewal application documents must be submitted no later than 7.31.23 for review and timely submission. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVID Based on observation and interview on 6.22.23, facility failed to recognize and eliminate the following hazards for the safety of children as evidenced by the following: -Toilet lid in boys bathroom cracked and presents a pinching hazard. Replace lid. NAC NAC (1) M&M's were immediately relabeled on 06/22/202 380.11 11. Food must not be used as a basis for 380.11 (2) 6/22/23 for staff consumption. (3) We 3 discipline or reward. Children should be talked with staff about different ways to encouraged, but must not be forced, to eat. encourage children when they see safe, responsible or respectfu Based on observation Responsible and interview on 6.27.23, facility used food as a basis of reward. M&M's present in preschool classroom. Director states children are given M&M's when they are caught being respectful and kind. Surveyor reviewed regulation with director and director acknowledged that M&M's would be labeled as for staff consumption only.

This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a complaint investigation that began on 5/23/23 conducted at your facility. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a child care facility. 3 teachers and the director were interviewed. 0 child file reviewed and 0 staff files. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NANCY RODRIGUEZ Title: Director Date: 06/07/2023 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation slide is covered and there is enough and interview on 5/23/23 the facility was coverage for infants and toddler to be found to have playground equipment that is playing on the dirt side. not compatible with the ages of children using it. Submit documentation of age rating for equipment on the back playground. Based on record also extra staff floating around the center review and interview on 5/23/23 the facility helping each classroom and staff as failed to maintain an accurate sign-in sheet necessary. Directors have given training that included the times of arrival and about new systems in places as well as departure for staff and children. Staff were continually reminders about signing in and shown to be signed into multiple rooms at out through out the day. the same time. (2)Action was taken Thursday. 5/25/23 -Submit staff training regarding signing in and out as necessary, as well as signing o Based on observation be monitoring and interacting with the and interview on 5/23/23 the directors were children. Directors will monitor staff and not responsible for screening, scheduling provide feedback as necessary to staff and supervising the conduct of the staff as when observing children. evidenced by facility being out of ratio and staff members under 18 years of age left (2)Action was taken first thing Wednesday unsupervised while caring for children, upon morning. 5/24/23 director's departure from the facility. Submit a director's schedule to ensure (3)Staff will continue to have training to responsibilities are met. ensure that ratios are always maintained and proper supervision is being happening at all times. (4)Caitlin Castaneda & Nancy Rodriguez are responsible. NAC 2. The d... Based on record review and interview on 5/23/23 the director failed to communicate with Child Care Licensing regarding a child leaving the premises without a staff member or parent. Submit a self-report regarding the incident and work with your assigned surveyor regarding follow up action. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 05/24/202 must: Adult staff was inside front door way 3 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; applying sunscreen to child while (b) Be able to summon help in an underaged staff was already outside with emergency; children. In order to prevent this from Based on observation and interview on 5/23/23 the facility failed to ensure a member of the staff of the facility who is under 18 years of age may not provide direct care to a child at the facility unless the care is provided under the supervision of an employee of the facility who is 18 years of age or older. -Multiple staff members who were under 18 years of age were observed providing care to children without supervision of an employee who is 18 years of age or older. Submit staff training regarding staff members who are under 18 being left unsupervised with children. NAC 350 1. Every licensee of a facility shall adopt a NAC 350 05/25/202 written statement which: We closed our facility and let our parents know 3 (a) Sets forth the general services to be two months in advance before our ... Based on record review of a random sampling of sign-in sheets obtained on 5/25/23, the facility was found to be closed 5/18/23 and 5/19/23. The facility failed to notify Child Care Licensing of the closure. Submit a plan to ensure future closures are reported as necessary. NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 05/25/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to (1)We have purchased the staff walkie 3 provide physical care, supervision and talkies to help with communication between individual attention to each child and allow staff members, aprons with first aid time for interaction between the staff and supplies, changed bathroom procedure and the children to promote the children ' s drink procedures. We also understand the social competence, emotional well-being... Based on observation (4)It is Caitlin and Nancy responsibility to and interview on 5/23/23 the facility failed to make sure staff is observing students during have staff present which is sufficient in their shift, making sure staff stay with in number to provide physical care, ration and students are being monitored supervision and individual attention to each when going to the bathroom during outside child and allow time for interaction between time. Caitlin and Nancy will also be using the staff and the children to promote the walkie talkie so staff can send children children's social competence, emotional inside to use the bathroom when a staff well-being and intellectual development. member is inside and able to monitor them -Supervision on the playground was use the bathroom. observed... Based on observation and interview on 5/23/23 the facility failed to provide an adequate number of staff for the number of toddlers in care. 14 children ages 3 years and up were under the care of 1 staff member. 1 additional staff member needed. -Submit staff training regarding ratio and ensuring it is met at all times.

This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of a semi- annual inspection on 12/9/22. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a Child Care facility. The census at the time of the survey was 26. 15 children’s files were reviewed and 9 employee files were reviewed. There were no regulatory deficiencies noted at the time of inspection. Reminders and Recommendations: -Follow up with backgrounds regarding staff processing over 90 days by 12/16/22 -Fire drill due this month -Staff #5 CPR expires 12/12/22 -Staff #7 needs Nevada Registry, CPR, First Aid, Shaken Baby, Administration of

This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual inspection on 7/5/22. The facility is licensed for 43 children as a Child Care facility. The census at the time of the survey was . 15 children’s files were reviewed and 6 employee files were reviewed. Reminders and Recommendations: -Update/upload into NABS by 7/11/22 as discussed -Fire and disaster drill due this month If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: CAITLIN CASTANEDA Title: Owner/Director Date: 07/22/2022 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 -Ensure a... Based on observation and interview on 7/5/22 facility was found to have hazards as listed below. Ensure that the play area is free of hazards, debris, and trash. -Broken black mat in Toddler play area -Gray bench broken and peeling paint in Toddler play area -Rusted Tonka trucks in preschool play area 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 NAC NAC 07/19/202 280.1 1. Each licensee shall develop an 280.1 Based on interview Directors Caitlin Castaneda & Nancy and record review on 7/5/22, facility Rodriguez are responsible. failed to review emergency plan on a quarterly basis during a meeting of the staff of the facility. Review emergency plan with staff as required and document review. NAC 3. If transportation is provided by the NAC 07/19/202 290.3 licensee of a facility, all children must be 290.3 290.3 2 protected by adequate supervision by the staff, safety precautions and adequate Expired Car Seat have been insurance which covers liability for health or discarded on 7/19/2022 and we will not be injury, medical expenses and damages taking any more field trips or transporting caused by uninsured motorists. The children until we are able to afford new car licensee of a facility shall requi... Based on observation and interview on 7/5/22 facility provides 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 Based on observation and interview on 7/5/22, facility failed to recognize and eliminate the following hazards for the safety of children as evidenced by the following: -No thermometers in refrigerators NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 07/21/202 must: NAC 306 NV Registry 2 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; (b) Be able to summon help in an Here is Caitlin Castaneda’s and Adriana emergency; Diaz NV Registry cert. and Amber (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified Calloway’s cert. We will make sure to check to carry out a program which places employees’ files regular Based on interview and record review on 7/5/22 facility failed to ensure within 90 days after each caregiver commences his employment in the child care facility; they have applied with the Nevada Registry or its successor organization, and/or annually renewed 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 his registration before the date on which it expires. Provide verification the staff members as noted have submitted initial or renewal application. -Staff #3 -Staff #4 -Staff #6 NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 07/21/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 NAC 232 2 days after commencing his or her employment or position in a child care We will make sure to check employees’ files facil... Based on interview and record review on 7/5/22, the facility failed to ensure that within 120 days of hire each employee completed the required hours of training in child care which includes: any training required by the facility for the purposes of obtaining certification in CPR, three or more hours of training in child development , two or more hours AND PLAN OF Based on interview and record review on 7/5/22, the below listed children did not have a current immunization record or approved exemption on file at the facility. Obtain and file a current immunization record for the children listed. Director is recommended to sign up for WebIZ training in order to have access to the most up-to-date immunization records in-line. Discard old immunization records upon obtaining most current. -Child #13 no immunization record on file -Child #14 needs 4th DTaP and 4 Hib 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 NAC NAC 07/06/202 390.5 5. The amount, variety and arrangement 390.5 Based on time to get toys changed out quicker so they observation and interview on 7/5/22 are not left with not enough toys. facility failed to have an adequate Caitlin Castaneda& Nancy Rodriguez are supply of toys that are in good condition responsible. and appropriate for the age of the children and ensure materials were stored in a manner that allows children to select, remove, and replace the materials independently or with minimal assistance. -Toddler room had insufficient materials and materials present were stored on shelves that were turned to face wall not allowing children access ST Based on interview, observation, and review on 7/5/22, facility failed to have a written plan of curriculum prepared before the early care and education program became effective and made available for parental review in all classrooms. Ensure curriculum integrates literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative expression and the arts, and health and safety. Ensure curriculum incorporates concepts and activities that foster the social, emotional, physical, linguistic and cognitive development of children. -Infant room curriculum not current -Toddler room curriculum did not meet the c Based on observation and interview on 7/5/22, facility failed to ensure the area used for changing diapers had a smooth, non- absorbent floor covering. -Diaper changing table in toddler room is on carpeted area. Please move changing table or place a 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/05/2022 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 smooth, non-absorbent mat under changing table area. NAC 7. Each room at a facility that is used for NAC 07/06/202 415.7 play and other activities for children must 415.7 Based on are not left with not enough toys. observation and interview on 7/5/22 facility failed to have an adequate Caitlin Castaneda& Nancy Rodriguez are responsible. supply of toys that are in good condition and appropriate for the age of the children. -Toddler room

This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of a semi annual inspection at your facility on 12.8.21. The census at the time of inspection was 26 children. 7 staff files were reviewed and 6 children's files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 3221 B. WING _______________________ 12/08/2021 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 NAC "3. The licensee of a facility shall hold: Based on record review and interview on 12.8.21, the facility We have a Fire Drill marked on our had no record that a disaster drill was held calendar for 1/4/2022, 2/3/2022, 3/4/22, at least once every 3 months. Hold disaster 4/4/22, 5/2/22, 6/2/22, 7/6/22,8/5/22. drills as required and complete a record of the drills. We have an emergency drill on the master calendar for 3/4/22, 6/2/22, We will redo all dates for upcoming year in August as that is when your master calendar renews. Nancy Rodriguez and Caitlin Castaneda are responsible for upholding these dates. Based on observation and interview on 12.8.21, medication observed in basket that was not labeled with the name of the child and no written record kept with the medication. Ensure that medication is labeled as required and any over the counter medication has a doctor's note.

This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of an annual inspection conducted at your facility on 7.10.25. The facility is licensed for 43 as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection was 32 children. 10 child files and 8 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NANCY RODRIGUEZ Title: Director Date: 07/18/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation the facility was found to have hazards as listed below- Ensure that the outdoor areas and playgrounds are free of hazards. *Water table on fence *Green table on fence *Blue Child sized Step 2 bike on fence NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1 and 3)Directors will discusses the time of 07/18/202 must: each staff members break to ensure breaks 5 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; are happening so there is enough coverage (b) Be able to summon help in an for ratios and no staff under 18 left alone emergency; with children. 2) Staff members were STATE F Based on observation and review the facility failed to ensure staff under the age of 18 were not left to 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/10/2025 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 supervise children without a person over the age of 18 with an eligibility memo. One staff under the age of 18 observed with 12 children in care without a person over 18 with an eligibility memo. 3221 B. WING _______________________ 07/10/2025 KINDERLAND COTTAGE CHILDCARE LLC 1002 N. CURRY ST., CARSON CITY, NEVADA ,89703 NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1 and 3)Directors will discusses the time of 07/18/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to each staff members break to ensure breaks 5 provide physical care, supervision and ... Based on observation and interview the facility failed to have staff present which is sufficient in number to provide physical care, supervision and individual attention. Viewed 12 children between the ages of 20month to 3 years in a combine classroom with one staff. Ratio 1:6, one additional staff needed.