The Village Early Learning Center

The diaper changing table surface was not clean or clear. There were empty styrofoam bowls, and roll of painters tape, and diapers and wipes on the top of the diaper changing table.

During the monitoring inspection, there were six staff files viewed. The following items were missing for review: Four out of six files were missing Proof of Education Five out of six Files were missing Form 2985 (Notarized Affidavit) Two out of six files were missing Signed Copy of Operational Discipline and Guidance Policies One out of six Files were missing a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation One out of six files were missing Pre-Employment Affidavit (Form 2912) Five out of six files were missing Proof of Background Check Four out of six files were missing Photo I.D

During the monitroing inspection, there were two files (caregiver and director) did not have transportation training for review.

The operation has not conduted a fire drill since March 24, 2026.

During the monitroing inspection, there were three files out of ten files with no emergency contact other than the parent available for review.

During the monitoring inspection, there was one child file out of ten files viewed that did not have anyone listed for the child to be released to available for review.

Fire inspection is expired as of 5-21-2026.

Operation people list has not been validated since 3-16-2026.

During the monitoring inspection, there was two files out of ten files with no physician information or emergency care facility information available for review.

In the PreK classroom, A caregiver did not have a child wash their hands after having their diaper changed.

A vehicle battery was found on the floorboard in the first row of child seating in the operation van used to transport children.

Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard under the sink in the children's bathroom in the PreK classroom. The caregiver moved the cleaning supplies to a shelf in the classroom that was not accessible to children during inspection.

The operation's last sanitation inspection was conducted on 07/17/2025. This is expired as of the 07/31/2025 monitoring inspection. A current sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted but is scheduled.

Loose-fill surfacing material on the playground is not maintained at the proper depth. There are several spots around the outdoor play space that are bare of loose-fill surfacing material as well as having grass and weeds growing up through the loose-fill.

Follow Up: Three files are still missing the operational polices.

Follow Up: One file is still missing the healthcare provider statement. A photo was taken.

Follow Up: Two caregivers still do not have the required trainings in their files.

Follow Up: Three files are still missing the personal polices.

A caregiver no longer associated with the operation over 2 weeks had an active background check.

Three files were missing the center polices.

Two caregivers did not have the required trainings in their files.

There is no documentation that a fire drill was conducted in July. A photo was taken of the form.

There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of July. A photo was taken of the form.

Three files were missing the center polices.

The sign in sheets for the week of June 24-28 and July 1-3 could not be located for inspection.

The school age children were watching a show that was not educational and not related to planned activities for over a hour and 15 minutes. A photo was taken of the television being on.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that the operation has not maintained the toilets and doors and walls were observed with visible dirt on them throughout the building.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that supervision is not being maintained. Children were observed in the kitchen and playground area with a caregiver with them.

The handwashing sink area near the boy's restroom did not have any paper towels. This was corrected at inspection when the director put paper towels in the dispenser. A photo was taken.

Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence supports a citation for a caregiver who used inappropriate discipline with children in care. The punishment used was the caregiver yelling at the children.

On the toddler 3 playground a water hose was on ground were the children have access. A photo was taken. A caregiver wrapped the water hose up and corrected at inspection.

The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 1/4/2022. This was corrected when the form was printed off and recertification was done.

A caregiver with hire date of 08/05/2010 driver license expired on 05/31/2022.