Brainstorm Childcare Learning Center

The operation has not conducted monthly inspections of active play space and equipment to ensure hazards were not present.

The 2 year-olds & up playground had four screws protruding on the side paneling of the playground.

The directors record evaluated was missing the one annual clock hour from the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.

3 out of 12 staff records evalauted were missing one or more of the following annual training topics in their training year: Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

The diaper changing mat in one of the infant rooms was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and hard to clean.

An infant between 0-11 months of age was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer) for an undetermined amount of time.

A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The certificate available for reivew had a renewal date of 3/12/2025.

A caregiver completed their pediatric CPR training online.

A caregiver did not have current training on pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The certificate available for review had a renewal date of 3/12/2025.

A wooden play structure was observed with chipping paint in the pre-k/School-Aged outdoor playground. Chipping paint was observed on several walls in one of two toddler rooms. This posed a safety/health hazard as the areas with chipping paint were accessible to children.

A caregiver was missing 15 clock hours out of the 24 clock hours of required annual training for training year 2/22/2024 - 2/21/2025. A second caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/24/2024 - 1/23/2025 on the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication; (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A third caregiver was missing annual training for training year 1/2/2024 - 1/1/2025 on the following topics: (1) Administering medication; (2) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

1 of 6 personnel records reviewed was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).

The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent's rights.

A list of current employees was not posted.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation a caregiver did not wash children's hands with soap and water after outdoor activities in the toddler room.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate treatment of a child by restraining a child on multiple occasions. Which prevented the child?s ability to crawl away from caregiver.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation about an incident which involved a child at risk for possible injury or harm by a caregiver.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver roughly picked up a child by the arms on multiple occasions.

The emergency preparedness plan located in the parental handbook did not address the items required in 746.5202 (1-5). The information that was missing included a physical address, how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive, how staff will communicate with parents, the information that needs to be taken with them in the event of an emergency, and evacuation, shelter in place, and lock down procedures.

One out of four staff was missing training for communicable diseases, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness.

The operation's last fire inspection was in September 2023.

The operation's last health inspection was conducted in September 2023.

The operation failed to report an incident in which children were left in highchairs for disciplinary reasons. The operation also failed to report that one 4 yr. old child was left outside unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.

Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff used highchairs to restrain children as a form of discipline. Multiple children were observed in high chairs for a minimum of 18 minutes to approximately 2 hours. Children were also observed being taken out of a highchair and then put back into a different highchair while other children were napping. One staff was also observed using an inappropriate tone when speaking to children. One staff was observed in the classroom playing with children and was not interacting with two children/infants in highchairs.

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was viewed on video footage taking toys away from children and throwing them across the room.

A 17 month old did not have their diaper changed between the hours of 10am-2:30pm.

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one caregiver was observed on video footage leaving a classroom with infants/toddlers up to five times within an eight-minute period while children were napping.

A review of the background check information for an employee showed that personal information contained an email that did not belong to the employee and resulted in disclosure of personal information to an incorrect email address.

4 out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have a current health care statment from the doctor.

One out of the 10 children's records reviewed, did not have an immunization record.

The director was missing the following annual training hours: shaken baby syndrome and abustive head trauma, early brain development, sudden infant death syndrome.

4 out of the 10 staff records reviewed, were missing required annual training hours.

In the toddler classroom, the children were observed to be required to stay inactive at the table for two seperate time frames, ranging from 5 to 15 minutes.

In three classrooms, the caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.

A caregiver was observed in two videos, covering a toddler's head with a sheet, while putting the child to sleep during nap time.

Two caregivers at the operation used prohibited forms of punishment by grabbing and pulling a child's arm, swatting a child and yelling while redirecting and disciplining two children.

Two employees did not use good judgement or self-control when an inappropriate confrontation was conducted in the presence of children, exposing them to inappropriate behavior.

A parent was not notified of their child's injury, until after the operation's staff was questioned for information.

The operation served foods containing dairy to a child with a diagnosed food allergy.

A complete food allergy emergency plan was not on file at the operation for a child with a known food allergy.

The front entrance door was broken, would lock and not open properly. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.

In the infant classroom, a 4 month old infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device.

The operation's director did not notify the parents that the children were present during a hazardous confrontation between a caregiver and a parent.

The director did not notify Childcare Licensing about an incident that involved harm to a child and a situation that placed children at risk of harm.

A caregiver at the operation used a prohibited form of punishment by slapping the back of a child's head.

Once the operation's director became aware that a caregiver mistreated a child, the parent was not notified.

Two staff working with children under the age of two years old, did not have current trainings for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Sydrome and Brain Development.

One caregiver did not have current CPR and First Aid training.

In the toddler classroom, two separate groups of toys, were observed accessible to children and pose as a choking hazard.

During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant, toddler, and pre-k classrooms were out of ratio.

At time of inspection, operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file. The last inspection was dated 4/1/2021. Director has scheduled new inspection.

At time of inspection, there were two classrooms in which caregiver's personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cabinet and accessible to children. There was one classroom that had a spray bottle of bleach water on top of counter next to children's handwashing sink; this bottle was accessible to children in care. NOTE: CORRECTIONS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Based on the DFPS investigation, the director transitioned four additional children to the outside playground area without informing her two caregivers that the children were added to the group.

One toddler was not appropriately supervised when caregivers were unaware of the child's presence on the playground.

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member was observed not properly supervising children while children were in care.

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff told children they would not get cookies or Cheetos if they did not take a nap. Staff member was also observed clapping at the children to get their attention or getting in their face as well as roughly placing children in chairs and then using her leg to kick the chair under the table. During the investigation inspection, Inspector also observed the staff member kicking toys while in the classroom.

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used poor judgment when on the phone for approximately 20 minutes while caring for children.