Panda Bear Academy

Infant was sleeping with a pacifier containing a string attached to their clothing. Note: The string removed from the infants clothing during the inspection.

The operation combined a 6 month old infant with older children during the inspection. The oldest child in the group was 5 years old. The oldest child can be no older than 23 months old. Note: Caregivers transitioned children to their assigned classrooms during the inspection.

During the inspection the child to caregiver ratio was 11 children to 1 caregiver. The specified age group was 18-23 months and the maximum number of children allowed with this group should've been 9. Note: An additional caregiver was added to the group once they arrived.

Expired milk was served to children for breakfast during the inspection. Note: The provider purchased and provided new milk during the inspection.

Children under two were observed watching television during the inspection. Note: Caregivers turned the television off during inspection.

The medication log was missing the name of medication that was administered to a child in care. The name of medication was listed as pain medication. Note: The provider found the medication that was given and documented it on the medication log during the inspection.

A caregiver with provisional eligibility was observed in a classroom alone with children. The conditions of the caregivers background check were not followed during the inspection.

The feeding instructions for 1 infant was last signed and dated by the parent on 3/7/2024.

10 employee records were evaluated and were missing the following information: Proof of Background Check Eligibility Letter Signed and Updated Personnel and Operation Policies from staff Notarized Employment Affidavit Forms Dates of Employment Completion of Orientation

Children's admissions information was evaluated and missing the following documentation: Dates of Admission Incomplete Health Statements Incomplete Emegency Contact Information Incomplete Signature for the Receipt of Operational Policies Missing Special Needs Statements Missing Signatures on the Authorization for Emergency Medical Transporation and Treatment

A caregiver did not have information available to them in the classroom showing all of the children's ages who were in care during the inspection. Note: The provider updated the children's ages during the inspection.

The operational policies provided for review did not contain the following information: A Safe Sleeping Policy for Infants under 12 Months The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk to children Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees Required annual trainings for employees in preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.

Children did not wash their hands before eating their snack during the follow up inspection.

The first aid kit in the van was missing gauze and antiseptics solution.

Emergency phone #'s were missing for 2 children who were transported. Note: One child's emergency phone # was corrected during inspection.

Children were observed fighting one another during the inspection.

The child safety alarm in the white van is not functioning properly. When the driver pressed the button to turn the alarm off it continued going off after testing multiple times.

During the follow up inspection, 5 infants were left unsupervised and there was no caregiver present in the room. Note: A caregiver returned to the classroom during the inspection. Discussed with the provider that infants are never to be left alone and another staff must step in when the caregiver needs to leave the room.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were not tested in February of 2024.

The maintenance checklists do not document broken equipment observed on the playground.

Lysol spray was observed on a low shelf in reach of children during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies from the shelf during inspection.

A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a food allergy to peanuts.

The daily menu showed pineapples were to be served for lunch when children were served fruit cocktail. Note: The provided noted the substitution on the menu during inspection.

Observed a broken fence on the outdoor play area with nails that are exposed and accessible to children.

The use zone for stationary equipment did not meet the 6 feet requirement. Note: The provider arranged the equipment during the inspection so that it meets 6 feet on all sides.

A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 14 children when only 13 children were accounted for.

The emergency preparedness plan does not address the designated sheltering/lock-down location within the center where children should gather.

Fire drills were not conducted in February of 2024.

The use zone for rotating and bouncing equipment on the playground does not extend 6 feet.

During the follow up inspection, a screw was observed under the play structure.

During the follow up inspection, children's records were still missing special care needs statements and complete emergency contact information.

During the follow up inspection, toilet seats were broken and observed broken toilet roll despenser.The tiles in the restroom used by school age children are in need of repair.

Observed a bottle of Clorox and Draino in an unlocked cabinet in the 4's and 5's room during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.

Observed several nails, screws and washers in the outdoor play area that pose a safety hazard to children.

The operation is sharing space with another program. A written plan of shared space was not available for review during the inspection.

A physician's statement was missing on a food allergy emergency plan for a child with a known food allergy.

A lightbulb was out in the toddler room restroom.

The van used to transport chidren is not equipped with a child safety alarm.

Observed expired medication during the inspection that has not been disposed. Note: The provider put the expired medication in the trash can during the inspection.

Observed two broken tissue roll holders in the 3 &4's classroom. The deck in the outdoor play area contains uneven surfaces that pose a tripping hazard.

Observed a box of disinfectant spray stored in the pantry where the food is located.

There were no scissors in the first aid kit.

Expired alcohol wipes were observed in the first aid kit,

1 out of 5 staff files is in need of skill based CPR training.

Observed a bottle in the infant room filled with a brown protein mixture. Documentation of written consent from a health care professional or dietician was not available upon request.

A fenced in area to the outdoor play area cannot be properly opened by each caregiver.

A caregiver was observed in the 4 & 5 year old classroom with direct access to children. The provider has not received an eligiblity determination from CBCU stating they can be present.

A fire inspection has not been conducted since December 15th, 2022.

The medication log was missing dates and amounts of medication given to children on various dates,

The last Children's Product Certification has not been completed since December 12th, 2022.

Sheets in a crib in the infant room were not snug fitting and had to be tied to fit to the mattress.

Children's records for 5 children in care did not contain the following information: 3 were missing consent for field trips, transportation and water activities. 1 was missing signature from the parent authorization for emergency medical treatment. 1 was missing the school name and phone #. 1 was missing an immunization record.

An infants crib was not labeled with their name during the inspection.

Water was not made readily available to children during lunch.

Documentation showing the current annual smoke detection system testing was not available for review upon request.