Kids Zone Inc

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used bad judgement when the caregiver tossed a child into the air resulting in the child falling to the ground.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that multiple employees were not trained before being placed in a classroom with children. It was also found that a caregiver who had not worked in childcare for about 8 years did not receive training prior to being placed in the classroom.

Observed 10 children records out of 174 records. There were 4 children missing health statements.

Observed a toilet in one room that was unable to be flushed which caused the bathroom to have a strong smell of urine. Observed the bus with trash all over the floor and seats. Observed multiple toys on the small playground that was broken, and had sharp pieces that could pinch children or cut them. Obsesrved the GaGa pit that had a metal guide post that was sticking out and can cause a child to fall and get injured on the guide post. There was a sheet on one of the cribs that had a rip in the sheet.

Observed 3 bottles in two different infant rooms that did not have the infants name on the bottle. There was also at least one water cup that also needed to be labled in the other infant room.

Observed one classroom have a shoe organizer attached to the back of a water heater room that did not have the ability to be locked and the chemicals were in the reach of the children. The door was not latching when shut and was able to be pulled open without twisting of the door handle. In the school age area, there were sunblock in a closet that did not have a lock on it and the sun block was in the reach of the children.

The last children product report was completed 10/18/2024. Another product report was completed during inspection.

Observed a bathroom that had mats, toys and other equipment that stacked half way up the wall and on top of the sink and toilet and could not safely be used by any children. This bathroom is also a emergency evacuation room.

One classroom had a a ripped changing mat, this was corrected when it was replaced with a new changing mat.

The operation is no longer using 1 classroom and one bathroom that has 2 toilets and one sink. I explained to the operation that this would change their capacity.

The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection

Observed one classroom have lysol and other cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet. Observed a second classroom with Rubbing alcohol and peroxide in an unlocked cabinet. Both were removed from the unlocked cabinets and put out of the reach of the children in care.

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.

Observed a caregiver cooling off a warm bottle in the handwashing sink. I spoke with the caregiver and director regarding cross contamination.

Observed 7 infants sitting in the table highchairs and no straps were being used on any of the children. This was corrected when the children were strapped in to the seats.

During the monitoring inspection it was found that at least 10 of children's files did not have an updated immunization record on file.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found the director is no longer working at the operation and Child Care Regulation was not notified of this change within the required timeframe.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was left unsupervised and was able to leave the operation and walk home without anyone knowing.

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left unsupervised and able to walk home alone.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgment when telling a child to hit another child back.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed a child by the arm.

A caregiver at the operation does not have the qualifications to be a caregiver. The caregiver is not enrolled in a child care career program.

One classroom did not know how many children they had in care. The caregiver stated that there were 18 children in care, but there were 19 children in the classroom. These caregivers also did not know the age range of the children in care. In a second classroom another caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classrroom.

During my walkthrough of the classrooms, a child was found alseep in a high chair. The child was not fastened in the highchair with the provided straps.

A caregiver used unusual punishment when placing a child on a stack of 4-6 chairs for time out, knowing the child could not get off the chairs without assistance.

While reviewing the operations BrightWheel applications for the infants daily reports, a child in care did not have a daily report completed on 8/17/2021. Also on 8/18 the infant report only showed a snack and nap time. On 8/19 the infant report showed 2 diaper changes and snack. On 9/3 the infant report showed only diaper changes.

During my interviews with staff it was found that children have been placed in a high chair for time out.

A caregiver placed a small child on a stack of 4-5 chairs for time out. The caregiver did not use good judgement when placing the child on the stack of chairs, which could have resulted in a injury to the child if the child had fallen.

It was found that a caregiver did not promptly change a child's dirty diaper on multiple occasions.

A 3 year old child was observed to have walked into the building alone to go to the bathroom.