Carousel Learning Center

During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.

During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.

The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.

There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.

A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.

The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.

New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.

Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.

Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.

During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.

During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.

During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.

During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.

During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.

During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.

While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.

During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.

During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.

It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.

It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.

5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.

There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.

The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.

The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.

2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.

During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.

During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.