Carino Child Care Center

The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.

One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.

There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.

At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.

One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.

There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.

A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.

One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.

The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.

There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.

There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.

The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.

An employee was present without a cleared background check.

The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.

The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.

A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.

Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.

The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.

A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.

One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.

An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.