Delaware Academy And Preschool

Outdoor - Enclosed

“1903.E.5. Based on observations at 12:12 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist was able to open the side gate by slightly pushing on it. The gate’s latch was broken and needs to be repaired.”

Rule 1903.E.5.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A.B.; Based on record review at 2:05 p.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) was conducted for 1 of 7 staff, S7 (DOH 4/29/2024), at least once during a five-year period. Specialist observed S7’s CCCBC eligible status expired on 4/9/2024 and was renewed 5/31/2024. S7 was present at the center on the following dates: 4/9/2024, 4/12/2024, 4/15-4/19/2024, 4/22-4/26/2024, 4/29-5/3/2024, 5/6-5/10/2024, 5/13-5/15/2024, 5/21-5/22/2024, 5/24/2024 and 5/28/2024.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A. Based on record review at 1:26 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 7 staff, S1, S4, and S6, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 stated she, S4, and S6 took the training in January, however, S1 is unable to find the training certificates. S1 stated they will retake the training by close of business today.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B. Based on record review at 02:01 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect persons on the child care premises. There was no documentation of the departure times for the following: S1 on 12/15/23; S4 on 12/29/23 and 1/4/24; S2 on 1/9/24; S1 and S6 on 1/11/24; S1, S6 and S4 on 1/12/24; S1, S3 and S6 on 1/19/24.”

Rule 1507.B.

Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

“1811.A. Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) for S8 (DOH 10/18/22), prior to the individual being present in the childcare facility. S8’s CCCBC expired on 12/5/23, however S8 was present on the following dates: 12/5/23 - 12/8/23, 12/11/23 - 12/13/23, 12/15/23, 12/18/23 - 12/22/23, 12/27/23 - 12/29/23, and 1/3/24-1/4/24. S8 obtained an eligible CCCBC on 1/9/24.”

Rule 1811.A.&B.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a visual check of the entire center and play yard was checked, after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left at the center. Documentation did not include the date, time of visual check, and signature of the staff conducting the visual check for 7/3/23 and 12/29/23. S1 stated it was completed but not documented.”

Rule 1901.C.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.B. Based on observations at 1:33 p.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus. The posted menu stated hamburgers, french fries, peaches and milk will be served on 1/23/24. However, S3 stated she served chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, apples and milk. S3 stated she had to change the menu.”

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A. Based on record review at 11:16 a.m. S1 failed to have documentation of the daily attendance log for children that included the time of departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released on the following: 4 of 28 children on 1/6/23; 2 of 27 children on 1/9/23; 3 of 32 children on 1/18/23; and 8 of 31 children on 1/19/23.”

Rule 1507.A.

Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

“1507.B. Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time. S2 and S5 were present, however, there is no documentation of S2 and S5’s arrival at the center. S2 stated she arrived at 6:00 a.m., and S5 arrived at 8:30 a.m.”

Rule 1507.B.

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E. Based on record review at 11:22 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the center’s visitor’s daily attendance record that accurately reflect when a Visitor was on the child care premises. There is no documentation of the departure times for the following: O1 on 3/29/22 and 4/19/22; O2 on 11/8/22; O3 and O4 on 12/9/22”

Rule 1507.E.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.D. Based on observations at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 14 two-year-old to three-year-olds with one staff, S6. The required ratio for children of this age is 11 children per 1 staff person. S1 stated children came in late after the class observers arrived, and were brought to S6’s class to prevent disruption. Ratio met at 11:25 a.m. when 5 children were brought to S4’s classroom.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C. Based on record review at 11:10 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked on 10/26/22 and 10/27/22 after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center.”

Rule 1901.C.

Daily Reports for Infants

“1911.E. Based on record review at 12:07 p.m., S3 failed to have documentation of a daily written or electronic report for 6 of 6 infants.”

Rule 1911.E.

Pacifier Attached

“1911.G. Based on observations at 10:55 a.m., a pacifier that was attached to strings or ribbons was attached to the clothing of 4 infants in the classroom with S3.”

Rule 1911.G.

Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

“1919.J. Based on observations at 12:07 p.m., S3 failed to have bottle formula/breast milk for infants labeled with the child’s name for 4 of 4 bottles.”

Rule 1919.J.