Childrens Paradise

Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

“1507.E.: Based on record review and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for all visitors, to include their time of arrival and departure. The Specialist observed O1 on the premises conducting photography services. Review of the center’s visitor’s log indicated that O1 had not signed in.”

Rule 1507.E.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1719.A.: Based on record review and interviews at 12 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation showing that 5 of 21 staff members completed Mandated Reporter Training between June 1 and August 31. Documentation provided showed five staff members, S1, S2, S6, S8, and S19 did not complete the training during the required training period. S1’s training date is 09/02/2026, S2’s training date is 10/21/2025, S6’s training date is 04/24/2026, S8’s training date is 01/09/2026, and S19’s training date is 09/12/2026.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

Medication Sent to Center

“Based on observations and interviews at 1 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all medication sent to the center is not expired. The Specialist observed topical medication for C2, 2-years-old, that expired on 04/2026. The Specialist also observed medication for C3, 3-years-old, that expired on 03/2026. S1 was unaware that the medication expired.”

Rule 1917.C.

Medication - As Needed Authorization

“1917.I.: Based on record review and interviews on at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the As Needed Authorization Form for each child requiring as needed medication is updated as necessary or at least every six months. The Specialist observed two As Needed Authorization Forms for C1, 2-years-old, and C3, 3-years-old, that had not been updated in at least six months. C1’s As Needed Form was last updated on 01/05/2026 and C3’s As Needed Form was last updated on 01/05/2026.”

Rule 1917.I.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.F.: Based on record review and interview at 1 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that each staff member has current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S10 supervising 8 children, aged two-years-old, at the time of the inspection. S2 stated S10 has taken a certification class, but he has not received the cards to verify.”

Rule 1723.F. From a complaint.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff

“1807.B.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each staff member, prior to the person being present at the center or performing services as evidence by: S10’s first date working at the center was on 7/13/2026. The Specialist observed S10 working in the classroom supervising 8 children, aged two-years-old, on 8/4/2026. The Specialist informed S1 that S10 could not be alone, supervising children at the center without an eligible CCCBC.”

Rule 1807.B. From a complaint.

End-of-Day Check

“1901.C.: Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., the center staff failed to document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center on 7/29/2026, 7/30/2026, and 7/31/2026.”

Rule 1901.C. From a complaint.

Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding

“1907.E.2.: Based on observations at 12 p.m., the cribs in the infant classrooms were not free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib. The Specialist observed C2 (seven-month-old) asleep in the crib with a loose blanket, and C3 (four-month-old) sleeping on a boppy pillow in the crib. S3 removed the blanket and pillow from the cribs prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

Rule 1907.E.2. From a complaint.

Independent Contractors Records

“1717.A.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1, failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. On 12/05/2025 at approximately 9:30 a.m., O1 visited the center and conducted services with children at the center. On 12/01/2025 at around 9:05 a.m., O2 also conducted services at the center. When the Specialist requested independent contractor documentation on O1 and O2, none was on file at the center.”

Rule 1717.A.

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

“1807.C. Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each independent contractor at the center. O1 and O2 did not have a current CCCBC determination of eligibility on file.”

Rule 1807.C.

Transportation Arrangement Conforms to State Laws

“2101.A.1.: Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the provider’s transportation arrangements conform to state laws. During an inspection of the bus, the Specialist observed that the bus’ registration sticker expired 10/2025. Before the Specialist departure, S2 completed a renewal application with the Office of Motor Vehicles to be placed in the bus until the new registration sticker is received.”

Rule 2101.A.1.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training: Based on record review/interview at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 1 of 15 staff members, S11 (DOH 09/27/2022) did not have current certification. S1 stated S11 will have proof of Mandated Reporter Training by 11/27/2024.”

Rule 1727.A.-C.