HAPPY TIMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

(a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant.

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32(Continued, Page 2...) Sleeping area for the younger infants includes cribs that do not hinder the entrance or exit to the classroom. Cribs were free of loose articles and materials and included a tight fitting sheet. During visit, LPAs observed an infant in a crib that was placed on their back. Infant staff utilize a sleeping log that documents the 15 minute time check of when a napping infant is checked on. LPAs reviewed sleeping logs utilized by infant staff. Upon review, LPAs did not observe a consistent daily sleeping log for napping infants. LPAs observed sleeping logs to include random days throughout the month. LPAs requested infant staff to provide sleeping log from 10/19/2023. Per staff, sleeping log was not maintained for 10/19/2023. There is a separate room utilized for sleeping for the older infants. Cots are utilized for the older napping infants. LPAs observed cots to be appropriately stored. Sheets are stored in infants' individual cubbies. Per director, staff do not maintain sleeping logs for older infants sleeping in cots. LPAs reminded director a daily sleeping log must be maintained for all infants under 24 months. LPAs observed poisons, cleaning solutions and poisons to be inaccessible in classrooms. Both the infant classroom and infant napping area is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm system and fully charged fire extinguisher. During visit, LPAs tested both carbon monoxide detectors in classroom and sleeping room, which were observed to be working. Infant program shares indoor atrium with preschool program on rotation schedule. LPAs observed atrium to have sufficient toys and materials that were in good condition. There are portable climbing structures with resilient padding underneath. Poles located in atrium were observed to be padded. Licensing documents were observed to be pro

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. (1) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.

(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. (1) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.