5 rules cited at Amazing Kid'z Christian Academy changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill surfacing on the toddler playground has become overgrown with grass and is no longer at the proper depth of six inches. The grass should be killed and new mulch added. Also, the loose fill surfacing on the playground for older children is not measuring six inches. Pictures were taken.
In plain English: Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies are lacking in the following information: promotion of outdoor play and physical activity.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The van is not equipped with a First Aid Kit.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the 10 children's records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Two files lacked the address for the emergency contact. 2. One filed lacked the name, address and phone number for the emergency contact,
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policies are lacking in the following information: safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies are lacking in the following information: staff vaccination policy.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one staff does not have First Aid training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During the inspection 10 personnel records were evaluated, 4 lacked documented proof of how caregivers met the required education requirements, Additionally, documentation of a van's drivers current driver's license was not available for review.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One staff's file was not available for review and training certificates were not available for the 10 records evaluated.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operational policies are lacking in the following information: the operations emergency preparedness plan.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Low · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Of the 10 children's record evaluated, two lacked documentation of hearing and vision screenings.
Official text of rule 746.629
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency names and telephone numbers for the children being transported is not in the van.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four had not completed an orientation over the required topics.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
The sheets in the cribs for three infants were not fitting snugly. Pictures were taken.
In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the number of deficienices cited, the director(s) are not operating the center in complaince with Minimum Standards. It is the responsibility of the director to ensure the day to day operations are in compiance.
In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's filed evaluated, four are behind with immunizations.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, six lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The van is not equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 18, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operational policies are lacking in the following information: staff training requirements for abuse and neglect along with plans to inform parents and staff of resources.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 29, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 6, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.3001(9) - Field Trips-Caregivers with Pediatric CPR and First Aid
This standard was evalauted in regards to a self report. Two staff on a field trip do not have CPR and First Aid training.
Official text of rule 746.3001
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 15, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 27, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 6, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The center did not report to Child Care Regulation a injury received by a child that required medical attention within the required two day time frame.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 6, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated in regards to a self report and compliance was not met,. A child was injured while on a field trip on 6/14/22; an incident report was not provided to the parent until 6/24/22. The parent must be receive the incident report within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No