4 rules cited at Ivy Kids at Summer Lake Ranch 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 · Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two Food Allergy Emergancy Plans were incomplete as they did not include the signature from the parent. Note: Parents signed the food allergy plans during the inspection.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 4, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation showing the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly as the dates were missing and the name of who tested the detectors was missing.
In plain English: The director or a designee must test all smoke detectors every month and record the date and the name of the employee who did the test. These records must be kept at the center for review during operating hours. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 5, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed toys that were placed in the hand washing sink in the Infant B classroom.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 11, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During the investigation initiation the director, and two caregivers did not have current and up to date CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the investigation initiation, I observed a caregiver alone in a classroom supervising children which goes against the provisional status in place.
In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the investigation initiation the center director and two caregivers did not have current and up to date first aid training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 10, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the walk through I observed a caregiver yelling at a child in care during the transition time in the restroom before nap time.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Apr 30, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Based on the information gathered a caregiver failed at promptly and properly changing a child`s diaper in care, causing a diaper rash.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jun 14, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 27, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not practice good judgment when picking a child up by one arm.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
An Epi Pen was observed and had expired in December 2023. Note: The provider has given the Epi Pen back to the parent.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver went and had the child wash their hands.
In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
2 infant feeding instruction forms were not reviewed and updated within the last30 days.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 5, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The Department of Family and Protective Services found abuse occurred in regard to this investigation.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 9, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard has been evaluated and found to be deficient according to Minimum Standards. A caregiver grabbed a child by the face causing scratches.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 9, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director did not follow up with the owner's request for the caregiver to notify parent of a minor injury the caregiver caused.
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:
- Oct 9, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 7, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under two years of age. The caregiver was working in the infant room.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 10, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 10, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 4, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
This standard was evaluated regarding a self-report received. Evidence supports a child in care was left unsupervised and was able to walk into a classroom alone for approximately 6 minutes. No injuries were received.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 26, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on information obtained during the investigation there is a sufficient amount of evidence to conclude that a child did exit the playground through a gate.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Sep 19, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information received during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that the incident was not reported in the required 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:
- Oct 13, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 13, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation failed to supervise the infants in care that caused a child to be injured.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 1, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 28, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the operation caregiver in the pre-k classroom used an inappropriate method to discipline a child.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 25, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes