Ella Austin Child Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: 8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-04.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: 7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-09-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-18.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-07-25.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Inspector's note: Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Non-critical Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
  Inspector's note: Emergency numbers were not posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-14.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  Inspector's note: A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children's bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child's hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-14.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: A bench is separating and has exposed screws. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-14.