other — Case Follow-Up1 citation

November 3, 2023

TULIP KIDS ACADEMY

What Happened

Unannounced case management inspection identified 9 napping mats with exposed foam in the Jr Preschool Room presenting a health and safety risk. Director immediately removed the mats during the inspection. Type B deficiency cited.

Observations

  • 9 napping mats in Room 1 (Jr Preschool Room) with exposed foam (safety hazard)
  • Mats presented potential risk to health, safety, and personal rights of children
  • Director removed all affected mats during inspection

Inspector Focus

Physical Plant

Citations Issued

Type B101239.1(a)

Napping Equipment: Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA Matos observed nine napping mats in Room 1 (Jr Preschool Room) during today's inspection that have exposed foam. Evangeline Ponce, director, removed the nine napping mats from Room 1 (Jr Preschool Room) during today's inspection. This presents a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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