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GRACE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
1945 CENTER POINT PKWY CENTER POINT 35215


80  Score

Inspection Type Regular
Inspected Date 10/3/2024
DeductedRemarks
52.B.1 Complete a criminal history background check including an Alabama Criminal History Search using fingerprints, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Search using fingerprints, and a search of the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Employee mising a Suitability Letter and CA/Ns.
23.A Post policies for physical activity, screen time, nutrition, and non-exposure to tobacco in a conspicuous location within each child care center in Jefferson County. 3.A Provide a written and verbal description of the policies for parents upon their child’s enrollment. Re-vamp/update parent handbook to include all policies and procedures.
16.A.2.a Provide self-closing doors equipped with sounding devices that alert the staff that a door has been opened for all doors leading to the outside. Doors leading to the outside missing sounding devices and missing self-closure. Door damaged and off hinges, therefore unable to close.
414.C.1 Keep on file a roll containing the children’s names, parent’s names, addresses, and phone numbers in case of an emergency, and make readily available for review by the Health Officer. Roll missing addresses at the time of the inspection.
23.B.1 Provide each child 3 years and older with an opportunity for at least 90 minutes of active play (indoors & outdoors) per 8 hour day. 3.B.4 Provide each child 12 months to 3 years of age with an opportunity for at least 60 minutes of active play per 8 hour day (see reference). 3.C.1 Limit screen time to no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child, and limit computer use to no more than 15 minute increments. 3.C.1 Offer screen time, including television, videos, video games, & computer usage, only as a free-choice activity for children 2 years and older, and prohibit during meal or snack time.
23.D.10.a Provide accommodations for breastfeeding mothers, if applicable, including seating and an electrical outlet in an area other than a bathroom that may be shielded from view by staff & the public while mothers are breastfeeding or expressing milk. 3.D.10.b Provide a written plan of action on file regarding the nutritional requirements and feeding of the breastfed infant in the event that breast milk is spilled or unsuitable to serve to breastfed infants. 3.D.5 Serve an orange vegetable (e.g. carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkin), a dark, cut, leafy-green vegetable (e.g. broccoli, spinach, lettuce, greens), and a legume (e.g. pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu) at least once per week.
411.A.2 Dispense disinfectants from clean spray containers that are clearly identified, or dispense from the original container. Spray bottles missing labels at the time of the inspection. 11.A.1 Ensure all corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, deodorizers, items containing petroleum products, and any product which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) are properly labeled; stored separately from paper products, linen, or any other items used by children; and stored in a locked storage area. At the time of the inspection the facility was using misters & plug-ins.
Central Health Center
(Guy M. Tate)

1400 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Clinics
(205) 588-5234

Programs
(205) 933-9110
Eastern Health Center
601 West Blvd Roebuck
Birmingham, AL 35206
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Western Health Center
631 Bessemer Super Hwy
Midfield, AL 35228
Programs and Clinics
(205) 588-5234
Hours of Operation:
All Centers are open 7:45am to 4:30pm.
Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am Monday through Friday.
The Environmental Health cashier closes at 4:00pm.

 

If this is a Medical Emergency call 911.
If you are a patient and need to reach your health care team after business hours for non-life threatening conditions, call (205) 588-5234.



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