Description: Pre-K Kids Learning Center's aim is to help families with their child care needs and become a guiding force in their child's development. Giving personal attention to each child is essential in providing a quality experience for all children. We are confident that our service will exceed the expectations of our customers.
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were foam letter blocks and foam blocks observed in the preschool area with bite marks in them. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam letter blocks, and the foam blocks were immediately removed from the room. In the future, during our orientation we will train the staff on appropriate toys for children that still place objects in their mouths. Foam blocks and other foam toys will not be placed in a room that the children still place objects in their mouths. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.116 - School-Age Children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule where school agers go after school was lacking time allocated for homework. Correction Required: When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The schedule was changed to reflect that time is offered to the school age children for homework. In the future, the teacher in the school age classroom will always offer the children time to do homework with or without help, and it will be posted on the classroom schedule. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2, and #3 all contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza vaccine. The file for Child #4 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTaP, 1 dose HIB, 1 dose PVC, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1, #2, and #3 were informed that we needed an update immunization record or a letter stating that they were strongly against the influenza vaccine due to personal or religious beliefs. Parents of child #1 and #2 brought in updated immunization records with their childs annual influenza vaccine. The Parents of child #3 wrote a letter that they were strongly against the influenza vaccine due to personal beliefs. The parents of child number #4 were told that we needed updated shot records. The parents obtained and turned in the most recent shot records and they were submitted. In the future, we will make sure that all children have an annual influenza vaccine or a letter in their file that they are against it. We will let parents know of this when their child is enrolled. We will keep track of it by entering it into our business system which lets us run reports of when the vaccine is due. We will also use the business system to run reports of when the childrens immunizations are due. We will make the parents aware that they need to turn in an immunization report every time their child receives a new/update vaccine. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Epi-Pen in the toddler area did not have written instructions from the doctor who prescribed it. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Epi-Pen was immediately removed from the room. It was returned to the childs mother and she was informed that we have to have written instruction from the doctor who prescribed it before it can come back to the center. In the future we have created a new medication drop off policy. The policy states that they parents must drop off the all medicine to the office before it goes to the room. The office will make sure that if it is prescription medicine that it will have written instruction from the doctor who prescribed it. The office will make sure that all medication is not expired, the childs name is on it, when/how often the medication is to be administered, and the dosage amount. The office will also make sure that a medication log sheet is filled out by the parent dropping the medication off. The medication will then be placed in the care of the childs teacher with the prescription(if needed) and the instructions to correctly administer the medication. The teacher will store the medication in a locked box or locked closet. All refrigerated medication will be placed in a locked box in the kitchen refrigerator. The lead teachers will be in charge of going through the medication in their rooms at the beginning of each month to make sure that no medication is expired. They will remove any expired medication immediately. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The epi-pen in the toddler room was located in the first aid kit and it was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The childs name was immediately written on the epi-pen. In the future we have created a new medication drop off policy. The policy states that they parents must drop off the all medicine to the office before it goes to the room. The office will make sure that if it is prescription medicine that it will have written instruction from the doctor who prescribed it. The office will make sure that all medication is not expired, the childs name is on it, when/how often the medication is to be administered, and the dosage amount. The office will also make sure that a medication log sheet is filled out by the parent dropping the medication off. The medication will then be placed in the care of the childs teacher with the prescription(if needed) and the instructions to correctly administer the medication. The teacher will store the medication in a locked box or locked closet. All refrigerated medication will be placed in a locked box in the kitchen refrigerator. The lead teachers will be in charge of going through the medication in their rooms at the beginning of each month to make sure that no medication is expired. They will remove any expired medication immediately. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts room there was an expired bottle of Equate Children's Cough Liquid(6/19). In the toddler room there were two bottles of expired Tylenol. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired medicine was immediately removed. In the future we have created a new medication drop off policy. The policy states that they parents must drop off the all medication to the office before it goes to the room. The office will make sure that if it is prescription medicine that it will have written instruction from the doctor who prescribed it. The office will make sure that all medication is not expired, the childs name is on it, when/how often the medication is to be administered, and the dosage amount. The office will also make sure that a medication log sheet is filled out by the parent dropping the medication off. The medication will then be placed in the care of the childs teacher with the prescription(if needed) and the instructions to correctly administer the medication. The teacher will store the medication in a locked box or locked closet. All refrigerated medication will be placed in a locked box in the kitchen refrigerator. The lead teachers will be in charge of going through the medication in their rooms at the beginning of each month to make sure that no medication is expired. They will remove any expired medication immediately. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 contained two health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 had her physical on 8/8/19. In the future, we will enter the staffs physical dates entered in our business system Procare and will have it flagged when the physical is coming due. We will also review with the staff at orientation and monthly meetings that their physical is due every two years. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a TB test that was done after the staff's start date. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 had her TB Test read 8/22/2019. If the future, we will not allow a staff to start before they have their TB Test read. Also, all staff will be given a checklist of all paperwork they will need to work in childcare when they are hired. The physical and results of TB Test will be on this list. It will also be on the employee file checklist were a date will be marked down of when the test was read. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4 and #8 were lacking 2 nonfamily reference letters. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 and #8 were both informed that we needed two non-family references letter as soon as possible. Staff #2 turned in her two reference letters on 1/23/2020. Staff #8 turned in her two reference letters on 2/10/2020. In the future, all staff will be given a checklist of all paperwork they will need to work in childcare when they are hired. The two letters of reference will be on this checklist. We will also have a checklist in the employees file that will be initialed when the two letters are received. The new staffs file will be reviewed at 45 days of working to double check that all paperwork has been collected and is in the file. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 was lacking emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have completed emergency plan training with staff #6 and sent a copy of the signed completed Emergency Plan training form in. In the future, we will have orientation that covers emergency plan training with new staff within the first week of working. They will sign and date a form that they have completed emergency plan training. We will also make sure to do an annual emergency plan training at our monthly staff meetings at least once a year. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #9 was lacking the NSOR clearance at the time of hire. The file for Staff #2 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance, which is no longer accepted. The file for STaff #7 and #10 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was completed more than 90 days after hire date. The file for Staff #8 who has been employed for more than 90 days was lacking Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, 2 and 9 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 went and had her fingerprints redone on 1/21/2020. She was not allowed to work until the Department of Human Services FBI clearance arrived on 1/31/2020 and was turned in. In the future, we will no longer accept FBI clearances from the Department on Education. Staff #1 and #9 filled out and emailed the NSOR Application on 1/22/2020. They are not allowed to work in a childcare position until the NSOR clearance comes in. Staff #1 returned her NSOR clearance on 2/10/2020 and it was submitted. Staff #9 returned her NSOR clearance on 2/11/2020 and it was submitted. In the future, all staff will be given a checklist of all paperwork they will need to work in childcare when they are hired. One of the requirements will be required to obtain the NSOR clearance when they are hired. The new staffs file will be reviewed at 45 days of working to double check that all paperwork has been collected and is in the file. Staff #8 started and completed the Mandated Reporter training on 2/5/2020 and it was sent in. In the future, the staff will be given Orientation with in the first 7 days and all required trainings will be covered. They will also receive a list of what trainings they must complete, how long they have to complete the trainings, and where to find the trainings. The staff will also be scheduled time in the office on the computer to complete the required trainings. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(4) - HS/GED + postsecondary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor and is only qualified to work as an aide, with her High School Diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was moved to an Aide Position and will continue as an aide until she reaches 2500 hours with children. We have reviewed and updated our Pay/Position Scale, and in the future will not have someone moved/start as an Assistant Group Supervisor with less than their High School Diploma/GED and 2500 hours of working with children. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(2) - 8th grade & enrolled in training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #7 was lacking proof of an 8th grade education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at 3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 obtained transcripts from her school as proof of her 8th grade education. The transcripts were then submitted on 2/7/2020. In the future, staff will not be able to start without proof of at least an 8th grade education, if they do not have a high school diploma or GED. In the future, all staff will be given a checklist of all paperwork they will need to work in childcare when they are hired. The proof of at least an 8th grade education is on this list if they do not have a High School Diploma or GED. We will also have a checklist in the employees file that will be initialed when proof of education has been received. The new staffs file will be reviewed at 45 days of working to double check that all paperwork has been collected and is in the file. We have updated our employee file checklist and our new hire paperwork checklist, to make sure that we have proof of at least an 8th grade education in the file if they do not have a High School Diploma or GED. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Counts Classroom they were using shaving cream that is marked keep out of reach of children for an art project. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shaving cream was removed from the classroom, and the staff were informed that they cannot use shaving cream that is marked keep out of reach of children, and that all materials in the classroom need to be non-toxic. In the future, staff will be trained at orientation that they cannot use items that say keep out of children, and that all materials need to be non-toxic in the classroom. Toxic materials will not be used in any classroom. |
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| 2020-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit on the wall in the Preschool area was lacking gauze. The first aid kit used to take outside in the preschool area was lacking tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gauze was added to the first aid kit on the wall and tweezers were returned to the first aid kit that is taken outside in the preschool area. In the future, staff will be required to make sure that any material that is used is replaced right away from extra materials that is kept in the utility room. Staff will also check that all materials are in all the first aid kits in their rooms at least once a week, and if something is missing that it is replaced immediately from extra materials that are kept in the utility room. |
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