A Childs Nest
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About the Provider
The Center is licensed to operate by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The license/Certificate of Compliance is renewed on a yearly basis, and state licensing representatives conduct periodic on-site inspections. In addition, the Center participates in the Keystone STARS program, Pennsylvania’s quality initiative for childcare.
We conform to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding the operation of this facility, including those pertaining to education, nutrition, health and sanitation, child-abuse, non-discrimination, safety, employment and confidentiality.
Our Center Director is responsible for all classroom and educational supervision of the Center. All our employees undergo a thorough background check as required by law, and classroom staff members are trained in first aid and CPR.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre School room that there was a play chair cover that was peeling. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will throw away and will purchase a new play chair. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that 5 bookcases in the School Age room were not attached to the wall and they were a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will attach to the wall and make the bookcases safe for the children. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that two electrical outlets in the older toddler room did not have protective receptacle covers in them. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put protective covers in the outlets. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre-School Room, the Frogs Room, the Toddler room, and the Young Toddler room that there was chipping paint on the walls. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will touch up or cover up the chipping paint in each room. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the infant room the mattress cover on the changing table pad was split open and the Styrofoam was exposed, in the one-year-old room there was artwork that was on the changing table. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace the changing table pad in the infant room and will remove the artwork from the changing table in the one-year-old room and keep it clean. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact form for child #1 was dated 1/10/25, and the Financial Agreement was dated 1/13/25. The Emergency Contact form for child #3 was dated 2/19/25 and the agreement was dated 3/3/25. The Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 10/28/24, and the Emergency Contact form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were both dated 3/28/25. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will complete the 6-month review with the parents and have them sign indicating that they completed the review. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and their health assessments were not updated within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 9/13/24, and for child #2 the health assessment was dated 9/12/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parents have a doctor complete a new health assessment. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the fire safety training for staff person # 1 was not updated within a 12-month period. The fire safety training reviewed was dated 10/20/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give staff a deadline of when to complete the training by and if it is not completed staff will be suspended until it is completed. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the frog room there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover on it and it was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a cover in the outlet and talk to staff about checking all outlets daily. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that the paint was chipped on the poster wall in the Tigers Room, and in the 1-year-old room, the paint was chipping in the corner of the room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the maintenance person spackle and repaint the areas. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that the facility van had ripped seat covers, 2 resting mats in the Penguin room and 3 mats in the Tigers room were split at the seams, a child loveseat chair covering was ripped, and the rug in the corner was curling and was a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will repair the van cover with seam tape, will replace the mats with new ones, will throw away the loveseat chair and replace it with a new one, and will secure the rug to the floor so that it is not a tripping hazard. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there were bookcases that were not secure in the Zebra room, the Penguin room, the Hedgehogs room and in the Tigers room. There were cubbies not secured in the Angelfish room, the Koala room, and outside of the Busy Bees room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the maintenance person secure all the bookcases and the cubbies throughout the facility. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed and did not contain a Health Assessment. (see code sheet for admission date). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent of child #1 provide a completed health assessment and keep it in the file. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment was dated 06/21/22. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the Emergency Contact Form in the file for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent of child #2 give written permission when the parent comes to pick the child up. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were reviewed and staff #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and staff #2 did not complete the Mandated Reporter Training. (see code sheet for hire dates) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must not work in a childcare position until CPSL clearances are obtained. Staff #2 will have until 11/14/24 to complete the Mandated Reporter Training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff #1 obtain the NSOR clearance and will have staff #2 complete the Mandated Reporter Training. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed in the Koala room that there was one electrical outlet without a protective cover on it. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a protective cover in the outlet. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Penguins room there was Lysol on the back of the toilet, and in the Tigers room there was a Swiffer with Swiffer cleaner sitting in a bucket on the floor in the bathroom. These toxic substances were accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed all toxic substances and put them in a locked closet. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Tigers room and also in the Frog room, the first aid backpack was hanging on a doorknob and was accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid back packs were hung up on a high hook out of reach of the children. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was exposed wiring in the phone jack outlet in hedgehog room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace the outlet plate so no wires are exposed. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was chipping paint and plaster in the Zebra room near the window, chipped paint on the walls in the Koala room, the Frog room, the Busy Bees room, and the bathroom of the Tigers room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have maintenance repair the plaster and will either cover up or repaint the chipping paint areas. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision. Correction Required: TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. A referral will be made by Certification Representative to PA Keys for required supervision training. The legal entity will maintain onsite documentation verifying that all staff members have completed the required training. All staff members must complete the required training by 7/1/2024. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all staff members complete supervision training completed by the ELRC for Delaware County. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will show staff person #1 the video and will go over supervision regulations with staff person #1 and all staff. Director also changed the bathroom policy for the children so that staff can be monitoring both the children in the bathroom as well as in the classroom. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision. Correction Required: TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. Regional office will provide supervision for a period of three months. Documentation will remain at the facility and will be checked by a regional office representative during monthly unannounced visits. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will complete documentation as requested and will give to Certification Representative to review at each unannounced visits. |
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| 2024-03-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the investigation on 3/21/2024, Certification Representative observed on video that staff person #1 left child #1 outside in play area alone and unsupervised for 4 minutes. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was terminated on 3/13/2024 and will re-train all staff members on supervision. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the resting mats in the young toddler room, and the 2yr room were not labeled for each child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will label all mats and create a list and post on the wall in each childcare space. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the cribs did not have 2 feet on three sides as required by the regulations while child #1 and child #2 were sleeping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff moved the cribs so that there was 2 feet on three sides. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the physician's name, address, or phone number listed as required by the regulations. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the parent's work address or work phone # listed as required by the 3270 regulations. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the health insurance policy number and the name of the health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that did not have an initial health assessment in their file completed by a medical professional, but instead completed by parent. Child #3 has been enrolled in facility more than 60 days. (see code sheet for start date). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have child #3 parents take child to a physician and have the medical staff complete the child health assessment and return the completed form to the facility to be put in the file of child #3. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #1 and observed that the child health assessment form did not have the physician's signature and professional title listed, as required by the regulations. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent get a medical professional to sign the child health assessment for child #1 and put the completed form in the file for child #1. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and child #4 and they have been enrolled more than 60 days and there were no documented immunizations in the file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) Will have the parents take of child #3 and child #4 immunization record from a doctor and have the parent provide that information to the provider to be maintained in the children's files. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the notification for the local traffic safety authorities was dated 12/8/2021, and that it wasn't sent out annually as required by the regulations. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will email a letter the local traffic authorities and will cc certification representative for verification. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide for the administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer medications or any special dietary needs on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #4 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid as required by the regulations. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent for the facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading, on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that in the toddler 2 room, the School Age 5-10 room, and the infant room, there were electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that did not have protective receptacle covers in them. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put receptacle covers in the electrical outlets so that they are not accessible to any children. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed toxic windshield washer fluid in the facility vehicle, and also observed hand sanitizer in the entrance way of the facility, and the toxics were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the toxic substances so that they were not accessible to the children. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed in the Pre K room that the baseboard trim was coming off the wall. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the maintenance person fix the baseboard trim so that it is safe for the children. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and/or chipping plaster in Room to the right of the office, the toddler #2 room, the school age 5-10 room, the infant room, the toddler room #1, the 2yr old room, the 3-5yr old room, the 3yr old room, the unused room near the pre-k room. In the hallway, there is a hole in the plaster where a door stop once was. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the owner contract a painter who will remove all chipped paint and repair all missing or chipped plaster. Then the contractor will repaint the facility. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have a completed fire drill log present onsite during the inspection. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will provider certification representative with a completed fire drill log via email. |
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| 2022-12-21 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.101(b) - Facilitate child development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(b) Description: Facilitate child development Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/22 an infant child injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box that was in use as play equipment. Correction Required: Play equipment shall facilitate the child's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant teachers trained on Infant-Toddler Care: Learning through Play Better Kid Care. On 1/16/2023 room inspected for any unsafe play materials and equipment. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box in use as play equipment. A padded safety helmet was supplied by the parent to the facility staff persons #1 and #2 at the time of enrollment to prevent potential head injury, however, the child was not wearing the helmet at time of the incident. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infant room staff trained on 1/16/2023 Infant-Toddler Care: Quality Supervision Better Kid Care. Room adjustments for blind spots and teachers positioning reviewed and practiced. Teachers reminded that supervision includes what children are wearing and not wearing will be addressed immediately. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: A conference was held with facility person #3 and parent of injured child #1, facility person #3 viewed the video camera of incident, however, she denied the parent's request to also view the video. In addition, parent (MO) was told by facility person #3 to find a different daycare due to her (#3) concerns of the child having more falls and bumps once he's moved into the older toddler room and stating to mother it would be better for mother's mental health. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will complete Infant-Toddler Care: Partnerships with Families training. Director will allow parents to view video as needed. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133 Description: Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: Child #1 with a medical diagnosis was denied dietary accommodations. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Childs Nest will make reasonable accommodations for children with special diets with a Doctor's note. When a child has a special diet, Director, teachers and parents will come up with a plan to meet the child's needs. A Child's Nest updated policy on outside foods to accommodate children with special dietary needs. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: On date of inspection, a medication log for documenting when medication cream was applied to child #1 for his severe diaper rash was not provided on date of inspection. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms were given medication logs to have parents sign for prescription and non-prescription diaper cream to be applied. Staff were trained in the appropriate way to use diaper creams. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: Child #1 repeatedly had a soiled and soaked diaper at pick-up time. A system of ensuring that diaper checks were conducted at least every 2 hours or child's discomfort was not being implemented on the date of inspection, particularly, for child #1 who was suffering with a severe diaper rash and was repeatedly told by parent of her concerns with child's soiled diaper. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff trained in diaper changing and reporting and documenting personal care routines in Kangarootime. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead and the parent was not provided an injury report on the day of incident. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff trained in incident report writing and procedures. Teachers were reminded parents get a copy of incident reports even if they refuse to sign. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2018-12-21 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTED VERIFICATION ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION FOR WHICH THEY WERE HIRED. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have verification of child care experience prior to start of employment. Verification form has been updated to include duties performed and length of service. No employee will be hired without verifiable proof of education and training prior to start of employment. |
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