A Childs Place at Hillside Elementary
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About the Provider
We recognize that all children are different, whether it's their learning style, rate of development, preferences or beliefs. To that end, we strive to provide your child with a kind and loving environment that encourages his or her overall growth.
At all of our centers, children learn the importance of celebrating differences and commonalities alike. Holidays provide a wonderful opportunity for such lessons. We also promote the importance of social responsibility and take part in a variety of charitable activities that include coat and food drives, Alex's Lemonade Stand and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's annual giving campaign.
When parents and teachers work together children thrive. That's why our goal is to build lasting relationships with the parents of our students. This means communicating with parents regularly regarding their child's progress and remaining flexible should work or personal schedules change. If you need to adjust your child's arrival or departure time please let the director know as soon as possible to ensure proper staffing.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 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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| 2026-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, staff person # 3's file was reviewed. Staff person # 3 file contained a health assessment that was valid for 11/19/23 to 11/19/25. The current health assessment is dated 12/21/25. The health assessment should have been updated prior to December 2025. Staff person #4 file was reviewed. Staff person # 4 file contained a health assessment that was valid for 12/17/23 to 12/17/23. The current health assessment is dated 1/6/2026. The health assessment should have been updated prior to January 2026. 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 persons #3 and #4 obtained staff health assessments. |
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| 2026-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, Staff member # 1 and 2 files contained out of state clearances that were obtained after the staff persons began working with children. Out of state clearances are required to be presented with the PA clearances at the outset of service at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Out of state clearances were obtained for staff person's #1 and #2. |
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| 2026-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, Certification Representative observed 2 trashcans in the childcare space without lids. The trash cans contained food wrappers and used hand towels. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contaminated trash will be placed in a contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, Certification Representative (CR) viewed the videotape from the school cafeteria. The video tape showed staff member # 1 grabbing the child by the arm and dragging him across the floor and making him sit down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately removed staff member one from the site and was terminated. Provider will complete training course lead by ELRC representative. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, Certification Representative (CR) viewed the videotape from the school cafeteria. The video tape showed staff member # 1 grabbing the child by the arm and dragging him across the floor and making him sit down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately removed staff member one from the site and was terminated. Provider will complete training course lead by ELRC representative. ELRC training was completed on 8/19/2024. |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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 | Non 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: During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a report for the incident when the child required 1st aid from the school nurse. 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 incidents will be documented. Once it is completed we will print it for the parent and child's file. |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files included an emergency contact form that did not address parental consent for 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.) Parents will update their emergency contact form to include NA for swimming and wading. |
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| 2024-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/23/2024, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan. 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.) Staff members 1 and 2 review and sign the annual training paperwork on the facilities emergency plan. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1 will be copied and placed in the emergency contact binder on site. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Safe routes will be copied and posted on our parent board in a conspicuous location on site. |
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| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a)/3270.191 - Immediate access/Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.191 Description: Immediate access/Individual Records Noncompliance Area: While conducted a follow-up inspection, continued noncompliance observing staff persons #1 and 2 were caring for children without having a complete file on site. Department Representative did not have immediate access to these records at time of inspection. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 staff files have been sent electronically to department representative. Staff files have also been uploaded into our electronic system for onsite viewing. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Renewal | 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 inspection conducted on 10/03/22 child care space had a total of 22 children present. Staff person #1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person #1 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were presented with primary care groups and reviewed after inspection on 10/13/2022. Staff person #1's first day of employment was 10/13/22 and was still learning names of students. All staff will participate in 2 hours of approved supervision training by 11/11/22. Staff will create name-to-face sheets and provide to OCDEL on a weekly basis for three months. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/03/22 the program could not provide staff persons records at the time of the inspection, and did not have these files on site physically or electronically. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files were accessible to DHS inspector at the corporate office. Staff files for this site were uploaded into our electronic system on 10/13/2022 for viewing when onsite. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/03/22 the facilities current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used for parents to access. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of compliance is located in the DHS Binder available for parents to view during pick-up/drop-off. The certificate of compliance was additionally posted in the classroom for all to view. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/03/22 the program's emergency plan did not include emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan reviewed onsite provided for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions on page 7. |
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| 2022-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/03/22 the program did not have verification of annual emergency drill being conducted. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency drill documentation is available onsite in binder in emergency backpack. |
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