A Plus Academy
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About the Provider
A+ Academy located in Philadelphia, PA offers a preschool experience for kids from 6 weeks to 12 years old. They respect the uniqueness, dignity, and worth of the children while promoting their developmental skills, self-esteem, and social competence. This child care facility provides various learning materials and teaching strategies to meet the students' needs.
Child Care Center/Day Care Center, Preschool (or Nursery School or Pre-K), Kindergarten
Summer care / camp
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-09 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Child #1 did not include fee agreement documentation. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit fee agreement documentation for Child #1 by 06.03.25 |
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| 2025-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include emergency contact information documentation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit emergency contact information documentation for Child #1 and Child #2 by 06.03.25 |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include an initial and/or subsequent health assessment. 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.) Provider will submit initial/current health assessment by 06.03.25 |
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| 2025-06-03 | 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 06.03.25, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 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.) Provider will submit PA State Child Abuse Clearance documentation for Staff Person #2 by 06.05.25. Staff Person #2 will return to facility upon submission of required PA State Clearance. |
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| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/2024, during an announced follow up visit, ceiling tiles in the rear classroom on the first floor were wet and stained from a leak from the roof. One of the tiles was observed to be visibly wet and sagging and a dripping sound could be heard. 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.) Owner of the building will be out to repair the roof and the ceiling tiles will be replaced. |
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| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(b) Description: Fixed space heater approved Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no written approval of the installation and use of the fixed space heather that is located in the girls bathroom on the first floor. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide written approval by local fire safety professional. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no certificate of compliance for the cribs on file. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider provided inspector with certificate of compliance during inspection. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, toys on the toy shelves were left in their plastic packaging. There were styrofoam pieces left of a table in the upstairs classroom. 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, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will take new toys out of it's box and have toys available and safe for kids to play with. All styrofoam will be removed from the classroom. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the refrigerator in the infant room did not have a thermometer in it. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will put thermometer in fridge during inspection. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection a copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility, prior to issuance to the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will give inspector a copy of general Liability Policy. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not state a method for contacting parents as soon as an emergency situation arises, as soon as the emergency ends, and how to reconnect with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will state that parents will be notified via telephone by number on Emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, two electrical outlets in the main child care space (under the mounted television and by the red table), one electrical outlet in the upstairs childcare space, and all of the cable plug ins were missing protective covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, bedbug/flea killer was left out on the upstairs windowsill, hand sanitizer was located on the welcome tables upstairs and downstairs, paint cans were left out upstairs, Clorox bleach was on the floor in the upstairs office, Clorox wipes were left on the cubbies in the main space downstairs. The door to the storage closet located in the downstairs girls bathroom containing several cleaning products was left unlocked. Glade spray was located on the welcome counter downstairs. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place all toxic materials in locked closet. Dispose of empty paint cans. Locked storage closet at all times. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, a Chinese Evergreen plant was located on a shelf near the entrance of the building in reach of children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed plant in office during inspection. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, there was evident of an insect infestation at the facility. Dead bugs were found on the floors of each childcare space, in the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, and on the toy shelf in the infant room. Dead bugs were also observed on the windowsills in the main downstairs childcare space. Bedbug/flea spray was left out on the upstairs windowsill. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Prior to provider occupying building, evidence suggested past bug problem. Provider has not seen more evidence since then. Provider will do a general cleaning of vacant facility. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, the thermostat on the first floor read 62 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat located on the second floor read 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The temperature at facility is now registering at 65 degrees or above which will be maintained by turning heat on prior to opening for the business day. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, two first aid kits were accessible to children. One was located on the windowsill of the back windows on the first floor, and the second was located on a table near the entrance. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children, prior to the issuance of a certificate on compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place first-aid kit on hook up high. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 12/55/24, during the initial inspection, several areas were observed to be dirty. Those areas are as follows: The floors, carpets, and rugs on the second floor, the computers and computer table. There were dead bugs located on surfaces throughout the facility, the fan attached to the wall in the infant room was covered in dust and there was a tall, full garbage can located in the outdoor play space. Several areas of the facility were observed to be in disrepair. Those areas are as follows: flickering lights in the main childcare space, the infant classroom, and the upstairs classroom, rusty screws protruding from three of the cribs, a broken cabinet door on the right side of the sink in the upstairs boys bathroom, and an outlet that is not completely attached to the wall in the upstairs girls bathroom. Several areas of the facility were observed to have visible hazards. Those areas are as follows: the cubbies in the first-floor infant space, the first-floor main childcare space, and the upstairs were not bolted to the wall. There were scissors on top of the cubbies near the facility entrance. Tall tube light bulbs were leaned up against cubbies near the entrance. Screws were sticking out of the toy shelf in the first-floor main childcare space. Small balloon pieces were located on the floor of all childcare spaces, indoors and outdoors. Upstairs there was an upside-down table, paint cans and a ladder on the floor. Scissors were located on the ground in the outdoor play space. There was wood on the ground with metal sticking out, and an unraveled hose in the outdoor play space. Dried out plants with push points are weaved in the fence. There is a gap in the fence between the outdoor play space and the neighbor's yard. 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. 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.) Center will have general cleaning including floors and play yard and trash. Cabinet will be placed back on. Outlet will be attached back. All things in disrepair mentioned above will be repaired. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no step stool in the downstairs bathroom by the infant room. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place step stool in bathroom. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no hand washing signs above any of the sinks and diapering areas stating that facility persons and children should wash their hands before eating and after toileting. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replace current handwashing sign with new sign that reads wash hands before eating and after toileting. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.92(b) - Fixed space heater approved | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(b) Description: Fixed space heater approved Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, during the initial inspection, there was no written approval of the installation and use of the fixed space heater that is located in the girls bathroom on the first floor. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility, prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide written approval by local fire safety professional. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 12/5/24, evacuation route postings were not posted in the infant classroom, the back of the main childcare space, and the upstairs childcare space. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place evacuation plan copy at exits and other needed spaces. |
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| 2020-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/28/20, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR THE CHILDREN 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 Director has updated each child care space with the current emergency contact information. Going forward, the Director will frequently verify each child space to ensure the emergency contact information is current. |
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| 2020-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/28/20, THERE WAS NO CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE POSTED AT THE SAME LOCATION WITH THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure access to the regional office contact information, the information was posted on the front entrance door (conspicuous location) for transparency and all parents/guardians to easily access reporting requirements (if needed). |
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| 2020-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DUING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/28/20, STAFF PERSON # 1 DID NOT HAVE FBI CLEARANCE (DATED 4/15/15) OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING (DATED 1/20/15) THAT WAS RENEWED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 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.) Person #1 provided their FBI clearance which is dated October 28, 2020 and Mandated Reporter dated December 7, 2020 which are attached to this response. Going forward, the Director will ensure all staff files are current with clearances and mandated reporting certificate. |
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| 2020-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/28/20, THERE WERE NO TWEEZERS IN THE FIRST-AID KIT FOR THE YOUNGER PRESCHOOL ROOM. 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.) The preschool first aid kit was updated with a pair of tweezers. To ensure all kits are current, the Director will verify all first aid kits within the center. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AFTER VIEWING VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM 6/4/19, THE LEGAL ENTITY DETERMINED FROM THE BODY LANGUAGE OF STAFF #1, THAT SHE DISPLAYED INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee terminated. The Director will continue to provide all team members with strategies to better deal with situations as they occur. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE 15 CHILDREN AGES 1 YEAR TO 4 YEARS WITH STAFF #1 AND #2. STAFF #3 TOOK TWO YOUNG TODDLERS TO THE INFANT ROOM LEAVING 13 CHILDREN AGES 2-4 WITH STAFF #1 AND #2. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that the ratio is balance in accordance with 3270.51 for all rooms within A+ Academy. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the cert. rep. observed several broken toys with sharp corners, and rough edges available to the children under care in the outdoor play space. 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.) The provider and staff will take the time when children are not in care to inspect all toys, play equipment, and other outdoor and indoor equipment used by the children to ensure the health and safety of the children under care. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, it was discovered by the cert. rep. that Child#1 file did not include health insurance/Medical Assistance Coverage/Medical Assistance Policy number. 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.) The provider will be in contact with the child's family as soon as possible to obtain this important information. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, it was discovered by the cert. rep. that Child#2 file did not include updated emergency contact information and financial agreements current within the past 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information and financial agreements 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.) The provider will obtain the updated information regarding emergency contact information and financial agreements from the parent/guardians of children in care. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the certification rep. observed Child #2 having their diaper changed by Staff#1 in the infant room. After being diapered, the staff person did not ensure that the child's hands were washed. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will provide training to all staff persons regarding the steps to change a child's diaper to ensure appropriate health and safety throughout the facility. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, it was discovered by the cert. rep. that Child#1 file did not include written, parental consent for emergency medical care, in addition to minor first aid. 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. 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.c |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will contact the child's parents/guardians to inform them that written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid is required for admission and to attend A Plus Academy |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, it was discovered by the cert. rep. that Child#1 file did not include written, parental consent for 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.) The provider will contact the child's parents/guardians to inform them that written consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs is required for admission and to attend A Plus Academy. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the cert. rep. discovered that Staff#1 last received emergency plan training on 1/31/2017 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.) The provider will hold an emergency plan training for all staff members. In addition, the provider will create a system to track staff emergency plan tainings to ensure that at least one is being completed once every 12 months. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the cert. rep. discovered that Staff#1 last received a staff evaluation on 2/26/2018. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will evaluate TS as soon as possible. In addition, the provider will create a system to track staff evaluations to ensure that at least one is being completed once every 12 months. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the cert. rep. observed a significant opening at the bottom of the fence in the outdoor play space to a backyard with a big dog that could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children under care. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will add links to the fence or a board to the base of the fence, blocking the children's access to any harm in the yard next door. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, it was observed by the cert. rep. that the walkway at the base of the exit from the upstairs child care space (room 5) was littered leaves, branches, and other hazardous materials that could pose a threat to the health and safety of the children under care. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will rake, sweep, and open up the walkway to allow for a safer outside exit for the children under care. The provider will also put this on the list of daily/weekly checks. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7 May 2019, the cert. rep. observed a significant tree branch obstructing the path from the exit of the upstairs (room 5). Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will remove the tree branch from the property of the facility. If the provider cannot remove the tree branch by themselves, they will hire an outside service to remove it. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a health assessment which included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. . Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff person #1 produce a health assessment that includes the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. in the future all staff health assessments will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 included only one reference letter. 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 person #1 will submit a second non family reference letter and it will be added to their record. At the time of hire all employees will produce 2 written reference letters that meet all regulatory requirements. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (who has served the facility for over 10 days) was lacking in proof of emergency plan training. 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.) The record of staff person #2 has been updated with the emergency plan training; moving forward at the time of on boarding all employees will have proof of emergency plan training in their staff record. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a completed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of the inspection the disclosure statement of staff person #1 was completed and returned to the record; moving forward all new hires will have complete CPSL documentation within time frames and guidelines that the regulations require. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified to be performing at the facility (AGS) 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.) A verification of experience form will be completed for staff person #2 and added to the staff record; all future hires will have all qualifications in their staff record at the time of first providing care at the facility. |
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| 2019-02-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection provider did verbalized that the facility was currently looking for one. No staff file, identified as director, was presented at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has begun the recruitment process and will place a new director within 30 days. In the future if the facility is with out a director, provider will contact the regional service office and inform certification supervisory staff of the situation. An additional hire of a staff person qualified for director will be made as a back up director. |
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| 2018-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. 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 obtain information from parent. Moving forward will have a parent conference to go over paperwork to make sure its complete prior to the child's enrollment. |
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| 2018-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hot water in the infant room and boys/girls bathrooms measured at 120 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water temperature was adjusted and measured below 110 F. Will use thermometer to periodically check to make sure water temperature is not above 110 F. |
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| 2018-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit in the toddler room did not contain medical tape. 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.) Added medical tape to the first-aid kit and will make sure to do a monthly check to make sure all first-aid kits are complete. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases or information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of initial on-boarding and prior to any interaction with children, the director with ensure all staff members have a completed Childcare Staff Health Assessment. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(2) - Evacuation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted in facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by 3270.94 (f) and (g) (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted evacuation routes in facility and will make sure they remain posted. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature measured at 120 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water temperature was adjusted making it below 110 F. Will check water to make sure it remains below 110 F. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the boys bathroom stall was rusty. 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.) The bathroom stall was sanded and painted. Will make sure to keep all surfaces in good repair. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeled pain in the girls bathroom. 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.) Painted over the peeled pain. Will make sure paint in facility is not peeled or damaged. |
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