Description: We believe we can make the world a better place one child at a time! We have been entrusted with a great responsibility in caring for them. At Aa to Zz, Inc. we strive to love and nurture the children while providing them with opportunities to enhance their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Our objective is to encourage the growth of the whole child through developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities and experiences in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Mulch (less than 1 inch in diameter) was observed along the fence to the toddler playground. Pieces of mulch had washed under the fence and the mulch was accessible from the playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Boards were placed at the base of the fence to block mulch from washing into the playground. Mulch will not be permitted on a space used by infants and toddlers. This will be monitored by teachers, director, and assistant director. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A small container of hand-sanitizer was observed in an area accessible to the children in the kindergarten room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Staff removed the small container of hand sanitizer from the classroom. Going forward, cleaning materials and toxic materials will be kept in a locked container. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The base of the chain-link fence was in poor repair near the school-age basketball hoop, and near the sandbox on the preschool playground. Areas along the base were sharp and pointing inwards towards the play-space. 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.) They cleared the area and made sure the bottom of the fence was bent underneath and free from any sharp and hazardous edges. Boards were placed at the bottom of the fence near the basketball hoop to cover the sharp edges. Going forward, the fence will be completely replaced to avoid sharp and hazardous edges. All building surfaces will be kept in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2020-09-02 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An area of peeling paint/plaster was observed in the pre-k classroom (CORRECTED ON SITE). Chipping/peeling paint was observed on the door frames outside on the playground. 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.) All door frames were sanded and repainted. Going forward, all door frames will be closely monitored for chipping paint by director and assistant director. The paint will be repaired as needed. |
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| 2019-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The mushroom tree play equipment on the infant/toddler playground has sharp edges, entrapment/pinch points. 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.) Staff removed the tree play equipment from inf/tod playground.. Play equipment used by the children shall be kept in good repair and free from rough edges and sharp corners. |
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| 2019-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/31/19 diaper changing was observed in the YT room. Staff did not wash her hands nor the child's after each diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff made aware of proper diapering procedures. Staff will wash child's hands after being diapered. Staff will wash her hands after diapering a child. |
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| 2019-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have 2 written references on file. 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.) POC: Staff 1 obtained 2 written nonfamily references during the inspection on 7/26/19. POM: Staff shall have 2 written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to their suitability to work with children. References shall be on file at the start of employment. |
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| 2019-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have documentation of payment/request of completed clearances on file. Hire date 7/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1 -- 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 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.) POC: Staff 1 shall be removed from a direct child care position at the end of the business day 7/26/19. Staff 1 obtained documentation of requests/payment of all clearances during the inspection on 7/26/19. POM: Provisional hire staff shall retain copy of requests for the criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI clearance in their file. Failure to have all the required documentation and completed clearances shall result in staff being removed from a direct child care position. |
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| 2019-03-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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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Noncompliance Area: An incident involving an enrolled child was not reported to the parent on the day of the 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.) Incident report for child was completed. Going forward all staff will complete incident reports for any accident or incident. Management will ensure this is completed and signed by the parent. WE DISAGREE WITH THIS CITATION. BASED ON VIDEO EVIDENCE NO INCIDENT OCCURRED. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 "flicked" child on the head to obtain his attention. 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.) All Aa to Zz staff will not have any physical contact as form of discipline. Staff 1 completed training and action plan. Going forward staff will take training and staff action plan put in place for example not being alone or terminated after investigation. NOTE: WE DISAGREE WITH THIS VIOLATION BASED ON VIDEO EVIDENCE STAFF DID NOT "FLICK" CHILD ON HEAD. |
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| 2019-03-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 heard using harsh, loud aggressive tone of voice towards 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.) All Aa to Zz staff will refrain from using harsh tones of voice with children. Staff 1 completed a training and is under action plan for tone. Going forward Staff will take a training on proper discipline and tone. |
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| 2018-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication for child 1 was not in the original containers. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent of child 1 provided the original container for the child's medication. All medications shall be received in the original container with the child's name. |
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| 2018-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.62(c)/3270.76 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Exposed tree roots and cement post headers pose hazards on the toddler playground. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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 exposed tree roots and cement post headers will be shaved down to prevent tripping hazards. No areas of the childcare inside or outside shall have visible hazards. |
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| 2018-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(d)/3270.135(b) - Training chair - sanitized/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Sanitizer used for diapering was not properly made. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Sanitizer for diapering shall be 1/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water as per 3270.82(d). A diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use using the appropriate bleach solution mix. All bottles shall be made fresh daily and labeled with the contents. |
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| 2018-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant placed in crib for sleeping was observed with a stuffed animal in the crib. The toy/stuffed animal was immediately removed and regulation discussed with staff. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Stuffed animal immediately removed. 3270.106(j) reviewed with staff. No toys, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals shall be place in crib with a child when sleeping. |
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