Aa To Zz Child Care And Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 3/10/26 after the first day caring for children dated 3/9/26. Staff persons must have all CPSL required clearances prior to the first day caring for children. 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.) Staff member was utilized in a training program not ratio within the facility. Moving forward no staff will begin their training program before they received their child abuse clearance to ensure compliance with CPSL chapter 3490. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-07 | 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: Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated health assessment within 24-months. The previous health assessment on file is dated 2/20/22 and the current health assessment is dated 3/18/24. 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.) Corrected 3.18.24 with new health Assessment. Director will utilize a spreadsheet and staff data sheets to monitor and maintain files. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not obtain an updated NSOR Certificate within 60-months. The previous NSOR Certificate on file is dated 1/20/2020, and the current NSOR Certificate on file is dated 4/22/25. Correction Required: 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.) Director corrected 4.22.25 by completing an updated NSOR certificate. Director will utilize spreadsheets, and staff data sheets to ensure all files are complete and maintained according to regulations. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the ceiling vents were dirty in the 1-year-old classroom, and 2-year-old classroom. It ws observed that the wall vent in the summer/SACC room was dirty. 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 corrected/cleaned vent while Cert rep was on site. Director added "cleaning vents" to the opening and closing cleaning checklists. |
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| 2025-10-07 | 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: It was observed that there was a spot of peeling paint on the left wall in the Pre-K 4-5-year old room. CORRECTED ON SITE WITH TAPE. 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.) Director placed tape over the peeling paint during the inspection and informed maintenance staff to fix after hours. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 10/31/2024 in the 2's classroom small pieces of chalk, crayons and marker lids are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the storage bins containing the chalk, crayons, and markers were removed from the classroom. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a written plan of daily activities posted in the gross motor space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director created a schedule for the gross motor room for when classrooms are able to utilize the space. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the gross motor space that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director purchased a board to hang all DHS required postings in the gross motor room so they are readily accessible in case of an emergency. The emergency transportation plan was copied and hung in the room. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Gross Motor space and the Infant classroom that the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone numbers were placed next to the telephones in both classrooms while inspector was on site. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Young Preschool, Preschool and Toddler classrooms that there was not a handwashing sign posted at each toilet and sink in the classroom bathrooms. 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.) Director made copies of handwashing signs, and hung them in bathrooms while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2023-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the PreK classroom that there was not a hands-free, lidded trash can in the bathroom. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director placed a hands-free trashcan in the Pre-K bathroom while the inspector was on site. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-12-15 | Initial review | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Staff:Child ratio was observed to be in non-complaince on 1/24/2023. It was observed in the Toddler classroom that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were in a classroom with 5 one-year-old children and 7 two-year-old children. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional staff person was added to the classroom to correct the ratio non-compliance. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. 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.) Attached is a copy of Child #1's health report which is signed by a physician. Moving forward the director will ensure all health reports are properly signed for every child. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Attached is a copy of Child #1 health report which includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and is free from contagious or communicable disease. Moving forward the director will ensure that this statement is present on every health report for every child. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Infant and Toddler classrooms that the disposable diapers were not immediately discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director provided the infant and toddler classrooms with a trash can that is lidded, plastic-lined, and hands-free. Moving forward the daycare will use these trashcans for diapering. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Large Motor classroom that there was a black chain hanging from the slide causing a potential choking hazard. It was observed in the toddler classroom that there was a tall stack of blue and red chairs causing a potential hazard for small children. 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.) On the day of inspection provider used tape to secure black chain to the bottom of slide. Chain will remain secure at all times. At the time of inspection stacked chairs were moved into smaller stacks reducing the hazard. Chairs will not be stacked more than 2 high in the future. |
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| 2020-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the written fire drill record did not include the names of facility persons participating in the fire drill Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director corrected the fire drill log by by adding initials of staff that were present during the fire drills in the last 3 months. Moving forward the director will complete the fire drill log with names or initials of the staff present and participating in the drill. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(a)(5) - Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 and Facility person #2 have been named as perpetrators in an indicated report of child abuse. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 and #2 were immediately removed from the center on 12/20/2019, and will no longer be working in direct care of children at Aa to Zz Child Care and Learning Center. Going forward, Aa to Zz will closely monitor teachers and classrooms to ensure that any situation, whether it be emergency/medical, are handled in the appropriate manner, and Administration will ensure that proper procedures for contacting EMS and families are followed. Aa to Zz Child Care and Learning Center will not tolerate mistreatment of any kind to children in our care. The health and safety of children is our #1 priority. |
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| 2019-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/19, at approximately 1:30-1:40pm, Staff person #1 observed child #1 wake up during rest time, stumble, fall, was drooling, having slurred speech, unable to drink, could not recite ABCs, and confused. Staff person #1 was instructed to call the parents of child #1. Staff person #2 was asked by parent, during incident, if child #1 needed to seek emergency medical care and staff person #2 did not feel emergency medical care was needed. Staff person #1, #2, and #3 were present during incident and facility did not call for emergency medical care therefore the overall safety of the child, due to the severity of symptoms observed which later were confirm as a seizure, posed a threat to the health and safety of that child. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Aa to Zz Staff have been trained in Pediatric First Aide and CPR, as well either the 6 or 10 hour Health and Safety regulatory training. Staff will follow guidelines and procedures from our Pediatric First Aide and CPR courses as well as reference "Caring for Our Children" Health and Safety Proformance Standards when assessing a child who may need to seek Emergency Medical Assistance. A child's Health and Safety is of the upmost importance. If Emergency Medical Assistance is warranted, Staff and/or Director will call 911. Note: Aa to Zz Child Care and Learning Center does dispute the above citation as it is based only on an incomplete incident report and not that of 3 staff statements. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(a)(5) - Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility staff person #1 , at the facility has been named as perpetrator in a an indicated report of child abuse. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. 3. Staff will complete an DHS regulatory training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Aa to Zz staff will take a two hour training on Better Kid Care, Dealing with Anger-the Children's and Yours. Description of class; important life skills for children include learning effective ways to handle their anger. This lesson takes a developmental look at anger. Examine the common roots for angry feelings in children, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adult caregivers. Learn strategies to handle anger in positive ways and to reduce anger triggers in your program. After all staff complete we will reconvene as a team and discuss ways we can help each other to ensure that our team can help each other out when we are feeling stressed. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/12/19 it was verified by the facility staff that staff person 1 hit child 1 on the cheek after the child spit in their face. 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.) POC: Immediately following incident on 10/31/19 Teacher 1 was terminated. POM: Center Director/AD will monitor classroom behavior management on a daily basis. Pre K teacher(s) will properly track children in their care with name to face accountability. Keystone STARS quality coach will continue to come on a bi-weekly basis assisting classrooms with behavior issues/concerns and other health and safety issues. Center Director/AD will complete a daily classroom monitoring checklist to ensure teachers are properly handling behavior situations. Staff will complete a DHS regulatory training. |
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| 2018-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Medication log not established for the medication for child #1. 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.) Parent of child #1 filled out medication log . In the future the Director and staff will ensure that a medication log is filled out for each child on the day the parent brings in any medication. |
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| 2018-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outdoor equipment did not have the required loose fill material over the structure. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The loose fill was racked from the outer edges of the playground and used to fill in areas around each structure requiring specific loose filled material. In the future the height of the loose fill mulch will be monitored by the Director for compliance and maintained by the facility. |
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| 2018-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.55(a) - Similar Age Level/Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was caring for two groups of napping children between two separated classroom. 17 children were napping. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional staff person is scheduled during the napping hours so one staff is now in each separate classroom following napping ratios. In the future this arrangement of two staff people will maintained in each separate classroom to ensure compliance with napping ratios in the future. |
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| 2018-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Visible hazard with a outlets electrical box missing a plate cover in the front school age classroom. 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.) Electrical ; box plate cover was installed. Going forward any missing electrical box plate covers or broken box covers will be replaced when found.. |
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| 2018-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Damage wall with exposed plaster in the school age 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.) Exposed plaster was repaired by a coat of paint. Going forward any chipped paint will be repaired. Staff informed about better informing the director about needed repairs in the classrooms. |
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| 2017-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(g) - Sufficient number of refrigerators | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bagged lunch with items(meat and cheese) needing refrigeration was sitting on child cubby shelf. Correction Required: A facility shall provide a sufficient number of refrigerators to contain foods which require refrigeration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider corrected the issue by moving perishable foods brought from home to be kept in the refrigerator. In the future all perishable foods will be kept in the facility refrigerator. |
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| 2017-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Provider not providing verification that the facility operator reviewed the emergency plan on annual basis. Facility staff were not receiving annual emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will update and review the emergency plan yearly with staff members. Will Provide a training rooster as verification in the future. |
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| 2017-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(c) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cleaning materials (Spray bottles) found accessible in the Preschool room. Cleaning supplies found near plates and cups used in food service. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials was placed high out of reach of children. Cleaning Material will be kept inaccessible at all times,and away from any dishes, food, etc in the future. |
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| 2017-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Walls in the facility need more regular atttention to following a cleaning schedule. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces were cleaned and need for better cleaning told to staff. Walls shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards in the future. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff cleaned walls in facility and were advised about violation.Staff will clean walls more regularly and keep up with maintence of center. |
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