Best Friends Day Care Strawberry Square
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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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| 2026-07-22 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two-year-old classroom, that books need to be repaired (peeling cardboard is accessible to children). 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.) Ripped books in the classroom were discarded and replaced. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file does not include documentation that of the Emergency Contact Information being reviewed within a 6-month period. The date on the emergency contact form on file is 7/23/25. See code sheet for date of admission. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We received updated emergency contact information for Child #1 |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file does not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment on file is dated 3/3/25. See code sheet for date of admission and date of birth. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A 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.) Parent submitted an updated health assessment for child #2. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1's file does not include Pediatric CPR & First Aide completed within 90 days of hire. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was immediately suspended until completing required CPR/First Aid training. Staff member was eventually terminated due to not completing the training within the requested timeframe. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1's file does not include part 2 of the Health and Safety Training. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was immediately suspended until completing required Health and Safety Training. Staff member was eventually terminated due to not completing the training within the requested timeframe. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1's mandated reporter training on file is only 2 hours of training. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was immediately suspended until completing the required 3 hour mandated reporter training. Staff member was eventually terminated due to not completing the training within the requested timeframe. |
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| 2026-07-15 | 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 in the preschool classroom, toddler classroom, two-year-old classroom and infant classroom that there is peeling and chipping paint in various spots. 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.) Peeling paint was covered with tape on site. Maintenance was called for paint touch ups to ensure there is no peeled or damaged paint in the childcare facility. |
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| 2025-11-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the play space, peeling and damaged paint on the walls throughout the play space. 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.) The play space walls were professionally fixed so that there is no damaged paint and plaster in the room. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.101(c)(1) - Dramatic role playing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(c)(1) Description: Dramatic role playing Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there is not play equipment or materials provided to promote dramatic role playing. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dramatic Play items/equipment were brought into the classroom to be able to offer dramatic role playing opportunities for the children. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.101(c)(2) - Cognitive development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(c)(2) Description: Cognitive development Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there no play equipment and materials provided to promote cognitive development. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Puzzles, blocks, and other materials were purchased for the older toddler classroom to promote cognitive development. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant was using pacifiers attached to pacifier ribbon clips while sleeping in cribs. 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.) Pacifier ribbon clip was taken away during nap time for this child. No pacifier ribbon clips will be permitted in the cribs while children are napping. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included the original Agreement forms in files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements were copied and the originals were sent home with the parents. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: A medication log for child #6 has not been established by the operator for nonprescription medication on site. 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.) A new medication log was given to the parent and turned back in to the daycare the following day. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 2/10/25 and the previous health assessment is dated 12/31/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member completed a health assessment as soon as they were made aware that their physical had been past-due. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #2 does not include verification of child care experience, education and training. Correction Required: 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.) The file for Staff #2 contained proof of education that was from Peru and written in Spanish. The education document was sent to an approved agency for translation. The agency provided documentation verifying the proof of education is equivalent to a high school diploma. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The individual file for staff person #1 does not include proof of completion of a training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person #1completed an online Fire Safety training as soon as we noticed she was past due. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the four-year-old classroom, cobwebs and dust around the windows and light fixtures above the windows in the classroom. It was also observed in the four-year-old classroom, the heating vent near the window has an excessive amount of dust. 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.) A work order was requested from HPS maintenance to do a deep cleaning of the hard-to-reach surfaces around the windows/lights. Teachers cleaned the heating units. |
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| 2025-07-21 | 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 in the older toddler classroom, peeling paint in the bathroom within the classroom. It was observed in the four-year-old classroom peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the entire classroom on walls and at corners. 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.) A painter was hired to come and paint all of the classrooms. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 8/21/24 - 10/21/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our "next fire drill" date will be marked on the calendar to ensure we do not pass the 60-day mark in any given month. A fire drill was completed and documented 7/31/25. |
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| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #1 is dated 2/5/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was suspended from working with children until her health and safety training was completed 2/5/25. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children #1-#9 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New service agreements were made with areas including additional services. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms for child #1 has been completed with name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers 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.) Emergency contact form for child #1 now includes the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of enrolling parents. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #1 has been updated by the enrolling parent and indicates N/A regarding the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 does not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact for child #2 now has the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The individual files for children #3 and #4 do not include an updated health report at least every 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Individual file for child #3 now includes an updated health report. Child #4 no longer attends the daycare. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The method of staff to inform parents that an emergency has ended and instructions how parents can safely be reunited with their children have been added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 8/18/23 and the previous was dated 8/12/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 12/20/23 and the previous was dated 8/20/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was updated on 12/20/23. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the gross motor room, two electrical outlets were missing protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gross motor room has two protective receptacle covers placed the electrical outlets. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in 4-year-old classroom a black backpack containing Mace in a cubby accessible to children. It was observed in the gross motor room Lysol spray, Swiffer Wet Jet solution, and Clorox wipes on a low shelf accessible to children. (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.) Explaining to staff person that personal belongings are to be locked away safely from children at all times. The Mace was removed from the classroom at the time of inspection. In addition, in the gross motor room, all Lysol spray, Swiffer Wet Jet solution, and Clorox wipes were placed in a locked container. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathroom within the three-year-old classroom, a broke and cracked step stool causing potential injuries. (corrected on site) 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 step stool was taken out of the three-year-old classroom and thrown away. |
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| 2024-06-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 utilize assistive walking devices with straps that restrict a child's movement when taking the children on walking excursions. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will not utilize restrictive devices to limit child's movement or restrain a child from partaking in routine activities. |
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| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, exposed foam was accessible to children on the foam climbing blocks. 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 climbing blocks were discarded. |
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| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until 4/3/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be supervised when working in a child care position until they have completed the mandated reporter training. |
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| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/14/18. File for staff person #1 did not include an updated State Police Clearance. Current State Police Clearance on file expired 11/9/23. File for staff person #1 did not include an updated Child Abuse Clearance. Current Child Abuse Clearance on file expired 11/9/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 4/3/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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.) Staff person #1 will not work in a child care position until clearances have been obtained. |
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| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, peeling paint on the wall under the windows. 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.) The preschool classroom will be fixed and checked periodically for any new paint/peeling chips and damages. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include health insurance/MA 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.) Director will make sure that all emergency contact forms for each child is completely filled out at the time of enrollment. All emergency contact forms have been updated and completely filled out. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clients will be informed of the importance of having a complete address so we can verify ID at pick-up. All emergency contact forms have been updated and completed by the parents to include the complete address and telephone numbers of individuals children may be released to. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Child health forms on file for children #2 and #3 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent for child #2 has provided a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine and the letter has been placed in child's file. Parent for child #3 has provided a letter of exemption for the flu vaccine and the letter has been placed in child's file. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #1 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 6/29/23. Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 6/30/23. Staff person #3 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 7/18/23. 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 staff have completed the one-hour Pennsylvania State health and safety update. |
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| 2023-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the two-year-old classroom and the three-year-old classroom that Magic Erasers were not stored in its original container or in a container that specifies the content. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been informed that all cleaning products must be in the original package or labeled with ingredients. All cleaning products have been placed in its original package or labeled in a container that specifies the contents. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room that cribs were not labeled for specific children. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction is to label cribs for individual children. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. (Corrected on site - staff moved cribs to provide two feet of space on three sides) Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan of correction is for staff to move cribs to provide two feet of space on three sides of cribs. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: It was observed that two infants were using pacifiers attached to pacifier ribbon clips while sleeping in cribs. (Corrected on site - staff removed pacifier ribbons from the pacifiers being used in cribs) 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.) Plan of correction is to remove pacifier ribbons from the children before placing the children in the cribs. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 admitted to hitting child #1 on the hand and forcefully placing child in timeout. 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.) Plan of correction was for staff member to be terminated. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool classroom and Two year old classroom that the toy shelves were turned and not accessible to children and the additional toys were purposely placed up on a high shelf away from the reach of children. There was not a sufficient amount or variety of toys provided to the children in the classroom. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shelves were turned around and toys were taken down and made accessible to the children. Additional toys and books were purchased to be compliant with regulation. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Young Infant classroom that there was a pink Bumboo seat without a seatbelt that was recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This seat was described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and may not be on the premises at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Bumbo was discarded immediately. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the one year old classroom that there refrigerator used to store food items was at 50° F. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerators temp was turned down to be less that 45 degrees. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a child ran out of the Preschool classroom and down the hallway unsupervised until a teacher retrieved the child. It was also observed that children were being sent back into the Preschool classroom from the bathroom in the hallway unsupervised. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision was discussed immediately and corrected. Supervision was also discussed at our staff meeting to ensure all staff understand all children must be supervised by staff at all times. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the medication in the Young Toddler classroom for Child #1 did not have the child name on the bottle. It was also observed and stated through admission from facility persons that the same bottle of medication was to be shared between siblings and not just administered to only the child whose name appeared on bottle. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication and our medication log was sent home and unable to be brought back unless the log was completed for both children. However, we decided we were no longer going to administer non-prescription medications without a doctor's note. The meds are not at the center now. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have a completed medication log on file for nonprescription medication. 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.) The medication was sent home and we are not giving non-prescription meds without a doctor's note. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that the children's hands were not washed prior to lunch time. 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 teachers were stopped and asked to wash the children's hands before eating, which they did immediately. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that the facility person's in the classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch. Correction Required: 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.) The staff member was told to wash her hands prior to serving lunch. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(1) - Dairy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1) Description: Dairy Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not provide a dairy item for lunch. Provider stated that milk was typically served although not observed at the time of inspection or listed on the menu. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Milk was retrieved from the kitchen and served. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: 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.) Staff member was sent home and ultimately did not return. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not include an initial health assessment and results of a TB test to to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: 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.) Staff member was sent home and ultimately did not return. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not include two written non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person 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 member was sent home and ultimately did not return. |
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| 2022-07-25 | 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: Facility Person #2 (see LIS code sheet) was observed working with children in the two year old classroom and did not have a Child Abuse clearance or NSOR results on file at the facility. 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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) Staff Person #2 was suspended immediately until she could obtain the NSOR clearance. She never returned to work. Moving forward all new hires will have all required clearances before starting work. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that Facility Person #1 was left alone with 14 children age 1 in the classroom. It was also observed that a Facility Person went into the classroom bathroom, shut the door to use the bathroom and left the classroom out of ratio with 2 facility persons and 14 children age 1. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: 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.) The classroom ratio was corrected the day of inspection when brought to directors attention. A staff meeting was held to go over ratios to make sure all staff members understand the maximum number of children allowed per regulation. Moving forward all the required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Older Infant classroom that Draino, Lysol and Cascade were in a low cabinet in the classroom kitchen accessible to children. It was observed in the Young Infants classroom that bleach, disinfecting spray and 5 diaper creams were accessible to children. It was observed in the Preschool classroom that Febreze, Clorox wipes and Magic Erasers were in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The older Infant classroom has been closed therefore the kitchen is no longer accessible to children. We discussed at our staff meeting the importance of keeping all materials locked and inaccessible to children. The toxic items were placed into a locked cabinet in the young infant and preschool classrooms. |
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| 2022-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Preschool classroom that there was a broken blue, plastic bin with sharp edges on a bottom shelf accessible to children. It was observed in the Older Infant classroom that there was a loose hanging cord from the swing, accessible to children. It was observed in the Young Infants classroom that there were balloons hanging on the wall posing a potential choking hazard. It was observed in the Two year old classroom that there were push pins used on the wall posing a potential hazard for 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.) Blue bin was discarded immediately. The cord from the infant swing was removed and battery option allowed the swing to still function. The balloons were thrown away immediately and push-pins were taken out of the classroom. All of these violations were discussed at out staff meeting to prevent re-occurrence. |
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