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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that Child #1 was left unattended in Pre-School Room #8 by Staff Person #1 for over a minute while transitioning to another classroom. Staff Person #1 was not aware that the child had been left unattended, as the child was utilizing a toileting area. The child was retrieved by the Facility Director. Certification Staff also observed that Staff Person #2 was not aware of which children she was responsible for supervising when asked. Continued non-compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the supervision of children was observed by Certification Staff during Renewal Inspection completed on 03/11/2026 and during a complaint investigation completed on 12/16/2025. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TIERED LIS: 1. 03/11/2026 Children must be supervised at all times. 2. 06/12/2026 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. 05/12/2026 The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.102(a) - General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the play equipment in the lower-level indoor play space was inappropriately modified with caution tape to prevent use of one side. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Operator will ensure that the play equipment in the lower-level play space of the facility is repaired and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.62(c)/3270.78 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Lighting | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.78 Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/Lighting Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that a portion of the lower-level indoor play space was not properly illuminated due to non-functional lighting. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that the lighting in the lower-level indoor play space is repaired in a way that allows the area to be properly illuminated. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed toxic cleaning materials in an unlocked cabinet in Pre-School Room #8 that was not locked or made inaccessible 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.) Operator will ensure that all toxic cleaning materials remain locked or inaccessible. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) - Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.70(b)/3270.72(a) Description: Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation/Provided Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed Staff observed that the temperature inside of the facility exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit with little to no air flow. Correction Required: If the indoor temperature exceeds 82° F in a child care space, a means of mechanical air circulation must be operating. Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that the air conditioning system is repaired, operational, and capable of maintaining an appropriate temperature. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed unsanitary conditions in multiple child care spaces in the facility, including unclean surfaces and equipment used by children attending the facility. Certification Staff was informed that the facility is without a cleaning person. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that all surfaces and equipment in each child care space of the facility is cleaned on the daily basis, ensuring that tasks such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and the sanitization of surfaces in all areas of the facility is performed daily by a Facility Person specifically assigned to perform these tasks. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the restroom in the lower-level indoor play space was out of order due to a large hole in the ceiling plaster. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that the ceiling plaster in the lower-level play space rest room is repaired in a way that allows for use of the toileting areas by children enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level indoor play space of the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that each Staff Person in a child care position at the facility undergoes training regarding staff: child ratio and active supervision requirements. Operator will have door alarms installed on all entrances and exits in each child care space of the facility so that a Staff Person is aware if a child exits an area. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 12/10/2025, a child eloped from an unsecured emergency exit door in the lower-level play space of the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that each Staff Person in a child care position at the facility undergoes training regarding staff: child ratio and active supervision requirements. Operator will have door alarms installed on all entrances and exits in each child care space of the facility so that a Staff Person is aware if a child exits an area. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 was not reviewed or signed once within a 6-month period. 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.) Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all of the required information specified in 3270 and that each form is reviewed and signed at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Child Record for Child #1 did not include an initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that an initial health report which includes the child's health and immunization history is provided by the parent of each enrolled child at the facility no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. |
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| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) - Original container/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Description: Original container/Original label Noncompliance Area: During Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 12/16/2025, Certification Staff observed prescription medication for Child #2 in a First Aid Kit in Pre-School Room #8 that had expired and was not stored in its original container. 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. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that all prescription and non-prescription medications for children enrolled at the facility are provided in the original container and stored in with the manufacturer's or prescriber's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed a toddler strapped in a high school while they were watching a video on a laptop in room 4. Certification rep also observed a child sleeping toddler strapped to a chair. The child was sleeping on the chair for at least 5 minutes before they picked up. 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.) Academy Director has addressed the teachers in the classroom 4 and have advised them to not strap the children to the highchairs to watch videos on the laptop and any child who falls asleep in a chair must be immediately removed and placed in an adequate sleeping equipment. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing one reference letter. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director connected with human resources who provided second letter of reference for staff 2. Letter is now in the file. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Certification rep verified that staff 1 was not an employee at the childcare facility stated on the childcare verification form. Childcare experience for staff 1 needs to be verified. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) Academy Director will review new hire staff files to ensure that they have verification of employment in the file that meet regulations and experience of at least 2 years. Staff 1 verification was obtained verified and placed in her file. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning materials (Lysol, cleaning spray and disinfectant spray) accessible in the following rooms: Room 4, Room 9, Room 5, Room 10, and the bathroom near the fire exit had a degreaser accessible. 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.) Academy Director conducted a walk through and ensure that all observed cleaning materials accessible in the rooms 4,5, 9 and including in the bathroom were removed and locked away. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.76 - Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.76 Description: Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet covers in room 8 and gymDuring renewal inspection certification rep observed small gap between wall and outlet in room 10 Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) Academy director has placed the missing outlet covers in room 8, in the gym and gap in room 10 |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The water temperature in the following rooms were above 110° F. Water on both sinks in Room 2 were 123° F, Room 9, water temperature was 114° F. The temperature in the bathroom between 6 and 7 was 138° F. The temperature in the bathroom next to room 10 (near fire exit) was 132° F. The water temperature in both bathrooms near the office and kitchen were 111° F. The water temperature in the bathroom in the gym was 114° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy Director has communicated water concerns with facility team who has adjusted the temperature for rooms 2,6,7 9 and bathroom near room 10 had been adjusted to meet 100 but not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid kit in room 6. The first aid kit was missing tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has placed the missing tweezer in the first aid bag in room 6 |
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| 2025-02-10 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Room 1, wall near door needs repair/ has chipped paint. Room 3, yellow wall needs repair. Room 9, chipped paint near door and small holes. 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.) Academy director has connected with facilities team to conduct the repairs and correct the chipped paint in the areas indicated room 1, room 3 and r4oom 9. |
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| 2024-02-16 | 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: During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft mat in room 9 by the library area. 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.) Academy director removed the ripped soft mat from room 9 by the library area. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has followed up with the parent and added child 2 specific amount of the fee to be charged per week on the fee agreement. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 3 were missing extra services. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director reviewed and updated child 1, child 2 and child 3 fee agreement along with the parent. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 3 was missing departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has corrected children's fee agreement for child 3's missing departure time. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has corrected children's admission date on emergency contact form |
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| 2024-02-16 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. Fee agreement for child 2 was expired. 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.) Academy director has corrected emergency contact information and will update forms every 6 months or as soon as there is change. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 2 only had immunization on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director found health assessment |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in the kitchen. The milk refrigerator needs to be cleaned. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director cleaned refrigerator in the kitchen. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the refrigerator in room 3. Certification observed milk in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was not on. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has cleaned refrigerator in room 3 |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 2 and 3 needs to be verified. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers verification of employment was corrected. Letters was provided and HR was notified. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed a hole above the outlet in room 9 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.) Academy director reached out to facilities team to correct the hole over the outlet in room 9. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(b) - Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(b) Description: Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection reviewed letter to families. The letter to families was missing location of evacuation.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was last reviewed on 1-9-23. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has placed the family letter along with the updated emergency plan. Director has reviewed the information with the families and staff. Family letter and reviewed emergency plan has been placed together in our licensing board in the lobby. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 1 was in pending status. Staff 1 date of hie was 5-2-22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1- 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 #-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.) Academy director has obtained a copy of the state police clearance for staff 1 dated 1-10-24 where it indicated "has no criminal records in Pennsylvania based on the above identifiers. Document has been placed in the file. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed cleaning spray bottle accessible in room 5. 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.) Academy director followed up with the staff about the spray bottle and ensure that it was placed in locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temp. The water temp in room 1 was 112° F, The water temp in room 8 was 112° F, the water temp in room 10 was 121.8 ° F, the water temp in the gym was 113° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has communicated with the facility team to make adjustments to the water temperature to temp at 100 degrees but no more than 110 degrees per regulation. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard in room 9 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.) Academy director has communicated with facilities to correct the baseboard in room 9, this has been corrected. |
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| 2024-02-16 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 6 by the cots and room 7 by the art easel. 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.) Academy director has communicated with facility team on the concerns on chipped paint and it has been corrected. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed clutter in one of the emergency exits Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Academy director has communicated with the facility team to remove the items that was cluttering the emergency exits |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(f) Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, a mini trampoline was observed in the school age room, and it did not have protective surfacing under it. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Interlocking foam pads will be placed under the mini trampoline for safety. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the wooden cubby in room #1 was lightweight and wobbly posing a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance will be contacted to secure the cubby to the wall, so it does not pose a tipping hazard. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include initial training regarding the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be trained in the facility's emergency plan. Documentation will be placed int he staff file. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.65/3270.66(a) - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65/3270.66(a) Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, unused outlets were observed in room #1 and #8 and did not have protective covers in them. Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes were observed in room #8 and were accessible to children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) Durning the inspection the director immediately covered the unused outlets with outlet covers, and the hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes were moved to an area that is not accessible to children. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the wall by the sink in room #1 was visibly dirty and needed to be cleaned. Also, in room #1, the gate separating the classrooms was detaching from the wall. Screws were observed coming out of the wall, making the gate wobbly and not safe for children to be around. The one area of green molding on the wall in the gym is separating from the wall and needs to be repaired. 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 staff will be reminded to wipe down and clean the wall, so it is not visibly dirty. The maintenance person will be contacted to repair the fence and wall area, and also repair the green molding in the gym. |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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: At time of renewal inspection, chipped orange paint was observed around the bathroom door frame in room #8, and around the classroom door frame in room #1. Chipped yellow paint was observed behind the gate in room #1. Chipped gray paint was observed on the gym floor in the indoor play area. 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 maintenance person will be contacted to paint over all of the chipping paint in the facility so there is no chipping or peeling paint. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, toilet fixtures leading from the toilet to the wall were observed to be covered in rust in the bathroom in room #6 and the bathroom in the indoor play space. Rust was also observed on the gray door panel on the wall in the bathroom in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rusty caps on the toilet water line will be replaced. The rusty on the wall cover will be sanded and re-painted so there are no areas of rust accessible to the children. |
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| 2022-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.62(d) - No simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(d) Description: No simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ROOM #5 (MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE) WAS NOT IN USE AND WAS BEING USED AS STORAGE SPACE. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE TOYS, FURNITURE, AND SUPPLIES THAT ARE BEING STORED IN ROOM #5 WILL BE REMOVED OUT OF THE CHILD CARE SPACE AND STORED IN A DIFFERNT PART OF THE BUILDING THAT IS NOT CHILD CARE SPACE. |
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| 2022-01-24 | 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: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN OUTLET STRIP IN ROOM #8 WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE UNUSED OUTLETS THAT DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE COVERS IN THEM. 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 UNUSED OUTLETS IN THE STRIP WERE COVERED DURING THE INSPECTION WITH PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS. |
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| 2022-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.76 - Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.76 Description: Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: AT TME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DOOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM (ROOM 10) WAS BROKEN OFF OF THE CABINET AND LEANING AGAINST THE CABINET. DUE TO THE BROKEN DOOR, CLEANING PRODUCTS UNDER THE SINK WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE ROOM. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 CLEANING PRODUCTS WILL BE MOVED OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN UNTIL THE CABINET DOOR IS FIXED. THE MAINTENANCE PERSON WILL BE CONTACTED TO REPAIR THE BROKEN CABINET DOOR. |
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| 2022-01-24 | 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: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BY THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM #8 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 MAINTENANCE PERSON WILL BE CONTACTED TO REPAINT THIS AREA OF THE BATHROOM WALL. |
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