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Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-09-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN AREA OF THE FLOOR IN ROOM 105 WAS OBSERVED TO BE DIRTY AND HAVE STICKY RESIDUE IT. ALL OF THE STALL DIVIDERS IN BOTH BATHROOMS WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE RUST ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THEM. 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 MAINTENCE DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO TAKE CARE OF THE FLOOR IN ROOM 105 AND ALL OF THE STALL DIVIDERS IN THE BATHROOMS. THE FLOOR WILL BE CLEANED AND THE STICKY RESIDUE WILL BE REMOVED. THE BATHROOM STALL DIVIDERS WILL BE SANDED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND THEN REPAINTED. FLOORS WILL REMAIN CLEAN AND STALL DIVIDERS WILL NOT HAVE RUST. GOING FORWARD, ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY WILL REMAIN CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR, AND FREE FROM VISIBLE HAZZARDS. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EXPOSED BOLTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE PLAYGROUND FENCE. 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.) THREAD COVERS WILL BE ORDERED FOR THE EXPOSED METAL BOLTS AND THE BOLTS WILL BE COVERED FOR SAFETY. GOING FORWARD, ALL EXPOSED BOLTS ON INDOOR OR OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT WILL HAVE PROTECTIVE THREAD COVERS ON THEM. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SMALL FOAM PIECES USED FOR AN ART PROJECT, WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH, WERE ACCESSIBLE TO TODDLER CHILDREN IN ROOM 102. A CHILD WAS OBSERVED WITH ONE OF THESE PIECES IN HIS MOUTH AND WAS CHEWING ON IT. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) THE DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY MOVED THE SMALL FOAM PIECES OUT OF THE CLASSROOM SO THEY WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, ANY OBJECTS WITH A DIAMETER OF LESS THAN 1 INCH, WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CHIDLREN UNDER 3. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1, DID NOT INCLUDE ANY RESULTS REGARDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF PERSON WILL RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO REQUEST THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. GOING FORWARD, STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AT HIRE, AND EACH TIME A NEW FORM IS SUBMITTED, TO ENSURE ALL QUESTIONS/REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE PHYSICIAN. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE/INDICATE ANY INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE, OR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF PERSON WILL RETURN TO THE DOCTOR TO REQUEST THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. GOING FORWARD, STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED AT HIRE, AND EACH TIME A NEW FORM IS SUBMITTED, TO ENSURE ALL QUESTIONS/REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED BY THE DOCTOR. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RAP SHEET FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE WITH THE CHARGES AND DISPOSITION. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 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 NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL COMPLETE FBI CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IS ON FILE AND APPROVED. GOING FORWARD, ANY CLEARANCE INDICATING CRIMINAL HISTORY WILL BE COMPLETE AND INCLUDE THE RAP SHEET WITH DISPOSITION. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, NON-TRADITIONAL OUTLETS, CONTAINING UNCOVERED CHARGING PORTS, WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE IN ROOM 102 AND 115. 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 PROPER MAINTENANCE PERSON WILL BE CONTACTED TO REPLACE THESE OUTLETS WITH TRADITIONAL OUTLETS. GOING FORWARD, ALL UNUSED OUTLETS, WHERE CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER RECEIVE CARE, WILL ALWAYS CONTAIN PROTECTIVE COVERS WHEN NOT IN USE |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS OBSERVED CARRYING THE FIRST AID KIT WHEN THE CLASS WAS GOING OUTSIDE. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) STAFF PERSON #2 WAS REMINDED THAT FIRST AID KITS MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. GOING FORWARD, ALL FIRST AID KITS WILL BE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WILL NOT CARRY THEM OUTSIDE. |
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| 2019-07-09 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSEPCTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE HAD MANY WEEDS GROWING ALONG THE FENCE AND AROUND THE PLAY SPACE. SEVERAL PIECES OF TRASH WERE OBSERVED IN THE PLAY SPACE. PEELING PAINT/DAMAGED DRYWALL WAS OBSERVED IN ROOM 103 BY THE SINK AND ON THE WALL BY THE LIBRARY. CHIPPED PAINT WAS ALSO OBSERVED ON THE WALL IN ROOM 102. A BROKEN HANDLE WAS OBSERVED ON THE DRAWER UNDER THE SINK IN ROOM 102, AND THERE WAS A SHARP METAL EDGE EXPOSED WHERE THE HANDLE WAS BROKEN. 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) ALL OF THE AREAS CONTAINING CHIPPED PAINT WERE REPAINTED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE BROKEN HANDLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH KNOB HANDLES, SO THE DRAWER IS NOW IN GOOD REPAIR. THE WEEDS AND TRASH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PLAYGROUND SO THE AREA IS CLEAN AND SAFE. GOING FORWARD, ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SURFACES WILL REMAIN CLEAN, AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT/DAMAGED DRYWALL WILL BE REPAINTED OR REPAIRED, AND ALL SURFACES WILL BE IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2019-04-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE IN ROOM 105 WAS BEING USED TO STORE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR RENOVATIONS BEING COMPLETED AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: Indoor 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.) RENOVATIONS AT THE FACILITY ARE BASICALLY COMPLETED AND FINISHING TOUCHES ARE BEING DONE. THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE ROOM ARE BEING REMOVED AND CLEANED UP AS THE PROJECT IS FINISHED. GOING FORWARD, MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE WILL BE ALWAYS BE SAFE, AND SET UP TO RECEIVE CHILDREN. MEASURED CHILD CARE SPACE WILL NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE OR OTHER PURPOSES. |
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| 2019-04-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT AT LEAST 2 FEET OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES OF THE REST EQUIPMENT BEING USED BY THE CHILDREN IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM AT NAP TIME. 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.) GOING FORWARD, CHILDREN'S REST EQUIPMENT WILL ALWAYS BE POSITIONED TO ALLOW FOR 2 FEET OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES, WHILE IT IS IN USE BY CHILDREN. |
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| 2019-04-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, SUPERVISION WAS COMPROMISED WHEN STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED LAYING ON FLOOR ON CELL PHONE, AND STAFF PERSON #2 WAS OBSERVED WITH HER BACK TOWARD THE CHILDREN WHILE RINSING CUPS. IN THESE POSITIONS, STAFF COULD NOT SEE CHILDREN LAYING ON REST EQUIPMENT ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. 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.) The visit occurred during nap time at which time the staff to child ratio was doubled Staff person #2 felt her class was secure as her and her partner were in the room. I spoke to staff person #2 in regards to being aware of your surroundngs and making sure the children are supervised at all times and to confirm and assure that your partner is monitoring the children before turning away from the children. Staff person #1 was immediately let go (please see attached document and staff person #2 has been assigned an online supervision training that is due by COB 4/19/19. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INVESTIGATION, AT APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON, ONLY TWO OUT OF SIX CHILDREN IN THE INFANT ROOM HAD A DAILY SHEET WHERE DIAPER CHECKS/CHANGES ARE RECORDED. ONLY ONE OF THESE SHEETS HAD INFORMATION WRITTEN ON IT REGARDING DIAPER CHECKS/CHANGES, THEREFORE, IT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED THAT CHILDREN'S DIAPERS ARE BEING CHECKED AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS AS REQUIRED. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW WITH ALL STAFF, PARTICULARLY INFANT STAFF, THE FACILITY'S POLICY ON CHECKING, CHANGING, AND RECORDING DAILY DIAPER CHECKS AND CHANGES. CHILDREN'S DIAPERS WILL BE CHECKED AT LEAST EVERY 2 HOURS, CHANGED IF NEEDED, AND ALL OF THIS INFORMATION WILL BE RECORDED ON THE CHILD'S DAILY SHEET. DIRECTOR WILL MONITOR, OR SPOT CHECK INFANT ROOM TO ENSURE STAFF ARE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE AND INFORMATION IS BEING RECORDED. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE AND FACILITY STAFF HEARD STAFF PERSON #1 YELLING AND USING A HARSH TONE WITH THE CHILDREN. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL REMOVE STAFF PERSON #1 FROM THE FACILITY TODAY. ALL STAFF WILL TAKE TONE AND WORDING TRAINING AND ONGOING TRAINING WILL BE TAKEN. PROVIDER DISCUSSED THE MATTER WITH STAFF PERSON #1 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) PROVIDER WILL REQUEST THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY. PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT AN ADUIT OF STAFF'S FILES EVERY 60-90 DAYS AND REQUEST UPDATED AS NEEDED. |
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