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Child Care Center

Christian Family & Childrens Ctr

Champion, PA · Westmoreland County
2166 INDIAN HEAD RD, Champion, PA 15622
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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📞 (724) 455-2122
2166 INDIAN HEAD RD
Champion, PA 15622
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This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
CER-00185489
Expired
Nov 21, 2022
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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CHRISTIAN FAMILY & CHILDRENS CTR is a Child Care Center in CHAMPION PA, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-08-28 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1, DOH 6/1/17, contained health assessments dated 8/30/18 and 9/11/20, which exceeded the 24 months required for updated health assessments.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All childcare staff have physicals in their files and there is not a current correction that can be made. However, moving forward, to maintain compliance, we are implementing a new staff filing system to ensure all required trainings, clearances, and paperwork are completed and filed on time by each childcare staff member upon initial hire and at the time of renewals.
2020-08-28 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit lacked an assortment of adhesive bandages in the kit.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit has been reorganized and an inventory of supplies has been taken. A variety of adhesive bandages have been added to the kit. To maintain compliance in the future, the classroom preschool teachers will keep additional bandages in the classroom for use during school hours to ensure that the childcare bandages and first aid kit are well stocked and in compliance at all times and for use during childcare hours.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for Child #1 lacked the fee amounts. Agreements for Child #1, 2, & 3 lacked fee due dates.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements for Child #1 will be updated with fee amounts and Agreements for Child #1,2, and 3 with fee due dates by the Operations Director by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents and staff will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff ensuring their completion as well at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for Child #2, 3 & 4 lacked a description or indication of what services are to be provided.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements for Child #2, 3, and 4 will be updated with a description of provided services by the Head Preschool Teacher. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents and staff will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff ensuring their completion as well at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for Child #1, 2, 3, & 4 lack the names of release people.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements for Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 will be updated to include names of release people by parents under staff supervision by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for Child #2 & 3 lacked admission dates.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreements for Child #2 and 3 will be updated with admission dates by the Head Preschool Teacher. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents and staff will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff ensuring their completion as well at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 lacks of name of any individual who can be contacted in an emergency

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child #3 will be updated by parents under staff supervision by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 & 3 lack the work addresses and work 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child #2 and 3 will be updated by parents under staff supervision by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 lacks the health insurance 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child #1 will be updated by parents under staff supervision by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 & 3 each lack one address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and information for Child #2 lacks the telephone number as well.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information for Child # 2 and 3 will be updated with address of release persons and phone numbers by parents under staff supervision by the end of this week. To maintain compliance in the future, all parents will be required to submit their paperwork and wait until it is reviewed by staff at the time of enrollment within the program to ensure that it is completed as required. A tracking table of student file contents, due dates, and completions will be maintained by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure compliance. We will also utilize periodic review of files.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact information and Agreement for Child #4 were updated more than six months apart.

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 informationA 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This student's file is now in compliance as stated by our licensing representative. To maintain compliance in the future, a tracking table for student file contents including due dates will be utilized as well as periodic review by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure due dates are met and paperwork is completed on time.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days ago and remains in care, lacks a health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents of Child #1 have arranged to have the child health assessment completed and placed within file by childcare staff by end of the current month. To maintain compliance in the future, a tracking table for student file contents including due dates will be utilized as well as periodic review by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure due dates are met and paperwork is completed on time
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The two most current health assessments for Child #4, a preschooler, were dated more than 14 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This student's file is now in compliance as stated by our licensing representative. To maintain compliance in the future, a tracking table for student file contents including due dates will be utilized as well as periodic review by the Head Preschool Teacher to ensure due dates are met and paperwork is completed on time
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Staff #1 were dated 26 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 file is now in compliance as stated by our licensing representative. To maintain compliance in the future, we are now utilizing a staff file checklist managed by the Head Preschool Teacher and the Human Resources Director to track and communicate due dates and completion of needed and updated paperwork. Periodic file reviews and reminders to staff are used to maintain compliance as well.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacks written evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will provide a picture of the current evaluation to our licensing representative, as they are kept in a separate file for confidentiality purposes. in the future, staff evaluations will continue to be completed yearly and will be able to be produced upon request by DHS staff.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The sink in the classroom, as well as two sinks in the Girl's restroom measured 111, 111, and 112 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature of all three sinks has been adjusted via the water mixers to meet regulation guidelines. To ensure compliance in the future, childcare staff will monitor and periodically check water temperature to make sure it is the proper temperature.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several spots of peeling paint was observed on the back wall (faux fireplace) in the middle section of the classroom. Peeling paint was also observed behind the "weather board" in the classroom (near the opening between spaces).

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All spots of peeling paint have been repaired. To maintain compliance in the future, childcare staff will periodically check and report needed repairs to maintenance and/or executive director to ensure repairs are made in a timely manner.
2019-08-21 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the Girl's restroom, two stalls and two sinks lacked their own handwashing signs.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand washing signs have now been posted by all sinks, toilets, and urinals in all restrooms. In order to maintain compliance in the future, staff will periodically scan all restrooms for signs and/or missing signs and will replace if missing. Extra signs will be kept in each child care classroom.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 lacked admission date on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Forms have all been updated following the inspection. In order to maintain compliance, preschool staff will review student files every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked copies of the emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information was updated shortly after the inspection. To maintain compliance, the preschool staff and human resources department will review files for compliance every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 lacked an updated health assessment within 24 months, a health assessment dated 8/11/16 was in the file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this citation, the outdated health assessment has been updated, is current, and has been placed in the employee's file. To maintain compliance, we will have the human resources staff print reports due after the quarterly meetings and supervisors will follow-up with upcoming assessments that are due.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1, #2, and #3 lacked copies of verification of education and experience in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of education and experience verification have been placed in the correct employee files. To maintain compliance in the future, the preschool staff and human resources department will review files for compliance every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #4 lacked copies of two written, nonfamily references in the file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of two non-family references have been placed in the correct employee files. To maintain compliance in the future, the preschool staff and human resources department will review files for compliance every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency plan training was conducted with new staff shortly after the inspection and the certificate has been added to the employee's file; however, this staff member is no longer employed at the Center. In the future, to maintain compliance, we will schedule trainings for staff at the time of hire and the preschool and human resources staff will review files every quarter to maintain compliance.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1, #2 and #3 lacked documentation of completion of six hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of trainings (6 or more) have been placed in the correct employee files. To maintain compliance in the future, the preschool staff and human resources department will review files for compliance every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement in the file, a Volunteer PA State Police clearance dated 10/17/17 and a valid PA State Police Clearance dated 9/19/18 and a Volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/17/17 and a receipt dated 9/18/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have corrected this citation in placing a re-signed disclosure statement in the employee's file. It was previously signed but not in the correct file. To maintain compliance, staff and human resources will review files every quarter.
2018-08-30 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1, #2 and #3 lacked copies of written evaluations completed every 12 months as required.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies of evaluations have been placed in the correct employee files. To maintain compliance in the future, the preschool staff and human resources department will review files for compliance every quarter.
2018-05-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The mulch in the outdoor play space did not meet the recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission of nine inches around the embedded play structures.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Additional mulch will be added and distributed in such a way as to provide appropriate cushioning and fall protection to the outdoor play space to achieve/exceed the recommendation of 9 inches around our embedded play structure.
2018-05-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play structure has peeling paint and paint chips along the floor, the handrail and the sides.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All peeling and chipping stain will be sanded and re-stained to prevent additional chipping and peeling. The paint chips found on play structure and ground will be removed and disposed of.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The receptacle near the bulletin board lacked a protective outlet cover and was accessible to preschool children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the protective outlet cover was placed back into the outlet. To prevent this from occurring the future, the faculty and cleaning staff will check outlets before school/care begins each day.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The trash receptacle that the children used to dispose of their tissues after wiping their noses did not have a lid.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The classroom now has an identified trash receptacle with a lid and the children have been taught to use that trash receptacle to discard their tissues. This trash receptacle routine and procedure will be reviewed consistently with the children to maintain compliance.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the sink located in the children's classroom measured at 116.1 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A water temperature mixer/regulator has been installed onto the classroom sink to maintain the water temperature to no greater than 110. The classroom teacher will check the water with a thermometer to ensure that the temperature is in compliance.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first stall in the girl's bathroom and the last stall in the boys bathroom lacked posted hand washing signs.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New hand washing signs have been made by support staff and the classroom teacher has hung the new signs. Periodic checks for signs will be completed by staff to ensure continued compliance in the future.
2018-01-11 Renewal 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of fire drills conducted every 60 days as required.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will be having our monthly fire drill and will document that drill according to requirements. Following that drill, we will establish a schedule of drills every 2 months, on the staff calendar, recording the drill information as required. We will notate, over the summer months, that there are no kids in care and the fire drill log will reflect no drills during that time.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the elevated deck for the slide in the outdoor play area, had railings which would not prevent a child from climbing off the platform in an unsafe manner. Observed a microwave, in an unstable position, on top of a low refrigerator in the preschool room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom furniture has been rearranged so that the microwave is now placed in a stable position on top of the file cabinet (as indicated during inspection). The outside play area platform will have lattice or boards applied to prevent the children from climbing off the platform in an unsafe manner.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child files #1, #2, and #3, who have all been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain initial health assessments.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of the indicated students have been reminded to turn in their child's health assessments as soon as possible. However, these students are not currently DHS children so we maintain that we are in compliance with this regulation but will be sure to have the indicated health assessments in place as our families are able to do so when we enroll a DHS child.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed cleansing gel accessible to children in an unlocked desk drawer. Observed antiseptic wipes accessible to children on a low hook next to the entrance door.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleansing gel has been removed from the teacher desk. The antiseptic wipes have been moved to a shelf out of reach of the children. (Shelf indicated during inspection) This will be maintained in the future by use of a storage container on the shelf for all such items out of reach of the children.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 electrical outlets in the fine motor area and one electrical outlet under the front window, did not have protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All protective receptacle covers have been replaced in the above identified outlets. All other classroom outlets have also been checked to ensure that they have protective receptacle covers. In order to ensure that they are maintained in the future, all cleaning and maintenance personnel have been/will be reminded to replace all receptacle covers after vacuuming and other such classroom maintenance.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a damaged wall cover plate with rough edges next to the exit door in the preschool room. Observed in the girls' bathroom a toilet divider wall which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed in the boys' restroom, damaged and splintering edge to the sink countertop.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The damaged wall cover plate has been replaced and there are no rough edges exposed. The girls' restroom toilet divider wall will be securely anchored to the wall by our maintenance staff and will be periodically checked by personnel to ensure that it remains secure.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed several spots of damaged plaster in 2 of the toilet stalls in the girls' restroom. Observed a spot of damaged plaster on the wall under the window in the boys' restroom. Observed several spots of peeling paint on the wall by the toy tractor and farm in the preschool room. Observed peeling paint on the monkey bars used by children in the outdoor play area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All peeling paint in the preschool classroom has been repaired by maintenance staff. The damaged plaster in the restrooms will be repaired by maintenance staff. Weather dependent - The monkey bars will be sanded to remove the peeling paint and will be repainted by maintenance staff.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the windows throughout the child care space did not have a visual strip or visual identification on the glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The classroom windows will be decorated with student art work and window decorations indicating that they are glass. Classroom decorations and window clings will be maintained by the classroom teacher to ensure that the children always know that the windows are glass.
2017-01-09 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the sink in the preschool room did not have a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A lidded waste receptacle has been purchased and placed by the classroom sink.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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