Description:
Our center welcomes children of all abilities, with the commitment to provide quality care and education to each child. We believe every child is a unique individual with varying needs, and we welcome the diversity that brings to our centers.
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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| 2020-01-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGIATION ON 1/22/20, THE FACILITY WAS OPERATING A FEW MONTHS WITHOUT A DIRECTING WORKING 30 HOURS A WEEK. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CENTER HAD A TEMPORARY IN PLACE BY 1/6/20. SHE IS NOW THE NEW PERMANAENT DIRECTOR AS OF JULY 20,20 (CENTER CLOSED DUE TO COVID FROM 3/16/20 - 7/19/20) |
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| 2020-01-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 1/22/20, OBSERVED 13 PRESCHOOLERS WITH ONE STAFF. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THIS WAS CORRECTEDIMMEDIATELY , TEACHERS WERE MOVED TO HELP WHERE NEEDED. IN ADDITION, ADDITIONAL STAFF WERE HIRED AND TRAINED TO PREVENT THIS FROM REOCCURING IN THE FUTURE. IN ADDITION ADMIN OBSERVS DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES TO STAFF ACCURATELY. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THERE WAS A CHILD PRESENT ON ANOTHERS CHILD COT. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TEACHERS ARE PLACING CHILDREN ON THE CORRECT COT DAILY. TEACHERS WILL UPDATE ALL COT CHARTS MONTHLY. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN POSTED IN THE TODDLER 1 ROOM. DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL A ROOM SCHEDULE DID NOT REPRESENT THE HOURS OF OPERATION. THE SCHEDULE READ 7:30 TO 6, AND THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE CLASS IS 7 TO 6. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL SCHEDULES ARE POSTED FOR ALL CLASSROOMS. DIRECTOR WILL CONDUCTE PERIODIC CHECKS FOR ALL CLASSROOM POSTED MATERIALS AND UPDATE WHEN NECESSARY. DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW ALL CLASSROOM SCHEDULES TO ENSURE THE HOURS OF OPERATION ARE PROPERLY REFLECTED. DIRECTOR WILL POST ALL CORRECTED SCHEDLES AND CONDUCT PERIODIC CHECKS. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 4/23/19, CHILD 4,5,6,7,AND 9 MEDICATION WAS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTANER. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL CONTACT ALL PARENTS TO SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR ALL MEDICATION. DIRECTOR WILL NOT KEEP ANY MEDICATION THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MOVING FORWARD DIRECTOR WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY MEDICATION UNLESS IT IS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, CHILD 5 MEDICATION WAS EXPIRED. Correction Required: 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.) DIRECTOR WILL RETURN EXPIRED MEDICATION TO PARENT. MOVING FORWARD, DIRECTOR WILL CREATE MONTHLY INSPECTIONS FOR MEDICTION CABINET AND REVIEW ALL EXPIRED MEDICINE. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, STAFF 8 AND 10 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE FBI RAP SHEET. BOTH RAP SHEETS WERE MISSING DISPOSTIONS FOR SOME OF THEIR CHARGES. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #8 -- 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 #--- 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.) DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF FILES ARE COMPLETE WITH ALL BACKGROUND CHECKS. ANY STAFF MEMBER WITH A RAP SHEET WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE COMPLETE RAP SHEET. MOVING FORWARD DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE ALL PAPERWORK IS SUBMITTED AND PLACED INSIDE THE STAFF FILES. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, STAFF 22 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN EVALUATION FOR THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF EVALUATIONS ARE COMPLETE EVERY 12 MONTHS AND PLACED INSIDE THE STAFF FILES. DIRECTOR WILL CONDUCT SEMI ANNUAL CHECKS ON STAFF FILES TO MAKE SURE ALL FILES ARE UPDATED. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THERE WERE TOXICS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN AN UNLOCKED STORAGE CLOSET, BREAK ROOM AND IN THE JANITOR CLOSET. 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.) DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL INTERIOR DOORS ARE LOCKED DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS. ALL TOXIC MATERIALS WILL BE LOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. DIRECTOR WILL PERFORM DAILY CHECKS OT MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE TODDLER 1 ROOM WAS MISSING SCISSORS. 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.) DIRECTOR WILL PERFORM WEEKLY CHECKS ON ALL FIRST AID KITS TO MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS AREE INSIDE. DIRECTOR WILL REPLACE ANY MISSING ITEMS IMMEDIATELY. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THE BASEBOARD WAS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE TODDLER 1 ROOM, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM OF THE TODDLER 1 ROOM., 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.) DIRECTOR WILL CONTACT THE FACILITY DEPARTMENT TO REPAIR THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE TODDLER CLASSROOM. DIRECTOR WILL CONDUCT DAILY HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKS AND NOTIFY THE FACILITES DEPARTMENT FOR ANY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE TODDLER 1 ROOM ALL AROUND THE WALLS, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT UNDER THE SINK IN THE DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL A ROOM. THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM IN THE BATHROOM. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL BE SURE TO HAVE ANY PEELING PAINT REPAIRED AT ALL TIMES. DAILY SAFETY CHECKS WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE THE CENTER IS IN COMPLETE COMPLIANCE. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/23/19, THERE WAS NO LIDDED CAN IN THE PRE K TOILET AREA. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL REPLACE THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE PRE K ROOM WITH ONE THAT IS CLEAN AND LIDDED. MOVING FORWARD DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE ALL TOILET AREAS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CLEAN LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE. |
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