Creative Preschool And Day Care
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About the Provider
Creative Pre School and Day Care provides a non-pressured learning environment for children 6 weeks through 12+ years.
Transportation to/from CPS from/to home is not avaiable.
Transportation to/from Sharpsville Elementary School is available to CPS enrolled children.
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
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two health assessments, one dated 10/16/17 and the next one dated 2/26/20, that is more than 24 months between the two. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From this point forward the director will maintain better track of staff file requirements. Staff members who do not have all physicals, clearances, etc. up to date will be taken off of the schedule until the file is current and in compliance. |
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| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A hole in the gym wall was observed where there was drywall coming out. 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 hole has been filled in; sealed; and covered. A wooden trim board has been placed to ensure the wall stays in tact and not drywall can come out. The board will also serve as a bumper pad for tricylcles. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse. Based on interviews with the child and medical professionals, it was determined that Child #1 received broken blood vessels and bruising on their face from Staff #1 during incident on May 20, 2019. Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in question has not been on the premise since 5/20/19. She will not return to work unless cleared thru legal processes and CYS. All staff members have been reviewed DHS regulations involving the safety and handling of children including not restraining, spanking or physically harming any child. Health and Safety of children is the number one priority of the facility staff members. Physical punishment is never permitted in the facility. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with the child and medical professionals, it was determined that Child #1 received broken blood vessels and bruising on their face from Staff #1 during incident on May 20, 2019. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in question has not been on the premise since 5/20/19. She will not return to work unless cleared thru legal processes and CYS. All staff members have been reviewed DHS regulations involving the safety and handling of children including not restraining, spanking or physically harming any child. Health and Safety of children is the number one priority of the facility staff members. Physical punishment is never permitted in the facility. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with the child and medical professionals, it was determined that Child #1 received broken blood vessels and bruising on their face from Staff #1 during incident on May 20, 2019. 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.) The staff member in question has not been on the premise since 5/20/19. She will not return to work unless cleared thru legal processes and CYS. All staff members have been reviewed DHS regulations involving the safety and handling of children including not restraining, spanking or physically harming any child. Health and Safety of children is the number one priority of the facility staff members. Physical punishment is never permitted in the facility. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with the child and medical professionals, it was determined that Child #1 received broken blood vessels and bruising on their face from Staff #1 during incident on May 20, 2019. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in question has not been on the premise since 5/20/19. She will not return to work unless cleared thru legal processes and CYS. All staff members have been reviewed DHS regulations involving the safety and handling of children including not restraining, spanking or physically harming any child. Health and Safety of children is the number one priority of the facility staff members. Physical punishment is never permitted in the facility. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 114(PKC) contained foam blocks that had bite marks in them. 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 offending blocks were immediately discarded. From this point forward the classroom staff members will inspect blocks daily and discard any with bite marks. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an agreement that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fees are to be paid bi-weekly. The information has been added to the agreement form and a copy sent home to the parent. From this point forward the director will pay closer attention to the detail of forms and insist parents comply in completion. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an agreement that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) The arrival and departure times have been added to the agreement. In the future the director will insure the proper completion of forms at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #7 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address and phone number have been added to the Emergency Contact form. In the future the director will assist parents in finding the proper physician information when left blank on the form. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the policy number of the child's medical insurance. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added the insurance policy number on the child's Emergency Contact form. From this point forward, the director will require forms to be fully completed by the parent before the child starts at the center. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, whose enrollment date is 9/6/18, was lacking an initial 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child underwent a physical. The health assessment form and accompanying shot records are now on file. From this point forward, the director will review child files before the 60 day mark of attendance. The child will be dismissed if parents do not comply with DHS regulations and files are incomplete. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's physician marked and initialed the participation box on the health assessment. From this point forward the director will inspect forms to insure they are fully complete. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and #6 contained immunization schedules that were lacking the annual influenza immunization. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were made aware of the CDC recommendation that all children are vaccinated against influenza. Parents who have chosen not to have their child vaccinated signed the waiver stating their choice. From this point forward, the director will review child shot records and make all parents aware of the recommendation. The waiver will be completed by parents choosing to not vaccinate their child. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room(108) there was a bottle of Tylenol that had expired 5/2018 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.) The medication was immediately discarded. Classroom staff members will document expiration dates of medications on the original medication form. When medications are due to expire, the parent will be informed and the medication will be disposed of. |
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| 2019-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking verification of a high school diploma. 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.) The staff person submitted transcripts from Butler Community College. From this point forward, the director will make sure all DHS required documentation is on file before a new staff person works with children. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Foam waffle blocks were observed with teeth marks in them in the Young Preschool room. 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 foam waffle blocks were removed from the classroom and disposed of. From this point forward, staff members will regularly inspect foam blocks for bite marks. Any blocks discovered to have bite marks will be disposed of immediately. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, and 4 contained agreements that were lacking the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dates of admission were located immediately and placed on each individual form. From this point on, the director will be sure to add the date of admission on each form children begin attending the program. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 and 4 contained Emergency Contact forms that were lacking the child's Health Insurance name and policy numbers. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's were contacted and all health insurer names and policy numbers were written on the forms. From this point on, parents will be required to provide this information before children can begin attending the program. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were contacted and provided the address on the form for each person designated as who the child may be released to. From this point forward, parent's will be required to provide such information before a child can begin attending. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler Room and the Older Toddler Room both there was a tube of Prescription Nyastatin both lacking written instructions from the person who prescribed them or a prescription label. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medicated cream was removed from the classroom and sent home with the parent at dismissal time. The cream can only return with the original prescribed package. From this point forward, prescribed creams will not be on the premises or used without the prescriber's information and directions. |
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| 2018-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The prescription tube of Nyastatin that was stored in the Young Toddler Room was lacking a med log that provides parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medicated cream was removed from the classroom and sent home with the parent at dismissal time. The cream can only return with the original prescribed package and a signed medication log by the parent. From this point forward, prescribed creams will not be on the premises or used without the prescriber's information and directions and a signed med log by the parent. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The set of blue locker "cubbies" located in the school aged room were observed not to be secured to the wall creating a falling hazard to the children in care. 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.) The cubbies have been secured to the wall with several screws. In the future furniture that could possibly tilt/fall will be secured to the wall or floow. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #4 was observed not to have documented the services to be provided by the operator. 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.) The information provided on agreement forms will include the services provide, such as: care, activities, snacks, etc. from this time forward. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1, #3, and #4 were observed not to contain complete health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Before an initial start date Emergency Contact forms will be completed and include the insurance carrier and policy number for each child enrolled. If "not applicable" the parent will be required to write NA on each line, date, and initial. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain written consent for adiministration of minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon enrollment parent's will be required to complete the emergency contact form in it's entirety including the required signature of permission to administer minor first aid for child injuries from this day forward. |
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| 2017-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Sheets being used in the pack and plays in the infant room were observed to be full sized crib sheets. The excessive amount of fabric left on the sleeping surface creates a suffocation hazard to the infant aged children while sleeping. 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.) Fitted pack and play sheets have been purchased and will be used for infant pack and plays from this day forward. |
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| 2017-03-30 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who is classified as an assistant group supervisor was observed not to have documentation of education obtained prior to the onset of employment at the facility to qualify her to work in this position. 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.) Upon hire and before a staff person's first day of work, he/she will be required to submit documentation of completion of high school, GED, and/or college transcripts and diploma if applicable from this day forward. |
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