Great Start Preschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The changing mat in front of the bathroom was ripped. The carpet in the playroom and all the rooms has carpet fringes. 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.) The carpet was fixed by placing tape over the frayed areas. Changing pad was changed. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child sleeping in a playpen. The playpen was missing 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) Playpen will be pulled out during naps to ensure 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child 1 was missing child service report (CSR). 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.) Lead teacher will make sure child service reports are completed and signed. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Child 2 was missing an emergency contact from their file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher will make sure to collect emergency contact forms before child begins care. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #-1- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter health and safety training. Certification rep policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome. The policy was missing Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken, baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child, The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will complete mandated reporter training and health and safety training by 4-9-26. Until mandatory training are completed, she will be supervised. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: 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.) Director will collect letter of reference to verify childcare experience by 4-6-26. |
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| 2026-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will collect letter of reference by 4-6-26. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: File records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 were updated to include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: File record for Staff #3 did not include Child Abuse clearance Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 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 #3 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.) File Record for staff #3 was updated to includea current Child abuse clearance |
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| 2025-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: File Records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not include an written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 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.) File Records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 were updated to include an written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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| 2024-12-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Facility was observed with a child sleeping in an high chair Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If a child falls asleep during a mealtime they will be removed immediately |
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| 2024-12-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Facility was observed with 15 children/2 staff members and the youngest child being 6 months Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the infants care was terminated effective 12/13/24 |
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| 2024-03-12 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.) Staff person #1 will complete the required training update and documentation will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, the wall vent in the bathroom was visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned. 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 vent will be cleaned so there is no visible dust. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection, a highchair was sitting in front of one emergency exit, and a rocking chair was sitting in front of another emergency exit, obstructing the exits. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The highchair and the rocking chair will be moved to an area that does not obstruct the emergency exits. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, AN ACCIDENT/INDICENT REPORT WAS NOT COMPLETED FOR CHILD #1 AFTER AN INCIDENT OCCURED IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA INVOLVING THE CHILD. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO COMPLETE AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT REPORT FOR A CHILD IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THE CHILD WHILE IN CARE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1 WERE NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL PICK UP TIME THAT CHILD #1 WAS INVLOVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA THAT MIGHT HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED AN INJURY. WHEN STAFF PERSON #1 WAS MADE AWARE THAT CHILD #1 RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT URGENT CARE, AFTER LEAVING THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT REPORT THIS TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #1 ATTEMPTED TO CALL PARENTS BUT CONTACT WAS NOT MADE, AND A VOICE MESSAGE WAS NOT LEFT. NEXT TIME IF AN INJURY IS POSSIBLE BUT NOT VISIBE, THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF CONTACT CANNOT BE MADE A VOICE MESSAGE AND/OR EMAIL, AND/OR TEXT MESSAGE WILL BE SENT. IF THERE IS STILL NO RESPONSE ONE OF THE EMREGENCY CONTACT PERSONS WILL BE NOTIFIED. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) - Immediate access/Responsible designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) Description: Immediate access/Responsible designee Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, UPON ARRIVAL, STAFF PERSON #2, WHO IS THE PERSON DESIGNATED TO BE IN CHARGE DURING THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE, WAS NOT PRESENT, AND THEREFORE FILES COULD NOT BE ACCESSED UNTIL STAFF PERSON #2 RETURNED TO THE BUILDING. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) IF THE PERSON LEFT IN CHARGE DURING THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE NEEDS TO LEAVE THE BUILDING ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WILL BE DESIGNATED TO BE IN CHARGE AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 3270 AND WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ALL FILES AND RECORDS. |
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| 2022-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY PERSON #1, IDENTIFIED AS THE SPANISH TEACHER, DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A FILE WILL BE CREATED FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND IT WILL INCLUDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR A FACILITY PERSON. |
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| 2022-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHID CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #2 WILL COMPLETE THE REQUIRED 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING. WHEN COMPLETED, THE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFIFCATION REP AND PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. |
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| 2022-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3, (HIRED 8/12/21, AND IDENTIFIED AS AN AGS), DID NOT HAVE 2500 HOURS OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED. 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.) STAFF PERSON #3 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HAVING 2500 HOURS OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN. THIS DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP AND PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. |
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| 2022-03-01 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LIGHT COVERING ON THE BATHROOM CEILING WAS DISPLACED AND PARTIALLY HANGING , WHICH COULD POSE A HAZZARD IF IT FELL. TWO CEILING TILES IN THE BACK CRIB AREA WERE STAINED AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. CHIPPED WHITE PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY. 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.) THE LIGHT COVERING WILL BE ADJUSTED SO IT IS SECURED IN THE CEILING TILES AND WILL NOT FALL. THE STAINED CEILING TILES WILL BE REPLACED. THE WHITE PAINT ON THE WALL WILL BE REPAINTED SO THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT. |
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