Cynthia Francks Childcare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-13 | 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: There were a cracked plastic bin and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the SA room. There was a broken toy chain saw, two cracked plastic lids and a broken puppet with exposed foam in the PK room. There were two cracked orange cones, 3 flower shaped boards with sharp zip ties edges, broken plastic ladybug and a broken white handle on the playground play tree. 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 plastic bin and puppet were disposed of in the SA room. The broken chain saw, cracked lids, and puppet were disposed of from the pre-k counts room. The two orange cones were disposed of. Three flower shaped boards were removed. The Lady bug and white handle were removed. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The PS cots were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. 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.) All PS cots were labeled with each child's name. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The infant room refrigerator thermometer was reading 54 degrees. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The temperature in the refrigerator was changed to maintain a temperature below 45 degrees. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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.) An address was obtained and added to the child's emergency contact. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soiled diaper was placed in the garbage can. Staff was trained again on the propere diapering procedures. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet in the pre-k room by the closet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An outlet cover was placed in the outlet in the pre-k room. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a sanitizer bottles accessible to children in the OT room accessible to children, labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Febreze bottle in the staff bathroom accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a Lysol bottle in the pre-k room accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". There was a backpack in the YT room cubbies that contained a Butt Paste, an Aveeno Balm and a Kids Probiotic accessible to children labeled "Keep out of reach of children". 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.) The sanitizer bottle in the OT room was locked up. The febreeze bottle was removed and a child proof ock was placed on the bathroom cupboard. The lysol bottle in the pre-k room was locked up. The Butt Paste, Aveeno Balm, and Kids probiotic were removed from the bag and locked up. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked sterile gauze pads. 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.) Gauze pads were placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were sharp exposed fence wires in the playground. 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.) Liquid silicon will be applied to all exposed sharp fence wires. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the playground fence poles. 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.) The poles on the playground fence will either be replaced or painted. |
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| 2025-01-27 | 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: There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a broken tricycle in the playground. The red stroller floor is damage. 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 cracked bins in the yt and preschool rooms were discarded. The broken tricycle and the red stroller were disposed of. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cots in the YT that did not have at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot. 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.) The cots were mover to have 2 feet of space on all three sides. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator is not operable. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New thermometers were bought and placed in the refrigerators. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The OT and the YT room lacked an emergency transportation plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency transportation plan was hung in the OT and YT rooms. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 contained a current health report dated 9/26/24 that was provided after 60. The child was in care longer than 60 days without initial health report. 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.) There is a current health report in the child's file. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A review of diapering procedures was gone over with the staff. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diapering procedures were discussed with the staff. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a Sanitizer, an equate Daily Moisturizer lotion and Fresh Cream Body lotion label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the preschool room accessible to children. There was a GOOGONE label " Keep out of reach of children" in the lower unlocked metal cabinet in the OT room accessible to children. There was a Coppertone sunscreen and a Tylenol label " Keep out of reach of children" in the OT room cubbies accessible to children. 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.) Both cabinets were locked. The sunscreen and tylenol were removed from the childs cubbie. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Ther was an unlabeled water bottle with yellow liquid in the stroller that was parked on the hallway. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlabeled bottle of cleaner was removed from the hallway. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-Aid kit in the preschool room lacked soap and tape. 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.) Tape and soap were added to the first -aid kit in the preschool room. |
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| 2024-04-11 | 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: Per staff statements, Child #1 received an injury on 3/28/24. The incident report was completed the following day and placed in the child's classroom mailbox for Child #1's parent. 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.) An accident report was completed, given to the parent, with a copy placed in the child's file and the center file. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statement the children have not been taken outside daily. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children are taken outside daily. The staff in question, is the same staff that has been filing complaints since September 2023 and is finally no longer with us. I am not agreeing to any complaints that she is the staff making statements to the state. IS are her initials. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Base on staff statements, staff have been out of ratio in the morning and end of day, when mixed age groups are combined. 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.) We are not our of ratio. We go by the lowest age group and have plenty of staff. Th state has been out every month and sometimes more than once of month since September 2023. This staff, IS, is the same person who made the complaint so of course she stated that we are overcount. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The sink by the changing table in the OT room is pulling off the wall. 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.) We replaced all of the sinks that were falling off the wall. We actually have staff documentation that the staff who made the compliant, IS, is actually the person who pulled the sink off the wall. We secured the sink immediately and had to order new vanity sinks so that couldn't keep happening. |
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| 2024-01-25 | 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: PQAS first aid and CPR. 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 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.) Cynthia K. Franck's Child Care, will operate in conformity of all federal and DHS rules. All staff will have Pediatric first aide and peditaric cpr before starting employment or will be supervised by an AGS or above. The staff person no longer works at the child care. |
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| 2024-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within the designated time frame set by OCDEL (12/2022) (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within the designated OCDEL required timeframes. Staff person #2 will have until 3/16/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed the health & safety update. However, this staff is already only an aide so she is supervised at all times. |
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| 2024-01-25 | 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: Staff #1 was observed provided care for children alone without a valid FBI clearance on file. Staff #1 was a provisionally hired employee. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff is no longer at the childcare. The new center director received additional training to know the difference between child care clearance and the Department of Education clearance. |
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| 2024-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1 leave the Older Toddler room for a break at naptime when 8 older toddlers were in care but they were not all on their mats and sleeping at the time. More than one child was awake. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and new center director received training that if more than 1 child is awake that 2 workers must remain in the room. |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were informed by a parents that she felt that the staff listed "yelled" at a child to get on their cot. Our staff handbook states that yelling is not acceptable. "Yelling" which is subjective get on your cot in no way singles out a child for ridicule, threatens harm to a child or a child's family or degrades a child or family. We acknowledge that "yelling" is not acceptable. Yes, the center director stated in her interview that the staff acknowledged that she yelled get on your cot. |
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| 2023-12-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff #1 raised her voice and yelled directly at a child on at least two occasions in December 2023. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were informed by a parents that she felt that the staff listed "yelled" at a child to get on their cot. Our staff handbook states that yelling is not acceptable. Yelling get on your cot is not using harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. "Yelling" is subjective. The staff acknowledged she "yelled" get on your cot only. |
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| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Fire Detection Letter attesting to the operability of the Fire Detection System at the facility had not been updated in the previous year. The facility had not been testing the system every 30 days upon expiration of the letter. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Before continuing to operate, we had a fire professional come out and test the system. Once the system was deemed to be operable by the fire professional, the facility remained open. In the future, an updated/current fire detection letter attesting to the operability of the fire system at the center will be on file. |
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| 2023-01-27 | 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: There were 2 foam blocks in the young toddler room that had teeth marks in them. 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 foam blocks in the Young Toddler room have been removed from the room. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: There was no written daily activity schedule in the middle school-age room. Correction Required: 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.) A written daily activity schedule was made visible in the middle school age room. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #3 are dated 2/23/22 and 9/1/22, more than 6 months apart. The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #5 are dated 3/1/22 and 10/6/22, more than 6 months apart. 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.) For child #3 and child #5 a current CSR is on file. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the complete address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care. 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 parent for child #1 updated the address on the Emergency Contact form for the child's physician to include the complete address which was adding the street number. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 5 years old, is dated 11/26/18, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 0 of 1 recommended MMR immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; 0 of 1 Varicella immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP; and 0 annual influenza vaccines recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 recommended Pneumococcal immunizations recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 15 months old, includes 0 Influenza immunizations recommended annually for a child this age by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have spoken to the parents of child #1 and child #4 and their parents have written out an exemption letter for the flu shot. With child #2, I have spoken with his foster parents and they are working on getting the immunizations for him. Child #3, I have spoken with the parents and they have an appointment for the child's 18 month visit in March at which time he will get the immunization. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff were observed changing diapers in the young toddler room and not washing the child's hands following the diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff were explained to about proper diaper changing policy and steps to follow after a diaper has been changed. |
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| 2023-01-27 | 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: The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04. 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.) Our site does not currently have any volunteers however, should that ever occur, the director will review and update the emergency plan on site to include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training. The corrected emergency plan will be sent to the Municipality of Penn Hills Emergency Management Division and to the Division Manager at the EmergencyManagement Division in Coraopolis, PA. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There were infant feeding bottles for 2 infants that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottles were labeled by the teacher with the child's first and last name. |
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| 2023-01-27 | 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: The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of being fingerprinted for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The FBI clearance is dated 9/9/22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, the director will make sure that FBI Fingerprinting is completed prior to the start date. |
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| 2023-01-27 | 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: The child abuse clearance on file for Staff person #1 was obtained for volunteer purposes, making it invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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.) The staff person #1 has applied for her new child abuse clearance. She has been removed from a child care position, pending the submission of her child abuse clearance. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The ABC rug and the World Map rug in the preschool room was frayed and curled on the edges and corner, causing a tripping hazard. 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 rugs in question have been discarded. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was Infants' Tylenol for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. 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 parent will complete and sign a consent for administration of medication. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To provide the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the cabinet under the changing table had multiple toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children," and had the handle broken preventing the lock on the cabinet from keeping the cabinet closed, resulting in the toxics being accessible to children. 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.) The handle was removed and a proper lock has been installed on the changing table in the YT room which has toxins stored and labeled "keep out of reach of children". |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, the cabinet with the first-aid bag was unlocked resulting in the first-aid kit being accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cabinet in the YT room that contained the first aid kit was immediately locked up. |
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| 2022-01-05 | 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: The exit door to the front sidewalk in the young toddler room was unable to be opened, and the exit door to the front sidewalk in the older toddler room was sticking to the doorframe, obstructing the door from being opened. 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.) Monroeville Lock & Safe came to the center on 2/10/22. They were able to get the door opened in the OT room without it sticking. The door in the YT room needs a new cement threshold which can not be done until the weather breaks. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all staff persons will participate annually in Fire Safety Training conducted by a fire protection professional. Our training was late because the YMCA notified us on 10-14-19 that as of 10-1-19 they were no longer processing Fire Safety Quizzes. I reach out to my inspector and he suggested called a Dave Macher. I left several messages and he did not return my calls. The Learning Tree's Fire Safety Training was not accepted by the state as it was not "on-site" training. I also tried the Penn Hills Fire Dept. and they do not do Fire Safety Training. My last resort was to call the person that does our CPR and First Aid Training and see if he knew of someone that was certified. I learned that he was certified in Fire Safety and is doing training in childcare facilities. The earliest he was able to do the training was on January 8, 2020. This is why our Fire Safety Training was late. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 5 year old, lacked verification of being administered the Influenza immunization in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) The parent signed a written statement to exempt their child from the Influenza vaccination due to a personal objection. In the future, the facility will have verification of a child having been administered the influenza immunization in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP, on file. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, child #2 had Little Remedies Saline Spray/Drops that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. 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.) Written parental permission was received for the medication. In the future, all medications on site will have a written consent from parent for administration of medication. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an initial health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person obtained an updated health assessment form that includes the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. In the future, adult health assessments will include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room in the bathroom near the entrance to the room, the water temperature at the sink was 120 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water was turned off at the sink. In the future, hot water temperature in accessible areas to children will not exceed 110 F. |
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| 2019-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the back and middle school-age rooms and the preschool room, the first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads. 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.) The sterile gauze pads were placed in all the first-aid kits. In the future, all first-aid kits will contain an assortment of sterile gauze pads. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, the red, green, and orange fabric climbing blocks had multiple areas with tearing and small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. 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.) Has been removed from room. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch will not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a Child Abuse clearance and a disclosure statement that was dated after her start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 now has an updated child abuse clearance and disclosure statement. In the future all child abuse clearances and disclosure statements will be dated on or before staff persons start date. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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, functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for staff person #2, functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience with children to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor. 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 #1 and staff person #2 now have verification of education and experience on file. An AGS will have a copy of a high school diploma and 2 years experience with children prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom in the toddler room, there was a can of Lysol Disinfecting Spray in an unlocked cabinet labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children. 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.) The toxics were moved to a locked cabinet and made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials shall be kept in an area that is locked or inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-08-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room, the water temperature at the sinks in both bathrooms was 131 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot water temperature in accessible areas to children will not exceed 110 degrees F. Valves have been turned off. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant and young toddler rooms, there were many fabric blocks with several tears and small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. 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 blocks were removed and thrown away. In the future, toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch and objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch will not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the van lacked tape and soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tape and soap were added to the first-aid kit in the van. In the future, all first-aid kits will have all required contents according to regulations. |
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| 2018-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, the sinks in both bathrooms and the sink in the room (3 total), had a water temperature of 115 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water temperature will be adjusted so that it is at 110 degrees or below. In the future, the water temperature will be checked regularly to ensure it does not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One cracked lid with a potential pinch point was observed in the Young Toddler Classroom. Two cracked bins with causing a sharp edge were observed in the Preschool Classroom. 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 lid was discarded and the bins were repaired. All toys and equipment used by the children will be in good repair at all times. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An emergency contact form was missing for one of the children in the Preschool Classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's emergency contact form was copied and placed in the classroom. Emergency contact information will be present in the child care space where the child is receiving care. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A soiled diaper was observed in the garbage can in the older toddler restroom. The garbage can was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hands free covered can will be purchased and placed in the older toddler restroom. Soiled diapers will be discarded by immediately placing them into the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had completed their Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will complete their Mandated Reporter Training. Operator will assure that all new staff complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an annual evaluation completed within the last 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.) A written staff evaluation will be completed for Staff Person #1. The Director will complete written evaluations of all staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bottle of lysol spray was observed in an unlocked wall cabinet in the school age restroom. The Lysol could be reached by children who receive care in the space. 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.) The lysol spray was removed and made inaccessible. All cleaning materials and other toxics will be kept in an area that is locked or made inaccessible to the children at all times. |
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