Dr Gertrude A Barber Center-Child Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form dated 1/1/25. 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.) The director will have staff person #3 sign the new disclosure statement. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/30/24 and 8/7/25. The file for child #2 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 5/13/24 and 6/26/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation of 3270.131(b)(2) was corrected 6/25/25 and 8/7/25. Child health reports are now in the files. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/19/23 and 1/8/26. 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.) Violation is 3270.151 (a) was corrected 1/8/26. A current health assessment is in the file. |
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| 2026-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within the last 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 4/19/23. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation of 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) was corrected on 4/3/26. A current health assessment is in the file. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 who was hired as a director on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 1/16/20. 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 Child Care Director applied for the NSOR verification June 4, 2025. The application was sent via email. The Child Care Director has been removed from a child care position until the verification certificate is received. |
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| 2025-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/28/2025, staff had the enrolling parents of child #1 update the emergency contact information. The form was reviewed to ensure that it was completed with all required information. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/20/24 the form was updated to include the missing information. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, a preschool aged child contained two health assessments that are more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment due dates will be reviewed monthly by the Childcare Director. Reminder notifications will be sent to families 60 days and 30 days prior to the health assessment due date. If a health assessment is not provided to the program timely, the Childcare Director will send notification that the child will be removed from the program if a health assessment is not received by the end of the month in which it is due. |
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| 2024-03-07 | 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 cabinet was lacking 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 was placed in the First Aid kit on 3/20/24. |
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| 2023-03-28 | 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: On the outside playspace there was a plastic bin observed that was holding foam blocks that had a large crack in the bottom of it exposing sharp edges and causing crush points. 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 Child Care Director removed and discarded the plastic bin from the program area on the date of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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 did not include the address and 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.) On 3/7/22 the parent of child #1 was contacted and Child #1's emergency contact form was completed, including the address and phone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the 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.) Health insurance information for child #1 and #2 was obtained from the families and listed on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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 emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #5 did not include the release persons' information including the addresses. 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.) On 3/7/22 Child #1 and Child #5¿s family was contacted and release persons names and addresses were obtained and recorded on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #2 and #4 were not reviewed in the previous 6 months. The emergency contact form on file for child #5 was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing on 1/16/22, and not in the 6 months prior to the end date of the suspension of this regulation (1/6/22). Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/7/22 fee agreements on file for Child #2, #4 and #5 were reviewed and are in compliance. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #4, the child's initial health assessment, was completed more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) On 3/7/22 Child #4's health assessment was completed. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 12 months prior. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 3/10/22 Child #2's parent returned the physical form completed by the child's physician. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for children #2 and #5. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director contacted Child #2 and Child #5's family and obtained the documentation needed for the current flu vaccination. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and TB test being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The health assessment and TB test on file for Facility Person #1 was dated 7/1/21. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff will have a Health assessment and TB testing completed within the past 12 months before their start date. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2. The references on file for Facility Person #4 were not written by the reference. 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.) HR reached out to references given by Facility Person #2 and #4. A reference stating those Facility persons work well with children was either written or emailed to HR. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency evacuation drill conducted and documented. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 4/20/22 an Emergency Evacuation Drill was conducted. The drill was documented and will be kept on file. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the prior documented firesafety training on file. 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.) All staff have current fire safety training. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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: The file for Facility Persons #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of completed pre-service health & safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). There was no pre-service health & safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #1 and #4. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 4/1/22 Facility Persons #1 and #4 completed the health and safety training. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #3 was classified as a director. Each file did not include documentation of the required education and/or child care experience for one of the applicable staff qualifications for each respective classification. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.) On 3/7/22 facility persons employment records were updated to include verification of child care experience, education and training. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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 hand sanitizer in a dispenser mounted on the wall in the classroom low enough to be 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.) On 3/7/22 the hand sanitizer that was mounted on the wall was taken down and moved out of the classroom. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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 were areas of damaged plaster behind two trash cans in the restroom. 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 damaged plaster behind the garbage cans in the restroom was repaired. A wall guard was attached to prevent damage to the walls. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The record of fire drills on file at the facility did not include the names of the facility persons participating in each fire drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A form was created to indicate the specific time of the fire drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons as well as the number of children who participate in the drill. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A child-sized table in room 120, in an area accessible to children in care, was observed to have a loose leg presenting the possibility of a pinch-point injury or blunt force injury if said table were to collapse. 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 bolt securing the table leg was tightened. We will check equipment for hazards and repair or discard if necessary. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1-8 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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.) All staff will be trained and receive emergency plan training annually or within seven days of start date. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unused, unprotected electrical outlet was viewed in an area accessible to children near the entrance/exit of room 120. 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.) A cover was placed in outlet. All unused outlets will have protective covers. |
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| 2020-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In an area accessible to children in care in room 120, a nail was observed protruding from the stool used by children in care to access the sink, which posed a risk of causing a laceration or puncture injury. 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.) Nail was removed. Surface areas will be regularly checked and any hazards will be mitigated. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An approximately 30"x30" square wooden table with four exposed bolts protruding near each table leg joint was observed in an area accessible to children in care. Said bolts could cause laceration or puncture injury. 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.) Table will either be repaired or discarded. All equipment will be regularly checked for potential hazards and repaired or discarded as necessary. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In an area accessible to children in care under the age of six, a surge protection strip was observed to have two unused, unprotected outlets. 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.) Protective covers placed in outlets. All unused outlets will have protective covers. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A pump-spray bottle of sunscreen was observed on a cabinet countertop in an area accessible to children in care. Manufacturer's label of said sunscreen advised to keep out of reach of children. 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.) Spray bottle placed in an area inaccessible to children in care where it will remain at all times. |
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| 2019-07-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The bottom right corner of a wall-mounted dry erase board was observed to have a broken piece of plastic and a sharp edge that could cause laceration injury. Dry erase board was located in an area accessible to children in care. 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.) Area will be covered. Surface areas will be regularly checked for potential hazards and repaired as necessary. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In room 118, in an area accessible to children in care, a plastic storage basket with a diameter of approximately 8" was observed to have a crack, which resulted in a sharp, jagged edge that could cause a laceration injury. 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 basket was removed and discarded. Going forward classroom toys and equipment will be inspected on a regular basis. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, whose date of birth is 04/07/2014, contained an immunization record that included only the initial dosage of Hepatitis B vaccine. Per ACIP recommendations, the second dosage of Hepatitis B vaccine should have been administered at 1 to 2 months of age, and the third dosage between 6-18 months of age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's parent provided a copy of the updated form from the physician. Moving forward nursing will review shot records prior to the student starting school. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In room 118, A spray bottle containing a bleach spray, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed in an inaccessible cabinet. The bottle was being stored directly above a locker in which a child's coat and backpack were being stored. In the event that the spray bottle would leak, there was not a barrier between the cabinet and the locker below, which could cause contact with the child belongings and, in turn, result in contact with the child. 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.) Spray bottles containing cleaning supplies will be stored in plastic containers within an inaccessible cabinets. |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in room 118 did not contain soap. 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.) Soap was placed in the first aid kit. Going forward fist aid kits will have the appropriate items listed per regulation. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A lid to a plastic toy storage bin in room number 118 was observed to have a crack with sharp edges. 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.) Plastic lid was discarded. In the future, toys and equipment will continue to be regularly checked for potential hazards and repaired or discarded if necessary. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 were observed in room 120 supervising nine three to five-year-old children who were napping. Staff #1 and #2 were both seated at the front of the classroom. A child was observed sleeping on a rest mat behind storage shelving. Neither staff #1 and/or #2 were able to maintain visual supervision of child from their vantage points. The room is equipped with mirrors in the two far corners of the classroom, but said mirrors did not provide adequate reflection of children to maintain appropriate supervision. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelving was positioned to enable staff members to visually supervise children while napping. In the future, all children will be visually supervised by staff members. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A container of Aquaphor ointment was observed in an area that is inaccessible to children in care. The ointment did not have the child-user's name labeled on the container. Staff #3 explained that the ointment was for a specific child to treat eczema. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child-user's name added to the container. In the future, all medications/ointments will have the child-user's name on the container. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a rap sheet with a record indicated, but not an FBI clearance document. The files for Staff #4, #5, and #6 contained documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training; however, said documentation was not from a DHS approved trainer. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #4-- 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 #4 no longer employed at child care facility. Staff members will complete DHS-approved mandated reporter training. In the future, all staff members will complete a DHS-approved mandated reporter training. Staff #4 will obtain an FBI Fingerprint clearance. In the future, all staff members will have appropriate clearances on file. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, the yellow horn attached to the large purple playground apparatus was observed with chipping paint. 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.) To correct immediately, Supervisor will complete a ticket for the maintenance department to sand and paint the horn. Outdoor play equipment will be checked by the Children & Youth QA Coordinator at least quarterly to ensure that all equipment is clean and in good repair. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of 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.) To correct this immediately, parent will complete the information on the form. Parent will complete all forms to their entirety every six months. Supervisor and Office staff will review forms to ensure that all requirements are completed. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the health insurance name and policy number for the child. The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include a policy number for the child. 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 will complete all forms to their entirety every six months. Supervisor and Office staff will review forms to ensure that all requirements are completed. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not include a current health report within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this immediately, parent will see PCP for completed physical exam. In the future, students will have health assessments completed annually and placed in their record. Supervisor and Office Staff will ensure using records physical is completed annually. Student will not attend if physical is outdated. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2, and #3 did not include a statement on the health assessment 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.) All Health Reports have been updated including a statement on the assessment that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Health reports will be reviewed to ensure that the state health assessment form with the proper statement is completed. Supervisor and Office Staff will ensure compliance with all requirements. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not include a current health report within the last 24 months. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this immediately, staff will see PCP and have a completed exam. In the future, Staff will complete health records bi-annually. Supervisor will monitor records annually.. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone located in room 118. Correction Required: At the time of inspection, the Supervisor placed emergency contact numbers by the phone. In the future, all phones will have emergency contact phone list next to them. A physical inspection will be conducted biannually by Supervisor to ensure that all phones have an emergency contact phone list posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All phones will have emergency contact phone lists next to them. A physical inspection will be conducted biannually by Supervisor to ensure that all phones have an emergency contact phone list posted. |
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