Educating The Absorbing Mind
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5;'s file did not have an exemption letter by parent for exemption of immunization Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure handwritten letter is completed and kept in child's file |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed on 8/29/24, but did not have health assessment form completed Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.) Director will make sure to have the doctor fill out health assessment during a complete physical. Assessment is now complete and in file |
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| 2026-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility steps leading into the facility , the 2nd step was broken and crumbling 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.) Step was repaired |
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| 2025-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e) Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had the infant and 1 -2-year-old restricted in highchairs, while the other children were playing. Neither child was eating while in the highchairs Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective immediately staff will not use highchairs or any equipment to restrain or contain infants or toddlers. Highchairs will only be used for feeding and for their intended purpose. All staff have been reminded of the regulation and staff will follow at all times |
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| 2025-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children without completing Part 2 of health and safety training without being supervised by a staff with a complete file 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.) Director hired 2 employees. Director will do better screening who is hired. Staff file is completed and a data check work instrument form is stapled in file as a template to make sure it is completed |
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| 2025-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 has surpassed the 90 days to complete health and safety training. Staff # 1 completed Part 1, but noTdocumentation was in file for Part 2 Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure all staff files are completed before start . A checklist is stapled in each file along with a checklist of what's missing, what's expired and sign off on it both staff and director. Staff # 2 completed the training and placed in file |
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| 2025-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4 - 2year olds, and 5- preschoolers alone at the facility 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). Tiered LIS 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 3. The Regional Office will make referral for all staff to complete 2 hours training regarding maintaining ratios of children (Implemented - 12/12/25) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will maintain ratios at all times. Director will have adequate staff for the children. Infants will not return until a file is completed |
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| 2025-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4- 2-year-olds and 5 preschoolers Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will hire a staff person and as need staff person. Director hires a staff person and as needs staff person |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have written exemption from immunization in file from parent Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Along with the 3270.131 health information parent consent to decline child immunization . Provider will ask parent to write a note as well |
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| 2025-03-17 | 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: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure a continuity plan is completed for shaken baby syndrome. Director will ensure that continuity of operations is added to the emergency plan |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will correct the method on how the facility persons contact persons when emergency arises. Also correct and put in place a method for facility person to inform parents that emergency has ended. Instruct parent procedure to be reunited with child or children |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will do 12 hours of training |
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| 2025-03-17 | 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: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's file did not have a state police clearance in file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --3 may not work in a childcare 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 #-3-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 3 will not be at the facility until state police clearance is applied for and place in file. |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 1558 childcare hours in file, not the mandatory 2500 hours to qualify as an AGS 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.) Director will get Staff #2's verification of experience and place in file |
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| 2025-03-17 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep tested the facility's hot water, and it measured at 122 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.) Provider will correct the plan by purchasing a water thermometer to be tested daily signs posted for reminder and have the water temperature down |
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