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Enrichment Academy

Chester, PA · Delaware County
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1402 Locke Ter, Chester, PA 19013
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Capacity
69 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (484) 480-4991
1402 Locke Ter
Chester, PA 19013
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Active License
License Number
CER-00252336
License Issued
Apr 29, 2026
Active Through
Apr 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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William Spells
2020-09-09 13:22:00
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child and I enjoyed this daycare. Very clean and professional staff and nice place for kids. 

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About the Provider

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ENRICHMENT ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in CHESTER PA, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.17(b) - Permit specialized services Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.17(b)

Description: Permit specialized services

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 2/6/26, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's therapist was not allowed entry into the facility to provide specialized services during facility hours while the child was in care, as specified by child #1's IEP.

Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator respectfully disagrees with this complaint and its findings. To clarify, at no time did the operator deny or refuse entry to a therapist or adult who provides specialized while a child needing services was in care.. Furthermore, the operator welcomes collaboration between operator, parents and therapists. The operator permits and will continue to permit adult individuals who provide specialized services to a child with special needs entry into the facility to provide specialized services as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP, or written behavioral plan.
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/5/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 clock hours of childcare hours in file, and not the required 12 clock hours of childcare training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The additional 6 hours of training will be completed and documented immediately. Moving forward, all staff will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2025-01-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-03 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had an embedded swing set that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Violation 3: Date: March 4, 2024 The outdoor equipment will be mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2024-01-03 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not provide continuity of operations.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Violation 1: Date: February 1, 2024 The facility will be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The emergency plan will be updated to include providing continuity of operations so that conditions at the facility do not pose a threat to the health and safety of children and/or staff.
2024-01-03 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/1/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have documentation in writing to show that the plan had been updated and reviewed.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Violation 2: Date: February 1, 2024 The provider will review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update will be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.104(a)/3270.106(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)/3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size/Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The cots located in all classrooms were in disrepair and need to be replaced.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace all classroom cots.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several toxic (keep out of reach of the children) hand soaps located in each classroom and bathroom throughout the facility. (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the provider removed all hand soap and locked them away.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Two windows located in the second-floor preschool classroom did not have window stoppers.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add window stoppers to second floor classroom windows.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On February 1, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom sink cabinet door located in the first-floor bathroom was broken.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace the bathroom sink cabinet door.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANING.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have someone come out to clean all outdoor play equipment.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE HIGH CHAIRS LOCATED IN THE INFANT/TODDLERS CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE SAFETY STRAPS.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase T straps and add them to the high chairs.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE REFRIGERATER THERMOMETER WAS TEMPING IN THE RED ABOVE 45° F.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase new thermometers for the refrigerator to make sure it is temping below 45° F.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; PICKUP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create safe routes and pickup/drop off procedure and post them in a conspicuous location for parents and staff.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add accommodations to the current emergency plan and post it in a locations for staff and parents to see.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d)

Description: Has all items/On excursions

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM (THAT IS ALSO USED FOR EXCURSIONS) DID NOT CONTAIN BANDAGES OR A BOTTLE OF WATER.

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. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase more bandages and water bottles and add them to the first aid kits.
2022-01-12 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: ON JANUARY 12TH 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A PLAY PIN, TABLE AND 4 VACCUM CLEANERS BLOCKING THE 2ND FLOOR FIRE EXIT DOOR. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, provider moved all items from blocking the 2nd floor emergency exit door.
2020-02-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 05, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 ( DOB 03/15/19) WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 6-MONTH PERIOD. THE HEALTH REPORT WAS DATED 06/24/19)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Give parent health assessment and require parent to obtain immediately; Moving forward health assessments will be checked periodically to stay aware of the expiration date.
2020-02-05 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 05, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON # 1 OBTAINED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain current fire safety certificate from the instructor; Make sure all certificates are in file.
2020-02-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 05, 2020, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 ( HIRE DATE 11/26/2019) DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ( CRIMINAL HISTORY AND CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCES FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE). THE IDENTIFICATION CARD IN THE RECORD FOR THE STAFF PERSON WAS A DELAWARE STATE ID. AS REQUIRED UNDER CPS LAW.

Correction Required: LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will be removed from her position until clearances are obtained; The director will work in the classroom until staff person is able to return; All staff will have out of state clearances as required.
2019-10-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT ON OCTOBER 18, 2019 STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT HER ASSIGNED GROUP ( 4 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN) ALONE IN THE PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM. STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT THE CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM ALONE TO GO ACROSS THE HALL TO CLEAN THE RESTROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Staff will not leave children unattended when cleaning an area of the facility and will be able to see, hear, assess and direct children at all times during the day. To maintain supervision, staff will either have coverage when it is necessary or will clean when children are no longer at the facility (after hours).
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:19 AM THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILD # 1 AND # 2 ON THE FIRST FLOOR MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON. CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED EXITING THE GIRLS BATHROOM. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CALLED FOR A STAFF PERSON TO MAKE THEM AWARE A CHILD WAS DOWNSTAIRS ALONE. STAFF PERSON # 1 CAME DOWNSTAIRS TO RETRIEVE CHILD # 1. AFTER RETRIEVING CHILD # 1, STAFF PERSON # 1 OPENED THE NEXT DOOR BOYS BATHROOM DOOR AND CHILD # 2 WAS INSIDE.

Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children with an emphasis on staff:child ratio through the regional key. SE regional office of OCDEL will make the referral to the regional key.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding the supervision of children with an emphasis on staff:child ratio through the regional key. SE regional office of OCDEL will make the referral to the regional key.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE TWO BOTTLES THAT WERE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME IN THE INFANT ROOM.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disposable nursers and bottles will be labeled with the child's name using laminated labels and stickers. Labels will be checked daily and replaced when washed off.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:24 AM THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 2 ALONE IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY WITH 14 CHILDREN. ( THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A PRESCHOOL THREE YEAR OLD CHILD)

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons will apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. In addition, staff will maintain supervision of their groups at all times. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. To maintain supervision and ratio, staff will consult with one another and increase the number of times that children are counted throughout the day. Staff will count children throughout the day and follow the four critical points of supervision (see, hear, direct, and assess children) at all times to reduce the risk of becoming out of ratio when the facility door has to be answered by staff. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. The legal entity will 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 Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE WINDOWS IN THE PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM WAS NOT CONSTRUCTED, MODIFIED OR ADAPTED TO LIMIT THE OPENING TO 6 OR FEWER INCHES.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children will be modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Window guards/locks will be installed and used daily to prevent windows on the second floor from opening beyond six inches.
2019-10-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 30, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM AND IN THE AFTER CARE/PLAY ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards and cleaned and checked daily to maintain upkeep. The facility's landlord will be made aware of damaged tile and the damaged tiles will be repaired so that they are no longer hazardous to anyone.
2019-03-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 27, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVES OBSERVED CHILD # 1 SITTING ON THE FLOOR ALONE, WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON, IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When the staff person became aware that the child left the group, she reunited with the child and completed a head count to ensure that all children were in the group. Careful supervision of all children was maintained for the remainder of the day. Staff counted the children throughout the day, especially when children moved from one area to another. Staff will maintain supervision of their groups at all times. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. To maintain supervision and ratio, staff will consult with one another and increase the number of times that children are counted throughout the day. Children will be counted and recounted when they arrive, before leaving a room, before going to a destination, when en route to a destination, when they have arrived at a destination, before leaving the destination, and when they have returned from the destination. Staff will count children throughout the day and follow the four critical points of supervision (see, hear, direct, and assess children) at all times to markedly reduce the risk of losing a child.
2019-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 6, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 CONTAINED INITIALS IN THE PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURE BOXES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD. - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION 02/20/19.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will update the emergency contact information to include signatures in the boxes; the emergency contact information will be reviewed when updated to ensure information is included and accurate; Director will sit will parent to ensure information is complete.
2019-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 6, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 CONTAINED INITIALS IN THE PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURE BOXES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURD BY FACILITY STAFF. - CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM RENEWAL INSPECTION 02/20/19.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will update the emergency contact information to include signatures in the boxes; the emergency contact information will be reviewed when updated to ensure information is included and accurate; Director will sit will parent to ensure information is complete.
2019-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 6, 2019 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:39AM THERE WERE 22 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A 3 YEAR OLD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director joined the group to maintain ratio during the visit; Staff will be hired and additional assistance will be on hand at the facility to ensure ratio is maintained at all times.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE 2nd FLOOR PRE-K CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily schedule will be posted and remain posted in each group at the facility.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 DID NOT INCLUDE ADDRESSES FOR THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES OR TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information will be updated by the parents; At enrollment it will be explained to the parents to fill in completely and files will be reviewed to ensure information is included.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR THE CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE IN THE 2nd FLOOR INFANT 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact information will be added to the space; Emergency contact information will be in all child cares spaces when children are receiving care in the space.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE 1st FLOOR INFANT CLASSROOM, 2nd FLOOR OLDER PRE-K CLASSROOM, OR THE 2nd FLOOR INFANT CLASSROOM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency transportation plans will be posted in each space and will remain posted in every child care space.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The local safety authorities will be notified of the facilities location, pedestrian and vehicle routes around the facility and will be notified annually moving forward.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT SAFE ROUTES WERE ESTABLISHED OR POSTED AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Safe pedestrian rous will be determined and posted at the facility; Safe routes will always be posted at the facility.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVEIWED FOR CHILD # 1, # 2, AND # 3 CONTAINED INITIALS IN THE PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURE BOXES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will update the emergency contact information to include signatures in the boxes; the emergency information will be reviewed when updated to ensure information included is accurate.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVEIWED FOR CHILD # 1, # 2, AND # 3 CONTAINED INITIALS IN THE PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURE BOXES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF AND PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WALKING EXCURSIONS.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will update the emergency contact information to include signatures in the boxes; the emergency information will be reviewed when updated to ensure information included is accurate.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT AN ACCIDENT, INJURY AND ILLNESS FILE WAS ESTABLISHED AT THE FACILITY.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An accident, injury and illness file will be established and retained at the facility.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A COPY OF THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS WAS NOT POSTED AT THE FACILITY IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the regulations will be posted and remain posted at all times.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be posted and remain posted at all times.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SURGE PROTECTOR NEAR THE LAPTOP IN THE PRE-K 3 CLASSROOM THAT WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective covers will be purchased and placed in unused outlets at all times; The outlets will be monitored daily using the daily safety check to ensure covers are in place.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CLEANING MATERIALS AND TOXICS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY CLASSROOMS. THERE WAS WINDEX AND DISINFECTANT SPRAY UNDER THE SINK IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET IN CLASSROOM PRE-K 3. THERE WAS AN OPEN CRATE FILLED WITH HANDSOAP, LYSOL, DISINFECTANT SPRAY AND DISINFECTANT WIPES ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE PRE-K 3 CLASSROOM. THERE WAS BLEACH IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE 2nd FLOOR OLDER PRE-K CLASSROOM. THERE WAS CLOROX WIPES, DISINFECTANT SPRAY AND VASELINE LOTION IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE 2nd FLOOR INFANT CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning materials and toxics will be removed from classrooms and cabinets and placed in staff closet; Toxics and cleaning materials will remain inaccessible to children.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE YELLOW WALL AND ON THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLES IN THE 1st FLOOR INFANT CLASSROOM. THERE WAS CHIPPIING PAINT ALONG THE PURPLE WALL IN THE 2nd FLOOR OLDER PRE-K CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The paint will be repaired; A safety walk through will be done daily to ensure all surfaces are free of damaged paint.
2019-02-20 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TOILET PAPER DISPENSER WAS BROKEN IN THE 2nd FLOOR STAFF RESTROOM.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The dispenser will be repaired; All toilet fixtures will be in good repair at all times.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3-19-18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR CHILD 2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE PARENT OF CHILD 2.
2018-03-19 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3-19-18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WADING FOR CHILD 5.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL SIGNATURE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WADING FROM THE PARENT OF CHILD 5.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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