Happy Feet Learning Center
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- Open HoursMondays~Fridays 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the second floor staff refrigerator. Non-compliance was corrected onsite. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed a thermometer in the second floor staff refrigerator. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a first aid kit was not observed in the preschool and school-age rooms upstairs. Non-compliance was corrected on site. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed a first aid kit in the preschool and school-age rooms upstairs. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 12/4/24 staff person #1 was observed with 5 children, and staff person#1 identified child #1 twice incorrectly. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff carried lynard with children's information with them. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/4/24 the file records for child #2 and 3 included a child service report that was older than 6-month requirement. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider updated the file records for child# 2 and 3 to include a current child service report. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed with 10 children outside alone and did not know the names of all 10 children. Staff person#2 knew 9 out of the 10 names. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider does not agree that this is a violation of a regulation or of the settlement agreement. Staff Person #2 was working her first day and had only met the children in her care an hour earlier. She was still learning the names of the children when quizzed by the inspector. Staff Person #2 correctly stated names of 9 of the 10 children Effective immediately , all staff will carry a hip pouch contains a name card of each child under the staff person's care, as well as the necessary contact and emergency information required. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 10 children receiving care in the space. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 asked staff person#1 to bring their preschool bag (first aid kit & emergency contact binder) outside. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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: During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have an initial health assessment. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. 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.) Staff person #2 provided the initial health assessment the next day. She did have her TB results on file. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1--- has unacceptable first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum; the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1--- must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a NSOR. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 6/17/24. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have a first aid kit present. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 asked staff person #1 to bring their preschool bag(first aid kit & emergency contact binder) outside. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the Infants classroom did not have a daily schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider posted the daily schedule for the Infants Classroom during the inspection. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child #4 did not include a health assessment that included a statement 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.) returned the health assessment to the parent to have the doctor to put the check mark in the box that he missed. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child # 4 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) we have the health assessment for child #4 & #5. we returned the health assessment to parent #5 requesting for the doctor to include all age-appropriate screenings recommended by American academy of pediatric |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 staff person #1 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after diapering the child.. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Staff person #1 will obtain Better Kid Training: Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) had a meeting with staff #1 about diapering and not sanitizing diaper area. Staff #1 was written up and dismissed. we have a no tolerance policy |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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 the inspection on 6/10/2024 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We implemented a new shaken baby syndrome prevention, practice evacuation drill and continuity of operations plan. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file record for child#2 and 3 did not include a 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. Correction Required: A 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.) the agreement for Child #2 & #3 was implemented on 6/10/2024 |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 staff person took child #4 to the bathroom to change their diaper, and left staff person #2 alone with 6 children, 3 of the children were young toddlers. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24. 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). All staff will obtain Better Kid Training: Supervision: Staff: Child Ratio, Supervision: Where Do I Stand? & Supervision: Moving Children by 6/17/24. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all staff obtain training from better kid care on supervision: staff : child ratio. Staff #1 who took child #4 to the bathroom has been dismissed since we have a no tolerant policy. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/10/24 the first-aid kits in the Preschool classroom was missing gloves and in the Infants Classroom was missing 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.) Provider added gloves to the first aid kit in the Preschool classroom and soap to the first aid kit in the Infants classroom. |
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| 2024-04-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/22/2024 the sippy cup for child #1 was observed not labeled in the Preschool Area. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider labeled the sippy cup before the inspector left. |
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| 2024-03-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-26 | NS- 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: Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 3/12/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2024-01-29 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-21 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-11-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/202023 the cribs in the Infant room and the cots in the Toddler Area and Preschool Area did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the provider will assure compliance with the regulation by marking the floor area subject to the regulation so no doubt exists as to the location required for the cribs and cots. |
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| 2023-11-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/20/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement 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.) Provider will maintain child health assessment forms as required by the regulation and will amend its practice and use the form approved by the department for all children in care. |
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| 2023-11-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/20/2023 the file record1 for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will maintain child health assessment forms as required by the regulation and will amend its practice and use the form approved by the department for all children in care. |
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| 2023-11-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 11/20/23 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/27/2022 (date of hire: see code list ). 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.) Provider will update and maintain all required employee health forms as required by the regulation and will assure ongoing compliance through a process of having administrative staff confirm compliance before a new staff person begins service an through quarterly checks by the administration of every file thereafter. |
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| 2023-11-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/20/23 the facility did not have the provisional certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider posted the provisional license in a conspicuous location used by parents. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/2023 child #1 was observed crying excessively over 5 minutes and child was not held, consoled or talked to by staff. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants and toddlers will be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Ongoing Noncompliance-During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care in the Preschool Area and did not know any of the names of the children. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care in the Toddler classroom alone with 7 children and did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in the classroom. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the older toddler and preschool room did not have all of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has a system to ensure the emergency information is kept in the room with children. That system include a bag with first aid kit and folder with all children emergency information that are attending in the center. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file record for staff person #3 did not include an initial health assessment. 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.) Staff #3 had TB test read on 10/8/2023. She was sent home and lost 2 days of work and brought health assessment. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have a file record. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 now has a file record. All staff that provide direct child care will have a file record. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file records for staff person#3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Staff #3 has provided two written non family references. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the facility did not have the negative sanction letter posted as directed in the Negative sanction letter. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The negative sanction letter was posted |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/23 the file record for staff persons #3 and 5 did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff #3 and staff #5 have emergency plan training. Staff persons #3 and 5 are no longer working at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #3 and 6 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. The file for staff person #5 did not include pediatric first aid /cpr training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 and 5 are no longer working at the facility. Staff#6 now has first aid/cpr training. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- Staff persons #3 and 6-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have the required health and safety training. 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.) Staff person(s) will complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-3 and 6- will have until 10/26/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 and 6--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3 and 6--, staff person #3 and 6-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff person #3 is no longer working at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file record for staff person #3 included a file record that included a state police that had a results of a record and did not include a rap sheet. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have a file record (any CPSL requirements. Facility Person #-3 and 6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 and 6 -- 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 #-3 and 6-- 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 persons #3 and 6 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 10/11/23. Staff persons #3 and 6 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled. Staff person #3 is no longer working at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff#6 has all of their qualifications in their file now. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non 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: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff persons # 6 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 brought in the appropriate paperwork. The center has the appropriate paperwork for staff #5. Staff person #5 no longer works at the facility. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone with 7 children the youngest child was an older toddler. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will maintain proper staff child ratios at al times. |
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| 2023-10-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/11/23 the hot water temperature measured 120.7° F. 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.) Water temperature was lowered and rechecked. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the cribs in the Infant room, cots in the Preschool room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We always maintain 2 or more feet apart on three sides of a crib and a cot. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #1 was observed leaving three children alone unsupervised at approximately 12:18 pm. Staff person #1 left the classroom and went to the bathroom. 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.) Children on the facility premises always have a clear visual supervision by staff person at all times since it is an open space layout. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person#2 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group, staff person was observed with 9 children alone and gave the responsibility for 3 children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each teachers know the name of their children assigned to them. We shall remain in compliance at all times. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each class always has their emergency contact updated. We shall remain in compliance with this regulation at all times. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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 information. (All children's file are up to date) |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #5 did not include an updated health assessment. 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.) No need correction because child#5 health assessment was in his folder. (document will be faxed.) |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a staff health assessment (dated: 2/10/2023) with TB screening results (dated: 2/10/2023). By letter dated 8/1/2023 the date of the health assessment and TB screening result for staff person # 3 were confirmed by the doctor's office to be fraudulent. 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.) 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. (we will fax all documents for staff #4, & # 5 no longer employed) |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person#4 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) 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. (we will fax over the letters of reference for staff #4 & 5) |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- Staff person #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff person #3-- must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3--, staff person #3-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- Staff persons #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have the required health and safety training. 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.) Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff person #3-- must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3--, staff person #-3- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file record for staff person #2 included a state police clearance that was pending/ the results for record were not completed. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 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. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No correction need it. Staff person #2 a state police clearance was in file. Dated received 1/30/2023. Will fax the stet police clearance |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #4 was observed alone with child #2 in the office and was a facility person identified as administrative staff who did not qualify as a child care staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. (all documents were received) no longer working here. |
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| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non 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: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff persons # 3 and 4 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility 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.) no correction needed the inspector seen all document made comment to director employee # 5 will fax over all document. none of the employees #3, 4, 5 are no longer employed. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: According to the self-reported noncompliance on 6/9/2023 staff person #1 was observed cursing and threatening child#1 at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 appears to have been made angry when she learned of an interaction between her daughter and another child while the two children were at school ( not the provider's program). Learning of this earlier interaction apparently triggered an angry response by staff #1 in which the improper conduct occurred. Other staff intervened to stop the inappropriate behavior and Director immediately terminated staff #1's employment. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 three children were observed being sent upstairs alone unsupervised by a parent. The investigation also determined that child #1 was kicked out of their classroom and sent down to their parent staff person#4 alone unsupervised. 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. The legal entity must obtain referred training for all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During staff meeting on 4/7/23 staff was giving supervision State regulation package and we discussed the importance of supervision and why. We also discussed that children are to be supervised at all times, upon entering the building. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the investigation 4/6/2023 and 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #3, 4 and 6 were seen and heard cursing around and at children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must obtain referred training for all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were reminded of professionalism and harsh demeaning words around children in their care are signs of abuse and moving forward, will be grounds for termination and reported to child line. This was the ONLY warning. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the toddler room and the school age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. During the inspection on 4/14/2023 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants, Toddler and School-Age room was giving updated Emergency Contacts forms for all children enrolled. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 child #1 was observed receiving direct child care on the 2nd floor, the child was less than 2 1/2 years old. This does not comply with the restrictions of the certificate of occupancy. Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 and 9-- does not have the required health and safety training. 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.) Children under the age of 2 1/2 years old are now kept on the first floor to comply with the occupancy restrictions. Health and Safety was provided for Staff # 2, 5, 6, 9 |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person #6 did not include a health assessment. 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.) Staff # 6 was on suspension provided the Health assessment on April 17, 2023 |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person#5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Staff # 5 provided two written references on 5/8/2023 Staff # 6 did provide two written references on 3/6/2023 and 3/2/2023 |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Please see attached resignation letter for staff #7 |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons #6, 7 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. During the investigation it was determined that staff person #5 was alone providing direct child care and did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR training schedule June 3rd Some one with pediatric first aid / CPR will accompany children to school and outdoor. Each Floor will have someone with CPR/ First AID training. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 9-- does not have the required health and safety training. The file record for staff person #10 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training. 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.) Staff 2,5,6,9 and 10 Provided Health and Safety Training and certificate was put in files. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person# 6 did not include a FBI clearance, and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person#9 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. Staff persons #6 and 9 were observed providing direct child care alone. Staff Person #6-and 9--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #6 and 9 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #6-and 9--- 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 # 6, 9 were on an suspension until FBI, NSOR were provided. Staff # 6 provided FBI on April 24th and May 2nd for NSOR Staff # 9 provided clearances on April 19th |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #5 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 is an AIDE and can not work directly alone with children in the child care space. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the electronic inspection the file record for staff person # 8 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An official transcript was ordered and provided by staff # 8. Staff #8 work experience of 18 years was in the file upon inspection. Along with all required trainings and clearances. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non 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 the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons # 2, 7,9 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. During the investigation it was determined that staff person was alone with children providing direct child care and the file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 and # 9 Please see attached for work verification. Staff # 5 please see attached Official High School transcript. |
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| 2023-04-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/14/2023 staff person #2 was observed having 5 children alone, the youngest child was an infant. from approximately 8:14 am-8:17 am. Staff person #1 was observed with 8 children at 8:46 am and by 9:00 am had 11 children alone, the youngest child was an older toddler. 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). Provider is required to complete ratio sheets daily and submit them weekly to DHS for a period of three months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Floaters was hired to fill in for any call outs or lateness to maintain child staff ratio during our busiest time 7:15 am to 9:30am. Provider will complete ratio sheets daily and submit them weekly to DHS for a period of three months. Facility will remain in ratio at all times. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 3 children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When children are transfed to another classroom, the Teacher will provide updated emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-02-22 | 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: During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file records for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment. 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.) Child/ Children will not be allowed to attend the center unless an updated health assessment is provided. |
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| 2023-02-22 | 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: During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment and TB screening results. 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.) Teacher can not work at the Center until health assessment is updated. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include enough years of verified experience to qualify for the director position. Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of 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.) Provider updated the file record staff person #1 to include more years of verified child care experience. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider updated the file records for staff person #2 to include transcripts that identified the study/ major of the degree conferred. |
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| 2022-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file record for staff persons # 1 did not include verification of education. The file record for Staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All file records for staff include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2022-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file records for staff person #1 did not include an initial TB test and the file record for staff person#3 did not include an initial health assessment. Correction Required: 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 was immediately corrected by updating the file for staff person #1 to include a health assessment. |
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| 2022-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file record for staff person #3 did not include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Violation was immediately corrected by updating the file record for staff person #1 to include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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