Happy Minds Montessori
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit Staff#1 only have (1) non-family reference in the files. 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.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.19(5) at all times. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the files Child#1 and Child#2 did not have Health insurance coverage and policy number on the Emergency Contact Form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.124(b)(6) at all times. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for child#1 the Emergency Contact which was missing the release person address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.124(b)(7) at all times. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit Staff#1 Staff#2 Staff#3 Staff#4 Staff#5 Staff#6 Staff#7 Staff#8 and Staff#10 did have a current Fire safety training in the files. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will assure that all staff are n compliance with 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) at all times. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Staff#8 hired over 45 days did not have a current NSOR in the files. Staff#9 did not have out of State Clearances in the files. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff#08 and Staff#09 may not work in a childcare 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 #08 and Staff#09 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.32(a)/.192(4) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Child#1 Child#2 and Child#3 did not have a current admission date in the files. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.123(a)(6)/.182(2) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files child#2 is missing the current physical in the files. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.131(a)(3)/.182(1) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the files staff#2 did not have the current physical in the files. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.151(c)(1)/.192(3) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit staff#1 and staff#2 did not have the current emergency plan training in the files. 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.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing 2 hours of childcare training in the files. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.31(e) at all times. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed stained tiles in the preschool room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.76 at all times. |
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| 2023-07-07 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of a current 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 #1 and #3 are no longer working at the facility. All staff will have proof of a current health assessment while working at the facility. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of two non-family references. 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 #1 and #3 are no longer employed at the facility. All staff will have proof of two non-family references before working at the facility. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required health & 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 #1 last day at the facility was 7/28/23. Staff #3 last day at the facility was 8/4/23. All staff will have proof of a current health and safety training. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 and #2 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR. 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 #1 last day at the facility was 7/28/23. All staff will have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training. Staff #2 did not have proof of FBI, NSOR, and mandated reporter training. Staff #3 did not have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 1, 2, and 3 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #3 are no longer at the facility. All staff will have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal, staff #3 did not have proof of education and experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 last day at the facility was 8/4/23. All staff will have proof of education and experience while employed at the facility. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of a current health assessment. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection. 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.) All staff will have a current health assessment while working at the facility. Staff #2 no longer works at the facility. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of an updated health & safety training, 5 did not have proof of a 10 hour health & safety training, 6 did not have proof of an updated 10 hour health & safety training, 9 did not have proof of updated 10 hour health & safety training, and 11 did not have proof of a health & safety training or a health & safety training update. This is a continued non-compliance from last renewal inspection. 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.) All staff will complete health & safety training within 90 days of working at the facility. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection. 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.) All staff will have pediatric first aid & CPR training. Staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff last day was 6/15/23. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a state police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and mandated reporter training; staff #5 did not have a current DHS FBI; staff #6 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance, staff #10 did not have a current state police clearance, a current child abuse clearance and an updated mandated reporter training; staff #13 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance as the one provided was a Dept of Aging clearance; staff #17 did not have a child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, and 17 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 #2,5, 6, 10, 13, and 17 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.) All staff will have required clearances and mandated reporter training necessary to work with children at the facility. A plan of who the facility will operate with limited staff was provided on 4/17/23. Staff #2 no longer employed at the facility. Last day of employment was 6/15/23. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of a current 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.) All staff will have a current health assessment while working at the facility. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of an updated health & safety training, 5 did not have proof of a 10 hour health & safety training, 6 did not have proof of an updated 10 hour health & safety training, 9 did not have proof of updated 10 hour health & safety training, and 11 did not have proof of a health & safety training or a health & safety training update. 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.) All staff will complete health & safety training within 90 days of working at the facility. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR. 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.) All staff will have pediatric first aid & CPR training. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a state police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and mandated reporter training; staff #5 did not have a current DHS FBI; staff #6 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance, staff #10 did not have a current state police clearance, a current child abuse clearance and an updated mandated reporter training; staff #13 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance as the one provided was a Dept of Aging clearance; staff #17 did not have a child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 16, and 17 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 #2, 5. 6. 10, 13, and 17 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.) All staff will have all required clearances and mandated reporter training necessary to work with children at the facility. A plan of how the facility will operate with limited staff was provided on 4/17/23. |
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| 2022-01-06 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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