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Kids Kademy

Natrona Heights, PA · Allegheny County
2859 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Capacity
19 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (412) 849-8969
2859 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244707
License Issued
Dec 4, 2025
Active Through
Dec 4, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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KIDS KADEMY is a Child Care Center in NATRONA HEIGHTS PA, with a maximum capacity of 19 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the parent's home and work phone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form will be completed with the address and phone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address and phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address and phone number for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released has been added to the emergency contact form for Child #2.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 2/12/25 after the previously documented Pediatric FA/CPR expired in October 2024.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff files will be checked and all required trainings will be completed by a professional in first aid and CPR before current one expires.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of current fire safety training. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff #2 was dated 2/9/24, which is more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety training will be completed by all staff annually. Staff #2 completed fire safety training on 9/9/25.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, reported to be working as an AGS, lacked documentation of an additional year of experience working with children; the file contained the HS diploma and documentation for only 1 year of experience working with children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have the required staff verification experience in their files.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In Room C, play doh labeled or ages 3+ was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play doh was immediately removed and put in a space that was out of reach of the toddlers.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 lacked a current child service report. The most recent child service report was dated 10/20/23.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A child service report was completed on the child and will be done every 6 months.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked the parent's work address and work phone. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 lacked the parent's work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contacts were updated with a N/A being that the parents are not employed.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 lacked information on the child's special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent updated the emergency contact form with the required information.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan will add all the required information for the continuity of operations as required by Federal and State regulations.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In Room C, child scissors were accessible to toddlers.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The scissors were immediately moved to a location that would not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacks a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises. It also lacks a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Plan will have a method for the staff to follow to contact all the parents if and when an emergency situation occurs.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be updated and include all the required information to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a parent letter explaining the emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A parent letter will be written and given to all parents on time of enrollment explaining all of our emergency procedures.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility sent the emergency plan to local police and fire chiefs. The facility lacked documentation that the emergency plan was submitted to the county EMA.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan will be sent to the county EMA.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered trash can in Room B with used napkins and tissues in it.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash can was immediately removed from the room, and the center will not have any trash cans that do not have an attached lid.
2024-09-10 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the bathroom sink utilized by the children was 119° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water was turned off to sinks accessible to children until the hot water temperature is adjusted to a temperature of below 110 degrees.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information will include the required information on a childs special needs and if it does not apply will be marked non applicable.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 lacked a health report that included an influenza immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP and did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will write an exemption letter to put in the childs file if they for some reason do not get the child vaccinated.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 whom was hired at the facility as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file were dated 8/9/18 and 8/28/23. The child abuse clearances in the file were dated 8/2/18 and 8/29/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will update all clearances and required paperwork before the expired date.
2023-09-26 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector check. There were 31 days between 3/31/23 and 5/1/23.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be practiced before the 30 day window on a monthly basis.
2022-11-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed within 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/9/20 and 5/17/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will have the required paperwork in their files in the required time frame upon hire.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information was missing for two of the children present and receiving care in Room C.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms have been put in the child care space.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child will have the required health report updated with the the childs health history and placed in their file.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #3 lacked updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to a toddler and preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children updated their health assessments with the required vaccination record from their doctor.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR Training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3 and #4 will have until 10/28/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 and #4 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 persons #3 and #4, staff persons #3 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff have taken the required training.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f).

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff have since taken the training. This regulation was not a requirement when these staff started several years ago.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Room C on the windowsill in the back of the room was observed to have metal that had sharp edges creating a visible hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The metal on the windowsill was fixed so that no sharp edges were exposed.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the restroom the screws on the bottom of the toilet were missing the covers.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screws on the toilet were covered to prevent injury.
2022-09-27 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was observed to be missing above the toilet in the restroom.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A sign has since been hung above the toilet that states the required hand washing policy.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the lunch room on the gray, plastic shelf was a clear plastic bin with a cracked corner which poses a cutting hazard. In the front room, a blue Lego bin had a broken lid posing a cutting hazard. Captain's Wheel on the "Step 2" plastic, outdoor play equipment, it was observed a cotton pin was bent outwards which poses a cutting or puncture risk. On the "Step 2" plastic outdoor play equipment was a hole which was observed at the top of the wall posing a cutting hazard.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the indoor and outdoor equipment that was damaged was disposed of or replaced.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: The multi-colored shelving unit outside the toileting area Googly Eyes, Rocks, Styrofoam balls and plastic coins were observed to be less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. A plastic pear was observed to have had the stem chewed off, leaving a jagged edge which posed a cutting hazard.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and Styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toys and objects that were less than an inch in diameter were immediately removed from the shelving unit and thrown away. The plastic pear that had the jagged edge was also immediately thrown away.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the lunch room, the back of a child's yellow chair was cracked causing a pinching or cutting hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cracked chair was immediately removed from the lunch room and thrown away.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 lacked Arrival and Departure Times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement times were filled in with the correct daily drop off and departure times.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: Although 10 children were present in the facility, only 8 Emergency contact forms were present in child care spaces which are used interchangeably.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing Emergency contacts forms were copied and placed in the required folders.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and #3 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form has been updated with the correct information that was missing. The information was left blank because the parent had no current employment information.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child #2 lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A letter of exemption has been placed in the children's files that was signed by the parent.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.135(a) - Daily diaper supply Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)

Description: Daily diaper supply

Noncompliance Area: The provider was unable to demonstrate the trash receptacle can be used for diapering operated in a hands-free manner.

Correction Required: When children are diapered, the facility shall use disposable diapers, a diaper service or arrange with the parent to provide a daily diaper supply.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash receptacle that was not operating correctly was thrown away. There was another hands free trash can that just replaced the one that was not working.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked a signature for Consent for Emergency Medical Care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact that only had the parents initials in the consent for emergency care has been signed by the parent.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked a signature for Consent for Minor First Aid.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact for that only had the parents initials was signed by the parent.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In unlocked, child-height counter drawers in the lunch room, push pins, a pair of adult scissors and screws which pose a cutting or puncture hazard were observed.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The push pins, scissors and screws were removed immediately and put out of the reach of children.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A copy of how to access the DHS regulations electronically was not posted in a conspicuous place.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of how to access the DHS regulations electronically was posted in the parent information center on the wall in the entry way.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: A method of how parents will be contacted when an emergency arises and not updated to include: how parents will be reunited with their children when the emergency ends.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center will notify the parents when emergencies arise by making phone calls and sending text messages We will also be purchasing a parent communication app that will allow us to send messages through the app which will allow us to send push notifications through the parent's phones. When/if parents can not be reached, the staff will reach out to the Emergency Contacts that are listed on their emergency contact forms.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan has not been updated to include: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions has been added to the emergency plan.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked Emergency Plan Training at the time of initial employment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new hire checklist will be utilized to ensure that all required paperwork is in a staff file. The emergency plan will be listed on the checklist.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The last fire safety training for Staff #2 and #3 was dated more than one year ago.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary person responsible for doing the training was unavailable around the required time due to the pandemic. The training has since been scheduled
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon hire, the staff will be given access to the PD registry where they can choose a date that is within 90 days to get First Aid and CPR training. Once a date has been picked, the owner will pay for the course and a reminder will be given to the staff member the week that training is scheduled for. The Director will follow up the day after the training is scheduled to ensure that the staff member went to the training and obtained the certification.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked training in 10 required health and safety topics.

Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f): Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; Precautions when transporting children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New staff will be given a training spreadsheet upon hire that will show which trainings are due and when they are due.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statements in the files for Staff #1 and #3 both hired in 2021, were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015. Staff File #1 lacked a copy of the FBI Clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outdated disclosure was replaced with the current one and signed and dated. All the extra outdated disclosure statements were thrown away.
2021-10-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(1)

Description: Finances, meals, personnel

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 staff evaluation was not completed by the facility director.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff evaluation will be completed by the new director.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked staff evaluations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff evaluation was completed on this staff person.
2021-10-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacks a director.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A director has since been hired.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: A small bottle of hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children," was attached to the outside of the excursion bag hanging at a level accessible to children. An additional bottle of hand sanitizer was located inside.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency backpack that contained the hand sanitizer was put in the office immediately.
2021-10-07 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, next to the fence, adjacent to the parking lot, lumber/railroad ties with spikes were not flush and poses a tripping and cutting hazard.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The railroad spikes have been hammered down into the ground so that they do not pose a tripping or cutting hazard.

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