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About the Provider
Our experts designed our classrooms - and every activity and lesson - to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.
You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.
Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
Francine Lochman, Center Director
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week, on the agreement form. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will specify the date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address and of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have the parent include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) - Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Description: Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 at the facility did not have an initial health report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide a complete health report dated within the last 12 months. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child # 6 did not have an updated health report on file. 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.) The parent will provide a health report dated within the last 12 months. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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 the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months. 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 #2 will provide a completed health assessment that is dated less than 24 months. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for staff #3 did not have the answers to the questions on the DHS health form included in their health report. The health report did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases, information on medical problems that threaten the health of children, and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will have a DHS health form completed to ensure that the required questions are answered. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will submit to the local traffic authority, the facility's written plan identifying the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 and #7 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months. 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 provider will meet with the parent and have them review/update and sign the emergency contact form and the agreement form. |
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| 2025-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility Correction Required: 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.) Staff will provide acceptable verification of education in childcare for their staff file. |
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| 2025-11-19 | 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 the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2 did not have a NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #2 will provide an NSOR certificate. Staff #2 will not work in childcare until the NSOR clearances is provided to the provide. |
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| 2025-07-10 | 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: A child was unsupervised inside a classroom inside the facility. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed supervision training. Supervision was discussed in in a staff meeting. The facility implemented a new policy called" one foot in and one foot out" which is how they are to position themselves at thresholds during transitions from one area to another. Also, name to face is to be practiced each time a group moves from one space to another, and throughout the day. |
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| 2025-07-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not know their care groups or the whereabouts of all the children in the group. 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 names of the children in each staff person's care group is written on a posting on the wall at each door of their room and on their clipboard that they take outdoors. Staff complete a name to face recognition going from one room/area to another. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a expired CPR training on file at the facility. 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 #1 will provide documentation of the completion of PQAS approved first-aid and CPR. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5, #7, and #8 did not have documentation of the completion of the pre-service health and safety training on file. 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 will complete the new health and safety training or provided documentation of the completion of a previous health and safety training with the 1-hour update. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have an updated NSOR on file at the facility. Staff #8 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file at the facility. Staff #6 did not have a mandated reporter training on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #2, 3, 4, and 8 will provide a valid NSOR certificate and staff #8 will provide a valid DHS FBI clearance. Staff # 2, 3, 4, and 8 will not work with children until the clearances are provided. Staff #6 will provide a valid mandated reporter training certificate and will work supervised by at least an AGS. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #4, #5 and #6 was not signed by the parent. 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. 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 parent will sign the emergency contact form and the agreement form. |
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| 2024-11-20 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have an updated health report on file. 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 # 3,4, and 7 will provided a health report dated within the last 13 months and child #5 and 6 will provide a health report dated within the last 6 months. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4 only included an immunization record. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will provide a complete health report for their child that includes a review of the child's health history, immunizations and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. |
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| 2024-11-20 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not complete the health and safety professional development update as required by OCDEL. 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 #2 and #5 must provide documentation of the completion of the Health and Safety update 1-hour or complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2). |
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| 2024-11-20 | 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 the certification representative observed that staff #3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB test 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.) Staff will provide a complete health report with TB test results that is dated within the last 12 months. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign the, administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will conduct an emergency drill at the facility, document it on the emergency drill log, and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the facility's emergency plan posted in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will post the emergency plan on the parent board in the main hall near the entrance. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training. 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 staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #5 will provide documentation of the completion of "Getting Started in Center Based Care- Revised 2022" or they must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and #5, staff person #2 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days. The documented drills were conducted on 3/12/24; 6/12/24, and 10/18/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days and document it on the fire drill log. |
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| 2024-11-20 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion of the testing of the fire system at least once every 30 days. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will test the fire system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for child # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a child service report dated within the last 6 months. 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.) The teachers will complete a child service report for the children and put them in their file. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will specify the date of the child's admission on the agreement form. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will develop a written plan and post in a conspicuous location, which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the healht report for child #1 had not been updated in the last 6 months. The most recent report was dated 3/2/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will require the parent to provide an updated health report. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not include the roles of the facility persons during the emergency. The facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the emergency plan to address facility's plan for continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency and include the roles of the facility persons during the emergency. The facility will also update their shaken baby policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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 the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health report that was more than 24 months old. . 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 will provide an updated health report. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child are facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify their local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility by sending a copy of their written policy. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will develop and post a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training 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.) The staff will provide verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility and the provider will clearly identify years of experience in the staff file. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parents of the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. 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.) The provider will post the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider had an emergency plan that did not specify the shelter in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will identify the accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency pla that identify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the emergency plan to specify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not identify the 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 inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the emergency plan to specify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider shall update the sections of their emergency plans that address special accommodations for infants and toddlers that are in care. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will send the most recent copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. The provider will document this on the emergency plan delivery form. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, whose date of hire was 8/23/23; did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 will obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a PQAS approved program from a PQAS approved instructor. |
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| 2023-12-05 | 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 the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2, hired 9/19/23, had a Pa state police clearance that was "under review"; staff #4, hired 10/10/23, did not have a PA state police clearance or a DHS FBI clearance; staff #5, hire 2/6/23, did not have a NSOR certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will provide a pa state police that has reached a final determination, staff #4 will provide a pa state police clearance and a DHS FBI clearance, and staff #5 will provide a NSOR certificate. Staff #2, #4, and #5 will not work in childcare until their clearances are provided to the provider. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no staff evaluations completed in the last 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will complete staff evaluations for the facility staff. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first-aid kit in each classroom did not contain 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.) The provider will include soap in all first-aid kits. |
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| 2023-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating". 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will develop a sign that states, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating" and post it at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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| 2023-01-04 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-08 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) The legal will ensure that children are supervised at all times. Supervision of children will be maintained at all times. A 45-minute supervision training will be conducted with all staff members. This meeting will cover CRSs, Transitions, and Importance of Supervision. "Active Supervision Expectations" will be presented to all staff members for understanding of supervision expectations. Staff members, Center Director and Asst. Director will sign-off on the expectations. Failure to actively supervise will result in a coaching with the Directors and/ or termination. Playgrounds will be divided into quadrants for supervision areas. Diagrams of the playground quadrants will be posted in classrooms and always kept on CSR clipboard . No more than one staff member shall be in a quadrant at a given time to ensure children are supervised at all times. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes. 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 legal entity will ensure that Primary care groups will be assigned and posted in all classrooms on facility premises. Daily primary care group checks will be conducted by the Center Director and Asst. Director to ensure all staff members know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned primary care group at all times. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a) Description: Director responsibilities Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing and riding trikes. PQAS-Supervision training was implemented for all staff on 7/27/21 and 10/19/21. On 11/5/21 inspection, the Directors have not ensured that the staff are implementing appropriate supervision of children. In addition, the (CSR-KinderCare) document for ensuring staff/child supervision was not completed and documented as required. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). The legal entity must continue documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is always followed. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by completing the approved DHS document for 3-month period, and maintain copies for OCDEL review as needed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity will ensure A "CSR Quick Guide" will be provided to all staff members for understanding of accurate CSR practice. Staff members, Center Director and Assistant Director will sign off on the "CSR Teacher Commitment". Failure to accurately complete CSRs will result in a coaching with the center director and asst. director and/ or termination. The center director and assistant director will conduct daily checks of CSRs to ensure all staff members are accurately completing sign-in and outs of children and sign ins and outs of staff members, transitions, and name-to-face- checks. When the check is complete, the Center Director and Assistant Director will provide immediate feedback to staff members, write any inaccuracies in the "Notes" section on the back of the CSRs and will initial the back of the CSR on the bottom right-hand corner. CSRs will be maintained for a 3-month period for OCDEL review as needed. Playgrounds will be divided into quadrants for supervision areas. Diagrams of the playground quadrants will be posted in classrooms and always kept on CSR clipboard . No more than one staff member shall be in a quadrant at a given time to ensure children are supervised at all times. The Center Director and Asst. Director will complete checks of facility premises to ensure supervision is provided at all times. Daily primary care group checks will be conducted by the center and Asst. Director to ensure all staff members know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned primary care groups at all times. |
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