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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the refrigerator in the Muti-Age Room did not contain a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An operating thermometer was placed in the refrigerator of the multi-age classroom during the inspection. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a copy of the Department's approved form to provide information about the child's growth and development was last provided in September 2025 to the family of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4. 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.) Brigance Assessment Early Childhood Screens are completed every 6 months to assess child's strengths and needs. Due to lack of Center Director in March, those were not completed. Brigance Assessments were completed in March but CSRs were not. Assessments were completed for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 in March of 2026 however they were not reviewed with the families and were not placed in the charts. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.) A signed parental consent for emergency medical care was obtained and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2026-06-18 | 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: During the inspection, the emergency contact and/or the financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4. 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.) Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 will review and sign an updated Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Child #4 contained a health assessment dated 3/31/25 with no 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.) An up-to-date health report was requested from family. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Staff #1, who has not completed the required pre-service training in pediatric first aid and CPR, was observed working alone with six children (ages 3 to 5) and has been doing so since date of hire. Staff #1 was not being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director. 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 #1 is scheduled for Pediatric First Aid and CPR on 8/12/26. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the inspection the health assessment for Staff #5 was dated 1/16/26 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 5/29/23. 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.) Employee obtained new health assessment in January 2026. This is up to date. |
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| 2026-06-18 | 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: During the inspection, the operator had not notified 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. 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.) On June 22, 2026, in accordance with DHS Reg 3270.171, a letter was sent to local authorities to notify them of use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. This was also posted in the lobby of the childcare facility. |
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| 2026-06-18 | 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: During the inspection, the file for Child #2 did not contain 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.) A signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid was obtained for Child #2. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #6 did not contain verification of education to determine qualifications for an aide or AGS position. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 is no longer employed with KinderCare. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.27(c) - General Health and Safety/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.27(c) Description: General Health and Safety/Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #6 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 is no longer employed at KinderCare. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.95(b) - General Health and Safety/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.95(b) Description: General Health and Safety/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the fire alarm testing was conducted on 4/14/26 which was more than 30 days after the testing conducted on 10/20/25. No additional testing was performed after 4/14/26. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Fire drills and alarm testing will be scheduled and completed every 30 days to ensure the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Staff #6 had not participated at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 is no longer employed at KinderCare. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #7 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training on file and the trainer had not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in the training topic. The file for Staff #2 contained a previous pediatric first aid/CPR that was online only and the in-person training had never been taken. The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training dated 3/19/22 but did not contain the required PA Health and Safety Update. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #1 must receive pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff #1 and Staff #7 will have until August 12, 2026 to complete the required training. until such time as the correction is implemented, Staff #1 and Staff #7 must be supervised by an AGS who has completed the required training relating to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #1, Staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff #7 have been scheduled with a PQAS certified trainer for pediatric first aid and CPR on 8/12/26. Staff #2 has since been recertified in the appropriate PQAS-certified training on 5/21/25. Staff #3 has re-taken the Health and Safety training in accordance with the Staff Data Sheet. Staff #1 and Staff #7 are supervised by an AGS until pediatric first aid and CPR is taken on 8/12/26. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain the Florida sex offender registry. The FBI clearance for Staff #3 included a rap sheet that has not been reviewed by OCDEL. The NSOR certificate for Staff #4 was not updated until 8/27/25 which was not within 60 months of the previous NSOR certificate dated 1/14/20. The State Police Clearnce for Staff #5 was in "request still pending" status. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed the Florida Sex offender registry, and it is their file. Staff #3 FBI clearance has since been reviewed and determined staff is eligible to work with children. The email is in the file. Staff #4 has a current NSOR in their file. Staff #5 provided a new state police clearance for their file. |
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| 2026-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.36(b) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b) Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was functioning as an assistant group supervisor, did not have proof of experience on file to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 was observed working alone with six children (ages 3 to 5) and has been doing so since time of hire. Staff #1 was not being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child Care Employment Verification Form was completed for Staff #1 and placed in their file. This demonstrates proof of experience to qualify for assistant group supervisor (AGS). |
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| 2026-06-18 | 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: During the inspection, the most recent fire drill was conducted 5/5/26 which was not within 60 days of the previous fire drill 10/20/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be scheduled and completed every 30 days to ensure the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2026-05-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the prior health assessment for Staff #1 expired 8/31/24 and the updated health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service after the re-hire date. In addition, the updated health assessment does not include the individual's name on the form. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessment for staff #1 has been updated with a newly filled out assessment. |
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| 2026-05-08 | 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: During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained pediatric first aid/CPR that expired on 9/30/2025, prior to the re-hire date. The updated first aid/CPR, dated 5/1/26, was not conducted within 90 days of re-hire and is not in an approved curriculum by a PQAS certified instructor. 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. Staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will complete a new CPR/First Aid course on 6/9/2026 by an approved PQAS certified instructor. Until then the staff member will remain supervised in a classroom. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the facility did not have a director employed. The previous director's last day was 1/23/26. This violation was cited under the unannounced inspection on 1/29/26 and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 4/30/26. In addition, a documented written plan was not provided for recruitment and retention of a director including timeframes and interim director coverage plans. Correction Required: TIERED IS: 1. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. 2. The operator shall provide a documented plan for recruitment and retention of a director including timeframes and interim director coverage plans. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2. Interviews scheduled on 5/1/26 and 5/6/26. District leader or qualified director will be on site one day per week and on call throughout the day. 1. We will continue to work with the recruiter to interview candidates as soon as possible and will extend an offer with a hire date within 2-4 weeks of acceptance. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by holding the child's hands together, pulling child by the arms and wrists and forcibly holding child down on a cot by their back. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: Staff Number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-29-2026. All staff has been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(b) 2: Each staff member will be required to complete Big emotions and self regulation for adults and children. ( On better kid care) send certificates when completed 3: On march 23rd we will begin using a DHS approved form (classroom observation form) to observe the teachers and children interactions for 3 months. 4. Forms will be available to rep to be reviewed on unannounced visits |
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| 2026-03-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by pulling the child by their arms and forcibly grabbing them to put back on their cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: Staff Number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-29-2026. All staff has been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(b) 2: Each staff member will be required to complete Big emotions and self regulation for adults and children. ( On better kid care) send certificates when completed 3: On march 23rd we will begin using a DHS approved form (classroom observation form) to observe the teachers and children interactions for 3 months. 4. Forms will be available to rep to be reviewed on unannounced visits |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain and initial or subsequent health assessment or results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was not allowed to return until health assessment was back. Staff #2 is no longer employed as of 4.22.2026. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, there was no individual staff file for Staff #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was a rehire, file was found in the past employee records. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained only one nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #2 and #4 did not contain any nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Collecting references for employees and placing them in their staff file. Staff #1, #2, and #4 are no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, there was no documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff #5. The emergency plan training for Staff #6 was not completed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan training was conducted for Staff #6 on 3/3/26. 3/23/26 Staff #5 completed the training. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Staff #6, who was past 90 days of hire, had not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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 #6 was waiting for class to become available. Staff #6 now has CPR and first aid. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain NY state clearances or a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and #7 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 #7 is no longer employed as of 3.13.2026. Staff #2 is no longer employed as of 4.22.2026. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) - Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) Description: Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, Staff #7, who did not have a disclosure statement on file and did not have the required education and experience to qualify at minimum as an aide, was observed working alone with five young toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I went over the disclosure statement with Staff #7. They agreed and signed the paper. Staff #7 is no longer employed as of 3.13.2026. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff # 1, #4, and #6 did not contain the experience required to qualify for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff #2 did not contain any proof of education or experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have completed necessary training. Those who do not have enough hours are not being left alone. Staff #1 and Staff #4 are no longer employed as of 4.30.2026. Staff #6 has been changed to an aid position until proof of 2 years' experience is obtained. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for Staff #7 contained a diploma from University of Calcutta that had not been evaluated and there was no proof of experience on file to qualify as an aide. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 is no longer employed as of 3.13.2026. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(b)(5) Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026.: All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.71(b)(5). |
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| 2026-03-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by grabbing the child by the wrists and pulling them along, then grabbing child from their cot and forcibly pulling them onto the floor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: Staff Number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-29-2026. All staff has been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(b) 2: Each staff member will be required to complete Big emotions and self regulation for adults and children. ( On better kid care) send certificates when completed 3: On march 23rd we will begin using a DHS approved form (classroom observation form) to observe the teachers and children interactions for 3 months. 4. Forms will be available to rep to be reviewed on unannounced visits |
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| 2026-02-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by dragging the child by the wrists and ankles to their cot on the other side of the classroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number one is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026.: All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.113(b). |
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| 2026-02-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026. : All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.113(b) |
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| 2026-02-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number one is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026. Each staff member will be required to complete Big emotions and self-regulation for adults and children by 5-1-2026 (On better kid care) and send certificates when completed. All staff have been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(d) |
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| 2026-02-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026.: All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.113(d). |
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| 2026-02-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, in December 2025, while Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 18 children, Staff #1 changed the diaper of Child #1 at 9:30am and did not check or change the diaper again for the remainder of the day. This caused the diaper to become packed with urine and feces and fall apart after the child was picked up at 3:30pm. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026.: All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.135(e). |
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| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that the classrooms were frequently out-of-ratio in November 2025 and December 2025. Also, In December 2025, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom for a full day with 18 children ages 3 to 5. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026.: All staff have been verbally informed on 1-29-2026 of Regulation 3270.51. Ratios have since been maintained per guidelines. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews, that Staff #1 had inappropriately disciplined Child #1, on multiple occasions, by grabbing the child by the wrists or elbows, dragging them across the floor and throwing them on a cot or chair. It was reported through staff interviews that Staff #1 has been seen dragging other children across the room and throwing them on their cots. On 11/14/26, Staff #1 yanked Child #1 down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees. Correction Required: TIERED IS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 2. All staff members are required to take a DHS approved training regarding handling difficult behaviors. This can be done online or in person. 3. Daily classroom observations of staff interactions in the classroom will be conducted by administrative staff including the district leader for a period of 3 months. These interactions will be documented on a DHS approved form and will be reviewed during the certification representative's inspections at the facility. 4. The certification representative will make periodic unannounced monitoring visits for a period of 3 months to assess staff interactions with children and review of the daily observation documentation forms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: Staff Number 1 is no longer employed as of 1-29-2026. All staff has been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(b) 2: Each staff member will be required to complete Big emotions and self regulation for adults and children. ( On better kid care) send certificates when completed 3: On march 23rd we will begin using a DHS approved form (classroom observation form) to observe the teachers and children interactions for 3 months. 4. Forms will be available to rep to be reviewed on unannounced visits |
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| 2026-01-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and called Child #2 "gay" and stated "they are going to be gay" in the presence of other children. In addition, Staff #1 was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number one is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026 All staff have been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(d) Also we will ensure that every staff member completes the mandated reporter training before being alone with children and maintains training every five years. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, on multiple occasions, Staff #1 would drag Child #1 to the office and lock the door while Child #1 screamed to be let out. It was also reported that on 11/14/26, Staff #1 pinned Child #1 on a chair with their leg after yanking the child down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number one is no longer employed as of 1-23-2026 All staff have been verbally informed of Regulation 3270.113(e). Also we will ensure that every staff member completes the mandated reporter training before being alone with children and maintains training every five years. . |
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| 2026-01-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews that multiple staff members, who are mandated reporters, were aware of alleged mistreatment of a child in care and it was not reported to ChildLine. Staff members were told by the Director and the District Leader that reporting to KinderCare Ethics was the same as reporting to ChildLine. Correction Required: TIERED IS: 1. An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. 2. All facility staff including the district leader will be required to complete an approved in person mandated reporter training class. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: All staff have been verbally informed that if suspected abuse that they can report directly to Childline, they do not have to go to KinderCare ethics or the Center Director. 2: Every employee and District leader will complete the in-person and online mandated reporter training. We will be scheduling our in person mandated reporter training around our staff meeting on 4-14-2026 |
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| 2026-01-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the facility did not have a director employed. The previous director's last day was 1/23/26. Correction Required: TIERED IS: 1. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. 2. The operator shall provide a documented plan for recruitment and retention of a director including timeframes and interim director coverage plans. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1: District leader and regional are interviewing candidates and are working with recruiting to fill the position. 2: Recruiting to fill the position by 4-30-2026. The interim district leader and the Assistant Director are managing the facility. |
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| 2025-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 9-19-25, several vent returns had debris in them. Pictures were taken and shown to the director. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remove debris from all floor vents. |
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| 2025-07-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-12-04 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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 November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1. 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. 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.) All children will be supervised at all times. Staff will complete name to face checks throughout the day and during transition times. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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 November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All center staff received 2 hours of childcare supervision training provided by Kindercare and approved by DHS. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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 November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person will be responsible for their primary children in their care. They will know which children are in their primary care group and will be responsible for them. |
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| 2024-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 10-9-24, the cabinet under the sink in the kitchenette was unable to be locked, allowing access to the cleaning materials. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will place a lock on the kitchen cabinets. |
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| 2024-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection 9-27-24, peeling paint was evidenced in both Preschool rooms and the Older Toddler room.. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will submit the violation to maintenance department so they can get painters in to paint the inside. |
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| 2024-09-20 | 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: During the Renewal Inspection 9-27-24, the new Director stated that Fire Drills had not been done since April 2024. The new Director had been recently hired. 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.) I will conduct monthly fire drills and record. |
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| 2024-03-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-09-25 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection 9-19-22, a sharp unsecured bracket on a cabinet was accessible to children in Toddler A room. It was brought to the attention of staff and was remove immediately. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed by teacher immediately. |
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| 2022-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Director pointed out peeling paint on the ceiling in Toddler 2 Room during Renewal Insp 9-19-22 and have entered a work order. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work order placed , Facilities Maintenance gave a date of October 21,2022 at the latest for repair of rook and ceiling. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.162(b) - Parents may provide | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.162(b) Description: Parents may provide Noncompliance Area: On 7-28-22 at approximately 1:15, Child #1 was given the wrong bottle of milk by Staff #1, violating the parent operator agreement. Correction Required: Meals and snacks may be provided by the parent, upon agreement between the parent and the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Re-do training with Staff#1 on how to double check bottles before serving to child. Read label out loud so another teacher hears and confirms. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During renewal Inspection conducted 9-24-21, the exits used for emergencies from the Pre-School room were obstructed by a trash can and a door prop. This was brought to the attention of room staff and the Director, it was rectified during Inspection. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved items away from the preschool exits. |
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