Description:
Kindness Counts was designed to build the communities in which each center is strategically placed by striving to insure measurable growth in the lives of each child. We achieve this by following these core rudiments: nurturing, educating, securing, and keeping an open line of communication with families, and inspiring the lives of those we touch.
Mission
To build the community by providing an organic innovative learning experience for children that cultivates growth and development physically, emotionally and socially.
Vision
To see children grow and experience the joys of everyday life through innovative learning.
Values
Kindness
Our staff is dedicated to exemplifying kindness and teaching our children to be kind.
Safety
Your child's safety is our Top Priority
Diversity
We embrace the uniqueness our families bring to our center
Innovation
We are dedicated to ongoing improvement and the adoption of innovative ways of teaching
Community
We are community builders, dedicated to building our community with the help of our families.
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2018-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff File for Staff #4 was observed to not contain evidence of educational level. 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.) Staff #4 obtained proof of educational level. All new hires will provide proof of education before working independently with children the classroom. |
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| 2018-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff files for Staff members #1 and #2 files were observed to not contain evidence of a current health assessment (both expired). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessments were obtained for Staff #1 and #2. Provider will make sure all health assessments are up to date. |
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| 2018-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file for Staff #4 was observed to not contain evidence of the FBI Fingerprint clearance result. Proof of submission was present. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #4 will not work alone with children until results of FBI clearances are obtained. Clearance results will be obtained before new hires work independently with children. |
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| 2018-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Blind cords were observed throughout the facility to be a potential hazard to children by hanging too low to the ground with looped ends, creating a strangle hazard. Vents above child level were observed to be visibly dusty in the bathrooms and classrooms. The unused diapering table in the Loving Room (2 yos) was observed to be visibly soiled. 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.) Blind cords were put away and vents were dusted. The changing table has been cleaned and sanitized. These areas shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2017-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 has health assessment on file dated 10/7/2015 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.) I had the family get a child health assessment form completed by the healthcare provider. I submitted the documentation to my inspector. I will make sure all fill meet DPW Regulations in the future. |
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| 2017-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 are missing the date of TB TEST on staff health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I sent over the Health Assessments with the date of screening to my inspector. In the future I will make sure all files are in compliance with DPW regulations. |
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