Little Acorns Lrng Ctr
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that lacks the addresses for the emergency release persons.. 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 facility has obtained addresses for the emergency release persons of child #1. We will ensure that all individuals listed as emergency release will have their name, address and phone number provided. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, preschool, does not contain verification of a flu shot received during the previous 12 month period as recommended by the ACIP for preschool aged children. The file for child #2, preschool, contains only 2 of 3 Hep B, 2 of 4 DTAP, 0 of 4 HIB, 2 of 4 pneumococcal, 2 of 3 polio and 1 of 2 Hep A as recommended by the ACIP for preschool aged children. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has obtained certification of a flu shot for child #1. We will require parents to provide updated written verification from the appropriate medical personnel of ongoing vaccines or a signed release from the parent or medical professional for requiring a delay in vaccinations. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room cabinet was a bag of cough drops that was not labeled with the name of the person for whom they were intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cough drops were labeled as staff only. Going forward, all medication will be labeled with the person's name for whom it belongs to. Medications will only be administered to the child whose name appears on the medication. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a child abuse clearance that expired on 8/5/2019 and a FBI clearance that expired on 7/24/2019. Staff person #1's current clearances were obtained on 8/22/2019 and 8/8/2019 which is greater than 60 months from the prior clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearances were brought up to date prior to the inspection visit. Going forward we will ensure that all clearances are renewed within the requirements of the CPSL and Chapter 3490. |
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| 2020-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room it was observed that a source of running water is not present in the diapering area. Handwashing after diaper changes is done in the sink on the other side of the classroom, approximately 25 feet from the diapering area. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When diapering children, we follow the Caring for Our Children practice of using wipes on the child's hands after diapering and before they wash their hands at the sink. The diaper changing area was relocated to it's current location to ensure proper supervision. We will rearrange the classroom to ensure we are meeting supervision needs as well as handwashing requirement by a changing area. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains only one of the required two written 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.) The provider obtained a second reference letter for staff #1. In the future they will assure that all staff have 2 reference letters at time of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is missing the address for one of the release persons. 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 emergency contact information for child #3 contains the address of the release person. Going forward, all release persons will have the name, address and phone number listed. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a preschool aged child, does not contain a health report completed in the previous 12 month period. 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #2 were notified and have contacted the doctor for an updated copy to be sent to us. Children of the older toddler and preschool age will have a health report and immunization record on file at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization record that does not include a Hepatitus A vaccine which is recommended by the ACIP to be administered between the 1st and 2nd birthdays and does not include an influenza vaccination within the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. The file for child #2, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization report that does not include an influenza vaccination within the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. The file for child #3, a preschool aged child, contains an immunization report that does not include an influenza vaccination in the previous 12 month period and is recommended by the ACIP to be administered annually. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 was notified of the missed immunization. An appointment has been scheduled to bring the record up-to-date. In the future, each child will have an up-to-date immunization record or have a medical/personal belief statement of exclusion in their file. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room the same sink is used for washing hands after diapering and preparing infant bottles. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink in the infant room will be used solely for hand washing. Food service and prep requiring water will be done using bottled water if bottles are not made at home. Parents are supplying pre-made bottles until the bottled water is available. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and staff #4 contain health assessments that were completed after they began working in a child care position. The files do contain current health assessments. 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.) Facility persons will have an updated health assessment completed within one year of their hire date. We will adjust start dates to ensure the health assessment is on file before working with children or handling food. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains an initial TB screening that was administered more than 12 months prior to employment in child care and is therefore not valid. 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.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 person #4 will receive the TB screening on March 4, 2019. All staff persons will have a TB screening within 12 months of the initial date of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1,2,4 and 5 all received emergency plan training however the training occurred more than one week following 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.) Staff persons #1,2,3, & 5 have received their emergency plan training. All new staff persons will receive their initial emergency plan training within one week of their date of hire. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, serving as an aide, is 17 years old. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from counting as an Aide and transitioned to a paid volunteer. All staff persons will be 18 years of age or older. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.37(b) - Aide qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as an aide, contains verification of completion of 8th grade but does not contain verification of 2 years experience or enrollment in an approved training curriculum. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has been transitioned to the role of paid volunteer until she reaches the age of 18 and has completed the required coursework and experience. All aides will have attained the qualification listed in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3). |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the floor in the front entranceway there was a can of interior wall paint with warning labels regarding toxicity accessible to children entering and exiting the facility. 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.) The paint was moved to the storage closet out of the reach of children. All toxic materials will be stored out of the reach of children including entrances and exits. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the small bathroom in the preschool room the lid to the toilet tank had broken and was replaced by a cardboard lid taped to the tank. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toilet tank lid has been replaced with a new temporary lid until the new lid can be delivered. In the future, all toilet areas and fixtures will be cleaned daily and in good repair. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room there were paperclips, staples and screws, all with a diameter of less than one inch, in a drawer accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items were removed from the drawer and placed in a locked cupboard. In the future all small items will be kept in an area with a safety latch. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The small refrigerator used for storing infant bottles in the infant child care space was lacking 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.) A thermometer was put in the refrigerator and will remain there. The thermometer showed the temperature of the refrigerator to be 42 degrees. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool child care space there was a bottle of Children's Motrin lacking the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Motrin was labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended. All medications will be properly labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2018-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, employment date 2/13/18, was lacking 2 written 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.) The staff person will provide the two written references and they will be placed in the staff file. In the future all newly hired teachers will have 2 reference letters in their file prior to their start date.. |
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| 2017-08-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was moved to a crib labeled with the child's name. All children will sleep on individually labeled rest equipment. |
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| 2017-08-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier that had an attached stuffed toy. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy will be separated from the pacifier and no toys will be in cribs. |
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| 2017-08-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping propped up on a boppy pillow on the floor. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was placed on her back in her crib. All infants will be placed on their backs and not propped up as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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| 2017-08-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 does not contain a signed affirmation statement required under the CPSL. 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 person #1 will sign an affirmation statement and it will be maintained in the staff file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a signed affirmation statement is obtained. All new staff will signed affirmation statements. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sharp edged piece of plastic was found among toys. There was a tear in the seam of one of the rest mats in the pre-school room. 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.) All toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be kept clean and in good repair as well as free from rough edges, sharp corners, crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts. The rest equipment was patched and the piece of plastic was disposed of. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts and agreements on file for children 2 and 3 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in the last 6 months. 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 informationA 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.) Emergency contact information and agreements will be updated every 6 months unless a change occurs sooner. Emergency information and agreements were reviewed by the parents of children 2 and 3 and were signed. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for facility person 1 did not include the results of TB test. 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.) Health assessment will include TB screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The results were submitted from the PCP and are now in the facility person 1's file. Results were negative and subsequent screening was not directed. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child 1 did not contact an initial agreement between parent and operator. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Initial agreements between the operator and parent will be kept in each child's file along with subsequent updates. The original agreement was given to the parent of child 1 however she has misplaced it. We have an updated copy in the child's file with the original date of enrollment. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Documented experience for facility person 3 was not signed by a representative of experiential entity. 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 persons shall have the acceptable information on file to document their experience and education. This documentation will be signed by the experiential entity. Person #3 was classified as an aide until the signature could be obtained by the entity. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for facility persons 1 and 2 did not include documentation of the required experience/education to meet the qualifications for their classifications as Assistant Group Supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.) All staff persons will have the appropriate documentation in their file to justify their positions according to the DHS code. Persons 1 and 2 were classified as aides until transcripts and hours verification forms are received. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, there were tears in the plastic fencing that posed a strangulation hazard. There were sharp edges on the top of the metal fence posts, as well as bolts protruding from the posts at or near the eye level of children. 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.) Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Plastic sheathing was placed over the metal stakes which covered the bolts. We replaced the snow fencing with more durable coated wired fencing. All sharp edged were covered. |
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| 2017-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were no visual strips or identification markers on the windows, which extended nearly to the floor, in the pre-school or toddler spaces. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual strips or other visual identification will be placed on all glass located in traffic areas, child care spaces, and play spaces. Art work was hung at eye level on each of the windows in the preschool and toddler areas. Window shades will be kept extended to cover more than half the window. |
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