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Little Cactus Academy Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2987 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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📞 (267) 648-7830
2987 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257972
License Issued
Aug 18, 2026
Active Through
Aug 18, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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LITTLE CACTUS ACADEMY LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: On May 26, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the toilet, and changing table in the bathroom, and over the sink in the classroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs have been posted in all required areas of the facility, including the bathrooms, classroom sinks, diapering area, and food preparation areas. Staff have been reminded to ensure children wash their hands after toileting and before eating. The facility will monitor daily to ensure signs remain posted and handwashing procedures are followed.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms reviewed in the toddler classroom for the children present and receiving care in the space were incomplete (missing information)

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will copy the emergency contact from the children's files and place in the classroom files.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence or documentation on file of emergency drills being conducted annually, at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will conduct emergency drill annually and document them in the file.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspections, there was no evidence that the emergency plan was reviewed annually. The emergency plan training reviewed and retained on file at the facility for staff person #1 was dated 4/13/22, staff person #3 was dated 4/13/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review the emergency plan annually, update the plan as needed, and document at the facility.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will send emergency plan updates to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence that staff person #1, and staff person #3 participated in an annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, within a 12-month period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will place documentation of the annual fire safety training in the staff file and on file at the facility.
2025-05-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On May 22, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2, did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry certificate. Staff person #3 has a PA criminal history clearance dated 1/22/2020, which is more than 60 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, and #3, may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #1, #2, and #3, may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will place all required clearances are in the staff file.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the pads on the changing table were ripped and the styrofoam was exposed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase a new pad for the changing table.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that the shelf near the front door and one in the bathroom were not secure to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will secure the shelves to the wall.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no admission date on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will add the admission date to the file of child #1.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files did not have the 1 hour Health And Safety Update training present in the file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and staff #2 will complete the Health and Safety Update Training.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files had a health assessment that was over 24 months old. The date on the Health Assessment for staff #1 was 3/18/2020, and for staff #2 was 8/13/2020.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff members will get a medical professional to complete a health assessment.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff #1 and staff #2. Both files had a Mandated Reporter Training that was over 60 months old. The Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 was dated 5/17/2019, and staff #2 was dated 12/17/2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 6/7/2024 to complete the Mandated Reporter Training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, then staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that staff #2 was alone with 3 children. Staff #2 was the only staff person onsite.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure that at least two staff members are onsite at all times if there is more than 1 child in care.
2024-05-23 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/23/2024, Certification Representative observed that an electrical outlet in the front room did not have a receptacle cover in it.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put a cover in the outlet.
2023-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase rest equipment that is suitable for the children that they serve.
2023-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.
2023-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.
2023-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit the emergency plan to the local municpality and keep a record to show that it has been sent
2023-08-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(b)/3270.62(a) - Care space not play space at same time/Large muscle space provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(b)/3270.62(a)

Description: Care space not play space at same time/Large muscle space provided

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space. .(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space. A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove play furniture from the childcare space and remove the childcare furniture from the indoor play area converting both areas so that they are used for their intended purposes.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection,certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and during naptime there were children laying on cots that were too small for them.The children were unable to lay down comfortably. Their legs were hanging off the cot and they folded them to fit.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase rest equipment that is suitable for the children that they serve.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.
2023-07-10 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, cert representative reviewed facility files and there was no record of the emergency plan being submitted to the office of emergency management. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will submit the emergency plan to the local municpality and keep a record to show that it has been sent
2023-07-10 Renewal 3270.61(a)/3270.61(b) - Indoor space- small muscle/Care space not play space at same time Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(a)/3270.61(b)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle/Care space not play space at same time

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the rear indoor play space was being used as child care space and the child care space in the front of the facility was being used as play space and childcare space.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity. Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove play furniture from the childcare space and remove the childcare furniture from the indoor play area converting both areas so that they are used for their intended purposes.
2023-06-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.24(a)/3270.24(b) - Immediate access/Normal business hours Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.24(b)

Description: Immediate access/Normal business hours

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative went to the facility to conduct a renewal inspection and was not let in. The facility was open because I saw an unattended child in the office and he waved HI to me and then he left out of view at which time one of the owners entered the office and looked right at me. I rung the bell, knocked and called multiple times after seeing the adult and no answer

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An inspection will be conducted during normal business hours except when there is reasonable cause to believe that inspections at other times are necessary to detect violations of applicable laws and regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF jULY 3RD AND WILL REOPEN AND MAKE FACILITY ACCESSIBLE TO THE STATE AT ALL TIMES UPON RETURN AS OF MONDAY JULY 10TH.
2022-08-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) 6/21/22-DURING THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING, STAFF #1 LEFT CHILDREN ALONE AT VARIOUS TIMES TO GO IN THE REAR OF THE CHILDCARE AND PROVIDER DID NOT COMPLETE THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
2022-06-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE). 6/21/22-PROVIDER DIDN'T COMPLY WITH THE AGREED UPON CORRECTION FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT INFANTS ARE PUT TO SLEEP ON THEIR BACKS AND WITH NOTHING IN THEIR MOUTHS AND WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2022-06-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. 6/21/22-AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING STAFF#1 AND STAFF #2 STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE REQUIRED TRAININGS (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) - Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: PDURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL REST EQUIPMENT AND MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ONLY USING REST EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED TO THEM WHILE MAKING SURE THAT THERE IS ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES OF ALL REST EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE AGE GROUPS THAT ARE CARED FOR IN THE FACILITY.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE THERE WERE NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE DURING THE FEW HRS THAT WERE BEING OBSERVED. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY ,BOOK READING, STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED.(THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STIMULATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE ON A DAILY BASIS.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF STAFF #1. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE) AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED MONITORING,ON 4/4/22, THE CHILDREN WERE LEFT ALONE IN ORDER FOR STAFF #1 TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO THE AGREEMENT/ CHILD SERVICE REPORTS OD CHILD #1, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE AGREEMENT FORM/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL GET THE MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED AND ADD IT TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #4 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT THE ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PEOPLE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORSM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #4.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)

Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE TO HAVE STAFF MADE AWARE OF SAFE PRACTICES WHEN IT COMES TO CHILD HYGIENE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DISINFECTING AREAS AFTER USE.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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 RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 . THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 WILL INCLUDE RESULTS FOR TUBERCULIN TESTING.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REFRIGERATE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING IT TO CHILDREN
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.162(a)/3270.164 - Four or more hours/Food Servings Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(a)/3270.164

Description: Four or more hours/Food Servings

Noncompliance Area: PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS REFRIGERATED BY DOING DAILY CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WHO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH HAS THEIR FOOD PUT IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN THEY COME INTO THE FACILITY. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: If a child receives care for 4 or more consecutive hours, nutritional, appropriately-timed meals and snacks shall be served. Food servings shall be portioned suitably for the size and age of the children in care. Additional food in reasonable amounts shall be made available to children upon the request of the parent or child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE LUNCH TO CHILDREN AS PART OF THEIR DAILY ROUTINE AND PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH APPROPRIATE MEAL PORTIONS FOR THEIR AGE AND SIZE AND PROVIDE STAFF #1 TRAINING ON INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) - Dairy/Protein Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2)

Description: Dairy/Protein

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE PROTEIN.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4) - Fruit/vegetable/Grain Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4)

Description: Fruit/vegetable/Grain

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.(CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE GRAIN AND ONE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.165 - Menus Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST A MENU DETAILING EACH MEAL THAT IS SERVED TO THE CHILDREN.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL BOTTLES AND CUPS FOR EACH CHILD
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL WRITE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY LOCATION AND THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CITY.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT A COPY OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 IDENTIFICATION AND ADD THEIR PHONES NUMBERS TO THEIR FILE.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO PARENTS.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ANDACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGECNY PLAN AND CREATE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG TO SHOW THAT THE FACILITY PRACTICES EMERGENCY DRILLS.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WITH EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINIING.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF #2.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION (THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL DO A STAFF EVALUATIONS FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 AND INCLUDE IT IN THEIR FILES.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT TWO STAFF ARE WORKING AT ALL TIMES.
2022-04-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PLACE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) - Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON THE REST EQUIPMENT AND THERE WAS NOT ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE BETWEEN THE CRIBS WHILE CHILDREN WERE NAPPING.

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.At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL REST EQUIPMENT AND MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ONLY USING REST EQUIPMENT ASSIGNED TO THEM WHILE MAKING SURE THAT THERE IS ATLEAST 2FT OF SPACE ON 3 SIDES OF ALL REST EQUIPMENT WHILE IN USE.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO WRITTEN DAILY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINES POSTED THAT WERE SPECIFIC TO THE YOUNG TODDLERS. THAT WERE BEING CARED FOR.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE AGE GROUPS THAT IS CARED FOR IN THE FACILITY.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.112

Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE PLAY TIME ROUTINE CONSISTED OF STAFF #1 DUMPING ODD TOYS ON THE FLOOR FOR THE CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH. THERE WAS NO LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY ,BOOK READING,STAFF INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED DURING THE 5HR INSPECTION.

Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STIMULATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE ON A DAILY BASIS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: DURINGTHE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND WHILE INSPECTING THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM, CHILD #2 CAME INTO THE BATHROOM ,UNSUPERVISED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE STAFF#1 WAS LOOKING AT THEIR CELL PHONE. CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE PREVENTED CHILD #2 FROM PUTTING AN OBJECT INTO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET AND BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ARRANGE FOR STAFF #1 TO RECEIVE TRAINING REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FEE AMOUNT OR THE DATE THAT THE FEE IS TO BE PAID FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT THE FEE AMOUNT AND DUE DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM FOR CHILD #1 CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DIDNT HAVE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO THE AGREEMENT/ CHILD SERVICE REPORTS OD CHILD #1, CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILES AND THE AGREEMENT/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A DATE OF ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ADD THE DATE OF ADMISSION TO THE AGREEMENT FORM/CHILD SERVICE REPORT FOR CHILD #1,CHILD #3 AND CHILD #5.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FROM THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL GET THE MEDICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED AND ADD IT TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3. .
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN'S FILE AND THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5 DOESNT HAVE AN ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PERSON.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT THE ADDRESS FOR THE RELEASE PEOPLE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORSM FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #5.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b)

Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND PRIOR TO SERVING LUNCH, CHILDRENS HANDS WERE NOT WASHED. ALSO, AFTER CHANGING CHILD #1, STAFF #1 DID NOT WIPE DOWN THE CHANGING TABLE OR WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE TO HAVE STAFF MADE AWARE OF SAFE PRACTICES WHEN IT COMES TO CHILD HYGIENE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DISINFECTING AREAS AFTER USE.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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 RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. STAFF # 2 DID NOT HAVE A RECORD OF TUBERCULIN TESTING.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 . THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 WILL INCLUDE RESULTS FOR TUBERCULIN TESTING.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE LUNCH FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT KEPT REFRIGERATED PRIOR TO SERVING IT.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REFRIGERATE ALL PERISHABLE FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING IT TO CHILDREN.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.162(a)/3270.164 - Four or more hours/Food Servings Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(a)/3270.164

Description: Four or more hours/Food Servings

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND LUNCH TIME WASN'T ROUTINE. STAFF #1 WAS FEEDING CHILD #3 WHILE CHILD #2 WAS RUNNING AROUND THE FACILITY AND CHILD #1,( 17 MONTHS) WAS IN THE TABLE CHAIR DRINKING 6 OUNCES OF MILK IN A 12 OUNCE BOTTLE FOR LUNCH. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES FOOD AND THERE WAS NO OTHER FOOD AVAILABLE.

Correction Required: If a child receives care for 4 or more consecutive hours, nutritional, appropriately-timed meals and snacks shall be served. Food servings shall be portioned suitably for the size and age of the children in care. Additional food in reasonable amounts shall be made available to children upon the request of the parent or child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE LUNCH TO CHILDREN AS PART OF THEIR DAILY ROUTINE AND PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH APPROPRIATE MEAL PORTIONS FOR THEIR AGE AND SIZE AND PROVIDE STAFF #1 TRAINING ON INFANT AND TODDLER NUTRITION.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) - Dairy/Protein Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2)

Description: Dairy/Protein

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE DAIRY PRODUCT AND ONE PROTEIN. .
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4) - Fruit/vegetable/Grain Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(a)(3)/3270.163(a)(4)

Description: Fruit/vegetable/Grain

Noncompliance Area: ,DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND DURING LUNCHTIME CHILD #1 WAS SERVED 6 OUNCES OF MILK.

Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL FEED CHILDREN MEALS THAT INCLUDE ATLEAST ONE GRAIN AND ONE FRUIT OR VEGETABLE..
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS NO MENU POSTED.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST A MENU DETAILING EACH MEAL THAT IS SERVED TO THE CHILDREN.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO LABELS ON CHILDREN'S BOTTLES OR CUPS.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL LABEL ALL BOTTLES AND CUPS FOR EACH CHILD.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND STAFF #1 PLACED CHILD #1 IN A CRIB WITH A BOTTLE IN THEIR MOUTH.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1 TRAINED IN SAFE SLEEPING PRACTICES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN ANNUAL LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL WRITE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF THE FACILITY LOCATION AND THE PROGRAMS USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CITY.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THEIR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR A VERIFICATION OF AGE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PUT A COPY OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 IDENTIFICATION AND ADD THEIR PHONES NUMBERS TO THEIR FILE.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(b)

Description: Post the inspection summary

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED.

Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST THE DHS CONTACT INFORMATION AND ENSURE THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO PARENTS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE AND THERE WERE NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE ANDACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOG.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGECNY PLAN AND CREATE AN EMERGENCY DRILL LOG TO SHOW THAT THE FACILITY PRACTICES EMERGENCY DRILLS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PROVIDE STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 WITH EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINIING.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(h)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 IS ALSO MISSING THE 10 HE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 RECEIVE THE MINIMUM 12 HR TRAININGS THAT ARE REQUIRED AND THAT STAFF #1 ALSO RECIEVES THE 10HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #2 WAS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF #2.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A STAFF EVALUATION.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL DO A STAFF EVALUATIONS FOR STAFF #1 AND STAFF #2 AND INCLUDE IT IN THEIR FILES.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE STAFF PERSON PRESENT AND WORKING IN THE FACILITY WITH THREE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER STATES THAT THE CO-OWNER IS USUALLY THERE AND WILL RETURN TO WORK ON 2/14/22.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTABLE COVERS IN THE OUTLETS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL PLACE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS.
2022-02-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF CLOROX BLEACH WIPES ON THE CHANGING TABLE.(CORRECTED ONSITE)

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REMOVED THE CLOROX BLEACH WIPES AND PUT THEM IN AN AREA THAT IS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
2020-08-07 Initial review 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2020, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR PLAY SPACE TO BE USED FOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL SET UP AN INDOOR PLAY SPACE ON THE FACILITY PREMISES TO BE USED FOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THIS PLAY SPACE REMAINS ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE FOR USE FOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY AT ALL TIMES.
2020-08-07 Initial review 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2020, THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM MEASURED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 124 F.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REDUCED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO MEASURE UNDER 110 F. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN, REMAINS UNDER 110 F AT ALL TIMES.

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