Little Dreams Learning Center
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They should have their license revoked. The toys are dirty and so are the shelves. Also I never see any of them washing their hands. Very unsanitary especially working with children. I saw the 1 teacher go from changing a diaper right to fixing the food for lunch..no hand washing!!
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About the Provider
Little Dreams Learning Center provides quality childcare services to Dillsburg, PA and surrounding areas. We provide safe and secure childcare for children age twelve months to school age. Our center on Ore Bank provides care for ages one year up to those children getting ready for Kindergarten. It currently also houses our afternoon and early dimsmissal/no school School Age Program. Not just a daycare, we provide developmentally appropriate learning activities and lessons to help your child grow and learn. With two convenient facilities and flexible hours it has never been easier to find childcare you can trust.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday CLOSED
- Sunday CLOSED
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/28/26, at 11:05 AM, staff person 1 grabbed child 1 by the arm and gave them an open-handed hit to the bottom and then sat them roughly onto the floor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Tier 1: Facility staff will cooperate with 3 months of technical support regarding appropriate child discipline practices. Tier 2: All facility staff will participate in a minimum of 2 hours of training regarding ethical practices in the childcare setting and technical assistance. Training will be selected and approved by the Regional Office. Tier 3: Management staff will complete daily observations, for at least 15 minutes at a minimum, in each classroom to monitor interactions among staff and children and address behaviors as they arise. Observations will be completed at varying times and submitted to the regional office for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) -The staff member was immediately taken to the office and terminated. Coverage was provided in her place with an extra staff member to maintain ratio. -Management immediately called DHS and ChildLine to make a report. -Management saved the video footage of the incident for documentation and reporting purposes .-All staff members are to complete at least two hours of training on ethical practices in the childcare setting and technical assistance and participate in technical support visits. -Management will complete daily observations for at least fifteen minutes, at varying times of the day, in each classroom daily and document those observations. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: On 4/24/26, it was confirmed through staff interview that staff person 2 puts the children on timeout on a chair. The children are required to sit still on the chair with their hands on their laps before their time begins. Correction Required: Tiered Plan of Correction Tier 1. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. Tier 2. All staff will complete in person training on the topics of child development and appropriate discipline. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding child development and behavior management of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Tier 3. Facility management staff will conduct daily observations in each classroom for a period of 3 months. The observations shall be documented on a form approved by the Department of Child Development. The form shall be submitted to the department weekly. The following topics shall be documented during the observations: classroom activities, staff: child interactions, and behavior management. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff Disciplinary Action: -The staff member was written up (document signed by employee and director, and placed in employee's file) and spoken to in length about proper discipline strategies and age-appropriate expectations. -The staff member was reminded of what typical toddler behavior looks like and how to handle those typical behaviors. 2. Continued Professional Development: -All facility staff members will take 2 hour trainings relevant to child discipline, recognizing age-appropriate behaviors, and/or implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for all children. 3. Management staff will complete daily observations for a period of 3 months in all classrooms to monitor classroom activities, staff: child interactions, and behavior management. Facility will create a tool for documentation and gain OCDEL approval. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: On 4/24/26, it was confirmed through staff interview that staff person 2 puts the children on timeout on a chair which is turned to face the wall. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Disciplinary Action: -The staff member was written up (document signed by staff and director, and placed in employee's file) and spoken to in length about proper and age-appropriate discipline strategies. -Proper discipline strategies were discussed with the staff member. The Director and staff member thoroughly reviewed appropriate vs. inappropriate discipline techniques. 2. Continued Professional Development -The staff member will take trainings on age-appropriate discipline/behavior management strategies. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(b)(5) Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) -The staff member was immediately terminated and reported to appropriate authorities. -All documentation was kept in the employee's file -Parents were notified immediately -Staff took all required trainings at the time and will continue to take quarterly trainings on appropriate physical contact |
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| 2026-03-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(b)(5) Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse. Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) -The staff member was immediately terminated and reported to appropriate authorities. -All documentation was kept in the employee's file -Parents were notified immediately -Staff took all required trainings at the time and will continue to take quarterly trainings on appropriate physical contact |
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| 2026-03-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 4/27/26, it was determined through investigation that staff person 1 harmed child 1. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) -The staff member was immediately terminated and reported to appropriate authorities. -All staff members were reminded or discipline policies and regulations -All staff members attend a training on appropriate physical contact and appropriate discipline strategies |
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| 2026-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: It was witnessed that staff member 1, inappropriately picked up child 3 by their forearm and wrist. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Corrective Action ·The staff member was immediately removed from classroom duties upon discovery of the incident. The child was assessed for any injury or distress. No visible injuries were observed. The parent/guardian was notified the same day. Documentation of the incident was completed and placed in the employee file. Staff Disciplinary Action ·The staff member received written warning on 12/18/2025, Expectations regarding appropriate physical handling and child guidance were reviewed in detail. Staff member acknowledged understanding of policy and signed documentation. Informed staff member to take two-hour training course " Understanding Toddlers " available on Better Kid Care withing next two days. Staff member completed the course on 12/19/2025. ·Staff were reminded that any form of rough handling is strictly prohibited and grounds for immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Video footage provided by the facility showed child 1, picking their head up and looking around during nap. Staff member 1 then pushed the child's head down onto their nap mat multiple times and at one point, held the child's head down to the pillow, preventing them from picking up their head. Video footage showed on a different day, staff member 1 pushed child 2 away from them, causing the child to fall on their bottom. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Corrective Action Taken: The staff member was immediately removed from classroom duties upon discovery of the footage. The employee's employment was terminated effective immediately. A report was filed with ChildLine / mandated reporting authorities as required. The incident was reported to DHS in accordance with licensing requirements. Staff Accountability & Zero Tolerance Enforcement The facility enforces a zero-tolerance policy for: o Physical restraint outside approved safety measures o Rough handling o Physical discipline All staff were reminded that: o Children may not be physically forced to sleep. o Children must never be restrained or physically pushed. o Any inappropriate physical contact will result in immediate termination. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Video footage provided by the facility showed child 1, picking their head up and looking around during nap. Staff member 1 then pushed the child's head down onto their nap mat multiple times and at one point, holding the child's head down onto the pillow preventing them from picking up their head. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediate Corrective Action · The staff member was immediately removed from contact with children upon review of the video footage. The staff member's employment was terminated effective immediately. · A report was filed with ChildLine / mandated reporting authorities in accordance with state requirements. · DHS was notified as required. Policy Violation Acknowledgment This conduct violated the facility's policies and Pennsylvania DHS regulations prohibiting: · Corporal punishment · Physical restraint outside emergency safety situations · Forcing a child to sleep · Any form of physical discipline The facility maintains a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate physical handling of children. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, certification representative heard staff member 1 screaming at pre school aged children stating "no" and "find your own" while in another classroom. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member has been spoken to and coached through different managing techniques as well as a plan has been created, both of online training and coaching through the PA Key. Senior staff continue to mentor this staff member. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members in the preschool classroom 2 had 19 children in care but named 16 when naming their primary care groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When children are moved to maintain ratio they will be added to a primary care group. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that three preschool children from preschool classroom 1 were moved to preschool classroom 2 to maintain ratio. The emergency contact information for those three children were not in the preschool classroom 2. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contacts will move with the children when moving classrooms. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that a staff member in the older toddler/preschool classroom did not wash their hands before serving the children milk during lunch. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff, as well as the specific staff member, were reminded to wash hands before serving lunches including milk. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that sippy cups were not labeled in the young toddler classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cups were labeled with children names. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the state police record on file for staff member 1, did not include the dissemination date. Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 2, was signed by the employee and the witness on two different dates. Documentation of out of state clearances were not on file for staff member 3. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and facility person #3 -- may not work in a child care 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 and facility person #3 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Clearance was redone for staff person #1 so a dissemination date is now included. Staff person #3's last day our facility was 8/18/25 |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the blinds in the young toddler classroom were broken. 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.) The new blinds are order and a request has been put in for them to be hung once they arrive |
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| 2025-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was paint peeling above the blue bench in the preschool 2 classroom. This was corrected during the inspection. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spot has been spackled. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health report on file for child 2, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent faxed the child health report from their doctor and the doctor faxed the completed form to the center. The new child health report for child 2 includes a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: Written parent consent or a medication log was not on file for a medication administered to child 1. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child 1 filled out a new medication log to coincide with the correct allergy medicine that was at the facility. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A four year old child was administered a non prescription medication that states it should not be administered to children under the age of six. There was no doctor's note on file specifying the exact dosage to be administered to a four year old. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent brought us correct medication for his age along with the updated age appropriate action plan for the medication from the child's doctor. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Initial review | 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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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for child 1 was dated 8/19/22. An updated health assessment was not on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) An updated health assessment dated 8/11/23 was obtained and is now on file for child 1. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the young toddler classroom, which was corrected on site. 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 plastic bag was removed from reach. All plastic bags will be kept up and out of reach of children. |
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| 2020-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Holes were observed on the toddler/infant playground, creating a trip hazard. 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.) The staff will make me aware immediately of any holes or other tripping hazards on the playground. We will then fill the holes in with dirt within the next day to ensure all surfaces are free from hazards. The holes were filled in with dirt. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Mulch was observed to be spilling onto the toddler playground from the adjacent playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Boards between playgrounds have been fixed. An additional board has been added to the first part of the dividing fence. I will maintain upkeep on the boards. Staff will make me aware of any problems with the boards. Staff will continue to rake mulch away from the gate. Mulch has been removed from toddler playground. Mulch will be kept away from the gate and off of the toddler playground. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original agreement was observed to be on file for child #2, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copied agreement and original was sent home. The administrator and I will make sure copies are made of the original agreement and that the original agreement is given back to the parent. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #3 did not contain complete addresses for release persons listed. 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.) Parents were contacted and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #3 were corrected. Both the administrator and I will make sure a child's emergency form is completed correctly and all necessary information is provided. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were observed not to be displayed in the young toddlers classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was posted immediately. I will make sure an emergency plan is always posted on parent board in all classrooms and is present at all times away from the building. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the child care space for children #4 and #5 were observed to be dated 11/25/18, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained the updated emergency contacts from files in the office. The administrator and myself will make sure all emergency contacts are kept current both in the master files and in the classroom. I will also do the same should a parent have updated information before the 6 month time period. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper cream was observed to be accessible to children in the Preschool and Older Toddler classrooms. Cleaning spray, a magic eraser, and white out was observed to be accessible to children in the Kindergarten classroom. All were corrected on site. 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.) All toxic items were made inaccessible to children immediately. Staff will make sure all toxic materials will be locked or out of each of the children. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) - Inaccessible to children/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit on the outdoor play area was observed to be accessible to children.The first aid kit in the older toddler classroom was observed not to contain tweezers. The first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom was observed not to have adhesive bandages. All were corrected on site. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Band-Aids of different sizes and tweezers were added immediately and the first aid kit was made inaccessible immediately. Staff and I will make sure all first aid kits contain the proper materials at all times. In addition, staff will make sure all first aid kits are out of children's reach. |
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| 2019-09-09 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a handwashing sign was not posted at the diaper changing area in the older toddler classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I moved the diapering sign, which includes hand washing procedures, to the proper area. I will make sure the proper hand washing signs are posted in the proper areas. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/6/18, peeling paint was observed next to the right window in the school-age classroom. Continued non-compliance: on 11/8/18, peeling paint was still observed next to the right window in the school-age classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint was covered immediately. Going forward, when peeling paint is found it will be covered immediately with tape and painted over as soon as possible. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor toddler play space, a little tikes slide was observed to be disconnected from the base, creating a gap between the slide and climber. 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.) Slide was removed from playground and disposed of. Director checks playground equip survey done monthly. If staff notices broken equipment, it will be removed immediately or made inaccessible to children. If staff notices equipment that appears it may break, they will notify owner or maintenance. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the older toddler classroom, and rice was observed in a sensory table in the same classroom. Both were corrected on site. 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.) Regulation change- was not aware of no rice with 1:1 activity. Rice removed. Plastic bags were moved at the time of inspection. Staff reminded no plastic bags! Objects less than 1 inch in diameter and plastic bags will not be accessible to children placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that at nap time in the older toddler classroom, staff person #1 was behind the shelves, and was unable to see the children napping on the other side of the shelf, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person moved so that all children were able to be supervised. Staff person was reminded about supervision location during nap. It was reviewed at next staff meeting with all staff. All children will be properly supervised. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were observed not to be displayed conspicuously in the young toddler classroom or the school-age classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan was posted- moved to a site where parents can see, and will remain there at all times. Will add to policies. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for child #1, a young toddler, was dated 9/28/17. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child had physical done just not in our file. Now in file. Files will be reviewed every 5 months to correct error and meet compliance every 6 months. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Antibiotic ointment for child #2 was observed to have expired in August 2016, and per the medication log, had been administered between 6/11/18 and 6/13/18. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was removed from center. First aid kit will be checked by Director monthly or weekly as needed. Expired meds will be given back to parent. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #2 had given written permission for the administration of antibiotic ointment, however the parent had indicated an end date of 6/15/18, and updated written permission had not been provided at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No written plan is needed for this child any longer, as the medication is no longer at the center. Director will check med logs info and dates on weekly/monthly basis. If permission is expired, parent will fill out new form. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #10 was more than 24 months old, and a new health assessment was not on file. The tuberculosis screening results on file for staff person #9 were dated more than one year prior to the staff person's start date. 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. 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.) A health assessment was added to staff person #10's file. Staff person #9 will obtain a new TB test. Staff files will be reviewed monthly. Better awareness of Directors acceptance of paperwork to meet regulation. Health assessments will be updated in a timely manner. Health assessments and TB tests will be within 1 year prior to new staff start dates. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bottles in the infant room were observed not to be labeled with the child's name, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles were labeled at the time of inspection. Policy was reviewed with staff and noted they must check that all are marked daily! If bottles are not labeled, they will be labeled immediately. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An evaluation had not been completed within the past 12 months at the time of inspection for staff persons #2 or 7. There were current, updated evaluations on file for staff persons #3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 at the time of inspection, however they were dated 18 months from the dates of the previous staff evaluations. There was a current, updated staff evaluation on file for staff person #10, however it was dated more than 12 months from the previous evaluation that was on file. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluations have been completed. Policy change- doing staff eval's every 6 months to ensure regulation is met. Review of staff files done monthly. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.35(e)/3270.35(f) - 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Per staff report, there are 55 - 58 children present at the facility at a given time. There is only one group supervisor present at the facility 30 hours per week. There is a second group supervisor employed, but is only a substitute, and is not present 30 hours per week. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. Each additional group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A group supervisor was hired. We will always have enough group supervisors per number of children enrolled. |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children in the older toddler classroom, which was corrected on site. 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.) Cabinet was locked at time of inspection and will remain locked. Staff reminded about safety and regulation. Note put on door- "Cabinet locked??" 9/7/18 |
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| 2018-09-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the far left corner of the preschool classroom and next to the right window in the school-age classroom at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint is covered with tape until maint. can fix. Spot is now fixed and painted. Director will do weekly checks as well as staff daily checks. When teachers notice peeling paint, it will be taped immediately until maintenance can fix it. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the red tunnel on the climber on the outdoor play ground had a crack in it. 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.) Duct tape was placed over the crack. Any climbing equipment (play equipment) will be mended with Duct Tape until no longer feasible. It will then be removed from the play space. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Foam craft pieces less than one inch in diameter and plastic bags were observed to be accessible to toddlers in the first classroom on the left from the entrance of the building, and plastic bags were observed to be accessible to toddlers in the 1 year old classroom. All were corrected on site. 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.) All choking hazards will be made non accessible to the children in the classroom. Plastic bags used for soiled clothing will be placed out of reach of the children. The craft pieces were put up out of reach of children. The plastic bags were hung on hooks out of reach of the children. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include a signature from a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is having their physical redone on May 3rd. I will make sure every staff physical has a physician, physician assistant, or CRNP signature. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 included only one written, nonfamily reference. 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.) This employee no longer works at Little Dreams. I will make sure every new hire has two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a current state police clearance on file for staff person #1, however that staff person's AKA name was not listed on the clearance as required. 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.) We applied and received a new state police clearance for staff person #1. From now we will make sure to have the police clearance up to date to reflect current name and any aliases. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet was observed not to have a protective receptacle cover in the first room on the left from the entrance, and children under the age of 5 were receiving care in that room at the time of inspection. A protective receptacle cover was placed in the outlet at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. All electrical outlets will have a protective cover when not in use. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that diaper cream, a magic eraser, and sanitizer were accessible to children in the first classroom on the left from the entrance of the building. All toxics in the first classroom were made inaccessible at the time of inspection. The magic eraser was not labeled, which was corrected on site. It was also observed that in the 1 year old classroom and in the infant classroom, diaper cream was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All diaper cream was made inaccessible to the children by placing it out of reach or locking it up. All toxins will be labeled and placed out of reach of the children or locked up. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the wall in the 3 year old classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site by placing tape over it. Any peeling paint will be covered with packaging tape until our painter comes in to do touch ups or repaint. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were rips in the changing pad covers in the infant room and in the older toddler room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Whenever foam is exposed, it is taped over until it can be replaced. At time of inspection, taped over exposed foam. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that mulch was accessible on the toddler playground. The mulch was spilling over from the adjacent playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toddler staff rake playground every AM and after PM outing. Board is scheduled to be dug into the ground October 19, 2017. This is to help keep the mulch off the toddler playground. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that nap mats for the use of children in the young toddler and pre-K rooms had tears in them, exposing the foam padding. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Whenever foam is exposed, it is taped over until it can be replaced. At time of inspection, taped over exposed foam. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child service report for child #1 was completed, however it had been more than 6 months from the previous child service report date. Child service reports are required to be completed every 6 months, as per 3270.124(f). Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All service reports will be completed within the 6 month time period. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) - Each child care space/Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that one of the emergency contact forms for a child in the older toddler classroom was not the most updated version, and the version in the child care space had not been updated within the past 6 months. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of inspection, updated form was copied and placed in the classroom. Going forward, once forms are updated, they will be copied and placed in the classroom. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member used their hands to open the trash can to dispose of a diaper in the older toddler classroom. The trash can was hands free, but was propped up so that the hands-free mechanism was not able to be used. It was also observed that a diaper was placed into a plastic bag and then discarded, not immediately discarded. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No soiled diapers are placed in a plastic bag, rather they are placed directly into a hands free trash can. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include results of an examination for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person went to the doctor's and received a note that they do not have any communicable diseases. Going forward, making sure they have communicable disease questions answered. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after diapering a child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members wash hands after diapering, toileting, and before and after meals. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that some of the bottles used for infants were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles are labeled with child's name. Going forward, all bottles will be labeled with child's name. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a current copy of the liability insurance policy was not available for review. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner sent a copy to the inspector. Going forward, it will be on site and available during inspection. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bleach wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the preschool plassroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Cleaning materials are kept out of reach of children. Moved cleaning materials out of reach. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a vent accessible to children in the infant room was bent, and there were peices of sharp metal exposed, creating a hazard for children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Broken/bent vents are taped over and fixed as soon as possible. At time of inspection, taped over vent. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the young toddler classroom, the older toddler classroom, and the pre-K classroom. The peeling paint in the young toddler classroom was on the far wall from the entrance and on the blue shelf. The peeling paint in the older toddler classroom was on the far wall from the entrance. The peeling paint in the pre-K classroom was on the wall to the left of the entrance. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling/damaged paint is taped over and fixed as soon as possible. At time of inspection, taped over peeling paint until it could be fixed. |
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