Little Rascals Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Torn areas which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on the back support pillow on an adult rocking chair in the infant room. A toy garage with a disconnected roof top which created a pinch point was observed in room 8. One cracked toy bin was observed in room 8. A split seam which exposed the inner foam padding was observed on a nap mat in use by a child in room 6. A cracked seat was observed on the ride-on Merry-Go-Round equipment in the outdoor play space. 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. 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 back support pillow was removed and repaired on 1/28/26. The cracked bin was taped and the garage was glued and the merry go round seat was taped on 1/28/26. The child removed the tape from their mat on 1/28/26 and it was replaced on 1/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Small art pom-poms, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, were accessible to children in a plastic storage tower in Room 3. Older toddlers were present in the room. 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.) Pom poms were immediately thrown away 1/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 did not include complete addresses for each individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 corrected this on 1/28/26 in the presence of the inspector. |
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| 2026-01-28 | 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: The file for staff #3 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness. The file for staff #5 contained an invalid state police clearance which lacked the dissemination date. The clearance was requested 9/16/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement for staff #3 was signed by a witness on 1/28/26. The correct state police clearance w/dissemination date was printed and filed for staff #5 on 1/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, designated on the staff data sheet as the director, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The degree on file lacked the course of study and transcripts were in the file. The file for staff #4, designated as an aide, did not include documentation of the qualifications required for the position. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transcripts for staff #1 were placed in the file. Transcripts for staff #4 were emailed to state rep and placed in staff file. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The written evaluation for staff #2 dated 12/01/25 was not conducted by the director. 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.) The evaluation for staff #2 was signed by the director on 1/28/26 |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(c)/3270.61(h)(2) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c)/3270.61(h)(2) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:00AM, Room 2 was observed to be over capacity. A mix of 20 preschool and school age children were present but not participating in a program activity. Room 2 has a measured capacity of 14. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. The capacity established for indoor space may not be exceeded except when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children were moved to a room with a capacity of 20 immediately. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials were accessible to children; 2 containers of disinfecting spray, 4 packages of disinfecting wipes and 1 container of odor eliminator in an unlocked grey cabinet in room 7. Floor cleaner and deodorizer in an unlocked sink cabinet in room 8. 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.) A lock in addition to a foot lock was added to the grey cabinet in room 7. The floor cleaner and deodorizer were moved to a locked closet in the room. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning materials was observed in room 8. Correction Required: 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.) Unlabeled bottle was emptied and removed from the room. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A sink in the rear stall of the PS restroom was not fully secured to the wall. Multiple protruding trim nails were observed on the cubbies in room 8. The wooden end caps of the separating walls of the cubbies were no longer in place leaving the nail heads exposed. In the preschool restroom, crumbling rust debris was observed on the bottom of the stall walls between 3 stalls. 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 restroom sink was removed on 1/29/26 and the wall was patched 1/30/26. The trim nails were pounded in and the rust was sanded and clear coated on 1/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-28 | 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: Damaged plaster and plaster debris was accessible to children along the baseboard under the windows in Room 7. 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.) This area was taped and covered on 1/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Two toilets in the restroom in the toddler hall lacked posted handwashing signs. In the Preschool restroom, a sink in the end stall, designated for staff, lacked a hand-washing sign. 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.) Signs were placed in stalls immediately |
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| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not consent from the child's parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I got the parent to fill out and sign the emergency contact form as well as the agreement. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms allowing the facility to provide minor first aid was signed by the mother. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1, who is picked up at their school bus stop, did not contain signed consent from the child's parent for transportation and walking excursions by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form giving the facility to pick up the child at the bus stop and giving permission for the child to go on walking excursions was signed by the parent. |
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| 2025-06-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) Description: Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked agreements. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider added may provide transportation to and/or from bus stop to the agreement of children who may need transported. Originals were given to parents. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A loose hinge creating a pinch point was observed on the play stove in room 3. A broken plastic bin containing "Critter Blocks" was observed in room 3. 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.) The loose hinge was tightened and the broken plastic bin was removed from room 3. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In room 1, child #3 was observed napping on a cot labeled for child #4. 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.) Child #3 was moved to the correct mat. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the complete address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #2 was corrected by adding the complete address of the child's doctor. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the complete work address and phone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The complete work address and phone number of the enrolling parent was completed on the emergency contact form for child # 1. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: The following medication containers were not labeled for a specific child; Diazepam and Tylenol in room 4 and ibuprofen in room 5. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The names of the child in room 4 and in room 5 were placed on their specific medicine container. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety trainings completed more than 12 months apart; 8/28/23 and 10/14/24. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person took fire safety training on 10-14-2024. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training certificate being dated 2/07/19 and the most recent training certificate being dated 3/24/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person renewed mandated reporter training within 60 months |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A Swiffer power mop, with the cleaning solution bottle attached, was accessible to children in the older toddler restroom. The mop was observed leaning against the wall in the corner. Children were observed entering and exiting the restroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The swifter was placed in a locked closet. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The handle on one restroom door stall was unattached leaving a protruding screw exposed. The restroom is located in the hall to the left of the entrance. 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 handle and protruding screw were removed from the restroom stall door. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Standing discolored water was observed in the sink in room 4. The sink was clogged at the time of the observation. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink in room 4 was unplugged. |
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| 2024-09-03 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A portion of torn foam was observed on the floor supports of an infant rocker. 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. 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 foam covers were removed. |
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| 2024-09-03 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A broken electrical outlet wall plate with sharp edges was observed. 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 sharp edges were covered and are no longer accessible to children. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Young toddlers were observed playing on the gravel area of the outdoor play area, leaving pieces of gravel and stone that are less than 1" accessible to those young toddlers. 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.) Toddlers are no longer permitted to play in the gravel area as the gravel is a choking hazard because it is under 1". |
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| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(g) - Paper cups or water fountain | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(g) Description: Paper cups or water fountain Noncompliance Area: While being interviewed numerous staff members told Certification Representative that the water they use when outside for the children is in a sports squirt like bottle. When a child says they are thirsty, they have a child open their mouth and they squirt water into the child's mouth. Correction Required: Paper cups, discarded after one use, or water fountains shall be used for between-meal drinking by children who are not bottle-fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The squirt bottles will no longer be used. |
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| 2024-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: Self contained Generators with spotlights were accessible to the children during the complaint investigation due to mesh fence being down. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fence around the equipment being down making the equipment accessible to the children playing in the gravel area. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Areas of damage were observed on the following pieces of equipment; broken areas on the steps of a plastic outdoor climbing toy, broken plastic on the corners of two storage tubs in the outdoor space, a broken seat on a children's pedal operated merry-go-round, and a broken magnetic closure on the play kitchen in room 2. A wooden table with a loose leg which created a pinch point was observed in the YT room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The leg on the wooden table was tightened, the broken seats were taped and have since been replaced on the merry-go-bike, the steps on the outdoor climbing toy were taped, and the storage tubs in the outdoor space were taped and have since been repaired. The magnetic closure on the play kitchen has been repaired. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Rest mats with split seams resulting in exposed foam were observed. One mat was observed in the infant room, three were observed in the older toddler room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. 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 split seams on the mats have been taped and will be replaced as soon as mats that have been ordered arrive. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Two 5 gallon buckets containing water were observed in child care space. Both buckets were approximately half full and were observed in room 7 (preschool age) and outside room 1 (young toddlers) within the route the children would use when leaving their room. 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 bucket of water in the preschool room and outside the toddler room were removed. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include details regarding the accommodations made for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter detailing accommodations for infants, toddlers and students with special needs has been developed and distributed to all families. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, designated as an AGS on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of verified experience with children. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 which was designated as an AGS, had two verification forms which were not verified. Verification was done documenting two years experience with children. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #3 contained consecutive evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. Current evaluations are now 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.) I will be sure to do evaluations of each staff person a minimum of once every 12 months. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A mirror mounted on the wall of the OT room was not securely attached to the frame creating a pinch point. An empty wall-mounted bracket, intended to hold a fire extinguisher, was observed in room 2. The fire extinguisher was not in place leaving the two prongs of the bracket protruding at head level of the children observed in care. 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 mirror in the OT room was glued to the wall so as not to have a pinch point. The fire extinguisher bracket was removed from the wall. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Consecutive annual test reports for the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart. The reports were dated 12/10/22 and 1/04/24. A current test report is now on file. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, fire detection devices and systems will be scheduled are done no more than 12 months apart. |
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| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At 10:45 am, staff #1 was observed caring for 11 preschool age children alone in room 7. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Preschool children are 1:10 ratio. Proper child/staff ratio will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The following broken equipment was observed; a plastic orange construction cone in room 7, plastic hub caps of a pink scooter in the blacktop area outside, corners of the lid and tub of two sand/water tables outside. The broken areas created sharp edges and pinch points. A loose table leg, which created a pinch point, was observed on a wooden table in the dramatic play area in room 3. 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.) The construction cone from room 7 was thrown away as well as the pink scooter and the two sand tables. The loose table leg was tightened. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Tears which exposed the inner foam filling were observed on 2 nap mats in room 1 and on 1 nap mat in the hall outside room 7. 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. 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 two nap mats with exposed foam were thrown away on 1-19-2023 |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Room 7 and room 8 lacked posted written schedules of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written schedules showing daily activities were posted in rooms 7 and 8 on 1-19-2023. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Address was obtained and entered into the files of children #2 and #3 on 1-19-23 for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #5 was not present in the room where the child was observed in care. 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.) The emergency contact information for child #5 was placed in the classroom on 1-19-2023. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #4 contained emergency contact forms and agreements which were not updated at least once within a 6 month period. The documents for child #3 were updated on 4/12/21 and again on 12/14/22. The documents for child #4 were updated on 5/16/22 and again on 12/28/22. The documents on file for both children are now current. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future I will be sure to update the emergency contact forms and agreements at least once every 6 months. Current documents are on file. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which stated the parent refused the influenza vaccine, however a written exemption was not on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written note from the parent stating the child in file #1 was exempt from receiving the flu shot due to parent refusal. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of operations as required in Announcement C-22-04. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop a plan of continuity and include this with the facility's emergency plan as per Announcement C-22-04 |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Three bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. 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.) the three bottles in infant room were immediately labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2023-01-19 | 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: The file for staff #1 contained an expired child abuse clearance dated 1/17/18. Proof of applying for the clearance on 1/17/23 was on file, however the completed clearance was not. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will be sure to obtain current clearances before the clearance that is on file expires. The child abuse clearance was obtained for Staff #1 on 1-19-2023. |
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| 2023-01-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Protruding nails were observed on the wooden cubbies in room 8 and room 2 and on the floor near the cubbies in room 3. 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 nails on the cubbies in room 8 and two and on the floor near the cubbies in room 3 were pounded in, flush to the floor and trim on 1-19-2023 |
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| 2022-03-01 | 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: According to staff statements, a staff #1, attempt to redirect preschool aged child #1, by grabbing his face to force him to look at her and by telling him to "knock it off" referring to his behavior at that time. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has taken trainings dealing with difficult children. Staff persons will not put their hands on children. |
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| 2022-03-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, a staff #1, attempt to redirect preschool aged child #1, by grabbing his face to force him to look at her and by telling him to "knock it off" referring to his behavior at that time. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons will not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken bin in the pre-k room, a broken bin in the play kitchen sink in the preschool room, two broken baskets and a baby accessory toy in the school age room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken bin in the Pre-K room was taped. The broken bin in the play kitchen sink, the two broken baskets and the broken baby accessory toy were removed from child care space. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic laundry bin in the infant room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The laundry basket was removed from childcare space. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and departure times will be listed on the agreement. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 lacked the address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address and phone numbers were added to the files of child #1.2.3.4.and 5 |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the release person on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added the address and telephone number to the child's emergency contact of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child could be released. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The closet at the back of the pre-k room contained toxic items that were accessible to children. The closet door was not closed. The lock/latch on the door was unable to hold the door closed. The following toxic items were observed in the closet: Goo Gone cleaner, Sunscreen and staff medication. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lock on the closet door was repaired. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k counts room the first aid kit lacked , tweezers, gloves and bandages. Correction Required: 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.) Gloves, bandages and tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a broken ceilling tile in the corner of the infant room. 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.) Ceiling tile will be purchased and the ceiling tile that is broken in the infant room will be replaced. |
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| 2021-08-13 | 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: According to staff statements, Staff #1 hit child #1 in the mouth after he spit on her arm. 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 was suspended pending investigation and a decision can be made. We took recommended trainings and held a staff meeting to discuss how to handle difficult behaviors. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported that Facility Person #1 has been observed using harsh language to the children present in the Toddler room on multiple occasions. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person completed training regarding how to speak with children / appropriate ways to handle difficult training, and has been moved to a room with older children. Moving forward, staff will be assessed and changes will be made as necessary. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The green and orange Little Tikes climber in the mulched outdoor space was observed to have cracks in the plastic on the steps, exposing the children to sharp edges and potential pinch points. 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.) The step that was cracked was taped with gorilla tape. All toys including outdoor toys will be kept in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crib in the infant space was observed to be placed against a wall and was obstructed on two sides by a plastic drawer organizer and an infant bounce chair while the crib was in use. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic drawer organizer and an infant bounce chair were removed. At least 2 feet of space will be unobstructed on 3 sides while the equipment is in use. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a young toddler, contained an initial health assessment dated 05/19/2019; lacking an updated health assessment within the last six months. Correction Required: The health report will be provided. 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.) I will require that parents provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 lacked documentation of up to date flu vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will require written verification of recommended health vaccines or a written statement from the parents/guardians stating the reason why a child has not received the vaccines. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Young Toddler Room, three bottles of Children's Tylenol, a bottle of Equate Children's Pain and Fever, and a bottle of Zarbee's Cough Syrup were observed without signed parental consent or medication logs. 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 Tylenol, Equate Children's Pain and Fever Reducer/and a bottle of Zarbee's Cough Syrup were removed from the classroom and sent home with the parents. A parent will be required to provide written consent for administration of medication. I will verify that the medication log is updated and states if medication is prescription or non-prescription. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported by the operator that a notification to local traffic safety authorities had not been sent out annually; documentation was provided that the letter had most recently been sent out in December 2016. 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 day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter dated 1/27/2020 was sent to the local traffic safety authorities. In the future this will be done annually stating the location of the facility, and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Preschool Room lacked disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction Required: 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.) Plastic gloves were placed in the first aid kit. Plastic gloves will be kept in the first aid kits at all times. |
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| 2019-11-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/2019, in the older toddler and pre K classroom, the rest equipment was observed not to be spaced at least 2 feet apart on three sides while children were napping. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, rest equipment will be spaced at least 2 feet apart on three sides while children are napping. |
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| 2019-11-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/2019, Staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 11 younger aged toddler children by herself in the younger toddler classroom. Staff person #2 came into the classroom while department staff was on site to meet ratio requirement. Also, staff person #3 was observed caring for a group of 19 napping children in the older toddler classroom including 15 older toddler aged children and 4 preschool aged children. While the department representative was still on site staff person #4 came into the classroom to meet the ratio requirement. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, the correct child/staff ratios will be met in the classrooms at all time while the children are napping. One to ten young toddlers, one to 12 older toddlers and one to 20 preschool children. |
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| 2019-06-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Through the course of interviews with staff it was verified that staff person's had observed on more than one occasion staff person #1 pushing toddler aged children into their chair. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons are not permitted to inflict physical punishment on any child. In the event of harsh dicipline, staff persons Required to complete training on proper techniques for dealing with behavioral issues. They also face disciplinary Action including but not limited to unpaid suspension or termination. |
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| 2019-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2019, staff person's #1 and #2 who were provisionally hired were observed to be caring for a group 12 school aged children . Staff person's #1 and #2 were not in the vicinity of a permanent employee at this time. At the time of inspection the FBI clearance for staff person #1 was not yet received and the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #2 was for volunteer purposes. Also, the FBI clearance for staff person #1 was applied for on 6/7/2019 and staff person #1's date of hire was 6/3/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons with out child abuse, criminal and FBI clearances will not be left alone or not within the vicinity of a Permanent employee. Furthermore all staff persons will apply for their clearance before hire. All facility person's records will include a copy of requests for the criminal history record, child abuse registry Clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Magnetic tiles located in the older toddler/preschool room and the preschool room were observed to be cracked along the edges creating rough edges and sharp corners. Also, in the older toddler/preschool room the lid to a toy bin was observed to be cracked along the edges. 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.) The broken magna tiles were removed from the learning environment. The toy bin with the broken lid was also removed from the learning environment. Toys and play equipment will be checked often and materials that are cracked, chipped or broken will be removed from the learning environment. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the person's whom child #1 is authorized to be released to. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreements will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Persons designated by the parent to whom child #1 can be released were added to the agreement. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The disposable nursers and bottles being used in the infant room were observed not to be labeled with the children's names. 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.) Now and in the future, all bottles will be labeled with the names of the children to whom they belong daily. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person's #1 and #2 were observed not to contain documentation of the staff person's being trained in the facility's emergency plan at time of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, each staff person will be trained regarding the emergency plan at time of hire and annually thereafter. |
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| 2019-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the older toddler/preschool room was observed not to contain tweezers. Correction Required: 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.) Tweezers were placed in and will be kept in all first aide kits. Staff will check first aid kits to ensure the required materials are in it at all times. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #4 was observed not to contain documentation of the services to be provided. 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.) The services provided will be listed on the agreement and provided to the families. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's arrival and departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's arrival and departure time will be listed on the agreement at all times. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain complete documentation of the contact information for the person's whom the child is authorized to be released to. 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.) Emergency contact information name, address, and phone number will be listed for all individuals listed on emergency contact form. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #1 was observed not to have been completed within the last year, while the child was still a preschool aged child. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health reports will be required for toddlers and preschool children at least every 12 months. Child #1 is no longer in attendance at the child care facility. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 was observed not to have been signed by the parent. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms will be signed by parents/guardians and updated every 6 months. |
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| 2018-01-11 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 who was classified as an aide was observed not to contain documentation of an eighth grade education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A minimum of an 8th grade education will be verified and maintained I the staff file to qualify for hire as an aide. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room a crock pot of hot water in excess of 110 degrees was observed to be accessible to the children when washing hands. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crock pot was removed from the sink and placed on the fridge in an area that is inaccessible to the children in care. It was ensured that the cord is also inaccessible to the children by placing it behind the refrigerator. The crock pot will remain in this location. |
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