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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/12/20, it was observed that staff person 1 did not update their Mandated Reporter Training in a timely manner. Previous Mandated Reporter training on file was dated 4/5/15 and expired on 4/5/20. A new Mandated Reporter Training was not completed until 9/27/20. Mandated Reporter Training is required to be updated every 60 months. 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.) We will review the childcare regulation. Make a check list of when last clearance/classes was done and renewed. Mandated Reporter Trainings will be updated as needed. Mandated Reporter Training will be kept current. |
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| 2020-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/12/20, it was observed that peeling paint and exposed plaster were present in the Young Toddler and School Age classrooms. Peeling paint was observed in the Young Toddler room on the painting of Eeyore on the mural wall. Peeling paint was observed near the door to the hallway in the School Age classroom. 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. 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.) Will check every morning that the chipped paint is covered till it gets repaired. Placed tape until it can be repaired. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/3/19 it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 6 training hours in the previous 12 months. Staff person 1 had 2 training hours on file and is required to complete 4 additional hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff should have hours done by September 30, 2019. All staff will complete 6 training hours annually. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(1) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 30 credits | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 9/3/19 it was observed that staff person 2 (start date 8/12/19) was in use as an assistant group supervisor and did not have verifications on file. Staff person 2 did not have proof of education on file. Staff person was employed from 8/12/19 until 9/3/19 without verification of education on file. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Will put a checklist of everything needed in staff files. Staff person 2 now has proof of education on file. All staff will have required verifications on file at the time of hire. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/8/19 it was observed that the first aid kit in the ones classroom was incomplete. The first aid kit was missing tape. CORRECTED ON 9/3/19. 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.) The staff will let the director/manager know when they use the last of items in the first aid kit. Management will check first aid kit monthly. Tape was added to the first aid kit in the ones classroom at the time of inspection. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/8/19 it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed by the bathroom door in the infant classroom. Peeling paint was observed on the mural in the Ones room. Peeling paint was observed on the green wall behind the small bookshelf in t he Twos room. CORRECTED ON 9/3/19. 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.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.) Every room will be checked monthly for any chipped paint and will be taken care of immediately. Paint was covered at the time of inspection. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1, 2, 3,4,5,and 6 did not have documentation of 6 training hours in the previous 12 months. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Everyone will have them done by 10/1/18. Will fax them to you. Put the dates everything Is due on the staff's file, also put it on my calendar. |
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