Mind Builders Music And Science Center

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, a rusty, flat metal plate, and a rusty, heavy metal chain were observed, as well as a rusty chair leg found in a metal ring that resembled a fire pit metal ring. A broken plastic children's climber that was geared to infants/toddlers was observed. A dome climber was observed with several large rocks under the dome, with rock diameters that ranged from roughly 3 inches to 8 inches. These rocks were sharp, and not smooth by nature. A large broken cooler that contained algae on the sides and with water inside, was also observed.

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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/26, a thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Unit 2 (kitchen).

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/25 at 9:25 a.m., 20 school-age children were observed in Unit 2, and no adult staff were present in the classroom. The only two adults in the classroom were members from an outside agency. The children were unsupervised until 9:35 a.m., when Staff #1 arrived and began supervising children in this Unit. During this time, children were observed walking between the units unsupervised. When asked, Staff #3 was unable to identify the children in their group by name. On 7/8/26, children were observed walking from unit to unit and the staff they were assigned to, were not physically present with them in the spaces they walked through.

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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The policies will also be updated to include that children are not moving from room to room without methods of communication between staff and that staff then become responsible for those children in their care. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met.

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

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Agreements for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were missing the fee to be charged and when the fee is to be paid information.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Signed /Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #5 was not signed by the operator.The agreement for child #1 was missing the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child files # 3 and #4 were missing parents work addresses and phone numbers. The emergency contact forms in child files #2, #3 and #4 were missing the release persons addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing health insurance information and the policy number. The emergency contact form for child #4 was missing the health insurance policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 7/8/26, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in unit 4.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts (EC) and agreement (A) forms were not updated every 6 months as required by regulation for Children #1-#5 as follows by the last date of update: Child #1 (EC and A: 8/26/24), Child #2 (EC: 6/4/23; A: 11/3/23), Child #3 (EC and A: 6/10/25), Child #4 (EC and A: 6/2/25) and Child #5 (EC: 8/13/25).

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Health information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 has received care at the facility since enrolling which was more than 60 days, and the file did not contain a health report. See the code sheet for the enrollment date.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a child maltreatment policy for review.

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. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/11/26, the following staff did not have appropriate pre-service trainings and were observed working unsupervised with children: Staff #3: Pediatric first-aid and CPR; Staff #5: Pediatric First-aid and CPR; Staff #6: Current first-aid/CPR. During the inspection on 7/8/26, Staff #8 was observed working unsupervised with children and had not yet completed the following pre-service training: Pediatric first-aid/CPR.

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff #3, 5, 6, and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff available to supervise staff #3, 5, 6, and #8, staff #3, 5, 6 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training and volunteers were observed working at the facility on 6/11/26 and 7/8/26.

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. Announcement C-22-04: The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening completed after the staff began working with children (See the code sheet for the date of hire and health assessment). Staff #6 did not participate in an updated health assessment as required by regulation every 24 months. Staff #6 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection (See code sheet for date of previous and most recent health assessments). On 7/8/26, volunteer #10 did not have a health assessment and the results of the TB screening on file and was observed in a volunteer role at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff #2 had a health assessment which indicated staff had a communicable disease, but additional information was not provided, as necessary. Staff #2 was observed working in child care at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.