MINDS MATTER LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER 2

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The two poles in the playspace had ripped tape/ fringes. The cement in the playspace needs repair.

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: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed a preschool child in a highchair. Certification rep observed the 10 young toddlers in a highchair.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 1 was expired (dated 2-12-2020). State police clearance for staff 2 was missing date disseminated. FBI clearance for staff 2 was expired (dated 9-8-19). Child abuse clearance for staff 3 was for HH member.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1,2 and 3- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing verification of childcare experience

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol accessible in the second bathroom.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water in the first bathroom. The water temperature in the bathroom was 111° F.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint/ plaster in the following rooms: Preschool, Toddlers, school age (upstairs and downstairs) and the first bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The toilet cover in the second bathroom needs repair

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility. Several fire drills were the same hypothetical locations.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation on Wednesday, 08/19/24, cert rep was informed that a child was injured at the facility, first-aid was render at the facility and child was taking to the ER by parent and received medical treatment. Facility failed to report injury and ER visit and failed to submit incident report to OCDEL within the prescribed time frame.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: File Record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: File records for Child #1 Child #2 and Child #4 did not include emergency contact information with the address and telephone number of the 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.

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed bathrooms and diapering areas in the facility missing a sign on which its states a facility person and an able child shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE WAS DATED 9/20/2021

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WALKING EXCURSIONS

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3, STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING

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

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #3AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of health and safety within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, and Staff #3 and Staff #5 will have until 11/4/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #3 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Release persons were not listed on the Agreement form for Child #1 at the time of the renewal inspection on 10/25/21.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Name; number ; and address of physician were not listed on the Emergency contact form for Child #1 at the time of the renewal inspection on 10/25/21.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Evaluation of education outside of United States for Staff #1 was not evaluated or translated by an approved source at the time of the renewal on 10/25/21.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: File reveal shows that Staff 2 had health assessment verification that did not state they were free from communicable disease at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Child #1 did not have verification of a required immunization according to the ACIP recommendations at the time of the renewal.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 did not have verification of child care experience on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: There were multiple stained ceiling tiles in Infant and Older toddler room at the time of the renewal inspection.

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.

Noncompliance Area: There was multiple areas of peeling paint in the rear basement area at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: Last fire drill documented was 6/26/19 at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #7 did not have their mandated reporter training verification on site at the time of the renewal inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: Review of files reveal that Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have an annual written staff evaluation at the time of the renewal inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: There were several stained ceiling tiles present in the baby room at the time of the renewal inspection.There was peeling paint present on the wall of the older toddler room in the basement at the time of the renewal inspection that was corrected on site. There was also peeling paint present on the rear wall and at entry of the before and after care room. The baseboard was separating from the wall in the before and after care room as well.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CHANGING TABLE PAD IN THE TWEENIE ROOM HAD TEARS IN THE COVER AND THE INTERIOR FOAM WAS EXPOSED.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM MEASURED AT 48 DEGREES.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A UTILITY CLOSET UNLOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE SMALL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH NAILS AND SHARP OBJECTS IN IT. THERE WAS A BOX WITH WIRES NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONER OF THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM. THE TURF RUG ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS RIPPED AND CURLING UP IN PLACES CREATING A TRIPPING HAZARD. THE WHITE FENCE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS STICKING OUT INTO THE PLAY SPACE AT THE BOTTOM CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, 7 OF THE 13 STAFF QUALIFIED AS AIDES.

Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #2 HAD AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES WITH 28 CREDIT HOURS IN ECE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY ED OR THE HUMAN SERVICES FIELD, WHICH DID NOT QUALIFY HER FOR THE POSITION SHE WAS HIRED FOR.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1, WHO QUALIFIES AS AN AIDE, WAS ALONE WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAMP PROGRAM.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS GLADE AND LYSOL SPRAY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE INFANT ROOM. THERE WAS LYSOL SPRAY ON TOP OF THE CUBBIES IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TOILET IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TWEENIE ROOM, IDENTIFIED AS ONE USED BY CHILDREN, HAD NO LID ON THE TANK. WHEN THE LID WAS REPLACED, THE TOILET COULD NOT BE FLUSHED DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHAIN INSIDE OF THE TANK.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT A HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/3/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRE DRILL LOG INDICATED THAT ALL FIRE DRILLS HAVE OCCURRED AROUND THE SAME TIME (11:00) IN THE MORNING.

Correction Required: Fire drills shall be held at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.