Owens Group Day Care

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked red trapezoid magna tile and a cracked orange square magna tile.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked an updated Child Service Report every 6 months. The file of Child #2 contained a Child Service Report dated 1/2/20 with a previous one dated 7/5/18.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f).

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #1 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/7/18, 7/3/19, and 1/6/20. The file of Child #2 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/2/19, and 1/2/20. The file of Child #3 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/3/19, and 1/3/20. The file of Child #4 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/3/19, and 12/27/19. The file of Child #5 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 12/4/18, 7/10/10, and 1/2/20.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/28/20 with a previous one dated 2/17/15.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit lacked tape.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks and pieces missing.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed Lincoln Logs with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the top drawer of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic beads with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the 2nd drawer of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags in the cupboard below the stereo system and in the top and bottom drawers of the entertainment stand which were accessible to children. Observed plastic bags in the white cabinet beside the entertainment stand which were accessible to children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not give the parent the original and make a copy for the file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. Staff #1 received emergency plan training on 1/22/19 but lacked documentation for 2018. Staff #1 had a start date of 11/29/12.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Observed rust on the heat register in the bathroom.

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: Observed foam blocks with bite marks in the white bin. Observed a bookcase containing games with the back detached at the bottom.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed a Scramble game with pieces with a diameter less than 1 inch on the shelf by the entertainment stand that was accessible to children. Observed Lincoln logs with pieces with a diameter less than 1 inch in a blue bin on the floor by the entertainment stand that were accessible to children.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a reviewed and updated financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #2 had a financial agreement reviewed on 1/17/17, 8/7/17, and 1/4/18. The file of Child #3 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and financial agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #3 had an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed on 1/5/18 with a previous review on 2/22/17.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: Observed the cord to the printer which was not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard.

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

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet between the sofa and wooden chest which lacked a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: Observed a first-aid kit in the bottom drawer of the wooden chest located at the entrance which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:05am, two children were observed to be in pack and plays which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a young toddler, contained a health report that was updated at an interval greater than 6 months. The most recent health report on file is current.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a health report which lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The most recent health report on file includes the required statement.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Noncompliance Area: Dedicated files for children were not present at the facility due to only one set of files being present for children who were attending this facility and another owned by a separate legal entity.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement that was updated on 12/24/2015. The following update did not occur until 08/12/2016. This is greater than the required 6 month interval. The most recent agreement on file is current.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: Dedicated files for staff were not present at the facility due to only one set of staff files being present for staff who are working at this facility and another owned by a separate legal entity.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Noncompliance Area: The written fire drill record for the facility was being maintained in conjunction with the fire drill record for another legal entity.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.