Owl Hill Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The health reports on file for child #1 were dated in July of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in August of 2025. The health reports on file for child #2 were dated in August of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in September of 2025. 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.) Ensure each child's health report is within the 12 month period (not the 13th month). Use tracking methods and outreach. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed fire safety training in February of 2024 and then more than 12 months later in March of 2025. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete the Fire Safety training at the yearly Professional Development day. If staff cannot attend on the scheduled PD day they must complete the Fire Safety training within 5 days of the scheduled PD day. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has 4 medications on site at the facility (glucose tablets, insulin, Baqsimi, and Diazepam). There are periods of time in which the facility staff may need to administer the medication. The facility does not have completed medication logs on file nor signed parental consent. 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.) Medication logs were given to family to complete. Child must have a nurse until logs are completed and original scripts are given to Owl Hill. Deadline by 7/18/25 at 9am. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Lunches containing chicken nuggets and carrot sticks were not being stored in a refrigerator. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put perishable items in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An uncovered outlet was observed in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put outlet cover on outlet. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer and containers of sunscreen were observed in areas accessible to children in summer camp 2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Put sunscreen in a basket out of reach and put hand sanitizer out of reach. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 and 2 were present with a group of 12 children. Staff person 1 accounted for 7 of the children in their care group, and staff person #2 accounted for 4 of the children in their care group. 1 child in the room was unaccounted for in care groups. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When a child is dropped off into wrap care, the PKC teacher will hand the wrap care teacher the child's care to ensure all students are accounted for at all times. |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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 hinges were broken on the large toy container located on the small playground. PKC6 - A section of the play couch was torn, exposing the inner foam and wooden structure. 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.) A new couch will be added to the classroom and the old torn one will be thrown away. The broken toy box was thrown away. |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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 information on file for children #2 and #5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care. The form on file for child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) Parents added the missing information and re-signed the form. |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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 information on file for child #2 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number. 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.) Parent updated form with n/a. Parent said mobile is best to reach him. |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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 on file for child #3 did not include a complete address for one of the listed release persons. The emergency contact information on file for child #5 did not include a complete address for a listed release person. 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 update missing information and resign forms. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The 2nd Hepatitis A dose was missing. 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.) Contacted parent who got an appointment on 11/16/24. Updated immunization record provided on 11/18/24. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Some of the emergency contact forms present in PKC1, PKC3, and PKC4 were past due to be updated. The master files had been updated, but the updated forms were not in the sets with the groups. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The forms were updated at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is not PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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 #1 took pediatric first and and CPR course on 11/24/24 with a PQAs trainer. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Uncovered electrical outlets were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc3, and pkc6). Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put outlets covers in all outlets. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container Noncompliance Area: PKC1 - Hand sanitizer was observed on the shelf by the doorway within reach of the children. A basket full of cleaner (including Clorox and Windex) was observed to be stored in an area accessible to the children. Another container of hand sanitizer was observed in the room in an area accessible to the children. A container and a large container of hand sanitizer were observed within reach of children in an unlocked closet. PKC2 - Two mops with attached cleaning solutions were observed stored in areas accessible to the children. The containers with cleaning solutions were not labeled. PKC4 - Hand sanitizer, and adult medications were observed in the backpack that was stored within reach of the children. PKC6 - A container of cleaning solution was observed in the bathroom. The container was not labeled. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) Toxic materials will be put in a locked cabinet. This includes hand sanitizer and toxic cleaning supplies. Mops will only have soap and water in them and be labeled. Adult medications will not be in the emergency backpack. All cleaning products will be properly labeled. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: A bamboo plant and an aloe plant were observed in PKC5. A ficus tree was observed in the hallway. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. 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.) Toxic plants will be taken out of the classroom and hallway. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kids in pkc3 and pkc4 were stored in areas accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put first aid kits up high or in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in pkc8 did not include gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Put gloves in first aid bag. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A fan was observed mounted on the wall, and the cord was dangling down within reach of the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Dusty vents were observed in PKC1, PKC4, PKC6, and PKC7. Sharp adult scissors were observed within reach of the children in PKC2. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PKC4 - The trash can and the wall behind the trash can were visibly soiled. PKC8 - An area of the metal baseboard was separating. 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.) Vents were cleaned on 11/15. Scissors were put out of reach on 11/15. Trash can and wall were cleaned on 11/27. Baseboard was fixed on 11/27. The fan was taken down the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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: Areas of peeling paint were observed throughout the building (in the hallway, pkc2, pkc5, pkc6, and pkc8). 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.) A time for someone to come paint will be scheduled for December or January. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will have primary care groups. Each staff will have a lanyard with supervision cards. Staff will review their cards during the transition of pre-k counts and wrap care. Teachers will stop at various checkpoints to count students and do name to face. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff persons #1 and #2 were taking a group of preschool aged children to the playground at approximately 2:05pm on 10/8/24. During the transition to the playground, child #1 was able to slip away from the group and was left behind in the building when the group went to the playground. Child #1 was found in the hallway by another staff person. The staff person returned the child to the group on the playground, and reported being back in the office by 2:10pm. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children (with corresponding TA). The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will take an approved supervision training and participate in the corresponding TA. I communicated with our certification rep and she said someone will contact me with a training. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: A written plan of daily activities (for hours falling under DHS license) was not posted in rooms 1, 2, 5, and 6. 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.) A written plan of daily activities has been posted in each classroom. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: An emergency contact form was not present in room 1 for one of the children receiving care in the space. 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.) Put the emergency contact form in the clipboard. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in room 6. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Post the written transportation plan in classroom 6. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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 policy relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Certified child care providers must ensure that they are compliant with the federal requirements at 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) relating to the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add additional information to the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy regarding child maltreatment and prevention. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and TB test results were on file for staff person 4 were not obtained within the 12 months prior to start date. The health assessment was dated 10/18/23. TB test results were more than a year old at start date (from 2019). 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 4 is no longer working at the facility. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 5 and 6 were serving as assistant group supervisors at the facility. Their records did not contain sufficient documentation of education/experience. Correction Required: 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.) Documentation was obtained to confirm experience/education for staff 5 and 6. Education for 7 has been submitted and waiting for confirmation to translate educational experience. Staff will be supervised until experience is confirmed. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 12/14/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3 staff person #3 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 person 3 took the Pediatric First aid and CPR training on 11/29/23. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 began work as a provisional hire, and the staff person resided out of the state in the past 5 years (Florida, Maryland, and Virginia). The staff person's record did not contain the required out of state clearances at start date, nor documentation that the clearances has been requested. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearance on file. The child abuse clearance expired 9/6/23, but was not updated until 10/16/23. The PA criminal history clearance expired 9/29/23, but was not updated until 10/17/23. The staff person was suspended from a childcare position on 10/15/23. Staff person 5 began working as a provisional hire without either a complete NSOR on file, nor documentation that the NSOR had been requested. In addition, the staff person worked beyond a 45 day provisional hire period without complete clearances on file. The NSOR was obtained 51 days after start date. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 submitted all out of state clearances and employment has been terminated until updated clearances are on file. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted near the sinks in the large bathroom. 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.) A handwashing sign was posted in the bathroom. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills conducted 4/4/23 and subsequently 8/2/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete a fire drill before the 60 day deadline. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person 3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file for staff person 4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected forms have been obtained for staff 3 and 4. Director will make sure all physical paperwork is filled out completely prior to hire. |
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| 2022-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for some of the enrolled children had been updated in the master file, but not in the files in the childcare spaces. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected at the time of inspection. Classrooms will receive new copies of child EC sheets anytime an update is made to the form. |
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| 2022-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training on file for staff person 1 expired on 3/19/22, and the updated training was not completed until 4/12/22. Staff person 2 worked for a period of time with expired clearances on file. -State police clearance expired 1/30/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -Child abuse clearance expired 2/1/22, updated clearance obtained 4/7/22 -DHS FBI clearance expired 1/31/22, updated clearance obtained 4/11/22 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that all staff files comply with the CPSL by creating a more effective tracking system. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed within reach of toddlers (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Plastic bags have been removed from the classroom and are no longer being used to distribute snack. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space around three sides. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Crib was properly spaced immediately. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 left two infants alone while eating lunch to enter a neighboring child care space. Staff estimated that the supervision lapse lasted less than 2 minutes. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was terminated due to supervision lapse on 9/26/22. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 entered into a one year old room while yelling and using profane language. 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 #1 was terminated on 9/26/22 due to her use of profanity and due to violation #4. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Bottles were observed without name labels. 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.) Bottles were labeled the day of the violation. |
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| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A container of disinfectant was observed within reach of toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 container of disinfectant was moved out of the reach of children. |
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| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Staff person 1 was asked to move the infant to the crib. After visiting the remaining rooms, certification staff revisited the room and the infant was still sleeping in the swing. The child was moved after the second visit. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will ensure that all children/infants are sleeping in their designated crib and if they fall asleep somewhere else, they are moved immediately. |
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| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 hour health and safety training The staff person had a six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18. 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 person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, or GS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff 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 #1 was not alone with children until she had completed the required training. |
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| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1, 2, and 3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person # 1 had the six hour training on file dated 8/1/2018. Staff person 2 did not have the training on file. Staff person #3 had the six hour training on file dated prior to 9/30/16. The 6 hour training is only permitted if dated 9/30/16 - 6/30/18. 10 Hour Health and Safety training (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons 1-3 will have until 7/16/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1-3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, or GS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1-3, staff persons #1-3 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 #1-3 were informed immediately about the required training and were not permitted to be alone with children until the trainings were completed. |
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| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 7/16/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, or GS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 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 #3 began working on the required training and was not allowed to be unsupervised with the children. Training was completed on 6/23/22. |
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| 2022-01-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On 12/6/2021, child 1 was injured while at the facility. The incident report was not given to a parent on the day of the incident. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An email has since been sent to the parent which contained the original incident report. The incident report was completed on the day of the injury. |
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| 2021-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The surfacing on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The rubber mulch measured at less than 6 inches of loose fill (approximately 3 inches) in areas immediately around the embedded play equipment. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rake rubber mulch to ensure the proper depth until new rubber mulch that has been ordered is delivered. |
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| 2021-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e)/3270.103 Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Rubber mulch from the preschool playground was observed along the edge of the toddler playground. The pieces had a diameter of less than 1 inch. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) Check toddler playground and remove any rubber mulch that is found. |
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| 2021-10-26 | 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: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room. 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.) Infant teacher typed and posted her daily schedule in the classroom. |
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| 2021-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization records on file for child 2 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Child 2's record did not include documentation of the 4th Dtap dose. 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.) Contact parents to obtain necessary documentation. Child 2's 4th DTAP is scheduled. Update 2/1/22- Delay in obtaining the vaccine. Child will not be permitted to return to care without the immunization on file. |
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| 2021-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit in a room that is used for wrap-care for pre-k counts children did not include tape. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Corrected on site by adding medical tape to the 1st aid kit. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will supervise all children at all times, especially during transitions. We will utilize name-to-face checks, as well as staff having a picture ID cards. Spoke with staff regarding supervision lapse, and advise they stay together and communicate effectively. Added supervision checkpoints and management keeps office door open to supervise transitions. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training may not count toward the regulatory required annual training hours. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will receive a 2 hour training regarding supervision. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident that occurred on 7/9/2021: Child #1 (5 years old) was left behind in the childcare space when staff persons #1 and #2 left to take the remaining 10 children to the playground. The staff realized the child was not in their care at their first hallway checkpoint. Child #1 was without supervision of a staff person for approximately 1 minute. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will utilize name-to-face supervision checklist when transitioning to and from the classroom. Copies/documentation will be submitted weekly to the regional office for 3 months. |
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