Childrens Learning Arc

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/26, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a plan providing accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: On 4/8/26, at time of inspection, the facility does not have a record of the date of proof and date of purchase of the fire detection system as required by Panic & Fire Act 62.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF A CHILD SERVICE REPORT COMPLETED IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS FOR CHILD #2 (START DATE 6/3/19)

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT DATE ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 WAS 7/18/19, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AGO.

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 informationA 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: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE WAS NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED BETWEEN DIAPERINGS.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A GALLON OF OPEN MILK AND AN OPEN JAR OF MAYONNAISE SITTING OUT ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHENETTE OF THE PRESCHOOL SIDE.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN UNLABELED BOTTLE SITTING IN A PACK AND PLAY.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CLASSROOMS WERE OLD AND HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WHEN THE MASTER FILE WAS UPDATED.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS ONLY 1 NON-FAMILY REFERENCE ON FILE FOR STAFF #3.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SHARP KNIFE IN AN UNLOCKED DRAWER ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD BEEN REVIEWED AND/OR UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF A WRITTEN EVALUATION IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR FOR STAFF #1 AND #2.

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: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN ON THE PRESCHOOL SIDE UNDER THE TV MONITOR, IN THE TODDLER AREA UNDER THE TV MONITOR, IN THE BATHROOM IN THE TODDLER AREA, AND IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FRONT WINDOWS.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS LARGE BOTTLES OF BLEACH IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND LYSOL SPRAY IN AN UNLOCKED CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHENETTE AREA OF THE PRESCHOOL SIDE, BOTH ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

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 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEATER GRATE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TOILET IN THE TODDLER AREA WAS BENT LEAVING A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, AND THERE WAS A BLACK AND WHITE DISCOLORATION OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE TILES AROUND THE TOILET.

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: ON 2/10/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE BATHROOM IN THE TODDLER AREA.

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 10/2/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW UP VISIT, THE EPI-PEN FOR CHILD #1 EXPIRED ON 6/2018.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: ON 10/2/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, A STAND FAN WAS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. THIS IS A VIOLATION THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 8/15/19 AND NOT CORRECTED.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AND AGAIN ON 9/5/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED VISIT, THE FACILITY WAS OUT OF RATIO AND IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT APPROVED RATIO TRACKING SHEETS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FOR TWO MONTHS.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of TWO months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS 1 STAFF IN THE ROOM WITH 12 CHILDREN AGES INFANT THROUGH PRESCHOOL.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, SEVERAL OF THE CRIBS WERE MISSING SOME WHEELS MAKING THEM LEAN. AT LEAST ONE OF THE CRIBS HAD A SPLIT IN THE WOOD OF THE LEG.

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: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO CHILD SERVICE REPORT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 (START DATE 1/9/19).

Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #2 WAS NOT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE SHE WAS RECEIVING CARE.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VENTOLIN OF CHILD #3 AND THE EPIPEN OF CHILD #4 WERE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE INDIVIDUAL WHO PRESCRIBED THE MEDICATION OR A PRESCRIPTION LABEL FOR THE MEDICATION OF CHILD #3 AND #4.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VENTOLIN OF CHILD #3 AND THE PLASTIC BAG IT WAS CONTAINED IN WERE NOT IDENTIFIED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VENTOLIN OF CHILD #3 EXPIRED 7/2019.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FOR CHILD #3.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TODDLER'S HANDS WERE NOT WASHED PRIOR TO EATING LUNCH.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #2 WAS DATED 3/7/17, MORE THAN 24 MONTHS AGO.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE REPORTED TB RESULTS FOR STAFF #2 WERE GREATER THAN 5MM AND REQUIRED FOLLOW UP. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF FOLLOW UP IN THE FILE.

Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN INJURY BINDER BUT IT WAS NOT BEING USED TO RETAIN A SECOND COPY OF INJURY REPORTS, AS THERE WERE NO RECENT REPORTS IN IT.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO FILE PRESENTED FOR STAFF #5.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ONE OF THE REFERENCES ON FILE FOR STAFF #1 HAD NO NAME OR SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON WHO WROTE IT.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A TODDLER IN A HIGH CHAIR REACHED OUT AND TOUCHED AN OPERATING STAND FAN. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE STOPPED THE CHILD FROM PUTTING HER FINGERS THROUGH THE COVER OF THE FAN.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY CPSL FOR STAFF #2 (HIRE DATE 3/27/19).

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: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY STAFF #1 AND #3 FOR THE STATED ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR POSITION.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #4 STATED THAT ALL SIX CHILDREN IN THE TODDLER GROUP WERE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF AGE. UPON REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACTS, THREE OF THE CHILDREN WERE NOT YET 2 YEARS OLD. STAFF #4 WAS OUT OF RATIO WITH 6 YOUNG AND OLDER TODDLERS.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Southeast Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of one month after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A BROKEN CUBBY SHELF, A LARGE SHOVEL, TRASH IN UNCOVERED TRASH CANS, AND STANDING WATER ALL ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE DEAD INSECTS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/15/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE SINKS WERE NOT DRAINING AND THE TOILET OVERFLOWED LEAKING WATER OUT OF THE BATHROOM ONTO THE CARPET IN THE TODDLER AREA.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 4/15/19 DURING AN ANNOUNCED VISIT TO MEASURE ADDITIONAL SPACE, THERE WAS A CABINET WITH BROKEN DRAWERS IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

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: ON 4/16/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT 2 FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES OF A CRIB IN USE BY AN INFANT.

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: ON 4/16/19 DURING AN UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFY STAFF #1 FOR THE STATED AIDE POSITION.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Noncompliance Area: ON 4/15/19 DURING AN ANNOUNCED VISIT TO MEASURE ADDITIONAL SPACE, THERE WERE MISSING PICKETS ON THE FENCE AROUND THE KITCHEN AREA, AND THE FENCE AND WINDOWSILLS WERE DIRTY.

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: ON 8/16/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE BOTTOM OUTSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WAS COATED WITH AN UNKNOWN DRIED SUBSTANCE.

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 8/16/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS FOR CHILD #1 AND #2 HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS.

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 informationA 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: ON 8/16/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LATEST HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF #3 WAS DATED 12/10/15.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/16/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFTETY AUTHORITIES BEING NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 8/16/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, #2 AND #4 DID NOT CONTAIN 2 WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.

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: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have staff evaluations on file.

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: ON APRIL 3, 2017 DURING THE FOLLOW UP VISIT, EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE WAS NOT PRESENTED FOR THE SCHOOL BUS STAFF PERSON # 2 ACKNOWLEDGED BUS WOULD BE USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THERE WERE NOT ANY AUDITORY TOYS AVAILABLE ON SITE.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for auditory development.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THERE WAS A BLUE SWING SET IN THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS UNSTURDY. THE EASLE NEAR THE BLUE CHILDRENS BATHROOM WAS BROKEN.

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: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITAL INSPECTION; EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE WAS NOT PRESENTED FOR THE SCHOOL BUS AND TWO VANS STAFF PERSON # 2 ACKNOWLEDGED WOULD BE USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN.

Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THE LIABILITY INSURANCE REPORT PRODUCED BY THE PROVIDER DID NOT VERIFY THAT A POLICY WAS ESTABLISHED. THE DOCUMENT GIVEN WAS A QUOTE FOR INSURANCE.

Correction Required: A liability insurance claim report shall include a detailed description of the claim.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITAL INSPECTION; THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTIAN MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: 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: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THE EMERGENCY PLAN FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DID NOT INCLUDE A SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATION ON THE FACITILTY PREMISES.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THERE WAS A MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE FRONT MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COMPUTER DESK, MISSING PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN BOTH CHILDREN'S BATHROOM IN THE MAIN CHILDCARE SPACE.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THERE WAS HAND SOAP ON THE SINK IN BOTH CHILDRENS BATHROOMS IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.

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 MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THE PHONE AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT OPERABLE.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.

Noncompliance Area: ON MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; THERE WAS CHIIPED PAINT ON THE WALL IN BOTH BATHROOMS IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT AND A HOLE ON THE ORANGE WINDOW LEDGE IN THE BACK OF THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THERE WAS A YELLOW SHELF IN THE FRONT MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE THAT HAD CHIPPED PAINT ON TOP AND ON THE DOORS. THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT IN THE BACK OF THE MAIN CHILDCARE SPACE ON THE BASEBOARD AND ON THE WALLS. THERE WERE SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE NEAR THE BIG YELLOW LETTER B. THERE WAS A HOLE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATHROOM DOOR IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THERE WERE STAPLES ON ALL WALLS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME NEAR THE LOCKS ON THE DOOR IN THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE BACK DOOR IN MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE. THERE WAS CHIPED PAINT ON THE YELLOW WINDOW. THERE WAS A PETRUDING NAIL AT THE BOTTOM OF A WHITE DESK NEAR THE ENTRANCE. THERE WAS A PIECE OF BASEBOARD MISSING IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM IN THE MAIN CHILDCARE SPACE. THERE WAS BASEBOARD MISSING IN THE BACK AREA UNDER THE PURPLE WINDOW. A METAL OBJECT WAS STICKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARD NEAR THE BATHROOM WITH THE BLUE DOOR. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET MISSING A LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON THE WALL BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE.

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 MARCH 7, 2017 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION; HAND WASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIRMENT WERE NOT POSTED IN EITHER OF THE TWO BATHROOMS OR THE DIAPERING AREA SPECIFYING: CHILDREN SHALL WASH 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.