Pitter Patter Childcare Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the duck pond room refrigerator was broken. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermometer in the duck pond refrigerator has since been replaced with a new one. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: In the bubbling brook room is a toilet area with a half wall and half door that is not appropriate for school age children that was being used by school age children. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction has been to eliminate the use of the bathroom in the bubbling brook. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's financial agreement has since been updated to include the amount of the fee to be charged. |
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| 2026-06-12 | 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 emergency transportation plan was not posted in the bubbling brook room. 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.) A written emergency transportation plan has since been posted in the bubbling brook classroom. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #4's most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form is dated 6/24/25 which is 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 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child #4 has since had a review of their emergency contact form approved, and signed off by the parent. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 5/4/26, and Child #3's initial health assessment is dated 5/4/26 both which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and child #3's health assessment and previous records have since been obtained and updated in their files. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #4's most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement is dated 6/24/25 which is more than 6 months ago. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's financial agreement has since been updated and signed by a parent to make their file current. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 2/12/21 and 3/18/26, which are more than 60 months apart. 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.) Staff #1's file has since been corrected to ensure that this staff's clearances are up to date. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent staff evaluations are dated 11/7/23 and 4/15/26, which are more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1's evaluations have since been done, corrected, and brought up to date with currency. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the bubbling brook room was Studio Selection Kids Spray Sunscreen on the top of child cubbies which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. On the hooks right inside the entrance of the facility was a child's backpack with equate spray sunscreen in a side pocket that stated keep out of reach of children 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The studio selection kids spray sunscreen and equate spray sunscreen has been moved and put out of reach of all children. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space was a crown vetch plant that is toxic to children coming through the fence accessible to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crown vetch plant has since been pulled out and removed from the premises. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space was a trash can that contained trash from the previous day. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash from the previous day has since been cleared and replaced with a fresh bag. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted in the bubbling brook room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A paper listing the telephone numbers for the various emergency services has since been posted in the bubbling brook classroom. |
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| 2026-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the Frog Lagoon room, the bubbling brook room, and the duck pond room the outside book bags that contained the first aid kits were hanging on low about hooks that were accessible to children. 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.) Each book bag has since had a lock attached to it to ensure that first aid kits are inaccessible. |
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| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 6/11/25, after the expiration date of 5/31/25. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There is an up-to-date certificate of completion in their file. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space was mulch that was less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to infants and toddlers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants and Toddlers will not use the play space until fencing is placed around the mulch area. |
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| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The posts holding the mesh fencing for the new infant/toddler outside play space were loose and unstable when touched making the fencing loose and not secure. 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.) We will not use this space. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: In the duck pond room, the green bin that held balls was cracked with sharp edges. 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.) throw away old toy bin with cracks/sharp edges |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the duck pond room next to the window was a tall 5 section cabinet that was not attach to the wall and was unstable when touched. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) anchor shelf properly to wall |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, and 3's files did not contain a child service report in the last 6 months. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) complete child service reports |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) all agreements are current and up to date |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #3 did not contain the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) make sure all parent paperwork is completed all spaces on paperwork filled out properly |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #2's file did not contain the address for 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.) have child #2 parent provide emergency info |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 2/12/24 and 6/4/25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), are dated 10/30/23 and 4/4/25, more than 12 months apart. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) give a reminder to families that health assessments are required to be up to date for child to continue at the center |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the bubbling brook room and the duck pond room the trash cans used to dispose of used diapers and pullups was not hand free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) remove unlidded garbage cans from classrooms |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 12/20/22 and 2/26/25 which are more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) have health assessments done |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: In the duck pond room in a child's cubby was a lunch box that contained yogurt that was not refrigerated. 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 all lunch boxes in refrigerator upon arrival |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have proof of submitting written notification to local traffic safety authorities of location of facility and programs 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 child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) write a letter to local traffic safety authorities and submit it. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will create and ensure every child enrolled and newly enrolled will receive a copy of the emergency procedure letter. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have proof of submitting their updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) send a copy of emergency plan to all emergency management agencies. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained an NSOR certificate dated 5/30/25 which if after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR certificate dated 5/30/25 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) receive all certifications before start date |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's most recent annual staff evaluation is dated 10/2023 which is more than 12 months ago. Staff #3's most recent annual staff evaluation is dated 1/5/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) do evaluations |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:25pm staff #3 was alone in the Duck Pond room with 6 Older toddlers and 2 Preschool age children. 6 children were sleeping on mats, one child was in a highchair eating a snack, and staff #6 was sitting on the floor holding and rocking another child that was awake. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member immediately stepped into ratio. Will ensure that all teachers understand naptime ratios |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the turtle beach room disinfectant spray was on top of a shelf in the back of the room accessible to children. In the turtle beach room, the lock was not working for the cabinet under the sink and window cleaner which stated Keep out of reach of children was accessible. In the bubbling brook room disinfect solution was on the shelf by the table and Purell Hand sanitizer was on the diaper sink each stating keep out of reach of children and accessible to children. In the duck pond room, the lock on the diaper table was not working proper and diaper cream which stated keep out of reach of children was 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Move all toxins/chemicals out of reach of all age groups |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the Lily Pad Lake room, the garbage can used to discard leftover food was not lidded. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) remove garbage can without lid |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space near the back left hand corner around and besides the mulch were unsecured wooden beams that would roll around when touched causing a tripping hazard. 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.) remove tripping hazard until maintenance can anchor properly |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were missing from above the toilet in the bubbling brook room and in the duck pond room near the diapering 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) hang a hand washing sign |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 12/18/24, staff person's #1 file lacked two, non-family 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 turned in 2 non-family references |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Printed and posted the current certificate in the foyer. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: The most recent inspection summary dated 12/18/24 was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted the inspection summary on the bulletin board in foyer. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure all staff have proper training within their 90-day period. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We posted a sign in the foyer that the emergency plan is available upon request. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's file contained the online portion of the pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 9/4/23, the in-person portion of the training was not completed making this training not acceptable. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was informed that cpr training was not acceptable and staff #2 went and took approved CPR training. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to include a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and are invalid for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1 applied for proper child abuse clearance the day of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 12/18/24, Staff person #1's file did not contain verification of child care experience. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained and turned in hours and verification. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The half door to the infant room was not properly connected causing it to be loose and hanging when opened. 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.) Maintenace was notified immediately, and the door was secured. |
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| 2025-01-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The back emergency exit in the bubbling brook room was obstructed by a highchair and stacked nap cots. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Object were removed immediately from fire exit. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an initial health report. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was told to get a copy of her health assessment before returning to work the next day. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was informed that she needed two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to her suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a disclosure statement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was given a current Disclosure Statement that she filled out to complete this requirement. |
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| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain education and experience to be classified as an assistant group supervisor. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was made aware that she needed to have her high school diploma and the proof of her 2 years of experience working with children the following day. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there was a cracked green bin that could pinch a child's finger. In the preschool room there was a broken tower car track and a cracked clear bin with sharp edges. 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.) the green container was immediately removed from the child care space. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room the tall cabinet used for child cubbies was not attached to the wall and was unstable when touched. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cabinet will be moved and attached to the wall to prevent it from falling. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:25pm in the toddler room, it was observed that four children in the back of the room near the diapering area did not have at least 2ft of space on 3 sides of their rest equipment while in use. 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.) Teachers are retaught the correct way to space the rest equipment is to be placed, |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not working properly. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new working thermometer was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #2's two most recent child service reports are dated 10/13/23 and 5/13/24, which is more than 6 months apart. Child #4's two most recent child service reports are dated 10/12/23 and 5/1/24, which is more than 6 months apart. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the children both have current Child Service Reports at this time. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 5 did not have written information on child's disabilities or special needs. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will take files back to parents and have them complete the information required in the area of the child's special needs |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #3 file's emergency contact update was dated 9/22/23 and 4/9/24 which is more than 6 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child's file is currently updated so nothing is needed now. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #1 initial health assessment was dated 4/14/21 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the child does have his current health assessment so nothing needs to be done now. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The legal entity does not have comprehensive general liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get a comprehensive general liability insurance. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #3 file's financial agreement update was dated 9/22/23 and 4/9/24 which is more than 6 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child's file is now current so nothing needs corrected at this time. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs will be obtained for this child and will be updated as needed. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 file contained mandated reporter trainings dated 9/26/18 and 12/14/23 which are more than 60 months apart. 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.) the staff #2 is current with her mandated reporter trainings at this time. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 file contained child abuse clearances dated 11/19/18 and 12/14/23 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1 file contained DHS FBI clearances dated 12/7/18 and 12/16/23 which are more than 60 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current child abuse clearances at this time. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: The trash in the outside play space was not removed daily. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been informed of the regulation that all trash must be removed from the playground on a daily basis. the trash can has been removed. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The bathroom sink cabinet in the school age room facing towards the toilets had crumbling particle board at the top. 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.) the area above the sink in the school age room will be covered with a material that will be secure, clean and in good repair. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Initial review | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the preschool bathroom did not have a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a lidded trash can has been put in the preschool bathroom. |
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