Powells Creative Kids Llc Iii

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/2/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not reflect annual emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/2/26 the first aid kit observed in upstairs childcare space did not contain tweezers, scissors and soap.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 9/16/25 upon arrival (3) children were observed sitting in highchairs and were not eating.

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

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 the couch located in 1st floor childcare space was frayed and in need of repair.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 emergency contact from were not present in 1st floor front childcare 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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was more than 12months old.

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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 there was a knife observed on 2nd floor in sink and also on 1st floor in childcare space on table accessible to children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 staff person #1 was observed answering the front door leaving staff person #2 out or ratio with (7) children.

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).

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 there was a missing electrical outlet cover observed in the indoor play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 there was hand sanitizer observed on desk in childcare 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.

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 there was no first aid kit located in the indoor play space or 2nd floor front childcare space.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 06/12/24, facility person #1 (hired see code sheet) does not have a completed child abuse clearance. Additionally, facility person #1 was observed in the infant room working alone with (4) children.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 the health report reviewed for child #1 was dated for 07/07/22 which is more than 12 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 the file reviewed for staff member #3 did not include physical examination and a report signed by the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 provider was unable to produce documentation of annual emergency drill.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 the first aid/CPR certification reviewed for staff person #2 stated adult and not pediatric.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 (hired see code sheet) contained a state police clearance dated 5/14/19 and child abuse clearance dated 05/28/19 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated PSP clearance or child abuse clearance.

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. Staff person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 the file reviewed for staff member #2 did not contain annual staff evaluation.

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

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 staff member #1 was observed alone supervising 8 kids: youngest child 2yo requiring staff: child ratio of 1:6.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/28/24 there was a missing electrical outlet protective cover observed in the infant room.

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

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/28/24 the first aid kit located in the front room did not contain soap or tweezers. The first aid kit located in the back room did not contain tweezers, scissors, or soap.

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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/07/24. CR observed (2) staff members caring for (11) children. Youngest child was 11 months old requiring 1:4 staff: child ratio.

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).

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in main floor rear child care space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Post the written plan of daily activities in the main floor rear child care space.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs posted in the bathrooms did not specify that a facility person and an able child shall wash his 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. Revise and post handwashing signs that includes the information as specified in this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on the second floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Post evacuation routes in a conspicuous location on the second floor. Ensure that the evacuation routes remain posted.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#3)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of initial emergency plan training. (#2 and #3)

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. Provide and submit written verification of initial emergency plan training for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff/new hires receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and annually.

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(2)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The facility director's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor's degree included 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and experience for their group supervisor position. (#1)

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of related credits for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.