Providence Montessori Schoolhouse
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About the Provider
It is a foundation to last a lifetime.
Providence Montessori is committed to serving the whole child, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. We nurture a child's love of learning, preserve the child's sense of wonder, encourage independence and imagination, and fostering respect for our entire world.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) - Original container/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Description: Original container/Medication log Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked medication for child 1. Benadryl and Motrin was out of the original medication box. Child 1 was missing a medication log 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. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was in its original container. This is how the parent gave us the medication. The medication was labeled with child's name. No medication has been administered at the time of inspection which is why there was no medication log |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 1 year experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 1 has well over one year experience and was an over-site in their file. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter. The two reference letters that were in the file were identical. 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 member 2 has always had 2 reference letters, the duplicate was an over site in their file. The second correct reference letter has been updated in their file. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) - Screened/Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) Description: Screened/Good repair Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification observed a small rip on the screen in prek room. Toddler room was missing window screens Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Screen have been repaired and replaced |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the infant room Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chipped paint was where a cabinet door hit a wall. We installed plastic wall guards where all cabinet door handles meet a wall. |
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| 2025-02-04 | Initial review | 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) - Screened/Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) Description: Screened/Good repair Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection certification rep observed 3 windows in Preschool and Prek rooms missing screens. Bathroom near the library was missing a screen. Some of the screens were not in good repair. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repaired and replaced missing screens |
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| 2025-02-04 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: One of the windows in transitional Prek was was cracked. During initial inspection one of the windows in Preschool fell and broke. 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.) Transitional Pre-K window and Preschool window have been repaired. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A CRIB IN THE MONTESSORI PREP ROOM WAS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF A SPECIFIC CHILD. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE CRIB WAS LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. GOING FORWARD, CRIBS WILL REMAIN LABELED AT ALL TIMES WITH THE NAME OF A SPECIFIC CHILD AND WILL ONLY BE USED BY THAT CHILD. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, HEALTH REPORTS WERE NOT BEING PROVIDED EVERY 6 MONTHS AS REQUIRED FOR CHILD #1 AND #2, WHO ARE YOUNG TODDLERS. LAST HEALTH REPORT ON FILE FOR CHILD #1 DATED 10/22/18, AND FOR CHILD #2 DATED 8/28/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 AND #2. GOING FORWARD, CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALL INFANTS AND YOUNG TODDLERS HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH RRPORT EVERY 6 MONTHS AS REQUIRED. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY INFORMATION UPDATED IN THE MASTER FILE IN THE OFFICE WAS NOT UPDATED IN CLASSROOMS. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) GOING FORWARD, EMERGENCY INFORMATION WILL BE COPIED AND UPDATED IN THE CLASSROOMS EVERY 6 MONTHS. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i)/3270.192(5) - Age/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #2, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF AGE. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. 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.) REFERENCED STAFF WILL BE NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND IDENTIFICATION FOR THEIR FILES. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF PERSONS WILL HAVE TWO REFERENCES AND IDENTIFICATION FOR AGE, ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 HAD NOT OBTAINED AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #3 WILL COMPLETE THE REQUIRED 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING ANNUALLY. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #4 (HIRED 6/13/19), DID NOT INCLUDE EDUCATION CREDENTIALS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH POSITION THE PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO PERFORM. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON #4 WILL SUBMIT EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS EARNED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AT THE FACILITY. GOING FORWARD, ALL STAFF WILL HAVE EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH POSITION THE PERSON CAN PERFORM. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, DIAPER CREAM LOCATED UNDER THE UNLOCKED CHANGING TABLE 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.) THE CABINET UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE WAS IMMEDIATELY LOCKED. GOING FORWARD, THIS CABINET WILL REMAIN LOCKED SO CONTENTS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHIPPED PAINT WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-PRIMARY CLASSROOM ON THE DOORWAY OF THE BATHROOM, AND ABOVE THE OUTLET IN THE NAP ROOM. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PRE-PRIMARY ROOM WILL BE RE-PAINTED. GOING FORWARD, ANY AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT WILL BE RE-PAINTED SO CHIPPING PAINT IS NOT PRESENT ON FACILITY SURFACES. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, the agreement for Child #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of Child #4 completed designated by parent to whom child may be released on the agreement form. Will review quarterly for compliance. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, the emergency contact and financial agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 is no longer enrolled in our school,. Last day 6-15-18. Child #2, 3, 4 updated and made current the agreement and emergency contacts. Will review/inspect every quarter. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, the emergency contact, for Child #2, #3 and #4, did not include signed parental consent for transportation. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained initial from parents of child #'s 2, 3, 4 for transportation. Will review at quarterly review. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, sunscreen and hand sanitizer were accessible to children on the window ledge in the Multipurpose Room. 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.) Container containing hand sanitizer and sunscreen was placed in a classroom counter away and put out of the reach of children. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, the first aid kit, in Primary Class outdoor bag, did not contain scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A pair of scissors was located in other first aid kit during inspection and placed into the Primary class outdoor bag's first aid kit. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/12/18, the required hand washing sign was not posted at the changing table in the Pre-Primary Classroom. 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.) On 6-12-18 a hand washing posting was placed at the changing table in the Pre-Primary class. |
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| 2018-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/1/18, in the Montessori Prep Room, Staff #1 was seated near the door just outside the classroom where children were napping and was unable to see Child #1 from that position. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, along with all infant room staff were retrained on the requirements that all children shall be supervised at all times. Staff one will observe all children while sleeping with no obstructions from view of the children. Therefore, position herself in the room when children are sleeping rather than in the doorway. |
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| 2018-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/1/18, a written plan, identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, was not posted in the Pre-Primary 2 and Primary Preschool classrooms. 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.) Emergency plan postings were added to additional spaces/rooms in Pre-primary 2 and Primary 1 as indicated. |
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| 2018-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/1/18, the emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises nor a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written plan was provided to inspection representative and was accepted as satisfactory to address violation and correction. |
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| 2018-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/1/18, the water temperature was 115 F in areas accessible to children throughout entire facility. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the inspector retested the water temp after the water heater was adjusted by the owner on site. The temperature measured below 110 F. |
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| 2018-03-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/1/18, hand washing signs were not posted at toilet/diapering areas and sinks, throughout the facility, stating requirement to 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of the inspection, all hand washing signs were replaced at sinks, toilets and changing tables to reflect proper requirement. |
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| 2017-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REQUESTED TO REVIEW THE FACILITY'S ANNUAL NOTIFICATION TO LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES. THE FACILITY DID NOT NOTIFY LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATINOA ND THE PROGRAMS USE OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ROUTES. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FACILITY WILL DRAFT LETTER AND SEND IT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES ANNUALLY. |
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| 2017-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES; THE FILE OF STAFF #1 HIRE DATE 9/6/16 INCLUDED A REGISTRATION FOR AN FBI CLEARANCE AND NOT THE ACTUAL CLEARANCE. 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 WILL REDO CLEARANCE AND CLEARANCE WILL BE PLACED ON FILE. STAFF #1 WILL NOT WORK WITH CHILDREN UNTIL CLEARANCE IS RECEIVED. |
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