Pursuit Of Happiness Learning Academy Inc

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written policies on shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.

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. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures/ and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates 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. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. Submit written documentation of delivery.

Noncompliance Area: One child was observed napping in a crib that was labeled with another child's name. (#3)

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. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator did not maintain food at 45 F or below. The thermometer registered the temperature at 50 F.

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. Adjust the refrigerator thermostat so that food is maintained at 45 F or below or repair/replace the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: An infant bottle observed in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Label the bottle with the child's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Three children's records did not contain emergency contact and/or financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months.

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/9/19, at approximately 12:30pm staff/ratios were not in compliance in two classrooms. Staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 7 children; 1 infant (birth-12 months), 2 young toddlers ( one year olds), 3 older toddlers (2 year olds) and 1 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering kindergarten) in the older toddler classroom. Staff person #3 kept leaving the room to tend to other tasks. Staff person #2 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 12 children: 5 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering kindergarten) and 3 young school agers (kindergarten to 3rd grade) in the preschool classroom. The ages of the children were verified by staff persons present.

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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training in proper staff/child ratios and in handling transitions including when a staff must leave the group to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the written staffing plan.

Noncompliance Area: Several electrical outlets in the older toddler and infant classrooms lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.

Noncompliance Area: A can of Spic and Span cleanser was observed on the counter in the preschool room in reach of 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. Remove the can of cleanser and ensure that all cleaning materials/toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: Cleaning products were observed stored in the infant room closet next to baby food and baby cereal.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Remove the toxic items and ensure that toxic and cleaning materials are stored away from food.

Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, exceeded 110 F. The temperature read 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. Lower the temperature and ensure that hot water does not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in disrepair and/or in need of cleaning: glass interior door and school age refrigerator in need cleaning; soiled carpet in the preschool classroom in need of cleaning or replacement, broken bathroom door knob, toilet in 1st floor bathroom in disrepair, damp basement floor from rain.

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. Complete all cleaning as specified and make necessary repairs. Ensure that all surfaces in the facility are clean and in good repair

Noncompliance Area: Peeling and damaged paint and damaged plaster was observed on several surfaces in the facility: peeling paint on baseboards in the infant room; damaged plaster in the children's bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Make necessary repairs to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility. Submit written verification of the repairs and adequate documentation verifying removal of the peeling paint.

Noncompliance Area: Rest equipment (nappers) in the young/older toddler room was not labeled for the use of specific children.

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. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months. (#4)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. (staff #7)

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3 and #5)

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training. (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7)

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 6 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.

Noncompliance Area: Several electrical outlets and the electrical power strip in the infant classroom lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers when not in use.

Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, exceeded 110 F. The temperature read 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. Lower the temperature and ensure that hot water does not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning: bathrooms walls in preschool bathroom and baseboards in preschool classroom).

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. Complete all cleaning as specified. Develop and submit a written schedule for ongoing cleaning to ensure that the facility is kept clean.

Noncompliance Area: An child was observed napping on a jacket . (#1)

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. Provide age-appropriate rest equipment for the identified child and ensure that all children rest in age-appropriate rest equipment. Notify all staff persons of this requirement. Submit written verification of staff notification.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/1/18 at approximately 4:10pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 15 young/older school-age children in basement school-age classroom. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of materials for dramatic role playing in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Obtain additional materials for dramatic role playing in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of books in the young toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. Obtain additional books in a sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: Broken children's chairs were observed in the preschool classroom.

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. Remove or replace the children's chairs. Ensure that all children's toys and equipment are in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: The upstairs refrigerator lacked an operable thermometer.

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. Obtain and place an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Update the agreements to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Submit a copy of the updated agreements.

Noncompliance Area: One childs records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#3)

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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. The child service report must be the DHS approved form. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: Four children were observed being cared for in the young toddler classroom and mergency contact information was only presentfor one child in the classroom.

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. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all child care spaces in which children are receiving care.

Noncompliance Area: One child had been enrolled for more than 60 days and their record did not contain a current, up-to-date health report.(#4)

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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that all childrens records include a current, up-to-date health report within 60 days of enrollment.

Noncompliance Area: Menus were not conspicuously posted one week in advance in the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Ensure that menus are conspicuously posted in the facility at least 1 week in advance as specified.

Noncompliance Area: An infant bottle observed in the infant room was not labeled with the childs name. (#2)

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name. Label the bottle with the child's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

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. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: One child's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. The child's record did not contain written verification of emergency contact information at the time of admission. (#4)

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents and emergency contact information prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Four staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 5/10/17-no mandated reporter training) (#2-hired 4/7/17-no mandated reporter training) (#3-hired 2/8/17-no mandated reporter training) (#4-hired 2/24/17-no mandated reporter training)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. The identified staff persons must completed the required mandated reporter training. Revise written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all new staff persons have the required CPSL mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as specified in the CPSL. Submit a copy of the revised facility CPSL policies as specified and the completed mandated reporter training for the identified staff persons.

Noncompliance Area: Several electrical outlets in the wall and power strip in the infant classroom lacked protective covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Obtain and place protective covers in the electrical outlets and power strip. Ensure that all electrical outlets are equipped with protective covers.

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool classroom lacked bandages.

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. Replenish the first aid kit and ensure that all first kits has the required contents as specified in this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning: area carpet in the young toddler classroom, upper and lower level hallways, preschool classroom floor and the sink in the infant room.

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. Complete all cleaning as specified. Develop and submit a written schedule for ongoing cleaning to ensure that the facility is kept clean.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the cubbies in the preschool room had and peeling paint is not permitted in child care facilities.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Make necessary repairs to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The bathrooms on the upper level were in need of cleaning. The trash can in one bathroom was full of trash and had a strong offensive odor.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. Complete all cleaning as specified. Develop and submit a written schedule for ongoing cleaning to ensure compliance.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a sufficient amount of materials for dramatic role playing in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Obtain additional materials for dramatic role playing in a sufficient amount to preclude long waits. Submit written documentation of purchase receipts for verification of compliance.

Noncompliance Area: A child size sofa used by children inthe preschool room was torn and in disrepair.

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. Repair/replace or remove the damaged sofa and ensure that all toys, play and other equipment used by children are in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sitting in a bucket-type table seat that was too large for the child to sit safely. (#4)

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. Provide furniture appropriate for infant seating and ensure that all furniture is appropriate for the children's sizes.

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the school age room lacked an operable thermometer.

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. Obtain and place an operable thermometer in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/1/2017, at approximately 3:45pm, child #4 was observed alone and unattended in the main hallway and staircase leading to the lower level when he walked away from his group to retrieve his coat from another classroom. The staff person assigned responsibility for care did not know the child wandered away from the group and had no idea of the child's whereabouts. (staff #3)

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Develop and submit a written plan for tracking and monitoring the supervision of children to help ensure that children are supervised at all times. This plan must include supervision procedures during periods of transition such as nap and before/afterschool. It must also include a document for recording the names of the children, their whereabouts and the staff person assigned supervision responsibility. Obtain DHS approval prior to implementation. Submit copies of the completed monitoring documents for a period of 3 months after approval of the form.

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2 and #3)

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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. Provide child service report training for all facility staff. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit a copy of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed eating snack and staff did not ensure that the children's hands were washed before eating.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Train all staff persons in proper hand washing requirements and procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Noncompliance Area: Two staff persons records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (staff #1 and #4)

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 health assessments are completed within the required timeframes.

Noncompliance Area: A staff person was observed serving snacks to school-age children and did not wash her hands prior to serving the snack. (staff #3)

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.Train all staff persons in proper hand washing requirements and procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.

Noncompliance Area: One childs record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1)

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. Obtain and submit current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified child. Ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2- hired 11/9/16-no proof of requests for FBI prior to working with children).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all new hires have the required CPSL clearance documentation prior to working with children. Submit a written copy of the revised CPSL hiring policies and procedures..

Noncompliance Area: On 2/10/2017, a can of cleaning solution was observed on the bathroom vanity in reach of children in the older toddler classroom. On 3/1/2017, a gallon size bottle of carpet cleaner was observed in the lower level hallway next to the carpet steamer accessible to children. CONTINUING DEFCIENCY

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Remove the can of cleaning solution and ensure that all cleaning materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Remove the toxic materials and ensure that all cleaning materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Develop written policies regarding the storage of cleaning and toxic materials. Train all facility staff in the proper storage of cleaning and other toxic material. Submit written verification of the written policies as specified. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Noncompliance Area: Surfaces in the facility were in need of repair and/or presented a visible hazard: (1) damaged walls in the school age room (2) broken door handle in the preschool room (3) cubbies were not secured in the young toddler/infant room (4) loose cable/video cord within reach of children in the young toddler/infant room.

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. Make the necessary repairs and eliminate all visible hazards. Ensure that facility surfaces are kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: The door/door frame in the young toddler/infant room had peeling paint. The ceiling near the infant room was water damaged with peeling paint/dry wall and in need of repair and painting.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Complete all repairs and painting as specified. Ensure that the facility is in good repair and is free of peeling paint.

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a source of running water for hand washing present in the diapering area in the infant/young toddler classroom as the sink was in disrepair.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Repair the sink or obtain and place a source of running water in the diapering area in accordance with this regulation.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/10/2017, boxes of merchandise were observed blocking egress in the hallway main entrance area.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. Remove the items and ensure that all stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit remain unobstructed. Develop and submit a written policy regarding unobstructed means of egress. Notify all staff and submit written verification of notification that includes each staff person's signature.

Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. It contained a transcript for medical assitant training.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person as specified.

Noncompliance Area: The staircase leading to the lower level had visible stains and was in need of cleaning and/or painting.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling and damaged paint was observed on several walls in the lower level school age classroom and indoor space play area. the baseboards.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Make necessary repairs to ensure that there is no peeling and damaged paint or damaged plaster in the facility.