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Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child #4 agreement form was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child #4 agreement form did not specify 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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child # 4 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's 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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 in child # 1,3 and 4 file the health insurance information was incomplete from the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 file was missing the name, telephone and addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child #3 file did not contain a review and update on the emergency contact at and agreement form that is conducted once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 children# 1 and 4 did not contain health reports in their files.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 staff #4 tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method test did not include the date the test was interpreted by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 and 5 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

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 medications or special dietary needs.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 child # 1 and 5 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 Staff #1 and 2 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 staff #2 did not contain annual fire safety training in their file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 staff #3 has not completed their National Sex Offender Registry clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented National Sex Offender Registry clearance on file being dated (2-3-2020).

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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/10/2026 there was Purell surface disinfectant spray labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located in the childcare areas where children handwash that were not locked and made inaccessible to children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During nap, at the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not spaced adequately.

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff #1 did not have written proof of required 2-yrs experience on file.

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 two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.107/3270.161(d)

Description: Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: The lunch for two facility children (1) Mac & Cheese and (2) Meatballs was observed in a lunch bag not refrigerated at the time of inspection.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: When checked at the time of inspection, the water temperature at the sink used by facility children to wash their hands was 120 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.108(c)

Description: Clean and good repair/No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: The mats (rest equipment) used for napping were cracked with exposed foam at the time of inspection. The foam could pose a chocking hazard.

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. Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: When checked with a thermometer at the time of inspection, the water temperature at a sink used by the facility children was 123 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child #3 did not have name of health care provider documented on their child's emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of children # 1 and #3 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have date of negative TB screening and/or x-ray documented in her record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child # 2 and #4 did not provide written parental consent for emergency medical care and/or administration of minor first aid.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 1 nonfamily reference documented in their record.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have required FBI clearance documented in her record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the address listed for the persons the child is permitted to be released to in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #2 did not have an updated signed agreement form documented in their file. (last agreement dated 6/22/21)

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 and child #2 did not have current immunization of influenza documented in record or signed exemption letter from parents documented in children's records.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the facility did not have a current menu posted for the parents review. The menu was for the previous month.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 4 did not have health insurance policy number documented on there emergency contact form. In addition, child # 1 and #2 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 1 (enrolled 11/20/17) did not have an initial health assessment with immunization status documented in their record.

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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 (enrolled 12/11/17) did not have a current health assessment documented in their record. ( last health assessment dated 12/6/17)

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.

Noncompliance Area: During observation of a diaper change in the main childcare space the staff person completing the dipering process did not wash the childs hands after diapering and had to be reminded to clean diapering surface by certification representative.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have the date that TB screening was read confirming they are free of communicable tuberculosis documented in their record.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/10/18) did not have two none family references documented in their record at time of inspection.

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

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for shelter in the event of an emergency posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency planThe operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/31/19) did not have required clearances (state, child abuse and FBI) or reciepts that they are in the process of obtaining clearances documented in record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 (hired 12/10/18) did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in her record to help qualify her for the position of aide at facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, there were two uncovered electrical outlets (extension cords near desk and at cubbie area) in the main childcare space being used by children under 5 years old.

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

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, it was observed that the facility was not conducting fire drills at least every 60 days are required. ( last three fire drills were dated 9/5/17, 1/5/18 and 1/7/19)

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1 AND STAFF 3 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION.

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.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF 2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE FACILITY. OUT OF

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/7/17 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A WRITTEN REPORT OF INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING THE RESULTS OF THE TB TEST.

Correction Required: 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 PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/7/17 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF THE STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility AND PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/7/17 DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS TRASH ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE, BRUSH WAS GROWING THROUGH THE FENCE INTO THE PLAY SPACE. THERE WAS A CEMENT POLE IN THE PLAY SPACE THAT CREATES A HAZARD. THERE ARE SEVERAL PIPES EXTRUDING FROM THE SURFACE CREATING HAZARDS.

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.