Rose Mekeel Child Care Center
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About the Provider
Our strong foundation was laid in 1975, and we continue to create lifelong learners each year.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be reviewed and updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at least every 6-month period: Child # 2 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current), Child #3 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/18/25, no current), Child #4 (agreement and emergency contact previous 10/2025, no current) and Child #5 (agreement and emergency contact previous 9/17/25, no current). Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the children's emergency contact and agreement forms reviewed and updated. Copies will be placed in the children's files. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 5/21/24, current 7/13/26). Staff #1 worked in child care during the lapse in obtaining an updated health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in a health assessment at hire and will participate in updated health assessments at least every 24 months thereafter. Copies will be maintained in the staff files. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated at least every 6-mont period. The following children's emergency contact/agreement form was not updated at least every 6-months: Child #1 (previous 9/6/24, no current), Child #2 (previous 10/11/24, no current), Child #3 (previous 9/5/24, no current), Child #4 (previous 5/1/24, no current) and Child #5 (previous 9/10/24, no current). Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will request that the families of the listed children review and update the emergency contact/agreement form. An updated copy will be kept in the children's files. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor play area contained a large wooden swing in need of repair. The swing had screws/nail that were coming loose and a small area on the seat that had a little dry rot. The arms of the swing also contained peeling paint. Children were observed playing in the area that contained the swing during this inspection. 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. 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.) Will repair the swing so that the screws/nails no longer stick out, will cover the dry rot so that it does not pose as a scratch hazard children and will repair the peeling paint on the arms. |
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| 2025-03-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have a health assessment and tuberculosis screening conducted prior to providing child care. Staff #1 worked in child care prior to receiving a health assessment and tuberculosis screening. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested a health assessment and tuberculosis screening on the listed staff. This form will be filed in the staff file for review at any time. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a tuberculosis screening dated 9/21/22. This tuberculosis screening was not dated within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will schedule and participate in a tuberculosis screening. Documentation of this screening will be maintained in the staff file. |
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| 2024-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/14/23. The CPSL indicates this is not an acceptable clearance to work in a Department of Human Service program. Staff #2 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire with the appropriate FBI 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. Facility Person #2 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 #2 will be removed from child care until the appropriate FBI clearance is received. Staff #2 will apply for the appropriate DHS FBI clearance and once received, this clearance will be maintained in the staff file at all times. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. It was observed in Room 173 that the mat below the steps to the climber was ripped and stuffing was exposed. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will repair or replace damaged mat. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In room #171, #173 and #169 the napping mats had ripped covers exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly. 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 operator will order mats and replace or repair damaged mats. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child#1 and Child #3 did not have arrival and departure times on the fee agreement. Child #2 did not have date of admission listed in the fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will immediately get the arrival and departure times and the enrollment date from the children's parents and place information on the agreement. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #5 and #6 did not have health insurance policy number listed on 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents to obtain the policy number for health insurance. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the release persons address 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents to get the release persons address on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Child #5 is a preschool age child and has a school age school phyical on file. This form is not accepted for non school aged children as it does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will contact the parents to get a correct DHS health report for the child. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Reports for child injuries/illnesses were not in the child files or the facility file. The operator acknowledged that hard copies were not kept in the facility. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will create a binder for child injury and illness reports and put in child files. They will be kept in the operator's office. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator immediately included the link on how to access the appropriate regulations to the parent handbook and will email the updated link to the existing parents. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. Facility person #1 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update dated 1/28/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The health and safety update was required to be completed by 12/30/22. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The training has been completed. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The first aid kit in the backroom did not contain tweezers. 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.) The operator immediately placed tweezers in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-07-25 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. In the outdoor school age playground the playhouse on the right had peeling paint on the trim. 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 operator will repaint the playhouse. |
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| 2023-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/23. The fire drill logs did not contain hypothetical fire locations. The operator acknowledged that she was using an outdated fire drill log that did not contain a hypothetical fire location. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will download the new DHS fire drill log and start using it immediately. |
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| 2022-07-29 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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