Description: We provide quality care for ages 6 weeks through school age. We provide breakfast, lunch, and snack daily, along with a creative curriculum for each age
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed a grey plastic tote containing stuffed animals in the school-age classroom with a crack in the handle. Observed a blue plastic tote on the preschool/school-age playground with a cracked lid. Observed a crack in the plastic around the doorbell on the play house located on the preschool/school-age playground, creating rough edges. Observed visible dirt on the outside and dirt and debris inside the play house located on the preschool/school-age playground. 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 grey plastic tote in the school age room has been replaced with a new tote. The blue plastic tote lid on the Preschool playground has been thrown away. The doorbell on the playhouse that was cracked has been removed from the house. The playhouse has also been power washed to clean off dirt and debris. Staff will check equipment and toys monthly to be sure everything is in good repair. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed foam alphabet magnets on the metal heat register under the window located in the downstairs toddler classroom which were under 1 inch in diameter which were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The alphabet letters have been removed from the toddler room. All staff will check to be sure no items/toys under 1 inch are present in an infant/toddler child care space. If any items/toys are found, they will be removed immediately. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed a trapezoid shaped table in the downstairs toddler classroom with loose legs. Observed a stuffed yellow chair in the upstairs preschool classroom with a tear in the front with the stuffing exposed. Observed visible dust on the furniture and toys located in the upstairs older toddler classroom. Observed a red, sticky substance on a white shelf containing puzzles int he upstairs older toddler classroom. Observed a shelf under the TV located in the school age classroom which was approximately 3 1/2 feet in height that was not anchored, creating a tip hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legs on the trapezoid table have been tightened. Staff will check table legs monthly to be sure they are not becoming loose. If so, they will notify the office staff to get those tightened. The stuffed yellow chair in the preschool room has been removed. Staff will check toys and equipment weekly to be sure they are in good repair. The dust in the older toddler room was there because that room has not been used in over 2 years. The room has been cleaned and the red sticky substance (ketchup) has been cleaned off. The shelf under the tv in the SA has been mounted to the wall. Going forward, any shelves that are a tipping hazard, will be mounted to the wall. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/22/2020, the emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information has been filled out in full. Office staff will double check all forms to be sure they are filled out correctly and completely at enrollment and at every update. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/22/2020, the emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 emergency contact information has been filled out in full. Office staff will double check all forms to be sure they are filled out correctly and completely at enrollment and at every update. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/22/2020, the file for child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child; the file contains a current health report dated 02/03/2020 with the previous health report dated 01/28/2019. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor's offices will not see children before their one year is up because insurance will not cover it. We will continue to notify parents, three months in advance, and every month thereafter, of when the updated health assessment is due. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/22/2020, the file for staff person #1 lacked an updated health assessment at least once every 24 months; the file contains a current health report dated 06/01/2020 with the previous health assessment dated 04/26/2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person had issues getting an updated health assessment due to COVID-19. All staff will be told 3 months in advance when their health assessment is due, so as not to wait until the last minute to have one done. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/22/2020, the file for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 lacked updated clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1, contained a current State Police Clearance dated 04/18/2019 with the previous clearance dated 04/16/2014. The file for staff person #2 contained a current State Police Clearance dated 03/31/2020 with the previous clearance dated 03/30/2015 and a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 04/02/2020 with the previous clearance dated 03/30/2015. The file for staff person #3 contained a current State Police Clearance dated 04/14/2020 with the previous clearance dated 04/07/2015 and a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 04/14/2020 with the previous clearance dated 04/08/2015. Staff person #3 did not complete Mandated Reporter Training within 60 months; the file contained Mandated Reporter Training dated 04/15/2020 with the previous training dated 03/03/2015. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to COVID-19, and us being closed for two weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, some of the staff clearances lapsed. The staff did not return to work until April 20, 2020 until all clearances were back. Moving forward, when clearances need updated, the renewal process will be started a month in advance, along with the mandated reporter training. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed a broken child safety latch on the right hand side drawer and cabinet door on the changing table located in the downstairs young toddler classroom; the cabinet contained a variety of children's diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" which were accessible to toddlers in care. 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 broken safety latches on the changing table have been replaced. The staff will notify office staff if any locks break and the office staff will replace them the same day. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed a metal grate on the wall under the window in the bathroom located in the preschool classroom with broken slats creating sharp edges. Observed a metal grate on the wall under the window on the green wall on the right side of the school age classroom with broken slats creating sharp edges. Observed a rusty metal plate on the white board in the corner of the preschool/school age playground between the fence post and the bottom of the ramp. Observed 2 sharp points on the metal rod on both sides of the gate leading from the preschool/school-age playground to the parking lot; the metal rods were raised about the post creating a hazard. Observed a hole in the ground in the gravel on the preschool/school-age playground near the light post, which created a trip hazard. Observed a hole in the ground on the toddler playground near the right side of the shed, which created a trip hazard. 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.) The metal grates in both the preschool and school age room have been covered so no sharp edges are showing. The rusty metal brackets on the white board have been removed and replaced. The metal rods on the fence have been hammered down so they are beneath the top rail so as not to cause any safety hazards. Both holes in the preschool and toddler playground have been filled with top soil to make level ground so there is no tripping hazard present. Staff will continue to monitor any safety hazards on the playgrounds and let the office staff know so that they can be taken care of ASAP. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 07/23/2020, observed peeling paint on the lower window sills and on the posts located on the porch outside the toddler classroom; the grassy area near the porch is used as the water play area for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. 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 lower window sills and the posts on the porch have been sanded down so there is no chipping paint. The office staff will check for chipping paint on a monthly basis and it will be sanded down and repainted. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a square table and a rectangle table located in the PreK classroom with loose legs. The square table was located in front of the play kitchen set. The rectangle table had a plastic bin of beans on top of it for sensory play. Observed a broken handle on a drawer of the desk located next to the entry door to the preschool classroom. Observed a loose knob on the door of the white cabinet located in the preschool classroom. Observed a small rectangle table in the preschool classroom with loose legs. Observed a table in the small room outside the bathroom downstairs with loose legs. Observed a blue chair in the school-age classroom with the "foot" missing form the metal leg. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All loose legs on the tables have been tightened. The handle on a drawer of a desk was missing a screw, which will be replaced. The knob was tightened the same day the inspector came. The chair with a missing "foot" has been discarded. There will be a daily check by all teachers to be sure that anytime something is loose, it will be tightened the same day. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility retained the original agreement in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 instead of providing the parent with the original agreement and keeping a copy of the agreement in the child's file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From here on out, any new agreements made between Safari Adventures and their clients, the client will receive the original agreement and a copy will be kept in the child's file. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) All parents are asked to fill out the emergency contacts in full. The Director or Office Manager will double check when the emergency contact paper is turned in to make sure all information is filled out in full. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school age classroom lacked emergency contact information for child #7 while receiving care in the classroom and while playing at the outdoor pavilion. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #7 was in the teacher's mailbox. The child had just started that day and the teacher hadn't grabbed it yet. The Director or office manager will be sure to give emergency contacts to the teachers at the beginning of their shift on the day a new child starts. |
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This place is terribly dirty. Also they sold me a stand up freezer which turned out to be a fridge. They lied about it and didn't take it back. Was the dirtiest fridge I have ever seen. Just bad experience all around.