Shining Stars Childcare Llc
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About the Provider
We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personality. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educationl results.
We are open Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m. We are State Liscensed and Fully Insured. All staff are cpr and first aid certified. We accept CCIS subsidy and are Keystone stars star two center, working toward our third star.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 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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| 2026-07-01 | 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: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file dated 5.19.26 for Child #1 did not indicate if the child is able to participate in childcare 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 childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Student was not in attendance. The child's parent was contacted and informed that the child would not be able to return without the health report completed to its fullest. The child's health report was updated by the doctor and returned on 7/7/26. |
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| 2026-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file dated 5.19.26 for Child #1 did not indicate if the child received the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Student was not in attendance. The child's parent was contacted and informed that the child would not be able to return without the health report completed to its fullest. The child's health report was updated by the doctor and returned on 7/7/26. |
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| 2026-07-01 | 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: The file of facility person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 6.29.21 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.16.26] because they do not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was not present at the time. Staff member submitted an application 7/16/26. and may not return to work until results have been returned. |
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| 2026-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, the following were found: 1] in the large open room [PreK side] one ceiling tile was damaged AND 2] in the school-aged building one ceiling tile was damaged near the computer desk. 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.) Ceiling tiles were replaced. |
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| 2026-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs presented for inspection, it was found that the following test date ranges exceeded the maximum 30-day requirement: 12.4.25 - 1.5.26 [32 days] and 5.1.26 - 6.1.26 [31 days]. Further, it was found that this regulatory requirement was cited on 11.5.25 [SIN#00277389] and the accepted plan of correction and maintenance plan was not implemented as written. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detections systems were tested upon initial inspection on 7/7/26. Fire detection systems will be tested and logged every 30 days. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: An infant under 6 months of age was not being held while being bottle fed. The infant was laying on a bobby on the floor. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. Staff member picked up child to finish feeding. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bag of rock salt was observed in the front lobby, in an area accessible to children when entering/exiting the building. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Corrected on site. Rock salt moved to a outside storage area. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(a)(5) - Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(5) Description: Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Prior to Staff Person #1 being named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse, Shining Stars Childcare LLC immediately terminated Staff Person #1 upon notification of an investigation. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and staff #2 were responsible for a group of 11 preschool aged children. Staff person #1 identified 3 of the children as being in their care group, and staff person #2 identified 6 of the children as being in their care group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each missed 1 child in their groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will know their care groups at all times. If two staff members are together during nap, a care group for each will be assigned. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.182(7) - General Health and Safety/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: 3270.21/3270.182(7) Description: General Health and Safety/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was in care at the facility on Monday, 11/3/2025. During multiple interviews with staff, it was reported that the child was acting normal upon arrival to the facility and was very upset by the end of the day. The child's parent reported that the child was inconsolable when picked up that day. On 11/4/25, the child was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a buckle fracture to the left leg. The medical team at the hospital determined that the child could not have caused the injury. The injury would have occurred due to the action of another person not the child. During an interview on 11/5/25, without prompting, staff person #1 immediately named child #1 and stated a concern for a leg injury. Staff person #1 stated this was reported to both the mother of the child and to the person in charge at the facility, which both of them deny. Correction Required: TIERED LIS 1. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Facility leadership must complete TA (with an approved Health and Safety Consultant) to write (or revise) and implement a policy regarding staff response to accident, injuries and other medical emergencies, including actions taken when facility staff do not adhere to the policy. Facility leadership will submit the policy to DHS for approval. After the policy is approved by DHS, all staff will be trained on the center policy. All staff must sign and agree to adhere to the center policy. Documentation that all staff were trained and signed the policy must be kept on file at the facility. The operator shall provide a date for when this correction will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 12/5/25 Shining Stars Childcare LLC will continue to ensure that conditions at the facility do not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children in care. The facility will continue to document all accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving a child on the child's record. The original report will be provided to the child's parent or guardian on the same day the incident occurs. A second copy will be retained in a designated accident file at the facility, and a third copy will be retained in the individual child's file. 2. Facility Leadership completed TA on 12/17/25 with an approved Health and Safety Consultant to draft or revise a written policy addressing staff in response to accidents, injuries and other medical emergencies. The policy will include procedures for responding to emergencies as well as corrective actions to be taken when staff do not adhere to the policy. Upon completion, the policy will be submitted to the Department of Human Services for review and approval. Following DHS approval, all facility staff will be trained on the approved policy by 1/30/26. Each staff member will be required to sign an acknowledgement confirming receipt of the policy and agreement to adhere to its terms. Documentation of staff training and signed acknowledgement will be maintained on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 33 days had lapsed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The last logged test was dated 10/3/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection system will be tested every 30 days and recorded in the log. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 11 preschool aged 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pre-k bathroom was occupied so a student went to the pre-k 2 bathroom, causing the lapse in ratio. The student immediately went back to their classroom when they finished using the bathroom. |
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| 2025-07-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The child's record did not include the 4th age-appropriate DTap dose and the 2nd Hepatitis A dose. The facility had not implemented dismissal policies. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will talk with the parents today and obtain the necessary paperwork for the child to return. |
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| 2025-07-23 | 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: An area of damaged paint/plaster was observed in the younger toddler space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 area was covered until it can be repaired. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On the morning of 3/28/25, staff person #1 was alone with 16 preschool aged children. Staff person #2 joined the group after taking school-age children to the bus. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the event of a last-minute staff change, teachers will put a brief hold on drop off until a 2nd staff member arrives to ensure ratio is maintained. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 70 days had lapsed since the last fire drill. The last date listed on the fire drill log was 1/17/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was completed on Monday. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 98 days had lapsed since the last manual test of the fire detection system. The last date listed on the log was 12/20/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed a fire detection system test. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: 16 children were present with 2 staff in the school age space. Staff 1 identified 6 children she was responsible for, and staff person 2 identified 8 children she was responsible for. Two children were not accounted for in the care groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gave staff member clothes pins with the names of students in her care group to help reference and remember the children in her care group. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child 2 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation that the child has received the age-appropriate 2nd dose of the Hepatitis immunization, nor an appropriate exemption note. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested updated immunization records for child upon returning to care. Parent sent in an updated immunization record at drop off. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: An Epi pen and liquid allergy medicine were on site for child 1. The medications were not accompanied by a medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent complete a medication logs to have on site with the required medications. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: A child's lunchbox was observed to be stored with their belongings instead of in the refrigerator. The lunch contained a yogurt. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. Placed lunch box in refrigerator. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bag of rock salt (ice melt) was observed in the entryway to the school-age room. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Corrected on site. Placed rock salt into a locked cabinet. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: A stuffed animal/WubbaNub pacifier was observed attached in a crib with a sleeping infant. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site, stuffed animal removed from crib. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent, and for 2 of the listed release persons. 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. 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.) Contacted parent and received all necessary addresses and added the information to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 2 was more than 24 months old (dated 6/29/21). 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.) Staff member provided updated health report that day. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: A 5 month old infant was observed drinking a bottle while laying on the floor (CORRECTED ON SITE). Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Explained to staff the importance of holding a child under the age of 6 months while feeding. Staff member held child during next feeding. All staff members were retrained that all children under 6 months must be held during a feeding. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs. Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 began working at the facility prior to turning 18. *The staff member is now 18. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member moved to aide position. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 and 3 are serving as an assistant group supervisors at the facility. The staff records included documentation of high school diplomas, but did not contain documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members moved to aide position. Required documentation will be given to have on record before moving back to Assistant Group Supervisor position. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A preschool aged child left their group and walked into another group space. Certification staff noticed the child was no longer with the correct group and was with another staff person in the other space. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gate in between classrooms replaced. All staff have been reminded and retrained on primary groups. |
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| 2023-02-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: 22 preschool aged children were present with two staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member went directly to classroom. Staff members were reminded and retrained on ratios. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cribs in the infant room were not labeled. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Each crib has been labeled with the specific child's name who will be using the crib. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The record for child 1 did not include documentation of the child's 4 and 6 month vaccines (per the ACIP schedule). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of Child 1's 4- and 6-month vaccines were obtained and are in Child 1's file. |
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| 2022-07-06 | 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: The health assessments on file for staff person 1 were dated 10/3/19 and subsequently 1/18/22. More than 24 months lapsed before an updated health assessment was obtained. The initial TB test on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old at her start date in a child care position. 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.) Updated health assessment for staff 1 was in staff member's file. Staff person 2 was no longer employed at Shining Stars Childcare as of Thursday, July 21st. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contacts on file for children 2 and 3 were not updated timely during the previous year (more than 6 months lapsed before updated parent signatures were obtained). Child 2 - 2/11/21 and subsequently 2/18/22 Child 3 - 6/30/21 and subsequently 3/28/22 (The applicable regulatory suspension was lifted in January of 2022.) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contacts for child 2 and child three were updated. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The base of the doorway leading out of the back of the building was rusty, and a strip of drywall tape was peeling off the wall. 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.) Since inspection the door & doorway have been cleaned, spackled, sanded and painted. The drywall tape has been removed, spackled, sanded and painted. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toilets located in the two year old room, the older toddler/preschool room, and the school-age space showed evidence of not being cleaned daily (visible buildup inside toilet bowl). Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilets located in the two year old room, the older toddler/preschool room, and the school-age space have been cleaned and are free of any visible buildup inside the toilet bowl. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c)/3270.113(a) - Promote development/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c)/3270.113(a) Description: Promote development/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During a 5-7 minute observation, the following incidents were observed in which staff failed to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children in their care. Pre-k group - A child was using the restroom and needed staff assistance. The child was undressed and was observed yelling from the bathroom doorway for help for approximately 30 seconds before the child was able to get a staff person's attention. Other children in the group were observed playing in areas that staff could not supervise (see). Preschool group - A child was observed climbing on the table, and laying on a table. Minimal toys were available for the children. Children were observed playing in an area of the room that the staff person was unable to see (supervise). A young toddler was aggressively trying to take a pacifier from another young toddler. Staff failed to respond when the child needed assistance. Certification staff alerted the staff in the space. 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. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers completed "Supervision: What's Required" training from Better Kid Care by 11/3/21. Classroom furniture was immediately rearranged to help eliminate blind spots. More toys and manipulatives were put on the shelves immediately, so that the children may have a variety of activities to choose from. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat for at least 10 minutes. The infant was not moved to the crib. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were immediately reminded of this requirement after the inspection. Teachers will move sleeping infants to the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics immediately. |
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| 2020-10-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon observation of corrections of prior citation, it was directly observed that staff person changed child's diaper, wiped her hands with a wipe and used hand sanitizer, but did not wash her hands after completion of the operation. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member who did not demonstrate hand washing was immediately retrained on proper handwashing and when to hand wash. The staff member also participated and completed and handwashing course on 10/20/20. Going forward, staff members will also participate in unannounced and random testing of proper handwashing and times. Staff members also signed off on a document acknowledging the understanding and compliance of proper handwashing. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon a visual inspection of each childcare space, it was directly observed that facility person #1 completed a diaper change of a child and returned the child to play space without washing the child's hands. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed with all staff proper handwashing and diapering procedures. Going forward, we will be reviewing regularly knowledge in this area. Moving forward, staff will wash their hands after each diaper change as required. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the personnel files, it was found that both the files for facility person #3 and #4 were missing a health assessment record conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. 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.) Employees taken off schedule until documentation put in file. Moving forward, a health report will be verified before start date. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of personnel files, it was found that the staff file for facility person #3 and #4 were missing documentation of a completed tuberculosis screening at initial employment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee taken off schedule until documentation put in file. Moving forward, a TB test will be verified before start date. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon a visual inspection of each childcare space, it was directly observed that facility person #1 completed a diaper change of a child and immediately made physical contact with another child without washing her hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed proper handwashing and diapering requirements. Going forward, this is reviewed regularly. Moving forward, staff will ensure that each child's hands are washed following each diaper change. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired prior to 2019. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement. Facility person #2 was hired prior to 2019. The file for facility person #2 does not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/6/20, it does not apply to this particular concern. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2-- 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 #1 and #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.) Disclosure statements signed and put into file. All clearances were and are on file. Going forward, disclosure statements are signed at initial employment and put in new hire paperwork. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a review of the personnel records of the staff persons currently active in the childcare space, it was found that staff person #1 did not have the educational credentials on file to support the position of assistant group supervisor for which she was currently engaged. It was also found that Staff person #2 did not have documented experience on file to support the position of assistant group supervisor for which she was currently engaged. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Transcripts were on file. We got a copy of diploma on file as well. Years of documented experience was also added to the employee file and moving forward, all qualifying years of childcare experience will be verified on file before changes to employee position. |
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| 2020-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the infant care room, it was observed that 2 separate cribs that were currently in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room was rearranged to accommodate 2 feet on 3 sides at all times. Proper distance will be maintained between cribs in use at all times in the future |
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| 2020-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that the required minimum depth of mulch was not present in the area below the sliding board. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch was washed away by the remnants of the hurricane. No children were out on the playground until mulch was raked back down in place. Rake is made available to staff and staff is to check mulch prior to use of play area to maintain the required 9 inches of depth at all times . |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of Child #1 file, an updated Child Service Report was not found. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Service Report has been put in child's file. Going forward, I will put service reports in files when they are completed. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was found that one child's medications were in a plastic bag with no prescription label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Unlabeled medication was immediately removed and returned to parent by director. Going forward, we will not accept any medication without original packaging and container. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, Staff person #1 was found to be working in an assistant group supervisor role, but did not have the requisite experience hours documented in her personnel file. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hours of experience have been documented and put in file. Going forward, we are using the state form to document hours of experience at time of hire and prior to placing in a caregiver role. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact documents present for review were not updated within the past six month time frame. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review binder used on off-site activities and ensure that all children have up-to-date emergency contact information. Moving forward, binder will be reviewed quarterly to ensure that all emergency contact information remains current and up-to-date. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the surfacing on the blue and red play furniture was torn and the inner foam was exposed/accessible. A significant amount of the nap mats in the one year old classroom space were torn and the foam was exposed. Some of the torn mats were used during naptime. 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 furniture and mats were taped until they can be replaced. Going forward, we will make sure any mats or furniture that is torn with exposed foam be taped immediately and replaced as soon as possible. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a child was observed sleeping in crib in transitional one year old room. There was only two feet of free space on just one side of the crib. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the emergency contact information in every classroom has been updated with current papers from the master files in the office. Going forward, when papers are updated for the children's files we will make sure they are updated in the classrooms at the same time. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for child 1 included a Child Service Report (CSR) dated in April of 2018. The previous CSR was completed more than 6 months prior. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, CSRs will be completed for each child every 6 months and put in child's file in the office. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's parent has updated the form with the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Going forward, we will make sure the parent's fill out the form completely with all required information. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, or the work telephone number. 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 on file for child 2 has been updated with parent's work address and work phone number. Going forward, we will make sure the form is completely filled out, with all required information. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the health insurance policy number. 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.) We got parent to fill in health insurance policy # for child 1. Going forward, we will make sure all information is filled in on children's emergency contact forms. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, emergency contact information for children 4 and 5 was not present in the child care space in which they were receiving care. The emergency contact information present in the child care spaces throughout the facility had not been updated last time it was updated in the master file. 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the emergency contact information in the classroom has been updated with current papers from the master files in the office. Going forward, when papers are updated for the children's files, we will make sure they are updated in the classrooms at the same time. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessments on file for child 1 were dated 7/2016 and 8/2018. The child was an infant when the health assessment came to be past due. The most recent health assessments on file for child 3 were dated 12-20-2016 and 5-30-2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 child does have a current health assessment on file. Going forward, we will make sure all children's health assessments are current or they cannot attend until they are. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a staff person in the one year old classroom was observed changing a children's diaper. The staff person did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after the diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We talked to all staff about the importance of making sure child's hands are washed after diaper changes, toileting, and before and after meals. Compliance will be maintained children will wash hands before meals/snacks and after toileting/diapering. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a staff person was observed changing a diaper in the one year old classroom, She did not clean the diaper changing surface after the diaper change. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We talked to all staff about the importance of cleaning the diaper changing surface. Going forward, we will observe and correct anyone not following the diaper or changing pad procedure of making sure the surface is cleaned after a child is on the changing table or changing pad. The diaper changing surface will be cleaned after each use. Compliance will be maintained. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 2 included a copy of the state's Staff health assessment form, but the three questions had not been answered (not filled out). At the time of inspection, the most recent health assessments on file for both staff persons 9 and 10 had been completed more than 24 months ago, on 8-3-2016. The updated health assessment for staff person 5 obtained after a period of 24 months. The health assessments were dated 2/2016 and 6/2018. The initial health assessment on file for staff person 13 (start date 7-9-19) was not dated within the 12 months prior to initial service, as it was dated 7-18-18. 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.) Staff person 2 has taken staff health assessment form back to her doctor's office and had form completely filled out and all questions answered. Staff person 9 and 10 have current health assessments. Going forward, we will make sure all health assessments are complete at time of initial hire, before start and renewed within the 24 months. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A staff person in the one year old classroom was observed changing a diaper, and then not washing her hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We talked to all staff about washing hands after diaper changes and before meals and snacks. We will observe more and correct any employees not following proper hand washing. Compliance will be maintained all facility persons will wash hands before meals/snacks and after toileting/diapering. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #2 included just one written, nonfamily reference. The record for staff person 13 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 and staff person 13's files now include 2 written non-family references. Going forward, we will make sure all staff have the required reference documentation on file. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to documentation presented at the time of inspection, staff person 2 began employment on 4-23-2018; She had incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file at her start date, as her FBI fingerprint receipt shows she was fingerprinted after her start date, on 4-25-2018. Staff person 11 began employment on 12-18-2017; She had incomplete provisional hire paperwork on file at her start date, as her FBI fingerprint receipt shows she was fingerprinted after her start date, on 12-27-2017. 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.) Going forward, we will not have staff persons start until they have a receipt proving that fingerprinting was done prior to start date. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the written evaluations on file for staff persons 3-8, and 12 had been completed more than 12 months prior in May of 2017. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluations will be completed for all staff by 10/8/2018. Going forward, we will make sure to get evaluations completed every 12 months. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) - Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility reported a current maximum enrollment of 70-80 children at any given point in time. According to documentation presented at the time of inspection, the facility has only one of the two required group supervisors on staff. Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of correction is to hire a group supervisor by 10/12/2018. We are currently interviewing for the position. Going forward, we will have a sufficient amount of group supervisors on staff at all times. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility reported that staff person #1 has been serving as an assistant group supervisor (alone with children in the classroom at nap time). She has documentation of a high school diploma, and 1,400 hours of experience on file. The facility reported that staff person 13 has been serving as an assistant group supervisor. She had documentation of a high school diploma on file, but does not have written documentation of 2,500 hours (2 years) of 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 verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 and staff person 13 now has documentation on file showing over 2 years of experience. In the future, we will make sure the documentation is on file for them to serve as assistant group supervisors. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 11 is serving as an aide at the facility. Her record includes documentation of at least and 8th grade education, but does not include written documentation of 2,500 hours (2 years) of experience working with children. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 11 now has documentation on file of 2,500 hours (2 years) of experience working with children. Going forward, we will make sure this documentation is in a staff person's file. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.55(a) - Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the day of inspection, a mixed age toddler classroom space was observed to be out of ratio on three separate occasions. During the initial inspection of the classroom space, staff person 1 and 6 indicated there was 1 one year old present in the classroom space, and 10 two year olds. Staff person 1 had six children in her primary care group (including the 1 year old), while staff person 2 had 5 two year olds in her group. (CORRECTED ON SITE) During nap-time (children resting/sleeping on mats), a single staff person was alone in the classroom space with 11 children (one 1 year old in the group). At the end of of nap-time, multiple children were observed to be up an off of their mats (naptime ratios no longer permitted). A single staff person was present in the group with 11 children (1 one year old, and 10 two year olds). Correction Required: 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). 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. The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We corrected this immediately. We will make sure to keep the appropriate ratios based on children's ages at naptime going by the age of the youngest child in the room. When children are up and moving during naptime, we will have the appropriate number of staff present going forward. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the infant child care space did not include tape. The first aid kit in the transitional one year old room did not include 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 first aid kit in the infant room now includes tape. The first aid kit in the transitional one year old room now includes tweezers. Going forward, we will check first aid kits weekly to make sure they are not missing anything. All employees will be instructed to replace items from the first aid kit right away if they are used. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the toilet area in the two year old child care space was not equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. (CORRECTED ON SITE). Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded waste receptacle was placed in toilet area during time of inspection. Going forward, we will make sure lidded receptacles are kept in every bathroom and replace as needed. |
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| 2017-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child service report for child 1 was last competed in 11/2016. Child service report must be updated. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher in the classroom that child 1 is enrolled in located the service report dated 5/10/17 and report is now placed in child's file. Going forward we have communicated with staff about making sure forms are returned to the office. The office has also come up with a plan to make sure important forms are returned by using a check off list for each classroom. |
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| 2017-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Information for children 1 and 5 does not include name, address and phone numbers of release persons. 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.) We had parents of children 1 and 5 add the address and phone numbers for release persons. Going forward we will make sure this information is completely filled out on the Emergency contact form of every student. |
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| 2017-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Within 60 days/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child 9 did not include an initial health assessment and immunizations. Health assessments for children 1 and 6 are more than 1 year old and need to be updated. 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.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.) We had parents of child 1 and 6 provide us with the updated health assessments. Going forward we have come up with a better system to ensure we receive the initial health assessment within 60 days and updated forms thereafter. |
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| 2017-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency Contact Information and Financial Agreements for childen 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 have not been signed as being reviewed or updated in more than 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the parents of children 1,3,5,6,7 and 8 update forms. We were mistaken on the interval that the forms needed to be updated, going forward we will have all parents update forms at a set date twice a year. |
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