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Small World Day Care Llc

Vandergrift, PA · Westmoreland County
315 Walnut St, Vandergrift, PA 15690
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Quick Facts

Capacity
90 children
Age Range
6 wks. - 12 yrs.
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 568-1571
315 Walnut St
Vandergrift, PA 15690
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246239
License Issued
Dec 27, 2025
Active Through
Dec 27, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Keystone Stars
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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SMALL WORLD DAY CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in VANDERGRIFT PA, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 wks. - 12 yrs.. It is open Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the main room a plastic toy box was observed with a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Taped was placed over the corner of the bin to smooth out the rough edges.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: An inhaler was observed for a child that did not have written parental consent for administration of the medication.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents provided a Special Care Plan and signed medication log.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 9/3/20. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/8/20 and 3/20/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 & #3 have completed the mandated reporter training and it has been uploaded to their file.
2025-09-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 10/17/19 and 11/17/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 completed the child abuse clearance and uploaded it to their file.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the main room a toy food tray was cracked creating rough edges and sharp corners.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken toy food tray was thrown in the trash upon discovery.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The question was not answered on the form.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's file will be updated with a health assessment form that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a written staff evaluation by the director that was completed 12 months from the previous written staff evaluation. The written staff evaluations in the file were dated 5/18/23 and 6/21/24.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff #1 now has a current written staff evaluation included.
2024-09-25 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: In the main room a first-aid kit was observed on a low shelf accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kits were moved to an inaccessible location where the children did not have access to them.
2024-07-16 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked clear science cylinder in the school age room. There were few foam blocks with teeth marks in the preschool room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toys were thrown in the garbage.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During naptime there were two mats with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat while the equipment was in use, one in the preschool and one in the toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats were moved to reflect the correct amount of space all the 3 sides.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: There was a toy in the crib while an infant was sleeping in the crib.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toy was removed from the crib.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mom will call the insurance carrier and obtain child's insurance number.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 a school age contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 had a current health report dated 6/30/2023
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 4 a school age lacked documentation of an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 has a health assessment dated 2/19/2021
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza and Hepatitis A vaccine.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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). .Child # 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/11/23and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was unable to attend until the correct documentation was obtained by the mother and submitted to the office.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a Prescription and nonprescription medication, 2 Albutero Sulfate Inhaler, I Flovent HFA inhaler, Motrin and Blistex medicate mint balm for child #1. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, EPI pen for child #5.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All medication of child #2 was sent home with mom and mom was informed that it cannot return to daycare until proper documentation was met. The Epi-Pen for Child #5 has had a medication log added to the current documentation.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(c)

Description: Food served discarded

Noncompliance Area: There were two bottles with milk on top of the counter in the infant room that was not discarded after been served. One of the bottles was observed on the counter for about 2 hours.

Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottles were dumped in the sink.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/27/21 to 12/27/22.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certificate of compliance was hung on the bulletin board inside the front door where parents enter.
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/8/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/25/15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/8/20
2023-09-11 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At 10:40 staff # 2 was out of ration in the toddler room. Staff # 2 was alone with 9 children 3 young toddlers and 6 older toddlers while staff # 1 was taking a child to the restroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 returned to the room and was told that she has to either take all of her children with her or request help prior to leaving the room.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 16 foam blocks with teeth marks in the toddler room. There was a yellow cracked scooter in the playground. There was a brown couch with a spot that was peeling off in the infant room. There was a wooden manipulative toy with a chipped corner in the infant room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The foam blocks and scooter were thrown away as well as the wooden manipulative toy. There was tape put over the peeling part of the brown couch.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: The school age room lacked daily activities posted.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A plan of daily activities was written and posted in the school-age room. The schedule includes times designated for free play, meals and bathroom breaks.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 -#10, lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the agreement forms for children #1 - 10 were printed and signed by the director.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report within 12 months. The previous report was dated 7/8/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 4 will have an updated health report in November . His previous appointment was cancelled.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 1,2,3 and 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent's of child # 3 and 4 provided a refusal letter and the parents of child # 1 and 2 have reported that they have scheduled an appointment for October 20. I will send the report as soon as I receive it .
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 4 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A poster with the proper diaper changing steps has been hung above the changing table in the infant room.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, Staff # 4 kept a soiled diaper in her hand, then placed it on the changing table until the diaper change was complete before discarding it into a trash can. The hand -free trash can in the infant room and the hand-free trash can in the toddler diaper changing area were broken. Neither trash can was able to be operated hands-free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A poster with the proper diaper changing steps has been hung above the changing table in the infant room.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/7/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/14/15 .

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/7/20.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/27/19 to 12/27/20. The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The certificate of compliance dated 12/27/2021 - 12/27/2022 was hung in the entryway which is accessible to parents along with the information on how to access the regulations electronically.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A page was added to the emergency plan for accommodations for children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 9/4/21-9/4/23. .The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 8/10/19-8/10/21.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has a current CPR certification
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Fire Safety training certificate dated 6/6/22. The files lacked Fire Safety training for the prior year.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and 2 have recent fire safety training dated 6/6/22.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance that was not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The child Abuse clearance dates are 3/20/15 and 4/14/20. The files for Staff # 3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance , State Police clearance and a current FBI clearance that were not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The child Abuse clearance dates are 9/3/15 and 9/25/20. The State Police clearance dates are 9/23/15 and 8/13/21. The FBI clearance dates are 9/23/15 and 9/24/20,

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current Child Abuse clearance that is dated 4/14/20. Staff #3 has a current child abuse clearance dated9/25/20, a current state police clearance dated 8/13/21 and an FBI clearance dated 9/24/20.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 damage ceiling tiles between the bathrooms. There was a damage vent on the back wall in the infant room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The damaged ceiling tiles between the bathrooms will be fixed and the damaged vent on the back wall in the infant room will be replaced. The vent in the infant currently has a shelf placed in front of it until repairs are made. Pictures of the repairs will be emailed once completed.
2022-09-20 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The fixture under the sink in the left side bathroom and the bathroom on the right side appeared to be corroded. The toilet in the first bathroom on the left was soiled with urine.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The corroded pipes under the sinks were replaced with new pipes.
2022-07-21 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On 6/7/22, at 9:11 am, 14 older toddlers and 3 staff were observed in the Older Toddler room. When each staff was asked to identify their assigned group, staff #1 identified 5 out of 6 of the children in her assigned group. 1 older toddler was not identified by any of the three staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was added to Staff #1's list and the whole group list. All staff lists were then correct and all staff were able to identify the children in their group.
2022-06-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff #1 has grabbed children by the arm , the wrist and the head/hair to redirect them on multiple occasions.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was addressed about the inappropriate actions of grabbing children and using physical punishment. Staff in question was suspended on date of visit and later terminated. Staff will be addressed on challenging behaviors of children and appropriate staff reactions.
2022-06-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff #1 has often been overheard yelling and screaming at the children in her care.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff in question was addressed about her use of yelling and screaming at the children in her care and was suspended the day of the violation. She has since been terminated. Remaining staff will be retrained on positive interactions and language with children.
2022-06-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21/3270.113(a) - General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(a)

Description: General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: There was an 3 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket over the infant's face.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blanket was immediately removed from the crib and in the future, nothing will be placed in the crib with a sleeping infant.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 8/4/19 and 8/28/21.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person has a current health assessment in their file. The facility will utilize the software that they use for enrolled children to track all documents with expiration dates for their staff. This will include but will not be limited to the health assessment.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 lacked a health assessment that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 will take their health assessment form to MedExpress and have the doctor review the form and the staff's file to correctly assess the staff person's suitability to provide child care.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 - #7 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The file for staff person #1 had emergency plan training in the file dated 6/10/20 and 7/9/21. The file for staff person #2 had emergency plan training in the file dated 2/6/20 and 7/12/21. The file for staff person #3 had emergency plan training in the file dated 1/9/20 and 7/7/21. The file for staff person #4 had emergency plan training in the file dated 6/17/20 and 7/14/21. The file for staff person #5 had emergency plan training in the file dated 6/15/20 and 7/8/21. The file for staff person #6 had emergency plan training in the file dated 6/17/20 and 7/9/21. The file for staff person #7 had emergency plan training in the file dated 10/12/18 and 7/8/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will utilize the software that they use for enrolled children to track all documents with expiration dates for their staff. This will include but will not be limited to the emergency plan training.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 lacked firesafety training that was completed one year from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file were dated 12/11/19 and 9/2/21.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person has a current fire safety training; however, her pervious training had expired while she was on a leave of absence. The facility will utilize the software that they use for enrolled children to track all documents with expiration dates for their staff. This will include but will not be limited to fire safety training.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter trainings in the file were dated 6/14/15 and 7/7/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will utilize the software that the use for enrolled children to track all documents with expiration dates for their staff. This will include but will not be limited to mandated reporter trainings.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired on 9/8/15 as a group supervisor, lacked child abuse and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The child abuse clearances in the file were dated 9/3/15 and 9/25/20. The FBI clearances in the file were dated 9/23/15 and 9/24/20.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will utilize the software that they use for enrolled children to track all documents with expiration dates for their staff. This will include but will not be limited to their FBI clearance.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(a)(1)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, whom was enrolled on 8/17/20, lacked a health assessment that was dated less than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. The health assessment was dated 2/5/20.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment is in the file. Moving forward, children will be required to submit their initial health assessment prior to enrollment with their other enrollment information.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, whom was enrolled on 5/27/20, lacked an initial health assessment. According to the suspended regulations due to COVID-19 that states that the child care facility must obtain an initial health report within 90 days after the child's first day of attendance.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will take the child to the doctor to have a health assessment completed. Moving forward, children will be required to submit their initial health assessment prior to enrollment with their other enrollment information.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment form that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessment forms in the file were dated 5/7/18 and 6/23/20. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was conducted within the past 24 months. The health assessment in the file is dated 8/21/18.

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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments are in the files. We will recommend that staff have our Health Assessment form filled out by their doctor at their annual physical instead of every other year. If a staff does not have regular annual health checks and chooses to have the form completed according to DHS regulations, and does not have it completed prior to the two year mark, they will be temporarily suspended from work until the form is completed. If a suspension incurs, a letter will be placed in the employees file to document signed by the employee and director indicating the suspension date and the return to work date.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9, whom was hired on 9/17/19, lacked a health assessment that included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The tuberculosis screening was completed on 9/19/19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current TB test is in the staff file. In the future, staff will not start working in the center, to work on trainings or work with the children, until after the mantoux test is administered and the results are read.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1-#3 and #5-#8 lacked firesafety training that was conducted one year from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety trainings in the file were dated 10/17/18 and 12/11/19.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current firesafety training documentation are in all staff files. The facility will contact the fire safety instructor and/or fire chief to conduct this training at least a month prior to the expiration of the training certificate to set a date for the training that needs to take place before the expiration date.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as the director at the facility on 10/4/04, lacked a child abuse clearance that was updated within 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The dates of the child abuse clearances in the file were 3/24/15 and 3/25/20. The file for staff person #7, whom was hired as a group supervisor at the facility on 11/12/12, lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was received prior to the deadline of 7/1/20. The NSOR verification certificate is dated 8/4/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearance documentation and NSOR verification certificate are in the files. The director of the location will create a table indicating all due dates for mandated reporter, clearances, health assessments and other important dates such as a letter from the NSOR for the employees. This table will be posted in the office and it will be a shared responsibility of the staff and director to maintain these due dates. If a staff member's due date expires on a clearance, health assessment, NSOR or mandated reporter, that staff member may not work in the facility until it is completed. A letter documenting this suspension will become part of the staff members file being signed by the director and the staff member as a form of documentation.
2020-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 lacked mandated reporter training that was complete 60 months from the prior mandated reporter training. The dates of the mandated reporter trainings in the file were 7/2/15 and 7/31/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current mandated reporter training is in the file. The director of the location will create a table indicating all due dates for mandated reporter, clearances, health assessments and other important dates for the employees. This table will be posted in the office and it will be a shared responsibility of the staff and director to maintain these due dates. If a staff member's due date expires on a clearance, health assessment or mandated reporter, that staff member may not work in the facility until it is completed. A letter documenting this suspension will become part of the staff members file being signed by the director and the staff member as a form of documentation.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the school-age area in the main room two wooden blocks were observed to have rough edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blocks were thrown away. In the future, be more diligent with checking the toys for rough edges.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The dates of the health assessments were 6/6/16 and 9/4/18. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was conducted 24 months from the previous health assessment. The dates of the health assessments were 8/8/17 and 8/30/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments are in the files. In the future, work on getting staff to get health assessment forms completed each year.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked an adult health assessment that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will have the doctor write a note verifying the staff person can work in child care. In the future, review the doctor's forms to make sure they are complete.
2017-09-20 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an emergency contact form that included the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The policy number will be added to the form. In the future, forms will be reviewed prior to enrollment.
2017-09-20 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an emergency contact form that contained parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will sign the form. In the future, review forms prior to enrollment.
2017-09-20 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, a sunscreen that was labeld keep out of reach of children was observed in a back pack that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sunscreen was thrown away. In the future, everyone will be more vigilant on checking bags when the children enter the building.

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