Smart Kids Child Care Learning Center Inc
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About the Provider
We have licenses for Pre-School and Kindergarten. We are inspected periodically by the state to ensure that your child is protected by the state's egulations. SmartKids supports these regulations and gives our COMMITMENT to QUALITY Care for your child. SmartKids is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Quality program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 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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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A torn area was observed on a green nylon crawl through tunnel in the gym. The tear resulted in a gap between the fabric and wire frame. 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 tunnel was thrown away during inspection. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A stapler and a jaw style staple remover with sharp ends were accessible to preschool children receiving care in the school age room. The items were located in an unlocked drawer. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stapler and jaw style staple remover were both removed from the unlocked drawer and placed in a locked closet that the children do not have access to. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Three cans of Barbasol shaving cream were observed in the storage closets of the school age room and the Pre-K room. The cans were labeled keep out of reach of children. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving cream has been used by children during art projects. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All three cans of shaving cream were removed from the closets and thrown away. |
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| 2026-06-05 | 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: Peeling paint was observed on the gate between playgrounds. 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 peeling paint will be removed and gate pole will be repainted. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at toilets in the following restrooms; EHS Toddler room, Toddler Twos , and the gym. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were placed at all of the toilets in EHS, Toddler two room and the gym. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A broken plastic bin with sharp edges was observed in the school age 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken toy bin was removed from the classroom during inspection and thrown away. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #3 and #4 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent or physician. The boxes intended for this information on the form were left blank. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director met with the mother's of both children and had them review the form and complete the missing information. Updated forms were sent to our Certification Representative. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number for the child . Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance information was added to the form during the inspection. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3, both preschoolers, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health reports on file for both children are now current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children had updated health reports in their files during inspection. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign has been posted in our lobby stating "A copy of our Emergency Plan is located in the office in the Emergency Operations Binder. You may review our Emergency Plan upon request. Please see Director, to review our plan." |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A stained ceiling tile was observed in the small restroom in the school age room. Bent metal siding, which caused the sharp corner to face into the play space, was observed near the rear gate of the toddler playground. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stained ceiling tile was removed and replaced with a new tile. The metal siding on the building in the toddler play space was bent back and secured into place. |
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| 2025-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The restroom in the gym lacked posted handwashing signs. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The handwashing sign was put back on the wall. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The following items were observed in the Pre-K room; Foam blocks with multiple bite marks and missing pieces indicating some children who receive care in the room are still placing objects in their mouths. Additionally, a loose bell was observed on a wrist worn musical instrument. When tugged, the bell easily came off the strap creating a choking hazard. A padded tablecloth with tears that exposed the inner foam batting was observed covering the sensory table in a restroom connected to the 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam blocks and the bell bracelet were removed from the classroom and thrown away during the inspection. The padded tablecloth has been removed from the classroom and thrown away. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Parent Agreement was given to the parent to add persons to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While changing a diaper, staff #1 did not immediately discard the soiled diaper into a hand-free covered can. The soiled diaper was placed on the paper lined changing table while the remaining diapering steps were completed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, I reviewed diaper changing steps with infant teachers. Teacher was observed a second time during inspection where the diaper change was completed correctly and the soiled diaper was immediately placed into the plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's letter to parents explaining emergency procedures did not include details regarding accommodations made for infants and toddlers during an emergency. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The accommodations for infants and toddlers and children with disabilities will be added to the parent letter that is given to parents during enrollment. The updated letter will also be sent to all of the currently enrolled families. School Age families will receive the letter via email and the remaining enrolled children will receive the updated letter through our communication app, Teaching Strategies Family/tadpoles. |
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| 2024-06-14 | 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 for staff #2 contained an out of state child abuse and neglect clearance dated more than 45 days after hire. The file contained documentation of applying for the clearance on 7/24/23 and again on 2/14/24. The results were dated 5/30/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances were in staff file during inspection. |
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| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #4, both seasonal staff employed for over 1 year, lacked written evaluations. 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.) I will complete an evaluation on both staff #3 and staff #4 to put in their files. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked lid was observed on the blue sensory bin in the school age room. Three protruding nails were observed on a wooden table in the outdoor play space. The door on the play stove in PS2 was loose creating pinch points at the hinges. 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 cracked lid on the school age sensory bin was repaired with tape during the inspection. The nails on the wooden table on the playground were hammered back down in to the boards during inspection. The door on the play stove in PS2 was tightened during the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant schedule was printed and displayed in the infant room during the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement for child #1 were not updated at least every 6 months. The documents were updated on 6/27/22 and again on 1/06/23. The documents are now current. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child#1's emergency contact form and parent agreement are current and up to date. |
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| 2023-06-15 | 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: Three lunch boxes were observed to contain perishable items in need of refrigeration. Two in the school age room contained cheese or yogurt. One in PS2 contained yogurt. 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.) Lunch boxes were removed from school age room and PS2 room immediately and placed in the refrigerator during inspection. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A sensory water table containing approximately 3 inches of water and toys was observed in a restroom in PS2. The water table was covered with a vinyl table cloth, but was still accessible to children using the restroom. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sensory table was removed from the restroom during inspection. Sensory tables will be emptied of water and materials before being placed in storage/restroom. |
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| 2023-06-15 | 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: One toilet base in a restroom in PS2 was observed to be heavily soiled with urine. 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.) Toilet in PS2 restroom was cleaned during inspection. |
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| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on the facility's fire drill log, more than 60 days have passed between fire drills. The last drill was conducted on 5/31/22. 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.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.) When we received the fire drill report from the fire department on the day of the unannounced inspection, I saw that it was dated for 5/31/2022. We conducted an in house fire drill that afternoon, August 11, 2022 and updated our fire drill log to include this drill. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Cracked plastic, which created pinch points, was observed on a doll house and on the rim of the soiled toy bucket in the school age room. One cracked plastic bin was observed in the block area in the Pre-K Counts classroom. A broken red shovel was observed in the sand tub in the outdoor toddler play space. All items were accessible to children. 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.) On the date of inspection, the crack in the doll house and the rim of the soiled toy bin were both covered with thick duct tape, the cracked bin in Pre-K was covered with tape, and the broken red shovel was removed from the sand table and thrown away. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A hole, which left the inner foam filling accessible to children, was observed on a purple doll 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection the doll in the infant room was thrown away. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Loose plastic bags were observed in a basket on the floor of the restroom in the gym. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date on inspection the plastic bags were removed from the basket on the gym floor. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Toddler 1 lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of inspection, an extra thermometer was found in the center kitchen and placed in the refrigerator in the toddler one classroom. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 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 file for staff #3 contained a initial health assessment conducted more than 12 months prior to their first day in a child care position. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. 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 #3 had an updated/current health assessment on file. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center director will submit the addendum to the emergency plan that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to licensing representative. |
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| 2022-06-23 | 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 for staff #1 did not contain proof of applying for or completed out of state clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff #2 contained 2 clearances applied for and obtained after their first day in a child care position. The state police clearance was dated 5/25/22 and the child abuse clearance was dated 5/28/22. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The files for staff #3 and staff #4 contained documentation of applying for the NSOR certificate after their first day in a child care position. The application for staff #3 was dated 12-28-22. The application for staff #4 contained documentation dated 5/17/22. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from the center on the day of inspection. Staff #1 has applied for all WV and OH clearances and submitted receipts for two of the clearances. Staff #1 will not return to child care position until all required out of state clearances have been returned and confirmed by center director. Staff 2, 3, and 4 now have all required clearances on file. As of 7/26/22 staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A reusable bottle of cleaner, which lacked a label specifying the contents, was observed in the closet in the Pre-K Counts room. A spray can of Glade deodorizer was observed in a basket on the floor of the restroom in the gym. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlabeled bottle of cleaner was identified and labeled on the date of inspection. The bottle of Glade was removed from the basket in the gym restroom. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: One of the three exits from the gym was blocked by a storage shelf on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelf that was blocking the exit was moved to the other side of the gym on the date of inspection. The rear exit from the gym is now unobstructed. |
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| 2022-05-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised:3270.31(f)(10), pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 did not care for children unsupervised any longer until she received her full pediatric first aid and cpr class. Staff #4 completed pediatric first aid and cpr on May 31st. |
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| 2022-05-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 and #2, who though designated as seasonal have been employed for over 90 days. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET): 3270.31(f)(1-10). Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire(SEE LIS CODE SHEET): 3270.31(f)(1-9). The file for staff person #3 contained documentation of unacceptable Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 will have until 06/04/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to tis citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, and #3, then staff persons #1, #2, and #3may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, and #3 all completed the required pre-service trainings prior to returning to the classrooms. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, one red toy bin containing car connectors was observed to be cracked along the edges in the older toddler classroom. Also, in the large fenced in area two tricycle's were observed to be missing rubber handles protectors. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners and pinch and crush points. 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 cracked red toy bin was immediately removed from the classroom and replaced with a new toy bin free from cracks. Staff were reminded to check the toys in their classroom weekly for cracks, sharp edges, and missing pieces. Staff has been reminded to remove all broken toys and throw them away immediately. The two tricycles that were missing the hand grips were immediately removed from the playground. Two sets of replacement handles have been ordered to replace the missing hand grips. Staff has been reminded to check the tricycles daily before and after play to ensure that the hand grips have not been removed. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/24/2019, the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of the 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.) The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated to contain the telephone number for the physician. Emergency contact forms will be reviewed in their entirety with the enrolling guardian at the time of enrollment. Emergency contact forms will be checked to make sure all information has been completed. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/24/2019, the emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the address or phone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment. 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 form for child #1 was updated to include NA for the enrolling parent's place of employment and address of employment. Child #1 is only enrolled for the summer and the enrolling parent teaches and is not employed during the summer, therefore there is no place of employment of phone number for the enrolling parent while the child is enrolled. Moving forward, any enrolling parents that do not have a place of employment will mark NA and provide a note explaining how to contact them if we are unable to contact them at the home telephone number listed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 whose date of hire was 3/4/19 was observed not to have on file documentation of a health assessment and TB test at the time of hire as evidenced by the health assessment on file for staff person #1 being dated 3/5/19. The file for staff person #7 was observed not to contain documentation of a health assessment or TB test on file at the time of hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was not in a classroom or providing direct care to children upon date of hire. Moving forward, the date of hire will be changed to reflect the date that staff persons begin working in direct care with children. Staff person #7 did not return to work until June 24th. Staff person #7 returned to work with an updated health assessment (dated 6/17/19) and documentation of a negative TB test (6/14/19). No staff persons will be providing direct care to children without a current health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the disclosure statement on file for staff person #2 whose date of hire was 9/19/18 was observed not to have been signed until 9/20/2018. The file for staff person #5 and #7 were observed not to contain documentation of a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire. The clearances on file for staff person #1 whose date of hire was 3/4/2019 were observed not to have been obtained prior to staff person #1's date of hire. This is evidenced by the state police and child abuse clearances not being obtained until 3/7/2019 and the FBI clearance being obtained until 3/14/2019. There was not documentation on file to verify that the clearances were applied for prior to the start of staff person #1's employment. The state police and child abuse clearances on file for staff person #3 at the time of hire were observed to be for volunteer purposes. A valid state police clearance has since been obtained, but a valid child abuse clearance has not yet been obtained. The clearances on file for staff person #4 were observed not to have been obtained within 60 months from the date of the previous clearances, this is evidenced by the most recent state police clearance being obtained on 5/8/19 and the previous clearance being dated 1/27/14, most recent child abuse clearance 5/10/19 and previous child abuse clearance 2/10/14 and FBI clearance 5/25/19 and previously dated 1/28/14. The file for staff person #7 whose date of hire was 6/3/2019 was observed not to contain documentation of an FBI clearance or documentation of application for an FBI clearance. Also, staff person #7 a provisionally hired staff person without an FBI clearance on file was observed to transport a group 4 younger school aged children on a field trip. While transporting the children she was not within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction Required: 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2, #5, and #7 updated and signed new disclosure statements on June 12th. The new disclosure statements were put in their files. Date of hire for staff will reflect the date that they begin to provide direct care to children. Staff person #1 had a date of hire that did not reflect the actual date she started working in direct care of children. Moving forward the date of hire for new employees will reflect their first day in direct care of children. Staff person #3 returned a child abuse clearance for employment purposes, not volunteer, on June 12. Her file has been updated to reflect the correct clearance for employment, not volunteer. Staff person #7 did not return to work on June 13th. Staff person #7 brought in the original FBI clearance on June 21st, a copy was made and placed in her file. Staff person #7 returned to work on June 24th. A spreadsheet has been created to document all of the staffs clearance, health assessments, dates of hire, required trainings, etc. This spreadsheet can be looked at quickly to determine what staff need to update their information in their files. I am looking at the spread sheet at the beginning of each month to see who has upcoming information that needs updated. This allows me to give staff at least a month to get their files updated and compliant. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the file for facility person #6 was observed not to contain documentation of facility person #6 having been trained in the facility's emergency plan within the last 12 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #6 was trained on the emergency operations plan and signed off on the training on June 25th. All staff will be trained and sign off on the emergency plan upon hire and at a minimum of once a year during staff meetings. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the clearances on file for staff person #1 whose date of hire was 3/4/2019 were observed not to have been obtained prior to staff person #1's date of hire. This is evidenced by the state police and child abuse clearances not being obtained until 3/7/2019 and the FBI clearance being obtained until 3/14/2019. There was not documentation on file to verify that the clearances were applied for prior to the start of staff person #1's employment. The state police and child abuse clearances on file for staff person #3 at the time of hire were observed to be for volunteer purposes. A valid state police clearance has since been obtained, but a valid child abuse clearance has not yet been obtained. The clearances on file for staff person #4 were observed not to have been obtained within 60 months from the date of the previous clearances, this is evidenced by the most recent state police clearance being obtained on 5/8/19 and the previous clearance being dated 1/27/14, most recent child abuse clearance 5/10/19 and previous child abuse clearance 2/10/14 and FBI clearance 5/25/19 and previously dated 1/28/14. The file for staff person #7 whose date of hire was 6/3/2019 was observed not to contain documentation of an FBI clearance or documentation of application for an FBI clearance. Also, staff person #7 a provisionally hired staff person without an FBI clearance on file was observed to transport a group 4 younger school aged children on a field trip. While transporting the children she was not within the vicinity of a permanent employee. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had a date of hire that did not reflect the actual date she started working in direct care of children. Moving forward the date of hire for new employees will reflect their first day in direct care of children. Staff person #3 returned a child abuse clearance for employment purposes, not volunteer, on June 12. Her file has been updated to reflect the correct clearance for employment, not volunteer. Staff person #7 did not return to work on June 13th. Staff person #7 brought in the original FBI clearance on June 21st, a copy was made and placed in her file. Staff person #7 returned to work on June 24th. A spreadsheet has been created to document all of the staffs clearance, health assessments, dates of hire, required trainings, etc. This spreadsheet can be looked at quickly to determine what staff need to update their information in their files. I am looking at the spread sheet at the beginning of each month to see who has upcoming information that needs updated. This allows me to give staff at least a month to get their files updated and compliant. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the file staff person #2 who is classified as an assistant group supervisor was observed not to contain documentation of education to qualify her to work in this capacity. 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.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 #2 contacted her high school alumni and was able to obtain a copy of her high school transcript. The transcript has been placed in her file. Staff will not be permitted to work in the classroom without providing appropriate qualifications for their position. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, in the toddler fenced in play area one electrical outlet located near the gas meter was observed not to have in place a protective receptacle cover in the outlets. The outlets were covered by an outside cover, but the cover was able to be easily opened making the outlet accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added a clip to the outlet cover on the electrical outlet on the toddler playground. The clip goes through the base of the outlet and the outlet cover prohibiting the children from being able to lift the outlet cover, therefore denying access to the outlets underneath of the cover. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, in the preschool II classroom (122), printer ink and super glue, both marked keep out of reach of children were observed to be accessible to the children in a basket located under the printer. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The printer ink and super glue that were found in reach of children in the preschool 2 room were immediately removed from the children's reach and placed in the locked teacher closet. All staff were reminded that these items must be kept out of reach of children and they are to be kept in the locked teacher's closet. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the first aid kit located in the facility's gym was observed not to contain adhesive bandages. 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.) Adhesive bandages were replaced in the first aid kit in the gym immediately. Staff were reminded to replace any first aid supplies that they use in the first aid kits. The director and another staff member will check the first aid kits every Friday to make sure that they contain all of the appropriate and necessary items. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, damaged plaster was observed in the older toddler classroom in the corner where the chairs are stacked, in the younger toddler classroom where the green table rubs up against the wall and peeling paint was observed in the gym on the red wall between the water fountain and electrical outlet. 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 plaster in the older toddler room was repaired and the walls were repainted. Staff were instructed to stack chairs in a different location, away from the wall, as to not cause damage to the plaster. The wall in the younger toddler room was repaired and repainted. Staff were instructed to move the table away from the wall so that it does not rub against the wall and cause to damage to the walls. The wall in the gym was repaired and repainted. Staff were instructed to alert the director or owner immediately if they notice damage to the gym walls. The director and another staff member will check the gym walls monthly to make sure there is no damage. |
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| 2019-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/2019, the glass door exiting the gym to the playground was observed not to have in place a visual identification strip. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The visual identification strips that were being used in the gym were static window clings. The static window clings were immediately moved from the upper windows to the lower windows. We have since replaced the static window clings with posters that will remain attached to the windows. Staff were reminded that all windows must contain a visual identification strip and that they need to replace any that have been removed or have fallen off. |
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| 2019-01-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed by the facility director that staff person #1 had not always checked children's diaper at least every 2 hours when toddler children were in her classroom at the end of the day. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from her position at our center and no longer works for SmartKids. All remaining staff were reminded that all children must be changed at least every two hours unless the child is uncomfortable or noticeably soiled prior to two hours, at which point the child will be changed immediately. Staff were instructed to review the child's daily papers (diaper changes and times are noted on each child's paper) prior to the end of their shift and to alert the incoming staff of which children need changed and when. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space one tricycle was observed not to have grips on the handles and one yellow building block was observed to be cracked along the side. This exposes the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. 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.) New rubber hand grips were purchased and installed on the tricycle that were missing. The yellow building block was thrown away. Moving forward, all toys and play equipment will be inspected monthly for rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for children #1, #2, and #4 were observed not to contain documentation of a health report completed within the last 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent health report on file for child #1 a preschool aged child being dated 1/13/2017, for child #2 an older toddler aged child being dated 5/31/2017, and for child #4 an older toddler aged child being dated 1/9/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1, #2, and #4 have received notice of their missing health reports. Parents of children #1, #2, and #4 were given new health reports to be completed immediately by their pediatrician. Enrollment will be suspended if updated health reports are not submitted. Moving forward, children's files will be checked monthly to ensure health reports are up to date. Parents will be reminded that all older toddler and preschool children must have an updated health report on file every 12 months. Children without updated health reports will have their enrollment suspended until they submit an updated health report. |
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| 2018-06-12 | 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 |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #3 were observed not to contain signed consent for administration of minor first aid procedures or for emergency medical care. Only the enrolling parents initials were obtained for consent. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new emergency contact form was completed by parents of children #1 and #3. New emergency contact form has parent signed consent for administration of minor first aid procedures and for emergency medical care. Moving forward, during enrollment, all emergency contact forms will be signed with parent consent for administration minor first aid procedures and for emergency medical care. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed only to contain the enrolling parents initials for consent for transportation and the emergency contact form on file for child #3 was observed only to contain the enrolling parents initials for consent or walk, trips, and transportation. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new emergency contact form was completed by parents of children #1 and #3. New emergency contact form has parent signed consent for child #1 for transportation and child #3 for walks, trips, and transportation. Moving forward, during enrollment, all emergency contact forms will be signed with parent consent for transportation, walks, and trips. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Spray air freshener was observed to be accessible to the children in care in the restroom located in the preschool 2 room. This is evidenced by the spray air freshener being labeled keep out of reach of children and being placed on a shelf approximately 2 feet off of the ground. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray air freshener was removed from the restroom and the preschool 2 room. Moving forward, air fresheners will be kept in a locked area or container out of reach of the children. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator containing breast milk located in the infant room was observed not to contain a thermometer to demonstrate that the refrigerator is capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees or below. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An operating thermometer was placed in the refrigerator that was currently being used for storing breast milk. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing table located in the infant room, room 121, and room 129 were observed not to have been cleaned after each use. This is evidenced by the excessive amount of debris and crumbs found under the changing mats in each of these rooms. 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.) The changing mats were removed and the area under the mats was immediately cleaned and sanitized. The mats were scrubbed and sanitized as well. The staff were reminded to clean under the mats with each use along with sanitizing the mats themselves. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In room 116 peeling paint was observed behind the music center, in room 121 peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on the birthday wall and under the fire alarm pull, and in room 129 peeling paint was observed along the wall under the fire pull where the chairs are stacked. 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.) Maintenance staff were notified of the damaged paint/plaster issues immediately. They painted the above mentioned areas and painted over the damaged plaster. Furthermore, staff were reminded to be careful when stacking chairs and removing tape from walls. |
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| 2018-02-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was observed not to be in place on the egress door in room 121, as well as, on the egress door in the facility gym. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fresh window clings and pictures were placed on the egress door in room 121, as well as the egress door in the gym. Staff were reminded to replace these items immediately as needed. |
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| 2017-11-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/2017 at approximately 1:30 pm, in room 114 staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 5 children consisting of 2 older toddler aged children, 1 younger toddler aged child, and 2 infant aged children. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While there are infant aged children in this classroom staff:child ratio for infants will be maintained at nap time. Staff have been reminded to refer to state guidelines to maintain compliance. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.124(e) - Written plan/Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities and routines and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Gym. 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. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the Transporting Plan was placed in the gym near the entrance door. In addition , copies of each classrooms schedule/ daily activities were placed on the wall. Each class schedule indicates times for free play in the morning and afternoon. Our Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring the postings and to replace them as necessary. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #1 was reviewed and updated by a parent on 01/06/2017, more than 6-months from the last review and update of the emergency contact information on 06/15/2016 and financial agreement on 06/02/2016. 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.) The importance of receiving the 6 month review paper work from families in a timely manner was discussed with the parents of child #1. 6-month review packets are currently being processed for all families enrolled. The Director and Assistant Director will monitor new enrollments and set up a system for identifying their 6 month expiration dates. New Financial Agreements are provided immediately when there is a change in age group or when there is an increase or decrease in attendance. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 was not signed and dated by a parent. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact for child #2 was signed and dated the afternoon of the Inspection. (6/6/17) Moving forward, the Director will review all new children's files after the Assistant Director has completed the intake/initial review to ensure that all fields are completed. In addition, when updating EC and Parent Agreements, both the Director and Assistant Director will check for completion. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not receive the required annual training regarding the emergency plan since 03/18/2016. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was on maternity leave at the time of our annual center training for EOP. She received the annual training the day after our inspection (6/7/17). In the future we will be more aware of these types of circumstances and ensure that the staff receive the training earlier than the expiration, if necessary, to avoid a lapse in compliance. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was hand sanitizer attached to a child's book bag hanging on a coat hook in the Preschool II Room, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was removed immediately from the book bag in the Preschool II classroom. A notice in regards to sanitizers has been placed in the lobby. A statement will be included in our monthly family newsletter (July) informing parents that sanitizers are not permitted in the center/ on the children's belongings. Furthermore, staff will be reminded to "check" the children's bags etc as they are brought into the classrooms. Transporting staff will remind school age children not to bring sanitizers in or on their book bags. |
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| 2017-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was only one handwashing sign posted between the sink and the toilet in the bathrooms. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional hand washing signs were immediately posted in each restroom above the toilets. Moving forward, staff will be reminded to make sure that the signs are posted as required and to inform the office if any of the signs are missing so that they can be replaced as needed. |
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