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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-11-21 | 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 yellow plastic basket was observed on a low shelf in the crib area of the infant/toddler room. A broken plastic bin containing Barbie dolls and accessories was observed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bins were removed and replaced. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic spiders, measuring less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed in the sensory activity bins in the infant/toddler room. 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.) Plastics spiders were removed. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A flat screen television sitting on a cabinet in the preschool room was not anchored creating a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The flat screen was removed. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-4 lacked documentation of sharing a child service report with parents in over 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed and given to parents at a conference. |
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| 2025-11-21 | 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 file for child #3 does not contain a current health report. The most recent health report is dated 10/17/24. The files for children #2 and #4 contain consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart, but 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.) Child health reports will be completed and documented for child to return to care. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During a diaper change, staff #4 was observed placing the soiled diaper directly on the changing surface after removing it from the child. Staff #4 then placed soiled wipes on the diaper before throwing the diaper and wipes in the trash. 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.) Staff # 4 was educated on and completed the proper diapering procedure. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #4 lacked documentation of completing 12 annual hours of training. The file for staff #1 contained 5.5 of 12 hours of training completed from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24, 6.5 additional hours are required. Correction Required: Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete 12 hours of annual professional development and documentation will be filed. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. The training certificates were dated 5/18/20 and 9/26/25 for staff #1 and 5/16/20 and 10/26/25 for staff #2. Current mandated reporter training is now on file for both staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete mandated reporter training within 60 months. |
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| 2025-11-21 | 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 contained consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart. The evaluations were dated 12/05/23 and 8/25/25 for both staff. Current evaluations are now on file. 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.) Staff evaluations will be conducted and completed annually. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Wet Ones brand antibacterial wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, were accessible to children in the preschool room on the teacher's desk. 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.) Wet Ones were removed from the teacher's desk. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: An Oxalis/shamrock plant was observed on an accessible windowsill in the front hall near one of two entrances to the facility, Oxalis is considered toxic. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shamrock plant was removed from the facility. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; 1 in the infant/toddler room near the windows and 1 in the toddler restroom above a sink. A protruding trim nail was observed on the inside frame of the door to the preschool restroom. A loop of wire was observed at the base of the fence in the preschool playground. The loop is located on the portion of fencing that faces the parking lot. 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.) Stained ceiling tile were removed and replaced or painted. The nail was fixed to flush with the trim. A fence clip was used to remove the fencing loop. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(g)/3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g)/3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Bolts on the bases of 3 toilets were exposed. The bolts were over 2 inches long and protruding up from the bases of the toilets. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. 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 toilets were installed and the bolts cut and capped. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A metal bolt, approximately 2 inches long was observed in the paint tray of an easel in the infant/toddler room. Multiple small pieces of torn gray foam were observed in the outdoor toddler play space. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The art easel was repaired with the bolt. The gray foam was removed from the playground. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, enrolled for over 6 months, did not contain documentation of a child service report completed by staff and shared with the parents. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A service report will be completed for child #1 and documented to file and share with parents. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission will be added to the agreement of child #1. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 was not present in the infant/toddler room where the child was observed in care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When leaving a classroom, emergency contact forms will travel with the child and additional forms will be placed in all classrooms. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A pair of adult scissors were accessible to children in a cup on the teacher's desk in the PS room. 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.) Adult scissors were placed in a locked cabinet behind the teacher's desk. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by the operator, communication with parents during and after an emergency would be conducted through a social networking app and by cell phone, The emergency plan presented for review did not include these details, Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will contain a detailed protocol for communication with parents including the childcare app and text messages. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan presented for review did not include details regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) A policy for infant and toddler accommodations will be added to the current emergency plan. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of emergency drills conducted in 2023 or 2024. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill documentation will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, the emergency plan has not been reviewed in over 12 months. The most recent documentation of an annual review was dated 1/26/23. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be reviewed and updated. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1-5 lacked documentation of emergency plan training completed in the last 12 months. The most recent training on file was dated 1/26/23. The file for staff #6, hired over 90 days ago, did not contain documentation of emergency plan training. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete emergency training and documentation will be added to their files. |
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| 2024-11-06 | 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 the emergency procedures did not include the accommodations made for infants and toddlers. The letter also lacked details regarding communication with parents during and after the emergency via social networking app and cell phones. 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 letter to parents will explain the procedures for accommodations made for infants and toddlers and the details of communication during an emergency. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1-5 did not contain documentation of fire safety training completed in 2023. Current training dated 1/27/24 is on file for all 5 staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff files will contain documentation of fire safety training. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained evaluations dated more than 12 months apart; 10/29/22 and 11/17/23. The most recent evaluation on file is current. 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.) Staff will have an evaluation dated 12 months apart. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the infant/toddler room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a protective cover. 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.) Electrical outlet in the infant/toddler room will be covered with a protective cover. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Four stained ceiling tiles were observed in the PS room and hallway area where children eat meals. Two were observed in the infant/toddler 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stained ceiling tiles in the hallway and preschool room were painted or replaced. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Two broken sand shovels were observed in the sand box in the outdoor play space. The plastic was cracked creating pinch 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 broken sand shovels were removed. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A broken area of wood was observed on the seat of an adult rocking chair in the infant/toddler room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rocking chair removed from toddler room until repaired. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 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 #2 lacked documentation of completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06. Staff file did contain documentation Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 on 11/22/2023. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of Staff Professional Development will be filed at the facility. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent with the formula and feeding schedule for the infant while in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A specific detailed written feeding schedule will be obtained from the parent. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of conducting an emergency drill annually since 6/9/22. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. 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.) An emergency drill will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained documentation of 6 hours of childcare training completed during 12/19/21-12/19/22 not the required 12 hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will complete required childcare training. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff files #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of staff evaluations completed by the director every 12 months as required. 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.) A written performance evaluation of each staff person will be completed and kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the preschool room was located on the outside cart which was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit will be returned to the assigned location in the preschool teacher cabinet. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The infant toddler room lacked tweezers in first aid kit. 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.) Tweezers will be placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation showed testing of the fire detection system completed on 8/15/23 and 9/20/23 which was not conducted within the 30 days as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection system test will be conducted within 30 days. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and #2 lacked documentation of the influenza vaccination administered yearly in accordance with the schedule 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child will obtain a influenza vaccination. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 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: The facility lacked a policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements that includes but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child; and how to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements will be created. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the annual letter sent to the local traffic safety authorities to notify them of the routes utilized around the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Local traffic safety authorities will be notified of routes utilized around the facility. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an emergency plan that included accommodations for shelter during lockdown in the plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include accommodations for shelter during a lockdown. |
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| 2022-11-28 | 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 lacked a procedure for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency in the emergency plan. 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.) The emergency plan will be updated with a policy for a procedure to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff files #1 and #3 lacked documentation of emergency plan training annually or when the emergency plan was updated. 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.) Documentation of staff training on the updated emergency plan shall be filed in the office. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the emergency plan being sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency when updated. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated emergency plan will be sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 lacked documentation of completion of 12 hours of child care training completed between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21 in the file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will acquire 12 hours of child care training. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2 contained certificate for completion of the health and safety professional development dated 11/8/22 which was more than 90 days after hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff file #3 lacked documentation of completion of the health and safety professional development within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take the required professional development. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2 contained documentation of completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation dated 8/31/22 which was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be completed within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2022-11-28 | 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: Staff file #2 lacked criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information from the state of West Virginia where staff person resided within the last 5 years. (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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will obtain West Virginia criminal history and child abuse registry clearance information before returning to work. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 contained copies of staff evaluations dated 3/16/20 and 12/6/21 which exceeded the 12 months as required. 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.) Staff will be evaluated every 12 months. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 did not contain a Health Assessment 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 has current health assessment. Staff person is required to update health assessment annually. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan within the past 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.) All staff files will contain documentation of emergency plan training at initial employment and updated on an annual basis. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked competence in the completion of training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the requirement of compliance on 6/17/21. The First Aid and CPR obtained on 10/26/21 did not specify it was in the field of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. 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.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, an existing staff member, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required within 180 days following the implementation of the current regulations. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person have completed required health and safety training now. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained First Aid and CPR that was obtain after 90 days of hire. The file for Staff # 2 contained First Aid and CPR that did not specify it was in the field of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was not completed within 90 days of hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mandated Reporter training is now current. Staff will be educated on the importance of maintaining trainings in a timely manner. |
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| 2021-11-08 | 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 contained a State Police clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance (7/13/15 and 7/15/20). The file for Staff #3 lacked a timely National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate required under the CPSL. The staff file contained NSOR certificates dated 8/23/21, after the required date of compliance. 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.) Update and maintain current staff clearances. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. 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.) Staff person will be evaluated. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room under the window there was an electrical outlet that lacked protective receptacle covers. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. 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.) Placed a receptacle cover in the electrical outlet. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room there was a loose wood piece of trim that was hanging from the wall creating a tripping or scraping hazard for the children in care. 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.) Repaired broken trim. Staff places special care when moving play equipment. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool/School age room, wooden blocks were observed to have splinters and rough edges. In the Infant/Toddler room, a plastic toy bin containing foam blocks was observed to have a cracked handle, exposing the children to rough edges and potential pinch points. In the Gross Motor Space, a car table was observed to have cracks in the wooden frame, exposing children to splinters and potential pinch 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 toy bin was removed and replaced. The wooden blocks were removed from the classroom to have the edges repaired. The train table was repaired. Moving forward, we will check toys regularly to make sure they are in good condition and repair as needed. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and Child #4 were observed to contain original, signed agreements between the parent and the operator. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original agreement was given to the parent and a copy was filed. Moving forward, the original will be given to the parent. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children were observed in the Gross Motor Space without emergency contact forms being present; it was reported that the emergency contact forms had been left in the children's main room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A file cabinet with an emergency contact form for all children enrolled was placed in the Gross Motor Space. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Child #3 lacked documentation of an up-to-date flu vaccination in accordance with the scheduled 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new health assessment was obtained. Updated documentation shall be in file for all enrolled children. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Child #1 were observed in the medication box in the Infant/Toddler Room without a medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mylicon was removed and a medication log will be completed for all medication administered. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The interconnected fire alarm system in the facility was not operable in the Gross Motor Space. A battery operated smoke detector was observed in the space, however lacked batteries and was not operable. 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 interconnected alarm system in place in the Gross Motor Space will be connected with the existing alarm system in the facility. Moving forward, all fire alarm systems will be operable. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An expired certificate of compliance was observed in the facility at the location used by parents for pick up and drop off. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate was posted and will always be posted. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked updated information and evacuation routes for the added Gross Motor Space. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was updated to include the Gross Motor Space. Moving forward, the plan will be updated as needed. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2, start date 10/14/2019, contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance and lacked a Department of Human Services FBI Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The DHS clearance has been requested. Moving forward, all staff persons shall obtain a DHS FBI clearance. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 contained a most recent staff evaluation dated 10/17/2018; lacking a staff evaluation within the last 12 months. 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.) All staff persons including seasonal employees shall have a staff evaluation. Staff person was evaluated. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Trash receptacles in the Preschool/School Age Room and the Infant/Toddler Room that contained trash that had been contaminated by human secretions were observed without lids. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New lidded trash cans were placed in all classrooms. Moving forward, we will make sure all trash cans have lids. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The telephone in the Preschool/School-Age Space was observed to not have emergency telephone numbers posted at the location of the telephone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sign was moved closer to the phone. Moving forward, the numbers will always be kept by the phone. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Preschool/School Age Room and both first aid kits in the Infant/Toddler room lacked tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were added to all first aid bags. Moving forward, first aid bags will be checked regularly for all items. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The second bathroom in the Gross Motor Space did not have hand washing signs posted at the toilet or the sink. 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.) Hand washing signs were placed in the unused bathroom. Moving forward, all bathrooms will have hand washing signs. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The evacuation routes posted throughout the facility did not include the Gross Motor Space and the exit located within the Gross Motor Space. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation routes were updated and posted throughout the facility. Moving forward, we will make sure the evacuation routes are updated and remain posted. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, in the preschool classroom one stencil was observed to be cracked and one toy bin containing models was observed to be cracked, this exposes 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.) Now and in the future, all toys will remain in good repair or discarded. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, multiple wooden chairs in the preschool classroom were observed to be loose along the back causing the chairs to be unstable when sat upon. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All chairs will be removed and repaired to ensure that they are stable. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, the agreement form on file for child #2 was observed not to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all child admission forms shall be completed in entirety. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, the agreement form on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all child admission forms shall be completed in entirety. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, the health report on file for child #1 was observed not to have completed the section relating to health problems the child may or may not have. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all health reports shall be completed in entirety. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, the health report form on file for child #3 was observed not to have filled out the section stating that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all health reports shall be completed in entirety. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, the immunization record on file for children #1, #3 and #4 were observed not to contain documentation that each child has received an influenza vaccination within the last 12 months 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, a record shall be on file of each child receiving an influenza vaccination. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, a vial saline solution was observed to be stored with the medications in the preschool classroom. The vial was not labeled for the child whom it was intended for. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all medication shall be kept in the original box and labeled with child's name. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, a vial of saline solution stored with the medications in the preschool room was observed to have expired in September of 2016. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all medication shall be monitored for expiration date and disposed of appropriately. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, medication stored at the child care facility for child #1 was observed not to have an established medication log to go along with it. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all medication will have an accompanying medication log. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, the disclosure statement on file for staff person #2 was observed not to have been signed by a witness. 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.) Now and in the future, all staff shall have a signed disclosure statement in the file. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, in the infant/toddler classroom there was a loose hanging cord from the karaoke machine in the crib area of the classroom. This loose hanging cord creates a strangulation and falling hazard to the children in care in the classroom. 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 karaoke machine will be moved and the cord taped to the wall. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, the file for staff person #3 was observed to only contain documentation of 4 clock hours of child care training within staff person #3's last year of employment (October 2017 - October 2018). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, documentation of 6 clock hours shall be kept on file. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, documentation of fire safety training on file for staff person's #1 and #3 were observed to not have been completed within one year of the previous years fire safety training. This is evidenced by the most recently dated fire safety training certificate on file being dated 6/8/2019 and the most recent dated certificate for fire safety training prior being dated 3/13/2018. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, documentation of current fire safety training shall be kept on file. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, printer ink marked keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible to the children being cared for in the preschool room. This is evidenced by the ink being in the bottom right drawer of the teachers desk. The drawer was not locked making the contents inside accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, printer ink shall be kept inaccessible from children in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, in the gross motor room ceiling tiles above the restrooms and sink area were observed to be damaged and stained , also, two light's in the gross motor room were observed not to have the cover on them. 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.) Now and in the future, ceiling tile shall be replaced and kept free from stains. Light fixtures will be replaced. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/4/2019, peeling paint was observed in the preschool classroom in the back left corner near the wooden blocks. Also, peeling paint was found in multiple locations along the top of the fence in both outdoor play area's and on the main gate entering the play areas from the parking lot. On 6/10/2019, damaged plaster was observed to the right of the door exiting the gross motor room to the parking lot and to the right of the door exiting to gross motor room to the rest of the facility. 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.) Painted surfaces shall remain free from peeling paint. The walls and fence will be scraped and repainted. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, the door exiting the gross motor room to the parking lot was observed not to contain 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.) Now and in the future, decorative clings will be placed on the glass door. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/2019, hand washing signs were observed not to be in place above the sink in the sink area and above each toilet and sink in the child's restroom. 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.) Now and in the future, all toilets, training chairs, diaper areas, and sinks shall contain a hand washing sign. |
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| 2019-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **Based on statements made by staff, an infant child was left alone in the building on two separate occasions while staff took toddlers out to the play space. Correction Required: **The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of completed training will be maintained in staff files. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility staff will receive 2 DHS approved training hours for supervision of children and all documentation will be kept in staff files. |
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| 2019-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(2) - Supervision on and facility premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, an infant child was left alone in the building on two separate occasions while staff took toddlers out to the play space. On 5/31/19, older toddler children were reported to have left the bathroom without supervision and went to the preschool room where there was one staff and 10 preschool children. Correction Required: The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3270.51--3270.55. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision ratio will be determined by the age of the youngest child in the group and maintained at all times. |
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| 2019-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **Based on statements made by staff the facility was out of staff:child ratios on a daily basis. Upon entry to the facility on 5/31/19, one staff identified 10 preschool children and one older toddler in her group. Correction Required: **The legal entity must maintain documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining copies of the documentation at the facility for certification representative to review for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of proper staff:child ratios will be maintained and available for review. |
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| 2019-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The closet and annex doors were all unlocked and there were toxics accessible to the children in care during unannounced inspection on 5/31/19. 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.) All toxic materials will be kept inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The director was observed placing bagged trash on the floor in the hallway of the facility and not into another receptacle. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All trash will be placed receptacle to receptacle. |
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