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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-10 | 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: In the Large Outdoor Play space, peeling and chipped paint was observed on the right-side pole of the tic tac toe board. In the Alpha/Beta Room a white plastic bin containing construction toys was observed to have a piece of the plastic broken off on one corner creating rough edges as well as a linear crack on the opposite corner. 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 chipped paint was repaired. The sharp edge on the container was covered. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.134(c) - Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(c) Description: Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: The restroom in the Multipurpose Room was observed to lack paper towels for handwashing. Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paper towels ran out since the students were using the bathroom. The paper towel dispenser was restocked. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: The restroom in the hallway was observed to lack soap for handwashing. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The students were using the bathroom. A replacement bottle was put in the bathroom. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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 staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 9/3/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 8/31/22 health assessment on file. 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's Health Assessment is current. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the most recent review was signed and dated on 8/27/25. 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.) Child #1's parent signed the Financial Agreement update. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's parent signed the Emergency Contact form for emergency and medical care. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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.) Child #1's parent signed the Emergency Contact form approving minor first-aid procedures. |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 3/18/24 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 1/7/22. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 3/27/24 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 3/28/21. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 7/30/25 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 5/22/23. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1, Staff person #2, [and Staff person #3's] First Aid-CPR training certificates are current (3/18/24, 3/27/24, [and 7/30/25] respectively). |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 11/21/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/22/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4's Mandated Reporter is current (dated 11/21/25). |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 7/30/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 6/24/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 Mandated Reporter is current (7/30/25). |
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| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 6/25/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring. 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.) Staff person #2 FBI clearance is current (6/25/25). |
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| 2026-03-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Multipurpose Room, 6 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof that has since been repaired. 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 severe cold and relentless snow caused our roof scuppers to clog. Due to safety reasons, we had to wait to clear the scuppers. Once we could safely get on the roof, we cleared the scuppers. The ceiling tiles were cleaned and free of any mold. We wanted to wait until winter broke to replace the stained tiles. We remediated the stain by replacing the tile or spraying it with Kilz. |
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| 2026-03-10 | 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: In the Multipurpose Room, damaged plaster was observed behind the diaper changing table. 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 hole was repaired. |
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| 2025-09-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 9/11/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/10/22 health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 health assessment is now current. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills and lockdown procedure. 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.) I added the verbiage concerning the Annual Emergency Drills and Lockdown procedure in the letter to the parents at the time of inspection. The Emergency Operations Plan already provides the Annual Emergency Drill and Lockdown procedure. Parents will receive an updated copy of the letter. |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 2/7/25 and a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 12/11/24 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/31/20 State Police clearance and 11/6/19 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a State Police clearance. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current State Police clearance dated 12/16/24, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 12/5/24, a current DHS FBI clearance dated 12/2/24 and a current NSOR check dated 12/4/24 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated State Police clearance dated 11/2/19, Child Abuse clearance dated 11/8/19, DHS FBI clearance dated 11/9/19, and NSOR check dated 11/6/19 expiring. 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.) Staff person #1 and staff person #4 corrected the deficiencies by obtaining the required clearances as stated in the CPSL. Staff person #2 had obtained the CEL clearances before hire which was the requirement at the time per DHS website. Upon notice at inspection that the state made a mistake concerning the CEL, staff person #2 immediately applied and received the state clearance at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person's degrees were translated into English and she has a high school diploma to be an AGS. The state regulation does not specify degrees have to be validated by a translator, and I was unaware that the degree had to be verified. Staff member will be considered an aide and will not be left alone until she receives translated verification. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Childcare Room a Purell hand sanitizer labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed on a windowsill behind table 6 and considered 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.) The staff member immediately moved the sanitizer on top of the lockers at the time of inspection. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: There were several broken Zoob Bot connecting toys with sharp points in the Gamma-Delta classroom. There was a fire truck with a broken door and a protruding plastic strip with a sharp edge in the Gamma Delta room. There were foam blocks in the Alpha-Beta classroom with teeth marks in them. 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.) In Gamma/Delta the Zoob Bot tots that were broken were thrown away and the fire truck cracked door was repaired. In the Alpha/Beta room, the foam blocks with the teeth marks were thrown away. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's parent did not want his private work information given out. He states his cell phone is all we need. He corrected the violation by notating "N/A" on the form. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #5, #6, and #7 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3, #5, #6, #7 parent completed the address of the release persons by including the missing information. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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 most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2 and #4 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. 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 #2's and #7's financial agreements were updated at our February chart review. Their new contracts were sent out too early, thus the 6-month update was late. They do have a current signature. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 10/31/22 and 6/5/23, more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 #7's health report was updated as soon as the mother could get an appointment on 6/5/23. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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 two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 11/2/22 and 12/4/23, more than 12 months apart. 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 #4's health report was updated on 12.4.23. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 17 months old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 17 months old, includes 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: ·Child #1, #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 3/25/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's parent provided an updated immunization record that documents the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine. Child #5's parent wrote a waiver letter for the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine as her child is on a medical catch-up schedule. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 did not include documentation of the following completed pre-service training at the time of the inspection (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 did complete the correct training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED but the instructor sent the wrong card. A BLS card was in the file verifying the training. The instructor sent a corrected card and documentation. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3/18/24, after the expiration date of 1/31/24. 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. 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.) Due to class cancellations, Staff person #1 CPR could not be renewed on time. She did complete the training on 3/19/24 when the instructor rescheduled. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/27/23-12/23/23 and 12/23/23-1/26/24, more than 30 days apart. 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.) I was unaware that i was supposed to do both the monthly checks and the yearly reports as the law is not clear. I was doping the monthly checks for personal reasons. I missed November test but was back to monthly tests in December. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, which is recommended annually by the ACIP. Correction Required: ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/18/23, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 mother sent a letter stating she was waiving all vaccinations recommended by the CDC; however, she was not specific about what type of vaccine. She has sent a specific letter stating she does not wish to vaccinate for Flu on 4/19/2023; the child is now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: There was a medication, Insulin, which did not include a copy of the prescription, or written instructions from the prescribing physician. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mom will bring in a prescription from the doctor to be placed in the child's insulin bag. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Ibuprofen in the child care room with the name of 2 children (siblings) on it. 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.) The parent will bring in another bottle of ibuprofen so that each child can have their own medication. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 emergency plan on site was updated to include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, on 9/1/22, after the deadline of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04. 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.) The Emergency Plan was updated and includes the provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations on 9/1/22 which is the start of our new school year. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1, #5 is dated 3/3/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #8, #11 is dated 3/5/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 3/4/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. 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.) All new staff (#8, #9, #10, #12) have completed the 10-hour Health and Safety provisional training as required in Announcement C-22-6. All tenured staff (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #11) have completed the 1-hour Health and Safety Update as required in Announcement C-22-06. All staff are now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 are dated 9/21/20 and 2/28/23, more than 24 months apart. 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 #7 had an updated health assessment on 2/28/23; she is now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 person #7 completed the following required pre-service training more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 4/5/21.Staff person #9 completed the following required pre-service training more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 3/2/23. 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 person #7 completed the Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality by an OCDEL-supported provider within 90 days; however, that provider was not approved by DHS for this regulation. She completed the requirement by a DHS-approved provider on 4/5/2021; she is now in compliance. Staff person #9 completed the required Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality on 3/2/2023; she is now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff person #7 is dated 4/7/21, more than 90 days after hire (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 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 person #7 had completed a Mandated Reporter training on 1/31/2021 from a provider that was OCDEL approved within her 90 days, but this training was not DHS approved. She completed the DHS-approved training on 4/7/2021; she is now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5 is dated 8/29/22, after the hire date (See LIS code sheet). The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7 is dated 2/24/21, after the hire date (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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 signed a Disclosure form at the time of hire, but it was misplaced. She signed another one at the start of the school year 8/29/2022 (as with all staff); she is now in compliance. Staff person #7 had a Disclosure form signed at the time of hire 12/29/2020, and it has been sent to my Inspector. She also signed an updated Disclosure on 2/24/2021, 8/31/2021, and 8/29/22 as those were school start dates; she is now in compliance. All staff were updating Disclosure forms yearly- at the start of the school year. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #12, who is classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. 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.) The staff member has provided an employee verification from Seneca Valley School district with over two years of experience working with children. This staff member has a non-related bachelor's degree plus four years of experience; she has been moved to Assistant Group Supervisor. |
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| 2022-03-29 | 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 file for child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the release persons for the child. 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 child's #1 parents wrote their names in the "release persons" box on the agreement. A copy was sent to my DHS Inspector. |
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| 2022-03-29 | 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: In the Gross Motor room, emergency contact information was not present where children were receiving 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.) Another staff member used the book to call a parent because a student needed to be sent home due to a medical emergency. The book was immediately brought back. This was observed by the DHS Inspectors. |
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| 2022-03-29 | 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 #2 and #4 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment dated more than 24 months apart. 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 Persons #2 and #4 have received updated Health Assessments and the forms are in the staff members' files. |
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| 2022-03-29 | 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 person #5, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pre-service training on file for staff person #5 was dated 3/8/22. 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.) Due to COVID and provider scheduling conflicts, this was the first date we could get a company to come in to do the training. Staff Person $5 received the training and a certificate is in her chart. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #2 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to COVID and provider scheduling conflicts, this was the first date we could get a company to come in to complete the training. Staff Person #5 received the training and a certificate is in her chart. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations for staff #2 and #3 were completed more than 12 months apart. 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 Persons #2 and #3 received a staff evaluation at the end of the school year; however, due to the school's calendar in 2021, this put the evaluations one week late for some staff. A copy of the current staff evaluation is the staff members' files. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.61(g) - Preschool - no napping/play are | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(g) Description: Preschool - no napping/play are Noncompliance Area: In the Child Care Room at approximately 11:50 a.m., preschool children were involved in small muscle activity while an infant was sleeping in a crib. Correction Required: Preschool and school-age children may not be involved in small or large muscle activity in the same group space in which children are sleeping or resting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was immediately moved to a different space away from the music and movement activity. This correction was observed by the DHS Inspectors. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the Child Care room, a spray bottle of bleach, two cans of Lysol and sanitizing spray were stored above food in the child care space. 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 cleaners were immediately placed in a plastic container and the locker was relocked. This correction was observed by the DHS Inspectors. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the Alpha/Beta room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, lined receptacle. In the Gross Motor room bathroom, it was observed a sanitary napkin was not in a closed, lined 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.) The recyclable garbage can (labeled for recycled paper) was immediately taken out of the classroom. There was already another lidded garbage can in the classroom for waste. This correction was observed by the DHS Inspectors. |
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| 2022-03-29 | 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: In the Gross Motor room bathroom, the bottom of the toilet had an exposed screw that did not have the round toilet bolt cap. 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.) A toilet bolt cap was immediately placed to cover the screw. This correction was observed by the DHS Inspectors. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During assessment of ratio and supervision in the Alpha Beta Room on 1/27/22 at 10:12 AM, Staff #1 named 3 OT, Staff #2 named 6 OT and Staff #3 named 5 OT. Staff #2 named one of the same children Staff #1 named but used a different name, leaving one child in her supervisor group unnamed. Staff #2 corrected Staff #1 and stated she named the wrong child. Staff #1 stated the ID card did not look like the child whose name was on the card. The unnamed child was identified and Staff #1 claimed responsibility for that child. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was informed of all students' names again and she was provided name tags to help her since all students were wearing same clothes. Staff was able to identify her students by name. |
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| 2022-01-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #1 contained a most recent health assessment dated more than 24 months ago. 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 obtained an updated health assessment and it was documented on the DHS staff health assessment form. |
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| 2021-11-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gross Motor Room on 11/4/21 at 10:50 AM, 2 staff were present with 12 children - 4 INF, 6 YT and 2 PS. Staff reported the other staff member stepped out for an emergency. After waiting in the room for the staff member to return for approximately 5 minutes, the cert rep located the staff member in the Director's office looking at the computer. Cert rep informed staff of ratio issue in Gross Motor Room and she left to return to the room. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member re-entered the room to correct ratio. Staff will maintain ratio at all times. In the mixed age level, the age of the youngest child will determine staff:child ratio and dictate our maximum group size in accordance of the regulations. |
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