Southwest Children Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written posters outlining the children's drop-off and pick-up safety routes were posted in their designated visible locations throughout the facility on 07/31/26. Parents have been informed of the designated safety routes. |
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| 2026-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no documentation of staff #1 being trained on the training regarding the emergency plan in the last 12 months was presented to the certification representative. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed the required emergency plan training on 07/31/26. Documentation of the training, including the date and staff signature, has been placed in the employee's personnel file and is maintained at the facility. |
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| 2026-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 07/30/26, during the renewal inspection, no evacuation routes were posted in the facility. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes were posted in a visible location on each room of the facility on 07/31/26. |
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| 2025-07-31 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size/Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 9/6/24, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1 a preschool child, was observed sitting in a highchair that was in appropriate for child's size. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We only use highchair for age-appropriate children (infants and toddlers) Our highchair has a wide t-shaped safety strap. Removed the child from the highchair and sitting down with the child for a short period of time. Also, create some distraction around the child by singing music or playing music. |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert rep observed the following: the children in the front childcare space right at the entrance, cots were not placed 2 feet on 3 sides Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cots will have 2 feet on 3 sides at all times. |
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| 2024-09-06 | 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: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, and # 4 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in 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. 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 member # 2 did her health assessment and TB test. staff # 4 stopped working and cannot return unless all requirements that are needed in file. (documentations of health assessment and TB) |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a file at the facility Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hiring new staff members with all appropriate documentations and keep their file at the center at all time. Staff # 4 stop working at the center and cannot return unless all requirements are met |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, 4, and # 5 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 2 provided 2 nonfamily references letter and staff members # 4 and # 5 stop working and cannot return to work unless all documents are provided. |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 5 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file. 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 # 2 has completed the health and safety training. Staff # 3 and # 5 stopped working. New staff member has been hired and requirement are complete to work at daycare center. Staff # 3 and # 5 will not returning to work at the daycare center unless all requirements are met. |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2, # 5 and # 6 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First aid in file 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.) Staff # 2 did complete pediatric PCR/First aid training. Staff members # 5 and # 6 stop working at the center and cannot return unless they meet all the requirements that are needed (documentations of CPR/first aid training) |
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| 2024-09-06 | 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: During unannounced monitoring on 9/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have a NSOR clearance in file Staff # 4 did not have documentation of and 1 other clearance in file and did not have any receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for. Staff # 5 had an incomplete state police clearance, no NSOR clearance, or a signed disclosure in file Staff # 6 did not have a signed disclosure in file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --2, 4, and # 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--2, 4, and # 5- 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 # 2,4 and # 5 will not be in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances have been completed |
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| 2024-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 adn5 files contained fee agreements that did not address the section for extra services. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files now contain fee agreements that say " Not applicable, we are not providing any extra services" in the section for extra services. |
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| 2024-08-06 | 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 3, and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work contact information 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 # 1,2,3 and 4 emergency contacts have been updated with the required information needed. |
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| 2024-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form where the section on the child's disability was not addressed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2 and 5 files now contain an emergency contact form where the section on the child's disability is addressed. |
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| 2024-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained an emergency contact form that did not contain the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 and 2 files now contain an emergency contact form that contain the child's health insurance policy number. |
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| 2024-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/6/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of CPR and 1st Aid training within 90 days of employment. 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. 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.) Staff member # 1 and 2 did complete their CPR and 1st Aid training on 8/13/2024. |
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| 2023-10-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-08-12 | 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: Staff person #1 has expired pediatric first aid/CPR training. 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 will get updated pediatric first aid/CPR training and will not work with children unsupervised and will not supervise untrained staff. |
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| 2021-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/21, in the front room, 12 children ( 10 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers) were observed with one staff person. In the middle room, 8 young toddlers were observed with one staff person. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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