Licensed Child Care Center
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Spirit Life Early Learning Center
Wilmington, DE
· New Castle County
3401 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD,
Wilmington, DE 19802
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 12 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (302) 764-9670
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
329978
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
Licensor
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
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About the Provider
SPIRIT LIFE EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Licensed Child Care Center in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks through 12 years.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;Purchase of Care;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulation Code | Status |
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| 2026-03-17 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - CPR/First Aid--Staff #5 - Administration of Medication--Staff #3, 7 - Professional Development Plan--Staff #1 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #1, 2, 7 - Annual Review of Abuse and Neglect--Staff #1, 5 - Orientation--Staff #3, 5, 7 - OCCL H/S Training--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Job Description--Staff #3, 5, 7 - References--Staff #7 (1), #3, 5 (2) - Adult Abuse Registry Check--Staff #7 - Health Appraisal/TB Screener--Staff #5 - Release of Employment--Staff #3, 5, 7 - Service Letters--Staff #3, 5, 7 (if no service letters are attempted, 2 additional references are needed for a total of 4) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-03-17 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Children's Files are complete. Child #1 needs updated Health Appraisal and Blood Lead Screening results. Child #7 needs Blood Lead Screening results. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-03-17 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure indoor space structures are in good repair and clean. The Women's Room needs walls/corners to be repaired as well as stained ceiling tiles are replaced, and the ceiling vents are clean. The men's Room needs repairs to the sink countertop. The hallways need several spots of exposed drywall repaired/painted. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2026-03-17 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that there is 48 hours' worth of emergency food and water on hand. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 20U - Positive Behavior Management | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that the program's Positive Behavior Support Policy is posted in all classrooms and in the center's main entrance area for family visibility. Print the policy from the program's handbook and post. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that all returning staff get re-fingerprinted every five years. Staff #4's fingerprint eligibility expired in 06/2024. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all Staff Files are complete. -Staff #1 needs Annual Review of Safe Sleep - Staff #2 needs Orientation Record, OCCL H/S Training, Release of Employment, 2 Service Letters (or documentation of 2 attempts to obtain service letters) - Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid - Staff #4 needs new Eligibility Letter (See Reg. 28U) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that all Child Files are complete. Blood Lead Screening Results are needed for Child #1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that Radon Results on file are current. Results currently on file expired 2/2025. Ensure that the cabinet with cleaners in the Infant Room remains locked when being used. This was CAV | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: - Ensure the backdoor (located up the ramp to the right of INFANTS) remains closed and locked at all times. Display a sign indicating this as well as install a door alarm. - Ensure all surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Walls in the hallways and bathrooms need patching and paint. Floor tiles in stall #1 in the GIRLS Bathroom need to be replaced. - Ensure all classrooms have covered trash cans. Preschool needs a covered can. - Ensure that air quality is not altered at any time. Remove all air fresheners being used (infant room, hallways, bathroom, etc.) | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All children in all classrooms must have access to age appropriate materials and there must be sufficient materials to engage with. - Infants need language/literacy, dramatic play, building/manipulatives - Toddler/Twos need Sensory, Language/Literacy, manipulatives (only observed 4 manipulatives available). - Preschool needs sensory, manipulatives, building materials | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the diaper changing areas in the girls bathroom and infant room have all compliance requirements: - Diaper Changing Procedures (bathroom & Infants) - Foot operated, covered trash cans (bathroom needs one, Infants either need to repair or replace theirs) - Replace changing pad in the bathroom --torn | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 65U - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: On site First Aid Kit must have all components. Safety Pins and Plastic Bags are needed. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2025-03-13 | Non Compliance | 76U - Activity Schedule | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that a classroom Daily Schedule is displayed and observed in all classrooms. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs five hours of professional development., Staff #2 needs 9 hours of Professional Development | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Child files are complete., Child #1 needs a current Health Appraisal, Immunizations, as well as Blood Lead Screening., Child #5 needs a current Health Appraisal and Immunizations, Child #9 needs a current Health Appraisal, Immunizations, as well as Blood Lead Screening. Send to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all floors, walls, counter surfaces, toilets, are cleanable and in good repair. The One and Two Year Old's floor needs to be cleaned. Send a picture of the clean floor to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 51U - Toilet Facilities | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all bathrooms are clean. Send a picture of the cleaned bathroom to OCCL. Ensure Girl's bathroom's toilet seat is replaced. Send a copy of the new toilet seat to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the one-year old room, two year old room, three year old room, and Pre-k room have developmentally appropriate equipment. Send a picture to OCCL when complete for each classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2024-03-26 | Non Compliance | 75U - Activity Areas | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure indoor space in the One-Year Old room, and two-year old room include the five required areas The one year old room needs building blocks, sensory, musical instruments and Science. The two year old room needs math manipulatives, music, science, and new art supplies. Send a picture to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff are determined eligible before starting at the center. Send to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure staff files are complete. Submit documentation of the following CPR/FA Staff #3,4,6,7 OCCL Health & Safety Staff #1,3,9 Annual Review abuse/neglect - Cook (n/a) References; Staff #2 needs 2, Staff #5 needs 3 Staff #9 needs 3 Job description : Staff #5 Release pf employment History /Service Letters ;Staff #2 , Staff #9 Eligibility Letter Staff #2, & Staff #9 Discussed; Apoplicant /Admins fingerprints will expire 4/30/2023 Annual Training hours will be cited as non-compliant if not received by 3/31/2023. Staff #1 needs 18, Staff #3 needs 18, Staff #4 needs 10, Staff #5 needs 18m Staff #6 needed 18, Staff # 7, needs 8,m and Staff #8 needs 18. The above training hours are due by 3/31/2023 or will be non-compliant. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure child files are complete, Submit documentation of the following A current health appraisal Child # 4,#6 Immunization Records for Child #4, #8, #9. Blood Lead Screening #8, #10 Medication Administration Record #7 received (3/23/23 LS Brady) Developmental plans #7, #8, and #10 Complete Emergency card info for Child #2 | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 45U - Hazardous Materials | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure chemicals/cleaning products are inaccessible to children. At the time of the visit LS Brady observe4ed cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure water temperature in sinks do not exceed 120 degrees., Adjust hot water temperature and send documentation to OCCL. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure food is labeled with contents and expiration date. Send to OCCL when complete. Ensure food in pantry is not expired. Send a picture to OCCL when food is discarded. This was corrected at the facility visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure nap equipment is labeled. Send to OCCL when complete for all pack & plays in the infant room. This was corrected at the visit when the administrator labeled the pack & plays. 56 f. Ensure Top Sheets are tightly fitted on the infant room pack & plays. and do not allow toys in cribs or pack & plays. Pack & plays must be 18 inches apart from each other. This was corrected at the visit when the teacher moved pack & plays 18 inches apart and removed all toys from pack & plays. Teacher also placed crib sheets securely on the pack & play mattress. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 61U - Diapering and Soiled Clothing | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure non-absorbent mat has a disposable cover. The mat in the infant room on the changing table did not have a disposable cover. This was corrected at the visit when the teacher added a disposable paper cover to the non-absorbent mat. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure center keeps a written record (MAR) for all medications administered to children. Submit a medication administration record for all infants in care for the diaper cream observed in the infant room.. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 65U - First Aid Kits | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure Travel Kit for care includes a full first aid kit. Send to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 67U - Transportation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure car used to transport children has water, liquid soap, emergency medication. emergency numbers for all parents of children that you provide transportation to. Also have poison control' s phone number. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant feeding schedules are filled ot for all infants in care. These need to be signed monthly by the parent or guardian. Send a copy to OCCL when complete. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2023-03-22 | Non Compliance | 77U - Infant and Toddler Care | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure infant daily logs are completed daily and contain required information such as feeding, sleeping,, and diapering. Submit infant daily logs for all infants in care. One weeks worth. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 16U - Insurance Coverage | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of the current certificate of liability insurance. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 24U - Staff Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the DEEDS Early Learning certificate for two staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 27U - Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision | Completed |
| Corrective Action: An unqualified staff member was alone with three school-age children. This was corrected at the visit when the three school-age children were moved to the preschool classroom where a qualified staff member was present. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 28U - General Qualifications | Completed |
| Corrective Action: There was an unqualified person who had not been fingerprinted alone with three school-age children. This was corrected at the visit when the three school-age children were moved to the preschool classroom were a qualified, eligible staff member was present. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 30U - Personnel Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All staff files must be complete. Send the current CPR/First Aid certificate for four staff members. Send the current professional development plan for three staff members. Send the staff orientation record for four staff members. Send the references for four staff members. Send the fingerprinting receipt for one staff member. Send the adult abuse registry for five staff members. Send the current health appraisal with TB for three staff members. Send the service letters for five staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 36U - Staff Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all staff are signing in and out of the classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 38U - Parents Right to Know | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the completed Parent Right to Know log. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 40U - Child Files | Completed |
| Corrective Action: All child files must be complete. Send the child information card with emergency contacts listed for three children. Send the current health appraisal with immunizations for eight children. Send the documentation of the completed lead screening for ten children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 42U - Documenting Children's Progress | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the completed development plan for all children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 43U - Children's Attendance | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the children are signed in and out of the classrooms appropriately. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 49U - Indoor Space | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Replace the damaged floor tiles in the preschool classroom. Repair the lock on the door to the older toddler classroom. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Place a thermometer in the freezer and ensure the temperature is maintained at 0 or below. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 56U - Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all sleep equipment is labeled. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 57U - Equipment | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure the toddler classrooms have enough toys and materials accessible for all children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 63U - Administration of Medication | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send the completed Administration of Medication certificate for five staff members. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 66U - Emergency Planning | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure there is enough emergency water available for all staff and children that could be present in the building. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 67U - Transportation | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of the driver's license for one staff member. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 72U - Feeding of Infants | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Send a copy of the current infant feeding schedule for one child. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 74U - Lesson Plans | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure all classrooms have the current lesson plan posted. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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| 2022-03-10 | Non Compliance | 75U - Activity Areas | Completed |
| Corrective Action: Ensure that the older toddler classroom has a science and music area that is accessible to the children at all times. Ensure the one-year-old classroom has sensory and building materials accessible to the children at all times. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Visit |
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