Starting Line Day Care And Learning Center Inc
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About the Provider
We realize that there are many childcare options available, and this is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child and your family. We are grateful for the opportunity to care for and love your most precious gifts; therefore, our top priority is ensuring that you go to work feeling comfortable and confident that your children are within a safe and happy atmosphere throughout the day. Starting Line has many practices put in place to provide a safe, healthy and educational environment:
Doors are secured and supported by a card reader and intercom system
Open door policy for parents and guardians
Teachers are CPR and First Aid certified
Hand washing is a part of our daily routine
Large outdoor play area for large muscle activity
Well-maintained equipment to ensure safety
Emergency exit doors located throughout the center in case of an emergency
Center cleaned carefully daily; cleaned by a professional service weekly
Small class sizes allow for individualized attention from the teacher
Staff is dedicated to providing and guiding children through developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs of all of our children
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rugs in the preschool and older toddler/younger toddler classroom were not clean. The pack and play and the infant seat in the infant classroom were not clean. 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.) Will clean the rugs, pack and play and infant seat. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133 Description: Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of prescribed medication by a physician for child #1-3 was not on file. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get verification of prescribed medication from a physician for child #1-3. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have verification of child care experience on file. Correction Required: 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.) Will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #1 and 2. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed during nap the cots were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides in the young toddler, 3 yr old preschool and 4 and 5 yr old preschool classrooms. 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.) Will rearrange cots to be at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed all the emergency contacts for all children in care were not present in the child care space while children were in care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will include all the emergency contacts for all children while in care in the child care space. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1-4 did not have a medication log on file with medication. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will create a medication log for child #1-4. |
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| 2025-05-06 | 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: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the shaken baby syndrome policy. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will send the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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| 2024-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed that the refrigerator in the infant room was not cleaned during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider arranged for the infant room staff to clean the refrigerator. The director then checked the refrigerator to ensure it was clean. |
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| 2024-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of information regarding the special needs of Child #2 and Child #3 on the emergency contact form, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, which is necessary in case of an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent, who then updated and completed it. All documents were subsequently filed in the individual records of each child. |
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| 2024-06-27 | 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: On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence provided for the address of the designated individual to whom child #1 may be released, as per the parent's authorization. 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.) The director reviewed the emergency contact form with the enrolling parent, who then updated and completed it. All documents were subsequently filed in the individual records of each child. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Complaint was filed on 10/21/21 with the Department. On 10/26/21 Cert Rep did an investigation. Staff # 1 and 2 were on the playground with a group of about 7-8 preschoolers ( ages 3-5 years old). Staff # 1 and 2 did not see Child # 1-4 under the slides inappropriately touching each other private area. Complaint investigation on 11/3/21 Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each teacher will complete 2 hours of training about playground supervision. Staff will position themselves to see the entire playground from 2 angles and see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. ( per training) Children will not be permitted to play underneath the slide, and expectations will be reviewed with children prior to going outside |
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