Description: One of our newer schools, our Garrett Rd facility services the following age groups : Kindergarten through 8th grade
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| 2018-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection (approximately 9:45 AM) the rear room adjacent to the entrance/exit of the basement had a total of 18 children in care including at least one group of two year old children. 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.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.) Director arrived in the room with the floater short;y after this violation was observed. Operations manager did assure this writer that a full staff meeting would follow that business day and that a review of the facilities procedure for coverage when a staff member is in need if a break. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the first aid kits in the basement lacked one of the required items. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing item was replaced and a periodic check of the kits has been added to the schedule to ensure all items are in all first aid kits at all times. |
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| 2017-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Floor tiles in the basement level were cracked and had jagged edges. 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.) Tiles will be replaced and a periodic monitoring of all surfaces will be added to the schedule so that replacements and repairs will be done as needed |
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