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I would strongly caution parents considering Goddard Hampton. In our experience, the school fell seriously short on the things that matter most: consistency, emotional well-being, and a constructive response when concerns arise.
Repeated staffing and classroom changes undermined the stability we expected. When we raised concerns about our child’s well-being, the reassurance we received was not matched by meaningful action. We came away feeling that our child’s distress was treated as a problem to manage rather than a need to understand and support.
A beautiful facility and polished curriculum mean little if parents cannot trust how their child will be supported when something goes wrong. Our experience left us without that confidence. I would look elsewhere. 0/5 if that was an option
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-23 | 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 files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the home address and home telephone number of 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.) The files for children #1, #2, and #3 now have all necessary emergency contact information regarding employment of the enrolling parent. The file for child #2 now has the necessary emergency contact information that includes the home address and home telephone number of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2026-01-23 | 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: The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included 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. 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 file for child #2 now has all necessary emergency contact information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. |
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| 2026-01-23 | 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 file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 file for child #2 now has the emergency contact information including the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #3 will have an updated health report including a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/22/25, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were transitioning 15 preschoolers from their classroom to the gym when Child #1 was left in the restroom which is located inside of the classroom. Staff person #4 walked into the classroom between 20 to 30 seconds after the class had left and found child #1 in the restroom. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 reported that they realized Child #1 was not with the class when they were conducting the name to face check at the gym threshold. Staff Person #2 ran back to the classroom to get child #1. Child #1 was alone for 20 to 30 seconds before reuniting with their class in the gym. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff to attend a minimum of 2 hours of training on supervision conducted by the ELRC. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately returned to the classroom and brought the child to re-join her class. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/22/25, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were transitioning 15 preschoolers from their classroom to the gym when Child #1 was left in the restroom which is located inside of the classroom. Staff person #4 walked into the classroom between 20 to 30 seconds after the class had left and found child #1 in the restroom. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 reported that they realized Child #1 was not with the class when they were conducting the name to face check at the gym threshold. Staff Person #2 ran back to the classroom to get child #1. Child #1 was alone for 20 to 30 seconds before reuniting with their class in the gym. 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.) We immediately returned to the classroom and brought the child to re-join her class. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: According to the facility's self-report and staff statements, on 10/22/25, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were transitioning 15 preschoolers from their classroom to the gym when Child #1 was left in the restroom which is located inside of the classroom. Staff person #4 walked into the classroom between 20 to 30 seconds after the class had left and found child #1 in the restroom. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 reported that they realized Child #1 was not with the class when they were conducting the name to face check at the gym threshold. Staff Person #2 ran back to the classroom to get child #1. Child #1 was alone for 20 to 30 seconds before reuniting with their class in the gym. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately returned to the classroom and brought the child to re-join her class. |
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| 2025-06-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, it was determined that Staff Person #1 used physical discipline. Staff Person #1 was observed lifting a child in an aggressive manner that caused the child's neck to snap backward. Additionally, with the child facing Staff Person #1, Staff Person #1 lifted the child by placing their arms over the child and under the child's armpits and then forcefully placed the child down onto the floor. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was required to complete the following DHS-appropriate professional development trainings: · Infant Myths Debunked: Using Research to Support Infant Development in the Classroom · Dealing with Anger in the ECE Environment · Safe Sleep Practices for Caregivers: Reduce the Risk of SUID |
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| 2025-02-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator self-reported that Staff person #1 and #2 served a Nutrigrain bar containing oats to child #1 who has a documented oat allergy. Child #1 began vomiting after eating the bar and the parents were called to pick up the child. Correction Required: 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.) We immediately addressed the situation with the classroom teachers and self-reported. We spoke about the importance of checking the allergy list (a list of children with allergies by classroom) with the ingredients of all snacks and meals served EVERY mealtime. We also updated our classroom protocols and allergy signage to help reduce confusion we also trained all of our faculty on our updated procedures during our March 5 2025 faculty meeting. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 whom is a preschool child lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file were dated 8/15/23 and 9/3/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was already corrected. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #3, and #4 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. Staff person #1 firesafety training in the file was dated 5/11/23 and 6/18/24. Staff person #3 firesafety training in the file was dated 6/23/23 and 7/22/24. Staff person #4 firesafety training in the file was dated 7/7/23 and 8/7/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire safety trainings had already been completed to correct the lack of training, |
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| 2025-01-15 | 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 file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed in the last 60 months. The NSOR verification certificate in the file was dated 11/7/19. 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. Facility Person #1 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.) We suspended the employee from being in classrooms and immediately had her apply for her updated NSOR clearance. The Clearance came back and is dated 1/25/2025. |
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| 2024-08-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons were given written final warnings that lapses in supervision will result in termination. All staff persons were retrained on effective transitions using name to face along with threshold counts. Additionally, all staff persons demonstrated the process of name to face and threshold counts. Staff persons all signed off that they understand the process and will immediately seek assistance if they are unable to effectively complete the processes. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. Correction Required: *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 1-hour Better Kid Care training regarding supervision of children entitled "Supervision: Moving Children" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training will count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 1-hour Better Kid Care training regarding supervision of children entitled "Supervision: Moving Children" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: *Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. Correction Required: *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 2-hour Better Kid Care training regarding supervision of children entitled "Infant-Toddler Care Quality Supervision" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training will count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 2-hour Better Kid Care training regarding supervision of children entitled "Infant-Toddler Care Quality Supervision" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 1-hour Better Kid Care training regarding supervision of children entitled "Supervision: Moving Children" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. 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 persons were given written final warnings that lapses in supervision will result in termination. All staff persons were retrained on effective transitions using name to face along with threshold counts. Additionally, all staff persons demonstrated the process of name to face and threshold counts. Staff persons all signed off that they understand the process and will immediately seek assistance if they are unable to effectively complete the processes. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed with 90 days from the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/24/24. 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.) The staff person had already completed the mandated reporter when the inspection occurred. |
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| 2024-04-16 | 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 files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked disclosure statements that included witness signatures and dates. 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.) Director signed the two disclosure statements missing witness signature. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) Staff person obtained transcript from high school. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons were given written final warnings that lapses in supervision will result in termination. All staff persons were retrained on effective transitions using name to face along with threshold counts. Additionally, all staff persons demonstrated the process of name to face and threshold counts. Staff persons all signed off that they understand the process and will immediately seek assistance if they are unable to effectively complete the processes. |
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| 2024-04-16 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: *Based on a self-report and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised on the outdoor playground. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #1 saw child #1 playing on the slide less than a minute after the children and staff went inside to their classroom. Staff #2 went outside to the playground and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the classroom. Correction Required: *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 1-hour Better Kid Care training regarding ratios entitled "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training will count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) *All staff persons at the facility will be required to take a 1-hour Better Kid Care training regarding ratios entitled "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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 Preschool 2 classroom a cracked plastic toy car carrier was observed causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. 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 toy was removed from the classroom and discarded and a replacement toy provided. |
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| 2024-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #4 lacked an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paperwork updated on 1/23/2024. |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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: The file for child #6 lacked emergency contact information that included 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. 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.) We had parent complete the application form to include Not Applicable in the special needs section. |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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 file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the city, state, and zip code of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The files for children #3 and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Made sure to have parents update the child #3 and #5s emergency contact information on the application. |
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| 2024-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked an adult health assessment that included accurate results of the communicable disease examination. The health assessment was marked yes for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee reached out to physician who immediately updated the form to mark "No" for communicable diseases. (It was a typo on the physicians behalf) |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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 file for staff #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 90 days from the date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 9/22/23. 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.) Employee had already taken mandated reporter to correct the mistake. |
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| 2024-01-23 | 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 file for staff person #1 lacked a child abuse clearance that was updated 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 6/28/18 and 7/1/23. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was requested through the Department of Justice instead of the Department of Human Services. The file for staff person #4 lacked a State Police Clearance prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The State Police Clearance in the file was dated 8/18/23. 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. Facility Person #2 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 person #1 completed updated child abuse clearance as soon as we recognized the previous clearance had expired. Staff person #2 immediately scheduled an appointment to be re-fingerprinted using the correct "application code". We received the results back on 1/24/2024, so she was cleared to be in the classroom again. Staff person #4 had received the State Police Clearance results on 8/18/23, correcting the lapse. |
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| 2024-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: In the Two's 2 classroom there was a heat lamp on an aquarium that measured 125 degrees accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved the aquarium and heat lamp to a location out of the reach of children. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon being informed of the incident, Operator removed staff person #1 and staff person #2 from the classroom. DHS was notified and the parent of child #1, who is also a staff member was verbally notified. After staff persons were interviewed, we determined that our "threshold count and name to face" protocols had not been followed as trained. Both staff persons #1 and #2 were terminated on 6/6/2023, We had a staff meeting on 6/7/2023 where all staff members were retrained on how to properly transition from space to space using our threshold count and name to face protocols. Staff were reminded of the stop signs by each door to use when transitioning from each door. Additionally, staff were reminded that failure to follow these protocols would result in termination. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground. 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.) Upon being informed of the incident, Operator removed staff person #1 and staff person #2 from the classroom. DHS was notified and the parent of child #1, who is also a staff member was verbally notified. After staff persons were interviewed, we determined that our "threshold count and name to face" protocols had not been followed as trained. Both staff persons #1 and #2 were terminated on 6/6/2023, We had a staff meeting on 6/7/2023 where all staff members were retrained on how to properly transition from space to space using our threshold count and name to face protocols. Staff were reminded of the stop signs by each door to use when transitioning from each door. Additionally, staff were reminded that failure to follow these protocols would result in termination. |
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| 2023-06-09 | 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 file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an FBI Clearance prior to the hire date. The FBI Clearance in the file was dated 6/9/23. 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. Facility Person #3 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.) For this staff person, we received her Finger Prints. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked proof of one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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.) We collected proof of qualifications for this staff person. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) We collected HS diplomas for staff member. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on a self-report, as well as written and verbal statements, it was determined that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 left child #1 unsupervised in the classroom. This occurred for a very short period of time as Staff #2 heard child #1 knocking on the classroom window less than a minute after the classroom went outside onto the playground. Staff #2 retrieved a key to unlock the classroom door and Child #1 was reunited with Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the playground. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon being informed of the incident, Operator removed staff person #1 and staff person #2 from the classroom. DHS was notified and the parent of child #1, who is also a staff member was verbally notified. After staff persons were interviewed, we determined that our "threshold count and name to face" protocols had not been followed as trained. Both staff persons #1 and #2 were terminated on 6/6/2023, We had a staff meeting on 6/7/2023 where all staff members were retrained on how to properly transition from space to space using our threshold count and name to face protocols. Staff were reminded of the stop signs by each door to use when transitioning from each door. Additionally, staff were reminded that failure to follow these protocols would result in termination. |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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 person #1 lacked an initial health assessment. 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 provided health assessment. |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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 file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was completed by the Department of Education not the Department of Human Services. 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.) The staff member received her DHS FBI Clearance on 6/22/2023. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) Staff member reached out to high school for diploma. they were unable to provide diploma but were able to send us her transcript. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 #2 lacked an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 agreement form was updated with the release persons. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the parent's home and work telephone numbers. 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.) The families reviewed the Emergency Contact/ Application Form and put NA in all spaces on the emergency contact form did not apply to them. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a health report that had the date the health report was completed. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were asked to provide a new Health Report with the correct updates. |
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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 files for staff persons #2 and #11 lacked initial health assessments. The file for staff person #7 lacked an initial health assessment prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The health assessment in the file is dated 1/29/23. 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 Members #1, #2, and #7 were provided with a New Health Assessment form to get completed by their PCP. They were completed and updated in the files. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked an adult health assessment that included the correct results of the communicable disease examination. The file for staff person #9 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members #4 and #9 provided New Health Assessment forms to include not having Communicable Diseases. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked an adult health assessment that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Member #5 was given another Health Assessment Form to have their physician fill out to include being suitable for Child Care. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3, #10, #11, and #12 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 Members #3, 10, 11, 12 will be notified and requested to provide 2 written non-family reference attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person. They have been added to their files. |
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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 file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire and was not removed from the childcare position. Staff person #1 was suspended on 3/13/23, which was 69 days from the date of hire. The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement that was completed prior to the hire date. The disclosure statement in the file is dated 2/27/23. The file for staff person #2 also lacked Illinois clearances. The staff person had lived in Illinois in the past five years prior to moving to Pennsylvania. Staff person #2 was suspended within 45 days from the date of hire. The file for staff person #5, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file was dated 1/5/23. The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire and was not removed from the childcare position. Staff person #6 was suspended on 3/13/23, which was 69 days from the date of hire. The file for staff person #8 lacked a disclosure statement prior to the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement in the file is dated 2/27/23. The file for staff person #11, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for volunteer purposes not employment purposes. 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. Facility Person #11 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 Member #1, # 6 Corrective Action: The Administration staff person assigned to staff files will review all new and existing staff files including Clearances weekly for all staff members. Staff members with outstanding or expiring clearances will be given a 30-day notice, a 15-day notices to the outstanding or expiring clearance. If the staff member does not provide the needed clearance before the 45 days, they will be suspended without pay until the clearance is received. Member #2 Corrective Action: When it was noticed the Disclosure statement was not correctly signed, Staff member #2 resigned the Disclosure Statement with the correct date. The Administration staff assigned to the staff files will pay close attention to the Disclosure Statement dates. Corrective Action: The staff member is currently getting their Out - Of State Clearances for Illinois. She has not received them yet. As we move forward, we will express the importance of both out of state clearances and in state clearance to be on file. ** Staff Member #2 was suspended within the 45days from hire date, and she has since resigned. Member #5 Corrective Action: The Date of Hire for Staff Member #5 was 1/3/23 and the NSOR date was 1/5/23. I am not sure why this was a violation? As we move forward, we will check all dates of hire and clearances. Member #8 Corrective Action: When it was noticed the Disclosure statement was not correctly signed, Staff member #8 resigned the Disclosure Statement with the correct date. The Administration staff assigned to the staff files will pay close attention to the Disclosure Statement dates. Member #11 Corrective Action: Staff member #11 applied and received a Child Abuse Clearance for employment. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 members #4 and #8 copied their High School diploma and it was placed in her file. |
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| 2023-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #12 lacked a high school diploma. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 #12 copied the High School diploma and it was placed in her file. |
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| 2023-03-14 | 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 Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 40 days between 1/18/23 and 2/27/23. 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.) The Fire Drills and Fire Detection Log will be done every 30 days. Provider misunderstood regulation as monthly. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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