The Learning Lamp/memorial Medical Ctr
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in Room 1 was a broken blue plastic container that was cracked and not free from pinch 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.) Container was thrown away. Moving forward, staff will continuously check all containers for any signs of damage and remove and replace as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in Room 4 was a colorful foam mat that was ripped in both the yellow and blue corners, therefore exposing foam to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Located on Room 5 was a foam bean bag chair that was ripping on the seem, therefore exposing foam to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Located on the Green Foundation stroller there was foam handlebars that were ripping, therefore exposing children who are still putting objects in their mouths. Located in the basement restrooms were empty plastic bags which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Foam mat, bean bag, and plastic bags were removed. Tape was placed on stroller handle. Moving forward, staff will continuously check all mats, toys, etc for any signs of damage and remove or repair as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 8 which contained school age children lacked a posted daily activity schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Schedule was printed and posted in the classroom. Moving forward, staff will ensure all schedules are posted at all times. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, hired on 7/19/19, lacked a complete FBI clearance. Correction Required: 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. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was temporarily laid off until clearance was complete. Staff called DHS to request clearance be resent. Clearance was received by staff on 7/29. Staff will return to work on 8/3. Completed clearance will be emailed to inspector. Moving forward, staff will not be permitted to work past their designated 45 day waiver period unless all clearances are submitted in full. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff# 1 lacked a staff evaluation for 2019. The last evaluation on file was from 7/11/18. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff's current evaluation has been completed. Moving forward, staff files will be closely monitored to ensure everything is up to date. A policy change is coming into effect soon that will have a formal evaluation done every year as well as an informal progress review half way through the year. This will allow for closer monitoring of all evaluations and their progress. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in the kitchen area were two doors leading to storage rooms that were unlocked. This would allow for a child to have access. Located in these storage rooms were the toxics, Lime Away and Rinse Aid. These were both labeled Keep out of reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Doors were locked. Moving forward, staff will check all doors any time they enter the cafeteria area to ensure they remain locked. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in the left hand restroom on the lower level the water temperature read at 115 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance turned down water temperature. Moving forward, water temperatures will be monitored and adjustments will be made as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in Preschool Room 7, lacked nonporous gloves. 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.) Gloves were restocked in first aid kit. Moving forward, any supplies will be immediately replaced when they are used. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were missing from sinks and toilets in both lower level restrooms. Handwashing signs were missing from the basement restroom sink and toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were posted above each sink and toilet. Moving forward, staff will replace any missing signs. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: After interviewing Staff #1, #2, #3, and child #1, it was determined that staff person #1 threw child #1 to the ground while on the playground. 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 #1 was immediately removed from supervision responsibilities after the incident and was sent home. The leadership team placed Staff #1 on unpaid leave effective May 31, 2019 while an investigation was completed. Upon completion of the investigation by the leadership team and DHS staff #1 employment was terminated on June 19, 2019. The Learning Lamp Behavior Management Policy does not condone the use of physical punishment but rather focuses on positive redirection. The Learning Lamp staff are also trained in PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) which has been implemented in all classrooms within the center. All staff are and will continue to be trained on PBIS strategies at monthly staff meetings and additional training throughout the year. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room a magnitile brand block cracked and broken. 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 magnitile was disposed of when found on the day of inspection. Staff are instructed to inspect and clean toys and materials weekly. They look to be sure all materials are in good repair and safe for the children. All unsafe or broken materials will be removed from the childcare space. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room a wooden table in the play kitchen area with a stripped screw causing the table's leg to be unstable. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden table in the play kitchen area was removed from the classroom. The table is being inspected to see if it can be repaired. The table will either be returned to the classroom once proper repairs have been made or a replacement table will be purchased as funds become available. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The indoor gross motor space used by children in care lacked a posting of the emergency plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Transportation Plan has been posted in the Indoor Gross Motor Space. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Butt Paste brand diaper cream labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 3/2018. Observed Butt Paste diaper cream labeled for child #2 with an expiration date of 7/2018. Observed Honest brand diaper rash cream labeled for child #3 with an expiration date of 3-2019. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired diaper creams were disposed of immediately on the day of inspection. Staff have been instructed to check all diaper creams and sunscreens monthly to ensure they are not expired. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, a volunteer, lacked 2 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.) Two written letters of reference have been obtained for facility person #1. In the future will will require all volunteers at the center to submit two written, non family references with initial paperwork before they will be with children. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the girls' restroom used by children in care a toilet in the stall labeled with a circle shape on the door lacking a hand washing sign at the toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The handwashing sign above the toilet had fallen down and a child handed it to a staff ealier before the inspection. The sign was found hanging by the restroom door. It was replaced above the toilet with new adhesive to ensure it would not fall again. |
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| 2018-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the arm and dragged him across the floor when he did not want to leave the bathroom. This occurred on 11/6/2018. 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.) The staff person was released from employment on November 7th. We have policies in place regarding code of conduct and behavioral management. We have started PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. Physical punishment has never been tolerated at Learning Lamp and will not be in the future. |
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| 2018-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that Staff Person #1 was the only staff person present with 9 older toddlers for approximately five minutes on 11/6/2018. Staff Person #1 ordered Staff Person #2 to leave the room and find her replacement because her shift was ending. 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 member was terminated. Two new staff who were with this person stepped in and let me know about the situation. Now and in the future, proper ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2018-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cubbies that line the hallways are not anchored posing tipping and crushing hazards. 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.) Cubbies have been attached to the walls using screws through the back of the cubby into the wall. |
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| 2018-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1, whose start date with children was 9/18/2017 completed Mandated Reporter training on 12/26/2017, which is more than the 90 days required by the CPSL and Chapter 3490. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All future hires will complete the mandatory trainings including Mandated Reporter within the first 90 days of employment. |
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| 2018-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An envelope of Perfection Lumiere Velvet sunscreen labeled, Keep Out of Reach of Children, was on the floor next to the sink in the Preschool room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The envelope with the perfume sample was immediately removed from the child area. All magazines were gone through and all scented pages were removed. In the future all magazines will be checked before placing in the classrooms. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, the first plastic step of a Little Tykes-style ladder on a sliding board was observed to be cracked along the entire width, causing a falling and pinching hazard. 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 ladder will be discarded. In the future, playground equipmnent will be monitored to ensure equipment is hazard-free. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacks the name of individuals who can be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 will be updated to include the names of emergency contacts for the child. In the future, Emergency Contact forms will be reviewed at the time of parental submission to ensure that the parent has added a contact person. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 lacked the family's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 will be updated to reflect current health insurance coverage and/ or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits or reflect that the parents have not obtained coverage. In the future, Emergency Contact Forms will be reviewed upon submission to ensure that each child's health insurance information is complete. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Transportation Plan listed an incorrect address for an ambulance to be summoned to (another facility). Also, the bag intended for excursions lacked a copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Transportation Plan was corrected and re-posted in all child care spaces. The plan will also be inserted into bags intended for excursions. In the future, it will remain posted and be in the bags at all times. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for Child #2 lacks a statement assessing the child's ability to participate in child care and the status of contagious or communicable diseases. 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.) An updated health assessment will be obtained for Child #2. In the future, health assessments will be reviewed upon parental submission to ensure that health assessments include information regarding the child's ability to participate in child care and the child's status regarding contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: One tube of a joint and muscle ointment was observed in a locked cabinet in Room 4. The medication lacked the name of the person for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the child care space and placed in the office to be returned to the adult to whom it belongs. In the future, all medication intended for adults will be labeled as "Staff Only". |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The TB test included on the health assessment for Staff #5 lacked a date when the test was administered as well as the date when the test results were read; therefore, it is unable to be determined that the TB test was conducted within one year prior to date of hire. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be returned to the doctor's office so that the appropriate dates can be added to the form to show that the test was completed at least 12 months prior to employment. Moving forward, we will make sure that this date is completed on this form. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.171(c)/3270.171(d) - Safe routes posted/Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written notification of safe routes as well as directions for safely picking up and dropping off children. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Children shall be picked up and discharged only at locations specified by the facility as safe locations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A pick-up/ drop off procedure sign was created and posted, and in the future, will remain posted at the parent entrance. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5, listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contains a Associate's degree that lacks an academic major and also lacks a college transcript. The file also lacks documentation of previous experience. Therefore, it is unable to be determined if Staff #5 meets the qualifications of an Assistant Group Supervisor. 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.) We will receive the college transcripts for the Associates degree for Staff #5 so that it shows what the academic major is for the degree. Moving forward, this will be collected at the time of employment. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contains evidence that only 5 hours of training had been obtained between the employee's anniversary dates of 8/20/15- 8/20/16. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One hour of training that had been completed since 8/20/16 is applied to meet the annual training requirement, with the understanding that this one hour will not also count for the next anniversary year. In the future, the operator will ensure that all staff obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training, to be determined by staff's anniversary date of hire. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, hired on 6/12/17, contains a disclosure statement published prior to 2015. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the employee sign and date the updated disclosure statement. Moving forward, the most updated form will be given to the employee to sign at hire. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The previous and current staff evaluations in the file for Staff #1 are dated 7/6/15 & 8/28/16 respectively. The previous and current staff evaluations in the file for Staff #3 are dated 7/31/14 & 2/5/16 respectively. Both were completed more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff evaluations are now current. In the future, the director will make sure that all employees have a staff evaluation completed within 12 months of each other. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: When the Cert. Rep descended the stairs to the gym, Staff #1 was observed to be in the hallway with no children and the door to the gym was closed. Upon entering the gym with Staff #1, it was observed that 13 preschoolers were present in the room with Staff #2 and no other staff. Staff #1 stated that several of the children were part of her group but ran ahead of her while she was drying her hands after a group restroom trip. Therefore, ratio is determined to be 1:13 until Staff #1 re-entered the gym because Staff #1 was not in the child care space with the group. 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 3 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ratio was restored when Staff #1 returned to the gym. Stop signs will be posted and/ or children will be assigned the role of "Traffic Guard" where they will hold up a stop sign to stop the line in places along any transition route so that children and staff will stay together with their child care group at all times. In the future, ratio will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled clear bucket containing some blue liquid was accessible under the water fountain near the gym. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since the bucket's contents were unknown, the bucket was removed and placed in the office, inaccessible to children. In the future, all toxics will be labeled and be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The trash can outside of the gym was observed to contain discarded tissues. The trash can lacked a lid & liner. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new trash can will be placed into the gym area. In the future, all trash cans will have lids and liners. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room #1 lacked a first-aid kit. It was stated that another child care group had borrowed it to go to the gym. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new first-aid kit will be assembled and placed in Room #1. In the future, each room will have a stationary first-aid kit and first-aid kits specifically for excursions will be assembled so that a first-aid kit is present in child care spaces at all times. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An area rug in the back of Room #2 was observed to be fraying in the corner, causing a tripping hazard. 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.) The carpet will be repaired. In the future, staff will report any fraying carpets and area rugs to the director so that repairs can be made. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Paint chips were observed on the outside steps leading to the outdoor play area. In the gym, the left-hand front corner wall was observed to have areas of peeling paint as well as paint chips on the floor. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintanence will be contacted to repair any areas of peeling paint and all paint chips will be cleaned up. In the future, "checking painted surfaces" will be added to the monthly monitoring checklist to catch any areas of peeling paint. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility files lacked a copy of the general liability insurance with the facility's address. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the facility's insurance policy will be produced and in the future, a copy will be kept on file or posted at the facility. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Initial review | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Once the heat was turned on in the building, the exposed heating registers in at least two of the classrooms ranged in temperature from 128 to 135 degrees. 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.) The maintenance person was informed and a plumber will be contacted to fix the heat in one room so that temperatures on the heating registers will be normalized and will measure below 110 F degrees. In the future, all heat sources will be monitored to ensure that they measure 110 F degrees or less. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Initial review | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Several windows in each classroom located above the ground floor were able to be opened more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The maintenance man was contacted and requested to modify all windows in all classrooms so that windows are locked shut. In the future, all windows above the ground floor will be modified to restrict opening to 6 inches or less. |
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| 2017-01-27 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plaster debris was observed on the floor in Room #2, which had fallen from an earlier ceiling repair. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plaster was swept and discarded. In the future, walls, ceilings and building surfaces will be monitored to ensure that peeling paint or damaged plaster are not present. |
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