The Childrens Corner Day Care Center

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the cots in room 2 were not labeled.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have an agreement form.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I notice that the transportation plan was not posted.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 4 did not wipe down the surface after changing a child's diaper.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 4 did not wash her hands after a changing.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local traffic safety letter that goes to the authorities.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have verification of the childcare experience, and 2, 3, did not have proof of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have two non-family written references.

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

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on July, 2001, staff 2 hired on November, 1998, staff 3 hired on February, 2017, and staff 4 hired on November, 1999, does not contain a completed NSOR certification, and does not contain a copy of the request for a NSOR.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 3, 4, may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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, 2, 3, 4, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: While conducing my inspection I observed that the water in the infant room was 130 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the last time fire drill was done in June.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that room 2 rest equipment was not labeled with the children's names.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have an agreement form on file.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2 did not have their coverage name or policy number on their emergency contact sheet.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that each room did not have their emergency contact sheet available.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan posted.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that staff 4 did not wipe down the surface after changing a child.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that staff 4 did not wash their hands after they changed a diaper.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their local safety traffic letter using pedestrian and vehicular routes.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have current liability insurance.

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.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, emergency contact sheet is missing the signatures at the bottom.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have verification of their childcare experience, and staff 2, 3, have no proof of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have a TB test.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have two non-family written references.

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

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the DHS contact information was not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, 4 did not have current clearance, and staff 1, 2, did not have a disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 3, 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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, 2, 3, 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the water exceed 110 degrees. It was 130 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed wires hanging out of a phone jack in room 1 under the yellow table.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the last fire drill was held in June.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 30 MAY 2019, the cert. rep. discovered that the emergency contact information and the financial agreement had not been reviewed or updated in over 6 months for child#1

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 30 MAY 2019, the cert. rep. discovered that the staff files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation for annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal insp. on 30 MAY 2019, the cert. rep. discovered that the staff file for staff#2 did not have mandated reporter training clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 30 MAY 2019, the cert rep discovered that the staff files for staff #2, #3, and #4 did not contain a minimum of annual, written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 30 May 2019, the certification rep observed two outlets in the the upstairs room that were not protected by receptacle covers

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 30 MAY 2019, the cert. rep. observed that the exit leading outside was not securely locked leading out to a small roof deck.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018, child #1 was observed sleeping in a pack and play where that had broken top bars.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 does not include the last name and 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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement information for child #2 #6 and #7 have not been updated for over a six month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #4 and #5 did not include consent for administration for minor first-aid procedures. The emergency contact forms for child #4 did not include consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018, staff person #1, was not present at the facility.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018 the first aid kit located in the lower level classroom did not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages or sterile gauze pads.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed on the second level classroom. An area of the radiator cover was detached from the base exposing sharp metal edges.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018 the toilet on the second floor had a rusty exposed bolt - the bolt cap was missing.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/2018 the trashcan in the upper level bathroom did not have a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 does not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, hired on 3/13/2017, has a a health assessment on file dated 1/26/2917 with TB testing dates 1/26/2017/1/18/2017. Staff person #2 does not have TB testing dates on file.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #2 and #3 have not been updated for over a six month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: Mouse droppings were observed under the sink in the kitchen area.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Noncompliance Area: The landing on the second floor has areas of construction trash/lighting units and old toys.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/2017 Child #1 was observed sleeping alone in the infant 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children provided by the South East Regional Keys.

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/2017, staff person #1 was observed working alone in the toddler room with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers and 2 preschool aged children. This is continued noncompliance from 2/16/2017 when Staff person #1 was observed with 3 older toddlers, 1 younger toddler and two infants. (SIN-00107474)

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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 South East Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of two months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: A review of the fire drill log revealed a fire drill held on 11/25/2016 and not again until 2/16/2017.

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: An indoor climber was observed in the playroom. The climber was not placed over a protective surface. On 2/16/2017 a protective surface was not present under the indoor climber as required. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00105980.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/17 Child #1 and #2 were observed sleeping with a bottle present in the pack and play.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the toddler and infant classrooms have not been updated by the parents for over a six month period. On 2/26/2017 two emergency contact forms were observed in the toddler classroom that have not been updated for over six months. Noncompliance transferred from SIN- 00105980.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: On 2/16/2017 Three older toddlers, One young toddler and two infants were observed sleeping in the infant classroom with one staff person present. (Staff person #1). On 3/7/2017 Staff person #1 was observed working alone with One infant, one young toddler, three older toddlers and two preschool aged children. This non-compliance has been transferred to SIN-00109154.

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.

Noncompliance Area: An indoor climber was observed in the playroom. The climber was not placed over a protective surface. On 2/16/2017 a protective surface was not present under the indoor climber as required. On compliance transferred to SIN-00109250

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Noncompliance Area: Three cribs that were manufactured in 2007 were observed in use at the facility. The operator did not have verification that the cribs meet the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission saftey standards.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, DOB 7/14/2016, was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. Child #1 did not have an assigned crib at the facility.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: An operating thermometer was not in the refrigerator (used for children's food) on the second floor kitchen.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam plates, used for children's lunches were observed in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 left a group of five children of the toddler and preschool age alone while taking a child to the restroom located in a seperate room.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. : Children must be supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for child #4 #3 #1 and #5 did not specify 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.

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present with with preschool children in their classroom. Child #3 and #1 did not have emergency contact forms in the classroom where they were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent, on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Noncompliance Area: Bottles were observed in the infant classroom. The bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name.

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements for child #3 and #4 had not been updated for over a six month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the toddler and infant classrooms have not been updated by the parents for over a six month period. On 2/26/2017 two emergency contact forms were observed that have not been updated for over six months. Noncompliance transferred to SIN - 00109250.

Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: Screwdrivers, nails and screws were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area on the second floor. This area is accessible to the preschool aged children.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Noncompliance Area: The director, staff person #1, was not present at the facility for the 2017 renewal inspection.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Noncompliance Area: Receptacles without protective covers were observed in the second floor classroom on the wall in an area accessible to the preschool aged childrem.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Noncompliance Area: Industrial wall paint was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the children's bathroom.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: The radiator in children's bathroom on the second floor had exposed piipes that carried hot water measuring over 115 Degrees F.

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.