The Learning Lamp Center For Children At Gjctc
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About the Provider
We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.
Founded in 2003 with a single program, The Learning Lamp now serves thousands of children each year, working with families and schools to meet the needs of students.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the rest equipment for children in room 205 was not labeled for the use of a specific child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While DHS was present, a new cot list was created and hung up by the cots. |
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| 2025-11-07 | 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 file of staff #1 had documentation of completing fire safety training on 6-26-25 which was more than 1 year from their start date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) She changed locations and when I noticed she needed it, it was completed. |
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| 2025-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-14 | 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: Observed in room 204 a white wooden table in the kitchen play area with loose legs. Observed in the indoor gross motor space, a plastic blue truck with broken plastic around the tire. Observed in the preschool room, a small round table with 3 loose legs. 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 blue truck was immediately thrown away. The wooden tables legs were tightened and no longer has wobbly legs. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: Observed highchairs with manufactured slats for the use of should straps, but straps were not present. One highchair was grey and red and another highchair had grey elephants. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The highchairs were removed and disposed of. Chairs with all straps in place were placed in the classroom. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer rather than in a supine position according to the recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was removed from the bouncer and placed in her assigned crib. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports every 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure that all children get an updated child service report every six months we will maintain the excel spreadsheet. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, observed child #3 in the gross motor space but a copy of the child's emergency contact form was not present. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3's emergency contact information was immediately printed out and put in the binder of the young toddler room. |
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| 2024-11-14 | 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 of child #2 had health assessments more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-8-23 and 11-13-24. 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.) To ensure that all children from birth - 2 get an updated health assessment every 6 months and two years and up once a year we will keep an excel spreadsheet. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not an infant feeding schedule for children #6 and #7. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately printed off the infant feeding schedule and gave it to the parents to fill out. Once they were turned in a copy was made and put in the infant room and the original was put in their file. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed Neutrogena sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bookbag in a cubby labeled for child #3 accessible to children. Observed Aquafina and hand sanitizer in cubbies outside room F208 accessible to children. 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 items were removed from the bags immediately. Parents were also emailed again and reminded that any item that is labeled as toxic to children cannot be left in the bags at daycare. These items either need to remain at home or be given to the staff so they can put them in a lockbox with the proper documentation. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the phone number for the ambulance was missing in all child care spaces. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New Emergency Contact Phone numbers were made and posted to include the non emergency number for ambulance. These were then hung in all classrooms and placed in all emergency bags. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint an rust on the square, red picnic table in the outdoor play space. 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 picnic table in question was removed from the premise. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were no handwashing signs posted at the sinks and toilets in the boys' restroom. 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.) Signs were hung up in the bathroom following the noncompliance. The director emailed the GJCTC building administrator and talked with a maintenance worker so they are aware that these signs need to remain up. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, observed in rooms 205 and 206 interior doors blocked with wooden shelving units. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All shelves that were blocking the doorways have been moved to allow access to the doorways in case of an emergency. |
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| 2023-11-30 | 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: It was observed that there was a cracked magnetic block in the preschool room. 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 magnet tile was immediately removed and disposed of from child access. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was observed not to contain an initial health report. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's physical was received in April and has been kept current since. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: It was observed that medication was not stored in a locked cabinet and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication in question needs to be readily accessible for a child's medical condition. While here, we asked the inspector if the medication needed to be locked up. It was said that the medication needed to be in a lock box. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the medication for Child #1 was expired. 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.) Gave the medication back to the parent and received new prescription and medication. |
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| 2023-07-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The blue child size couch located in the preschool room was observed to be torn on the corner of the couch. 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 blue child size couch was removed and placed in the garbage to avoid this problem in the future. |
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| 2022-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately wrote the child's admission date on the service agreement. |
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| 2022-08-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-11-15 | 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: Observed in the infant room, a large foam block play area which had spots of peeling covers. Observed a damaged shelf base in the young toddler room. Observed a tall cabinet in the older toddler room which was not securely anchored to the wall. 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 large foam block play area that had spots of peeling covers was recovered and the front decorative panel on the bottom of the shelf was turned to be parallel with the shelf. The cabinet will be anchored to the wall or moved out of the room. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed a staple, accessible to crawling infants, on the floor in the infant area of the ITCS room. 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.) Staple was picked up and removed. Talk to staff in classroom involved and have them pick up any small items that may drop to the floor to ensure safety for the children. Stress to them to use caution while decorating the bulletin board. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed a crib in the ITCS room was not labeled for the infant receiving care in the room on this day. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs will be labeled for the infant using it and receiving care on that day. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in preschool 3 room was not clean. Observed the milk refrigerator in the older toddler room needed cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clean the preschool 3 room refrigerator and the milk refrigerator. |
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| 2021-11-15 | 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the complete 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.) Obtain complete address for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no emergency contact information present for an infant receiving care in the ITCS room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We physically copied the form for the classroom and will as needed, however the emergency contact form can be accessed through Smartcare we then found out. |
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| 2021-11-15 | 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: Observed the health report for child #3 did not contain 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.) Director requested the parent to get the proper form from the physician and received it for the child's file. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file 1, 5, 7, 8, and 9 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors and Early Learning Team will work with the office assistant to form a tracking schedule that will allow staff adequate time to schedule and receive their health assessment so it is completed before it expires. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent evaluation for staff file #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were dated more than 12 months after the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors will ensure that the date of the evaluation is within 12 months of the last dated evaluation. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(2) - 8th grade & enrolled in training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(2) Description: 8th grade & enrolled in training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, considered an aide at the facility, did not have signed documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at §3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper documentation needed for staff was submitted. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b) Description: Screened Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool 4 room, an open window without a screen and an open exposed ceiling vent which did not have a screen. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The window has been closed. The vent has been covered. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the air vent in the bathroom storage area of the older toddler room was not clean. 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.) Clean the air vent properly. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed paint flakes on the floor accessible to crawling children beside the rocker in the ITCS room. 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.) Assess the wall from the chair rubbing against it. Scrape and fix. Cover the wall to protect it and prevent further damage. |
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| 2021-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Observed the toilets in the preschool 3 room did not have posted handwashing signs. 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.) Post handwashing signs on each toilet stall door. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, a large mirror with loose bolts which was a fall hazard. Observed in the young toddler room a small foam block with a peeling cover. 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 bolts in the mirror in the older toddler room have been tightened and the small foam block with peeling cover in the young toddler room has been thrown away. Staff will be directed to check toys daily as they help the children clean up. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a small piece of plastic, less than 1 inch, accessible to children on the floor of the ITCS. 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.) The small piece of plastic was removed and placed in the garbage. Staff will be directed to scan the area for any toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the Infant, ITCS, Toddler rooms. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in the small school age room was not clean. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will clean the refrigerator and ensure that it remains clean. Director will speak with KDO director to address it with her staff as well. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #3 did not contain 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.) Parents will add the addresses of individuals designated to pick up children on the emergency contact forms. Office staff will copy and highlight any areas not filled out on emergency contact forms to ensure all areas are properly completed. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the small preschool room did not have the emergency contact information for child #4 while the child received care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms of children will be available in rooms that children may receive care in. Office staff or current room staff will copy emergency contact form for a child when that child is moved to a different room for care. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an infant, did not contain an updated vaccination record showing vaccines administered child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will supply an up to date vaccination record for the child. Office staff will track immunizations and refuse care or ask for exemption letters as necessary before immunization dates expire. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, contained only one written, nonfamily reference 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.) A proper staff reference will be uploaded immediately for staff #3. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work and that references are nonfamily. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5, contained a child abuse clearance which was dated after the first day in a child care position and the file of staff #5 did not contain an application for the child abuse clearance as required for a provisional hire. Observed staff file #6, a provisional hire, worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -6- 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #6 has a current valid NSOR letter at this time. The staff's receipts will be uploaded prior to starting work. Start dates of working with children will be correctly documented in staff files. Staff will not be permitted to work until they have their NSOR result if the result is not received within 45 days. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(3) - Associate's + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4, contained documentation of an associates degree but did not contain documentation of the specific degree/credits. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff #4 transcripts will be uploaded immediately. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(2) - 8th grade & enrolled in training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at 3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff''s documentation of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum will be uploaded immediately. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded. Center directors can get this documentation from the GJCTC child care teacher on site for co-op students before they start if necessary. Other hires will need to present it before starting. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a low electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the ITCS room. Observed an electrical outlet on an extension cord without a protective receptacle cover in the young toddler eating area. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will immediately replace outlet covers after using the receptacle. This item will be brought to attention at our next staff meeting to increase awareness and the importance of replacing the covers. Cover was replaced immediately. Staff meeting will be held throughout December to allow for small groups, using social distancing, due to co-vid restrictions. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle which was not labeled with the contents in the ITCS room. Correction Required: 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.) All spray bottles will be labeled with contents of the bottles. Staff will be made aware of this in the December staff meeting as well to help ensure bottles are properly labeled. |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged wall panel and window sills which needed cleaned in the large Richland room. Observed a loose hanging extension cord in the young toddler eating area. 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.) Cover the damaged wall panel and clean the window sills in the large Richland room. Better attach the extension cord to the wall in the young toddler room. Directors will talk to KDO director to have her address the Richland room concerns with her KDO staff. Child care will help keep an eye on that room as well. |
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| 2019-11-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained from the operator, it was determined that on 11/15/19 staff did not give the parent of child #1 an incident report documenting a bruise sustained from the child falling while starting to walk. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete incident reports as needed for accidents/injuries and give them to the child's family the day the incident occurs. The original report will be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be kept at the center in an accident folder. The third copy of the report will be kept at the center in the child's file. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, large blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam and a high chair which needed to be cleaned. Observed in the infant room, a blue block with a peeling cover and a damaged rocker with splintering edges. 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.) Staff will repair the large and small blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam. If the repair does not work the staff will discard the blocks in both rooms. Young toddler staff will clean high chairs daily after each meal/snack. The rocking chair was discarded and replaced with a different one. Staff will continue to monitor and maintain the toys and equipment. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that child #1 who was in the gross motor room, was able to open an unlocked door and enter the school age room by himself with no staff present. Child #1 entered the school age room sometime during a 20-25 minute play period. Child #1 was left in the room when his group departed the gross motor room to return to their classroom. Based on information obtained, it was determined that during the time the child was in the school age room there was no staff physically present with child #1. Based on information obtained during the investigation, neither staff was assigned the specific responsibility for supervision of child #1. 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. The legal entity must have all staff maintain a visible means of showing compliance with staff being assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children while they are physically present with the children in a format approved by DHS. The visible means must be maintained through breaks and staffing changes. The visible means of showing compliance must be present with the staff and children when a certification representative makes several unannounced verification of correction inspections over a period of 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will maintain a visible list of the specific children that they will be responsible to supervise. Staff will be physically present with and know the names and whereabouts of their assigned children including during breaks and any staffing changes. The list will remain with the particular staff in charge of that group of children at all times throughout the day. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child #7 and #8 did not contain the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Date of admission was added to the two agreements. Office staff will ensure that the admission date is written on any new service agreement received when it is placed into the child's file. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain the 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.) Health insurance policy number was added to child #1 information. Health insurance information, insurance coverage, and policy number, will be completed on all emergency contacts. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4, a young toddler contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 has a current valid health assessment. Parents will be required to provide an updated health assessment every six months for children under the age of 2. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, an infant, did not contain an updated record of ongoing vaccines within the previous 5 months. Observed child file #6 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated vaccination record or letter of exemption will be obtained for child #2 and #6. Parents are required to submit an updated immunization record each time the child receives immunizations based upon the ACIP recommended schedule. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 who is already providing initial service in a child care setting, does not contain an initial health assessment. Observed staff file #5 contained an updated health report which is dated more than 24 months after the previous valid 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2's initial health assessment was with the supervisor whom was on vacation at the time of inspection. The initial physical was added to his file upon the supervisor's return and submitted to the inspector within 48 hours of the inspection. Staff #5 was on vacation when her physical was due and did not return to working with children until her physical was completed and handed in. In the future health assessments will be obtained as required by regulation. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3, 5, 7 and 8 contained documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement which was dated more than 6 months after the previously documented parental review. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children files listed have been recently reviewed by the parents. Emergency Contacts and Service Agreements will be updated within 6 months. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed loose sheets in the rest equipment used by infants which increases the risk of SIDS which poses a threat to the safety of the infants. 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.) I purchased different sheets, so only those sheets will be used on the cots and pack and plays to eliminate a threat to the safety of the infants. All other sheets will be tightly tucked onto the crib mattresses. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, contained an FBI fingerprint clearance dated more than 90 days after the first day in a child care position. Staff file #1 had a fingerprint submitted receipt which did not correspond with the date of the valid DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. Observed staff file #2, contained a criminal background clearance receipt which is not the actual criminal background clearance which is required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -2- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid criminal background clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Directors and main office management will work with staff that complete the hiring and paperwork process with new staff to ensure that all clearances and other paperwork are turned in as necessary. New staff will not be permitted to start working with children until all paperwork is received. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, 4, and 5 contained written evaluations which were completed more than 12 months after the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3, 4, and 5 have a current evaluation. The Center Director will monitor staff observations and complete the annual review within one year of the previous evaluation. A chart will be made to track the date of the previous evaluation and when the evaluation will need completed. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that child #1 who was in the gross motor room, was able to open an unlocked door and enter the school age room by himself with no staff present. Child #1 entered the school age room sometime during a 20-25 minute play period. Child #1 was left in the room when his group departed the gross motor room to return to their 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. Children will be supervised by their assigned staff person at all times in all areas/premises. Staff will use a written list to keep track of their particular group of children for the day and make changes as necessary to the list so the know who they have at all times. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover in the multipurpose room which was occupied by toddlers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective cover was placed in the electrical outlet. All staff will immediately replace electrical outlet covers in any room, if they remove them to use the receptacle. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaner and baby oil, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in the school age 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 lock for the cabinet will be replaced and any item labeled keep out of the reach of children will remain locked in the cupboard at all times, except when in immediate use by staff only. |
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| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school age room, paint flakes on the floor by the table. Observed in the older toddler room, a few spots of peeling paint by the tree. Observed in the young toddler room, paint flakes on the floor by the white board and damaged paint on the wall. Observed in the preschool room, damaged paint by the artwork area. 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.) Paint flakes were removed and damaged paint was covered with a protective layer. Staff in all rooms will be sure to keep all spots with damaged paint on the wall, covered permanently until they are repainted. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, peeling covers on the corners of the small soft blocks. Observed in the young toddler room, peeling covers on the corners of the small soft blocks, a small blue chair with exposed foam, large soft blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam, and large red and yellow soft block with a peeling cover and exposed foam. Observed in the toddler outdoor play area a house with an exposed rough edge and a cracked/damaged plastic rocker. 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.) All vinyl edges and foam will be covered and maintained or disposed of on the blocks, soft pieces, and furniture. The rough edge on the house will be covered. The cracked plastic rocker was removed the day of inspection. Staff will continue to monitor the toys and equipment. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the mulch below the embedded climber in the preschool area, contained only 4 inches of loose fill impact absorbing material under the embedded climber. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional mulch was added to the areas where it was needed. We will continue to monitor the mulch throughout the year and add additional mulch when needed. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed multiple pieces of wood mulch, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, in the play house in the toddler outdoor play area. 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.) Small pieces of mulch were removed. Staff will observe the play house areas on the toddler playground to ensure that no wood mulch is thrown from the preschool side of the playground over to the toddler side of the playground. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent child service report for child #5 was dated more than 6 months after the previously completed child service report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will give the staff the child service reports earlier than usual to ensure that they are completed on time. Likewise, staff will ensure that parents are signing them immediately so that they are completed within the proper time frame. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy was made and the original agreement was given to the parent for their record. All parents will receive the original agreement and copies placed in the child's office file. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent gave written consent by signing the emergency medical care and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Office personnel will ensure that these areas are signed in the future. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain the 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.) Health insurance policy numbers were collected. Office personnel will ensure that all health insurance policy numbers are collected at the time of enrollment of a child and initial paperwork is handed in. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #4 did not contain 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.) Addresses of those to whom child may be released were obtained. Office personnel will ensure that addresses are obtained at the time of the child's enrollment and initial paperwork is handed in, along with anytime that any emergency contacts are updated due to changes in pick up people. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed triple antibiotic ointment, in the first aid kit on the stroller buggy, was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is 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 triple antibiotic ointment was accidentally left in the first aid kit from purchase. It was not intended for any child use. The cream was thrown away. Any future antibiotic creams will be thrown away. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2, contained an initial health assessment which documented that the TB test was completed after staff #2 began providing initial service in a child care setting. 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.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.) All new staff will have their initial health assessment which documents that the TB test was completed prior to starting and being scheduled to work with children. Office personnel will ensure that the TB test was competed and dated before the new staff is able to start working with children. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room, 2 bottles which were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will ensure that disposable nursers and bottles are labeled with the child's name upon arrival of the child at drop off. If a label is missing, the staff or parent will write the child's name on the nurser or bottle. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5 and #6 showed the most recent documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement, was completed more than 9 months after the previously documented parental review. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all parents and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6 month period or sooner if there is a change in the information. We will do this by checking files and sending out reminder notices one month prior to the renewal date. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, did not contain a copy of the application for the child abuse clearance dated prior to the first day working in a child care position. 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.) Staff #1 has all three required valid clearances. Office personnel will ensure that the application for the child abuse clearance is collected from any potential new staff person before they are permitted to work with children. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the phone's in the young toddler room and the three year old room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers were posted on the back of each phone in the center where they will remain. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school age/gross motor room a cracked electrical cover plate. Observed in the older toddler, room a spot of frayed carpet and a loose changing table door. Observed spots of frayed carpet in the three year old room and in the pre k room. Observed a detached cabinet door in the pre k room by the blue screen. 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.) Fraying carpet areas will be fixed and maintained. The detached cabinet door in the pre k room was fixed the day of inspection. The cracked electrical cover plate will be replaced in the gross motor room. The loose changing table door was tightened. All building surfaces will continue to be maintained. |
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| 2018-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged paint by the window in the school age/gross motor room. Observed damaged/peeling paint by the cots in the three year old room. 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 damaged paint by the window in the school age/gross motor room has been fixed. The wall in the three year old room by the cots will be covered to be easily maintained and prevent further damage. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the shelf, which staff stated was used to block an opening where a gate should be placed, was not stable and was not securely anchored to a wall, the floor, or other shelving units. The shelving unit was 30 inches tall which made it easy for toddlers to grab the top of the shelf and pull it in their direction. At the time of the inspection, multiple shelving and cubby units were not securely anchored in the toddler and infant rooms, and could be pushed or pulled causing the units to fall. 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 shelf that was pulled over was removed from the classroom and all of shelves and cubbies were either bolted to each other or a wall to prevent the units falling over. This will be maintained with all shelving units moving forward that are placed in the child care space. |
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| 2018-07-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 5 staff in the school age room with a combination of 25 young/older school age children. At the time of the inspection the staff were not able to name the specific children they were assigned the responsibility for supervision. Staff #1 and #2 named 19 children however the other 3 staff present were not able to state who was responsible for the supervision of the other 6 children. 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.) Supervisors reviewed with staff the importance of splitting the children into groups and knowing how many and what kids they are responsible for. The staff use a system that included a paper that lists the names of the children in their group and that teacher is then responsible for updating that list as children come and go so they always know who is in their group. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed metal spikes for the sand box barrier in the preschool play area. Observed in the older toddler room, the top section of a wooden shelf was loose creating a pinch point. Observed in the preschool room, a broken metal clip on the housekeeping area refrigerator. Observed high chairs straps in the young toddler room were not clean. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The metal spikes on the sandbox were pounded back in. The wooden shelf was secured in the older toddler room. The broken metal clip on the housekeeping area refrigerator was removed. High chair straps were scrubbed clean. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment to make sure it remains in good repair. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in the school-age/multi-purpose room was not clean and had something spilled onto the bottom of the refrigerator. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator in the school-age/multi-purpose room was cleaned along with the spill onto the bottom of the refrigerator. Staff to make sure it remains clean. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #7, who has been in attendance for more than 6 months did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher had the child service report completed so had the parent sign the child service report for child file #7. It was then placed into the file. In the future child service reports will be completed as required. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All service agreements were copied and the original was given to the parent. The copy was placed into the child's files. All files were gone through and fixed. Parents will be given the original agreement in the future. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, who is more than 15 months old, did not contain documentation of the MMR immunization or a letter of parental exemption for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff asked the parent of Child file # 2 to bring in their child's MMR. The parent did so and it was placed into the file where it will remain. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed triple antibiotic ointment and antiseptic wipes in the young toddler room first-aid kit which were not labeled with the name for whom the medication is 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 ointment and wipes were not intended for any specific child use, so were removed. Staff to make sure medications are labeled with the name for whom the medication is intended. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed saline mist for the nose accessible to children in a diaper bag on a low shelf in the infant room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The saline mist was removed from the classroom and given to the parent to take home. Medications will remain inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an open jar of applesauce, which was labeled refrigerate after opening, on the top of the school-age refrigerator and staff was unsure of when the jar had been opened. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) That opened, un-refrigerated jar of applesauce was thrown away. Other items labeled refrigerate after opening will be promptly placed into the refrigerator after opened. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the infants in care did not have a written infant feeding schedule provided by the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff got written infant feeding schedules from the parents and placed them into a binder near one feeding area in the classroom. They will be updated, signed, and dated by parents as there are any changes to the feeding schedules. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1 and #3, who have both been employed for more than 12 months, did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Observed staff file #2, contained a written evaluation which was dated more than 12 months after staff #2 started in a child care position. 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.) Yearly child care evaluations were completed and discussed with staff for staff files #1 and #3. Written evaluations will be completed every 12 months. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit in the young toddler room did not contain soap. 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.) Soap was added to the first-aid kit in the young toddler room. Staff to monitor the first-aid kit and the contents. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed detached and broken fence support straps on the toddler play area fence. Observed a windowsill in the school-age/multi purpose room which was dirty. 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.) Removed the broken and detached fence support straps and replaced them with zip ties. Cleaned the windowsill in the school-age/multi purpose room. Staff to continue to monitor the building surfaces to make sure they remain in good repair. |
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| 2017-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the trash can by the sink in the preschool room and the trash can in the bathroom used by the Pre-K and school-age children 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two garbage cans with a hands free lid were purchased. One was placed in the preschool room and the other in the bathroom used by the Pre-K and school-age children where they shall remain. |
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