The Magic Cottage
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 only had Pediatric CPR and first Aid training that was past the expiration date on their CPR/First aid card, on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provide Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training. Staff 1 and Staff 2 will be supervised at all times while working with the children by a staff member that has Pediatric CPR and First Aid training, until Staff 1 and Staff 2 have obtained Pediatric CPR and First Aid training. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was observed that Staff 1 was alone with 7 preschool age children. Staff 1 did not have a PQAS approved Pediatric CPR and First aid training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.) Staff 1 will be supervised at all times when around children and will obtain a PQAS approved Pediatric CPR and first aid training. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not a current health report (last one dated 10/15/22) on file at the time of the inspection. 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 1 will get an up to date physical and the health report will be kept on file. |
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| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child 2 did not have proof of a current flu immunization nor a letter of exemption, on file at the time of the inspection. 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. 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.) Child 2 will either get a flu immunization and have proof of it on file or have a letter of exemption on file at all times. |
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| 2023-09-19 | 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: Staff 1 did not have proof of a current health assessment on file at the time of the inspection. 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 1 will get a physical and have proof of that health assessment on file. |
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| 2022-10-17 | 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: During renewal inspection certification representative observed ripped edges on the infant crib mat in the infant 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.) Ordered new crib mattresses. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(e) - Seasonal coverings | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(e) Description: Seasonal coverings Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child sleeping in a crib without a crib sheet. Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Only use crib sheets in cribs. We have communicated with the parent to please bring in a crib sheet. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the two refrigerator thermometer readings in the one refrigerator at 45 F and 50 F degrees. 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.) Turn down the temperature on the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(7) - Amount of fee/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Amount of fee/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 file and observed name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released is missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep observed Child #1 was also missing fee to be charged per day or per week on the fee agreement form. 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. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mom of child #1 filled in the missing information. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed staff #2 file and observed initial health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis missing on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was sent to get her physicals and TB shot it was completed on 9/15/22. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff#1 file and observed only one out of the two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. 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.) Make sure staff #1 brings in a second reference. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed the young toddler classroom first aid kit and the pre-k 1 classroom first aid kit and observed it did not contain required items: the younger toddler classroom first aid kit a tweezer and bandages were missing from the first aid kit. In the pre-k 1 classroom gauze tape and tweezers were missing from the first aid kit. 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.) Added missing items into the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-10-17 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint to the right of the entrance doorway wall and inside the classroom back wall on the right side of the lower sink in the younger toddler classroom. 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.) Walls will be professionally spackled and repainted. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR ENROLLED CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN UPDATED ADMINISTERED IMMUNIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ACIP. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENT PROVIDED MEDICAL RECORDS. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL BE SENT FOR AN UPDATED PHYSICAL. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BOTTLES LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM (ROOM #1) AND THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM (ROOM #2) WERE NOT LABLED. 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.) BOTTLES WERE LABLED. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, SAFE ROUTES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICOUS LOCATION IN THE FACILITY. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HANG UPDATED SAFE ROUTES. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED ON THE FACILITY'S SCHOOL BUS DID NOT CONTAIN SOAP AND TWEEZERS. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) SOAP AND TWEEZERS WERE PLACED IN THE FIRST AID KIT. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: ON 12/03/2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED A WRITTEN REFERENCE THAT WAS WRITTEN BY THEIR FAMILY MEMBER. 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 NEW REERENCE LETTER WAS PROVIDED. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN NSOR WITH THE INCORRECT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 CONTAINED AN OUTDATED DISCLOSURE STATMENT THAT WAS LAST SIGNED BACK IN 1996 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR WAS SENT TO THE CLEARANCE VERIFICATION UNIT AND UPDATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UNUSED OUTLETS UNDER THE WINDOW IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS IN THEM. 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.) DIRECTOR PUT OUTLET COVERS IN WHERE MISSING. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, BOTTLES OF SUNSCREEN WERE LOCATED IN THE GREEN CUBBIES AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN INTHE PRE-K CLASSROOM. 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.) SUNSCREEN WAS SENT HOME. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: ON, DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE WINDOW SCREEN IN THE PRE - K CLASSROM LOCATED NEAR THE TAN METAL CLOSET HAS A WHOLE IN IT. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A NEW SCREEN HAS BEEN PUT IN. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, ROOM #4 - THE AREAS UNDER THE CHANGING TABLES LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE BATHROOM WERE DIRTY. ROOM #5 - THE LOWER WALL BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CLASSROOM WAS DAMAGED AND THE WALL AROUND AND UNDER THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE CLASSROOM BATHROOM WAS DIRTY AND STAINED. ROOM #8 - THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CLASSROOM WAS DAMAGED. THE CLASSROOM WINDOW SEALS WERE DIRTY AND DUSTY. 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.) WALLS WERE CLEANED AND CLASSROOMS WALLS WERE FIXED. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO STEP STOOL PRESENT IN THE BATHROOM OF ROOM #8. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STEP STOOL PLACED IN THE CLASSROOM. |
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| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, HANDWASHING SIGNS WITH THE WRITTEN REQUIREMENT WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING WERE NOT PRESENT OVER THE CLASSROOM SINKS IN ROOM #2 AND ROOM #3. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED. |
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| 2021-12-03 | 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: ON DECEMBER 3, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, IN CLASSROOM #3, A BROOM, LOCATED BEHIND THE DOOR, WHICH LEAD TO THE OUTSIDE PLAY YARD, PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM FULLY OPENING. 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.) BROOM WAS MOVED TO A BETTER LOCATION. |
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