Description: Little Ramblers Daycare and Preschool is co-owned and operated by Lisa Harteis and Mandy Dick. Feel free to contacts us with any questions!!!
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A pink plastic toy bin was observed in the Main Room with cracks in the plastic, exposing the children to pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pink plastic bin has been removed and thrown away. We have replaced it with a thick plastic tote. In the future we will make sure we are being more diligent when checking for broken or damaged toys to also be checking the bins and totes we store them in. |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Back Room, large toys and infant rockers were observed to be placed directly next to the pack and plays while they were in use, obstructing access to the pack and plays. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have had a staff meeting related to this topic and the importance of making sure pack plays are accessible in case there would be an emergency. Moving forward we have posted a sign in the infant room as a reminder to all staff in there as a reminder. |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked documentation of a flu vaccination within the last 12 months, 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.) We have created a form for Elizabella's mother to sign and date stating that because of religious or personal beliefs she has decided that Elizabella will not be receiving a flu vaccination. To make sure this doesn't happen again we have created the same form for all parents to sign and date that do not want their child/ren to receive a flu vaccinations. |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1, an Assistant Group Supervisor, contains documentation of a high school diploma and 2025 hours of experience; lacking documentation of 2500 hours of verified child care experience Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have written a reference for Lakin documenting the time she has been working at our facility. I calculated from the first week in November 2018 until the last week in October of 2019. That would be a total of 53 weeks. I took two weeks off, one for her vacation and one for other times she has needed off throughout the year. Lakin works a minimum of 30 hours a week. I calculated 51 weeks times 30 hours and that would equal a total of 1,530 hours. Giving Lakin the needed hours to be considered an Assistant Group Supervisor. From this point forward I will make sure to calculate and document all new staffs reference hours on their references, that will remain in their files, |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 contains documentation of a physical examination, but lacks a departmental approved initial health assessment containing information necessary to confirm suitability to provide child care services. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 has made an appointment with her PCP to get the departmental approved health assessment filled and signed. Moving forward I will be sure that all new staff has that exact form filled out and in their file. |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system because the batteries in three of the four smoke detectors at the facility were dead. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health and safety of children. 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.) The batteries were replaced in the smoke detectors at the time of inspection. Moving forward, batteries will be replaced regularly and smoke detectors will be regularly checked to make sure they are operable. |
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| 2019-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Back Room lacked scissors. 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.) We added a pair of scissors in the first-aid kit in the infant room. We will be sure to be checking that all mandatory items are always in our first-aid kits on a more regular basis. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the main room, a loose support screw on the gray recliner. Observed in the infant room a torn diaper changing pad and observed 2 torn diaper changing pads in the back bathroom. 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 screw was tightened on the gray recliner chair. The diaper changing pad in the infant room was replaced with a new one. In the bathroom one of the changing pads was thrown in the garbage and a cover for the changing pad on the changing table was ordered. We have developed a weekly maintenance log for staff to check off on each room that all walls, equipment, ceilings, floors, and toys are properly working and in good condition. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the new room in the back did not contain a written plan of daily activities and routines. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I typed up a daily plan of activities and posted them in the front room for all staff, children, and parents to see. We will make sure that from now on a written plan of daily activities will be posted in each room at all times. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, contained a most recent child service report was dated more than 7 months ago, and the service reports are to be completed 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.) A service report was written for this child, signed by her parent, and placed in her file. From now on we will be make sure all children who haven't yet enter kindergarten will have a written and sign service report in their files and updated every six months. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed saline spray drops, which were not labeled with the name for whom they were intended, on a shelf in the infant room. 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 saline spray drops where labeled with the child's name that they belonged to and were put up in our locked medication box. From now on as soon as any type of medicine is brought into the daycare it will immediately properly labeled from now on. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle on the counter in the toddler area which was not labeled with the child's name. Observed a bottle in the infant room which was 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.) All bottles will be properly labeled with the child's name it belongs to. From now on we will be making sure when parents bring bottles in for that day they are all labeled and if they are not we will label them before they are used. |
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| 2018-11-16 | 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 on a power strip in the back room. Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover next to a pack n play in the infant room. 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.) We placed an outlet cover in the outlet. From now on we will make sure all outlet covers are in the outlets when they aren't being used. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfecting wipes labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low counter in the preschool area. 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.) We moved the disinfecting wipes from the preschool area and moved them on top of the fridge in the kitchen. We have plans on purchasing a tall storage cabinet for in the preschool room and placing the disinfecting wipes and any aerosol cans on top on the cabinet and out of reach of all children. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling wall paper in the toilet stalls in the back bathroom. Observed a peeling piece of wall over by the floor under the window in the infant room. Observed a loose door hinge on the half door leading into the infant room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The loose piece of wall paper in the infant room was removed and the spot was covered with a wall decal. The screws in the hinge for the door that leads into the infant room were tightened. We are also removing the wall paper from the front bathroom and painting the walls. In the future we plan to help control any maintenance that may normally be over looked by enforcing a weekly maintenance log for our staff to go through the daycare, room by room, and fix anything that might need to be fixed. |
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