Tulips Learn And Play Childcare

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed a purple and pink table in the young toddler classroom with a loose leg, causing the table to be unstable. The table & chairs (which are intended for preschool age children) were also an inappropriate height for young toddlers who are unable to sit safely on the chairs with their feet touching the ground.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/14/2020, the refrigerator located in the infant classroom did not have a thermometer.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/14/2020, the older toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, the agreement for for child #2 lacked the names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, the emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage information and policy number for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2020, emergency contact information was not present while the toddler and preschool classrooms were outside on the playground;

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

Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION: On 10/27/2020, emergency contact information was not present while the toddler and preschool classrooms were outside on the playground. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/14/2020.

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

Noncompliance Area: On 10/14/2020, the older toddler classroom did not have the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed children eating lunch in the preschool classroom who had not washed their hands prior to sitting down. The children had used the bathrooms earlier, washed and hands, returned to the classroom and were playing in the classroom before sitting at the tables for lunch. The staff did not take the children back to the bathroom to wash their hands after playing with the toys.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed tubs of spreadable cheese labeled, "Keep Refrigerated" in plastic bags on the counter of the kitchen storage area. The tubs of cheese were warm from sitting on the counter.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2020, a copy of the menu was not posted at the facility or provided to each family at least 1 week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, the file cabinet containing the children's records was unlocked. The file cabinet is located in the main entrance of the facility.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, the file cabinet containing staff records was unlocked. The file cabinet is located in the main entrance of the facility.

Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, the files for staff person #1 and #2 contained disclosure statements signed by the new hires on 10/12/2020 which lacked the name and signature of a witness. The file for staff person #3, with an initial start date 04/12/2017, contained an NSOR clearance which was not completed before the 07/01/2020 deadline for existing staff; the NSOR clearance on file was dated 07/08/2020. The legal entity operates multiple locations and staff person #3 was working at location #1 prior to transferring to location #2 on 08/31/2020.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed a diaper bag on the floor of the infant room with a bottle of Handsanitizer, Aveeno sunscreen, and Johnsons Lotion (labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children") in the side pocket which were accessible to the mobile infants and the school-age children in the 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.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed an apple on the kitchen counter next to a bottle of Spic and Span spray cleaner.

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.

Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION: On 10/27/2020, observed a refill bottle of Swiffer floor cleaner stored on the counter in the pantry area of the kitchen next to loaves of bread and rolls. Observed Renuzit Air Freshener Cone on the counter next to the microwave in the food preparation area. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10/15/2020.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/14/2020, the older toddler classroom did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/2020, observed peeling paint on the trim of the door which leads into the building from 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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed shelves in the older toddler classroom with rough edges. Observed wall hanging cubbies in the classrooms and hallway with rough edges. Observed a Pack N Play in the infant room with visible stains and dirt on the sides and on the mattress pad. Observed a toy shelf and changing table in the young toddler room which was not secured to the wall, creating a tip hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Noncompliance Area: The infant, young toddler, older toddler and preschool classrooms lacked 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.

Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant, young toddler, older toddler and preschool classrooms.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the infant, young toddler, older toddler, and preschool classroom.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.

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

Noncompliance Area: The drop-off/pick-up policy with written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a copy of the transcript to verify the field of study for the Associates Degree to qualify for a director.

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

Noncompliance Area: A posting of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified (Chapter 3270. Child Day Care Centers) was not posted at the facility in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

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

Noncompliance Area: A posting of the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked the results of the NSOR Certificate, the NSOR was requested on 02/25/2020. The file for staff person #2 lacked completed Mandated Reporter training.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone was not posted by each telephone at the facility.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Observed cracked and broken lattice on the fencing located in the outdoor play space.

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.