Description: U-GRO TecPort is a modern childcare and preschool center conveniently located on a two acre campus at the TecPort Business Center. We don't know of another childcare facility like it in the Capital Area! Eleven classrooms, a large indoor two-story "Jungle Gym" and two large separate outdoor playgrounds provide a wonderful environment to learn and play. But that's only part of the story
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/20, it was observed that staff person 2 did not update their health assessment timely. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file dated 7/26/17 which should have been updated by 7/26/19. A new health assessment was not on file until 8/17/19. All staff must update health assessments every 24 months. 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.) Going forward we will be keeping record of when the staff need their assessments completed. They will be given ample time to complete them before they expire and reminded often. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/20 it was observed that requirements for CPSL law were not followed. Staff person 2 (hire date 3/3/20) did not have a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. Due to provisional hire waiver in place at the facility, NSOR clearance should have been on file by 4/3/20. Staff was present in a childcare position at the time of the inspection, working alone in the Ladybug classroom. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The TM's NSOR was not on file because she did not have an address for them to send it to. We called and gave them a correct address, so she will be receiving the NSOR in a week or so. We will make sure to apply for the NSOR during the interview if they are in need of one. This will make sure that we have it on file for when they start. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/20, it was observed that surfaces in the facility were not in good repair. The mats in the infant play area on the outside playground were torn on the front left outside corner, allowing the stuffing to be exposed. The floor surfacing in the toddler portion of the indoor play area was observed to have a hole in it. The floor surfacing in the preschool/school age portion of the indoor play area was observed to be torn at the base of the slide support on the right side slide. 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 mats in the infant play are were taped so that they are no longer torn and the stuffing will no longer be exposed. We will be removing entire play area since it is not used. The floor in the inside playground will be repaired. In the future repairs will be made in a timely manner as needed. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/23/20, it was observed that chairs were stored in front of the exit door to the outside play area in the Turtle (2's) classroom. If needed the emergency exit would have been obstructed by the chairs. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) The chair was moved from the door and placed on the side of the changing table. Going forward the TM will sit in the chair away from the door and when finished will place the chair next to the changing table. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/19 it was observed that staff person 2 did not have emergency plan training in the previous 12 months. The most recent emergency plan training was dated 10/30/17 which should have been updated by 10/30/18. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will ensure that staff receive and document annual training on the center emergency plan via a dated sign off of the policy which will be kept on file. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/19 it was observed that staff person one had an FBI clearance dated after their start date and no provisional paperwork was available. Staff person 1 had a hire date of 4/8/19 and their FBI clearance was dated 4/11/19. Proof that clearances are on file or have been submitted is required before a staff person can begin working with children. 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.) Moving forward, Director will ensure that all newly hired staff have documentation of clearances or proof of request for clearances prior to the employee's interacting with children. In the event that an employee works on training or other tasks not involving children due to a gap in clearances dates, documentation specifying what that employee did and for what time frame to prove that they were not with children will be obtained and added to their file. |
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| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/19 it was observed that the poured rubber surfacing on the preschool playground (in the red and blue area) had several spots where the surfacing was worn away creating a tripping hazard for the children. 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.) All areas needing repair on the poured rubber surfacing were filled in and smoothed over with new poured rubber to eliminate any tripping hazards. Moving forward, our center will do monthly safety checklists that include playground inspections and make consequent efforts to address any tripping hazards immediately. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/21/18, it was observed that staff person 2 had a lapse in physicals. Previous physical was dated 1/27/15 (expired on 1/27/17) and current physical was dated 4/3/17. This created a lapse in physicals of 3 months. 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.) Going forward, all physicals will be completed within 24 months. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/21/18, it was observed that staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file for Volunteers. Staff was in use as a staff person. 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.) Employee completed a clearance for employment. In the future, the director will highlight the type of clearance the way we already highlight the dates. |
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| 2018-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 5/21/18, it was observed that the imbedded post for the shade tarp on the older children's playground had peeling paint and exposed rust around the base. 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 pole has been repainted. In the future, peeling paint will be addressed immediately. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a physical that expired on 9/9/15. Current physical is dated 4/28/16. 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.) Going forward, management will use a spreadsheet to track employees most recent physical dates. Physicals will be completed every 24 months. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 only has 1 nonfamily reference 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.) Facility person has two unrelated letters of reference. Going forward, new hires files will be checked for completion including the relationships of the letters of reference. |
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