U-gro Learning Centres

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were plastic bags, changing supplies, and pampers in plastic bags on the floor of the bathroom in the 2s room (former turtles) which were accessible to children. It was observed that cabinet drawers contained sharp items (pointed scissors) and small objects did not have functional safety latches and were accessible to children.

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.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the former lady bugs room (2s) the refrigerator was missing a thermometer. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact forms for child #6 and child #9 did include the enrolling parent's work phone.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #5 did include the release person's address.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspections of child's files, it was found that Child #1's file did not contain an updated health assessment. This child's initial health assessment is dated 12-3-24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #-6 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 1-25-24.

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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, facility person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS,) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #6-, facility person #6 may not work directly or have routine interaction with children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #21 had a health assessment on file dated 12.28.23 [expired 12.28.25].

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.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the emergency contact form for child # 9 did not include signed parent consent for the administration of minor first aid.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Persons#14, #16 and #22 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Staff person #6 and staff person #7 were caring for children alone and has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person #6 expiring 1/25/26. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person #7 expiring 4/6/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 and staff person #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS,) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6 and staff person #7, staff perso #6 and staff person #7 may not have direct or routine interaction with children at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of personnel files, it was observed that staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #1 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.17.24 and did not include an update. The file for facility person #4 included documentation of fire safety training on 9.13.24 and did not include an update. The file for facility person #12 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.17.25 and did not include an update. The file for facility person #17 included documentation of fire safety training on 9.13.24 and did not include an update. The file for facility person # 8 did not include fire safety training.

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.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of personnel files, staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person # 1, staff person #4, staff person #8, staff person #12, staff person #17, and staff person 21 did not have an evaluation on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the 2s room (formerly turtles) toilet #1 did not proper flush and is in need of repair.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the 2s room (formerly Turtles) a trashcan used 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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following fire drill dates exceeded the maximum of 60-days between required drills: 10.7.25/12.12.25 [ 66d]

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.