Description: Embracing Challenge. Embracing Fun!
¡VÁMONOS! encourages families to embrace a second language. Leave it to us to give the gift of Spanish to your children. There is NO need to know Spanish. If you have the desire to give your child a life-long advantage of a second language and its benefits, ¡VÁMONOS! is the right place for you and your family. ¡VÁMONOS!offers age-appropriate curriculums in a Spanish immersion environment where children are listening to Spanish as a common part of their everyday activities. Children are more likely to learn and more importantly retain a second language by seeing it as a “normal” part of their day. Our staff is fully bilingual and will routinely emphasize Spanish while communicating.
At ¡VÁMONOS!, we strive to ensure that all children in our care are loved, nurtured and educated in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. We regard each child’s interests, pace of learning, and imagination as unique and important. ¡VÁMONOS! is an early childhood learning center that serves children ages six weeks to five years old. ¡VÁMONOS! daycare and preschool learning centers are committed to helping children obtain a strong foundation and maximum growth through the emotional, physical, social and cognitive areas. The environments in the classrooms are age appropriate and children are nurtured and encouraged to play, learn and explore.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2019-06-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.117(b) - In emergency, child released upon oral designation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION ON 6/12/19, STAFF #1 STATED THAT THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT VERIFIED ON 6/5/19. Correction Required: In an emergency, a child may be released to an individual upon the oral designation of the parent, if the identity of the individual can be verified by a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF RECEIVED TRAINING AND PROOF OF TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO DHS/OCDEL. STAFF WILL ALWAYS REQUEST IDENTIFICATION FROM INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNKNOWN TO FACILITY. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed infant sleeping in swing that was not swinging in the 1 year old room. Room did not have a crib for child to be transferred to. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once an infant/child falls asleep they will be placed in age appropriate rest equipment in the correct sleep position. |
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| 2018-07-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: When ringing bell observed two campers in main room, while staff was in 1 year old classroom putting them down for nap, with door open. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will supervise children at all times and physically present with them. |
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| 2018-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Regulations were not posted in conspicuous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulations were posted by certificate that is easily accessible to parents. In future regulations will remain in conspicuous at all times. |
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| 2017-12-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival gym child was left unattended while staff #1 went to get person in charge. Staff #2 left children unattended when going to another room to get supplies. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Staff will complete supervision training. |
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| 2017-12-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Teachers in baby room were unsure of names of assigned groups. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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| 2017-12-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, 2 and 3 did not have 2 written references in 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.) Staff will obtain additional references for file. |
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| 2017-12-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 did not have child abuse clearance in file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3- 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. 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. Facility Person #3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will comply with CPSL at all times. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 1 year olds putting toys in mouth and teacher not immediately take away to be washed. Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator states that each classroom has a basket to collect soiled toys that are washed at the end of the day. Operator will review procedure with staff. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed mulch in outdoor play area that infants and toddlers use. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Either mulch will be removed all together or outside play area will be divided and no mulch will be on the infant toddler side. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed area rug in 2 year old area that was visible dirty and stained. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Area rug will be cleaned or replaced. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: WHEN CHILDREN WAS WALKING OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, Staff #2 NOTICED THAT Child #1 WHO WAS WALKING BEHIND Staff #1 AND WAS HOLDING ONTO HIS LEFT ARM AND NOT HIMSELF. Child #1 WAS CRYING HOLDING HIS LEFT ARM. Staff #2 ASKED Staff #1 WHAT HAPPENED, SHE SAID THAT Child #1 HAD FALLEN. SHE THEN CHANGED HER STORY TO ANOTHER CHILD WAS TUGGING AT THE ARM OR A TOY. THEY WERE PLAYING TUG OF WAR. Staff #2 WANTED TO SEE THE EXTENT OF JORDAN'S INJURY. Staff #2 GAVE Child #1 A WATERBOTTLE TO SEE IF HE COULD HOLD IT. Child #1 COULDN'T REACH FOR THE BOTTLE OR BAG OF CANDY WITH THE LEFT ARM. Staff #1 SAID THAT THESE ITEMS WERE TOO HEAVY FOR JORDAN. Staff #2 ASKED JORDAN WHAT HAPPEN. HE STATED Staff #1 HURT MY ARM. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was immediately removed, Childline was notified. Facility will not tolerate any staff using any physical form of punishment. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3 did not have health insurance policy number on emergency contact. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will get parent to add policy number to form. In future all emergency contact forms will have insurance policy numbers at all times. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed 1 yr olds given snack without washing hands. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will wash hands before eating. |
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| 2017-05-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have 6 month parental review of emergency contact. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will get parent to review and sign off on emergency contact form. |
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This place is horrible. They're always understaffed, management is very mean and there are too many misbehaved kids there. The children hate it there and the staff hates it there.