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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a preschool child, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) The child was placed with the grandmother a year ago and at that time it had been too long since the last dose for the child to have another dose of the Pneumococcal immunization. The doctor's office gave a written note that the child is up to date on all immunizations and the shot was not needed to consider the child up to date because the child did have 3 out of the 4 shots in the series. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment for Staff #1 indicated Staff #1 had communicable diseases but did not include a description of the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The box checked yes for communicable diseases was a mistake made by the staff of the doctors office. The form was taken the day of inspection to the doctors office where they corrected their mistake. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a schoolhouse with the train tracks which had a loose/torn side. 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 schoolhouse was thrown away at the time of inspection. It was an older toy given to us as a donation for the kids to play with. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, I informed the inspector that the foam blocks had recently been retrieved from storage, where they had been kept for several years, originally intended for younger children. Upon reviewing the blocks, I must have overlooked a minor tooth mark on one of them. The inspector advised me that I could circle the marked block and return it to the bin, assuring me that this would prevent any further citations regarding it. I explained that I only care for older children who do not engage in mouthing or biting objects. Despite the inspector's suggestion to return the block for play, I chose to dispose of it during the inspection. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, I contacted the mother, who is the primary caregiver for the children, and requested the house number of the child's father. I immediately added this house number to the street address already provided in the emergency contact form at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space when children were receiving care in that space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We maintained a "go kit" located inside the door, which contained emergency contact forms and necessary documents. Moving forward, we will ensure that this kit is consistently available in our outdoor play area. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff did not ensure that children's hands were washed before they were given freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space. 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.) I was surprised to learn that handwashing before enjoying a treat like a freeze pop could lead to a citation. The children in our care consistently wash their hands thoroughly before meals, snacks, and after using the restroom. We adhere to all state guidelines and the requirements of the STARS program. It is now in our best practice for the children to wash their hands prior to receiving any treats. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shaken baby policy has remained unchanged and unaddressed for the past three years since its initial announcement. There have been no new guidelines or updates provided on this matter that would have lead to me updating my policy before this inspection. I received updated information, which I printed and posted with my existing policy to ensure it adequately addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff did not wash his hands before giving children freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I was surprised to learn that handwashing before enjoying a treat like a freeze pop could lead to a citation. The staff consistently wash their hands thoroughly before meals, snacks, and after using the restroom. We adhere to all state guidelines and the requirements of the STARS program. We will ensure proper handwashing before any treats given. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/1/24 with previous training completed on 9/16/19. 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.) The training was completed as soon as I realized it was out of date and is on file. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Household Member #2 lacked a State Police Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 10/1/24 with the previous one dated 9/21/19. The file of Household Member #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 1/15/20. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I was unaware that the household member needed to have the fingerprints updated also every 5 years. Household Member #2 completed the DHS FBI clearance after the inspection. Household Member #2 has a current State Police Clearance. |
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| 2025-06-11 | Renewal | 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed trash that had been contaminated by human secretions in a plastic-lined receptacle which lacked a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the time of inspection I put the lid on the trash can in front of the inspector. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed a three-level shelf containing tinker toys and trucks which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a cubby at the entrance to the facility which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. 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.) Shelf and cubby were anchored to the wall immediately following the inspection. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection I wrote in the amount that is charged per week. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection I wrote in the arrival and departure times. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(4) Description: Acute or chronic health problem Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 contained a health report which did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day after the inspection the mother of child #2 took the health assessment back and had the box checked by the child's pediatrician office. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #2, a seasonal staff, last worked on 8/10/23 and returned to work on 6/3/24. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/4/24 with a previous one dated 2/7/22. 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.) At the time of the inspection the health assessment was already completed and signed off on. Staff member knows that the next assessment needs to be completed before 06/03/2024. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letter in emergency plan was changed to add a section explaining what would be done in an emergency evacuation now that I have children in my care with chronic medical conditions with medication. New letters were given to each parent and each staff has signed off on the change. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 does not have acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3280.31(f) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2-, staff person #2 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.) The CPR instructor did not select that the staff #2 had the "pediatric" CPR class done even though she did complete the correct class and curriculum for "heart saver total, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR". The CPR certificate was accepted for the last 2 years and we did not realize that the CPR instructor did not select the correct box to have "pediatric" listed int he Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED in the header of the certificate. Staff #2 has Pediatric first aid and CPR in an approved curriculum by a PQAS instructor. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearance was corrected dated 12/8/2022 and will be done again when it is due before 12/8/2027. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Observed a first-aid kit on the wall above the white cabinet at the door leading to the outdoor play space which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection I moved the first aid kid into a locked cabinet due to having older children that are tall enough to reach the first aid kit. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the deck in 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Deck will be sanded and repainted in any spot that has any chipping paint. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed in the child care space a wooden doll house measuring 4 feet, 3 inches tall not secure causing a fall, crush hazard. 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.) During the time of inspection we made sure that the wooden doll house was secured to the wall using a metal wall anchor. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed a blue hot air balloons print rest mat not labeled for child #2. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the time of inspection I made sure to add the number and child's name to the appropriate sleeping bag that matched with the list that was hung. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection I added the correct child's admission date to make sure that everything was correct. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked health assessments more than 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 2-22-22 and 11-22-19. The file of staff #2 lacked a current health assessment. Staff #2 was observed preparing lunch for the childcare children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure the next health assessment is before 02-22-2024 for staff #1. Staff #2 will not prepare food until he has an updated health assessment form. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Observed Studio Select brand sunscreen with "keep out of reach of children" in the exterior side pocket of a bookbag hanging on a hook low enough for children in care to access, labeled for child #1. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I took the sunscreen out of the bag and placed it up in the bin that is out of reach of the children. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit lacked gauze and tape. 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.) During inspection I added gauze and tape to the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart due to the fact they were dated 6-10-22 and 8-15-22; which is 65 days. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the fire drill, I was closed for maternity leave. I conducted a fire drill on the day that I reopened after 2 weeks off. That date was 8-15-2022 and I have stayed on track since then. |
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| 2022-06-03 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked a dated Disclosure statement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form dated the day of the inspection. |
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