West Chester Area Day Care Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the provider, mom, and teacher reported that a chair with safety that is used during breakfast was used to a special visitor event to help child stay seated in his seat to participate in the lesson. Child is autistic, non-verbal and likes to elope. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider, teacher, and parent discussed had a meeting with the care team and decided that the chair that has been used as a self-regulation tool has been removed and no longer will be used until the child's IEP is updated. The chair is listed to be used right now just for breakfast. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the childcare 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.) The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint. |
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| 2024-11-04 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see labels on the resting equipment in room 5. 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.) The provider will make sure labels are visible and on resting equipment at all times. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the centers emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed the plans for continuity of care. 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 provider will add the section that address the plans for continuity of care. and will review the plans with staff. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 6 CPR and first aid was not PQAS certified and needs to be retaken with a PQAS trainer. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff and request for them to retake their CPR and first aid with a PQAS certified trainer. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #4 was missing a up to date staff evaluation in the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will complete an evaluation on the staff and put it in the file. |
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| 2023-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance policy number. 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.) Director will contact parent immediately to obtain health insurance policy number. |
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| 2023-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/3/22, Certification Representative observed hand sanitizer on the cubbie next to the emergency exit in room 6. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher in room 6 immediately removed hand sanitizer and placed it in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) - Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Description: Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, child and facility persons' records were observed in unlocked cabinets in an unlocked office. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had purchased a three drawer lock to utilize on those file cabinets and will have it installed. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected immediately and hung up during inspection. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, an unlocked diaper station cabinet in room 7 has Huggies and Pampers wipes accessible to children. Room 5 has a can of all purpose primer on the floor. The unlocked laundry room located in the Big Room has Boardwalk Huracan 40 heavy duty laundry detergent and "All" laundry detergent sitting on the floor, accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected immediately during inspection: cabinet door was locked and paint was put in locked storage room. Lock is being installed on laundry room door. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, there is no heat in classroom 3. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected that afternoon. Boiler was purged and heat was reinstated in rm 3. Work completed by Morevent Heating and Air company. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Rooms 1, 3, 5, and 8 have chipping paint throughout. Room 6's bathroom walls have chipping paint and the green and white tile floor in room 6 is soiled. Rooms 4 and 5 have dirty bathroom floors. Room 5 has protruding dry wall near the fire exit door. The "Big Room" and rooms 4, 5, 6, 8, have soiled rugs on the floors. The unlocked laundry room has a drawer with a hammer and screw driver in it which are visible hazards. 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. 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.) Corrected immediately: paint was bought to touch up any chipped areas in noted classrooms, hammer and screwdriver were removed and placed in toolbox in locked storage closet, drywall area in rm 5 was patched, sanded and re-painted and all of the rugs were vacuumed and steam cleaned. Our cleaning company was alerted to the floors and bathrooms noted to address them and staff also cleaned them immediately. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/1/21, Room 8 does not have a sign posted by the toilet which stated that a facility person and able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected immediately with a printed and laminated sign to state those specific instructions which we placed on wall. |
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| 2019-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/14/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILD'S HANDS AFTER DIAPERING AN INFANT. 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.) WE WILL REVIEW ALL PROCEDURES FOR HANDWASHING. SPECIFIC ATTENTION WILL BE MADE TO ROOMS WITH DIAPER CHANGING. |
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| 2019-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/14/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1 DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER DIAPERING AN INFANT. 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.) WE WILL REVIEW ALL PROCEDURES FOR HANDWASHING. SPECIFIC ATTENTION WILL BE MADE TO ROOMS WITH DIAPER CHANGING. |
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| 2019-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/14/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 6 CHILDREN AGES 9-14 MONTHS IN ROOM 7 WITH ONE STAFF PERSON DURING NAP TIME. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WE WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS KNOW WHEN THERE'S A CHILD UNDER AGE 1, A 1:4 RATIO MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, NO EXCEPTION FOR NAPTIME. WE WILL REVIEW AT STAFF MEETING. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/8/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CHILD #1 (BIRTHDATE 2/25/15) WAS DATED 10/27/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A COPY OF THE PHYSICAL ON 2/26/18 WAS OBTAINED. A FOLLOW UP IS SCHEDULED FOR 2/2019. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/8/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PARENT CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EPI-PEN FOR CHILD #2. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENT SIGNED MEDICATION LOG GIVING CONSENT. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/18/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT UPDATE TO THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT IN THE FILE OF CHILD #3 WAS 8/12/17. 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.) FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WAS UPDATED. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/8/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN 2 WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES. 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.) THE REFERENCE FROM 1/22/18 WAS LOCATED. ANOTHER REFERENCE WAS VERIFIED BY PHONE. COPIES OF BOTH HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. |
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| 2018-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/8/18 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE UNLOCKED CABINETS (LOCKS DID NOT WORK) ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH THE FIRST AID KIT AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THEM. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NEW CHILD SAFETY LOCKS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CABINETS IN ROOM 7. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, TAPE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED ON A CHILD'S SOFA IN ROOM 4 WAS PEELING OFF. 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 TEAR IN THE SOFA WILL BE RETAPED UNTIL THE SOFA CAN BE REPLACED OR REMOVED. TEACHERS WILL BE REMINDED TO NOTIFY DIRECTOR OF ANY FURNITURE IN DISREPAIR. SITE SAFETY PERSON WILL CHECK WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS WEEKLY. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EPIPEN OF CHILD #1 WAS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE PRESCRIPTION LABEL. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENT HAS PROVIDED THE ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE PRESCRIPTION LABEL. MEDICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL BOX OR CONTAINER WITH THE LABEL. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/23/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FOR CHILD #1, #2, AND #3. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL COMPLETE PARENTAL CONSENT FORM. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS WILL BE COMPLETED WHEN MEDICATION IS BROUGHT IN. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S ASSESSMENT OF THE SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL HAVE PHYSICIAN UPDATE THE FORM TO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT OF SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE. FORMS WILL BE DOUBLE CHECKED AT SUBMISSION. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, FIRE SAFETY TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF WAS NOT COMPLETED IN OVER A YEAR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IS SCHEDULED FOR 11/2/17. IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL BOOK THE TRAINING IN AUGUST TO ENSURE A TRAINER IS AVAILABLE FOR OUR COLUMBUS DAY TRAINING. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CEILING TILE IN ROOM 3 WAS STAINED. 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 CEILING TILE WAS REPLACED. WE WILL INCLUDE CEILING TILES ON THE CLASSROOM SAFETY CHECKLIST. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN ROOM 3. 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.) THE AREA HAS BEEN COVERED TEMPORARILY WITH A POSTER. THE AREA WILL BE SANDED DOWN AND PAINTED. STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR AS SOON AS ANY MAINTENANCE ISSUES ARE NOTICED SO IT CAN BE ADDED TO THE WORK ORDER LIST. |
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| 2017-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/26/17 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM IN ROOM 6 WAS OUT. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE LIGHTBULB WAS REPLACED. THE TEACHERS WILL BE REMINDED TO NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR OF ANY LIGHTBULBS THAT ARE OUT SO IT CAN BE FIXED OR ADDED TO THE MAINTENANCE LIST. |
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