CARING 4 KIDS LEARNING CENTER

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit 08/02/2024, 6 children of mixed age, youngest 3months and the oldest 6 years old were observed in the front childcare space with staff person #1

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit 08/02/2024, cleaning materials and other toxics including bleach were located on a low shelf in an area 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit 08/02/2024, peeling paint was observed on the hallway wall on the upper level.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Staff#1 verified that staff#2 and Staff#3 left child#1 in the highchair outside of eating and the daycare child was not removed immediately once child#1 went to sleep.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Staff#1 verified that staff#2 and Staff#3 left child#1 in the highchair outside of eating and the daycare child was not removed immediately once child#1 went to sleep.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Observing the files for child#1, child#2, child#3, child#4 and child#5 which is missing start date on the agreement forms.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for Child#3 which is missing current Influenza shots and Child#4 which is missing multiple shots.

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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the files staff#4 did not have proof of emergency plan training in the files.

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: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the file staff#1, and staff#3 did not have the annual and initial emergency plan training in the file.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files for Staff#1 which did not apply for NSOR in the file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #01 may not work in a childcare 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 #01may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observe items in front of the fire exit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#1 STAFF#2 AND STAFF#3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FILE.

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.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILE TO QUAILFY THEM FOR THEIR POSITION.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILE. STAFF#1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#2 STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS NOT COMPLETED. IT WAS STILL IN THE REQUEST STATUS.

Correction Required: 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 #02 may not work in a child care position at the facility. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACILITY

Noncompliance Area: THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF HOW TO CONTACT PARENTS WHEN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISE

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING.

Noncompliance Area: THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE METHOD FOR INFORMING PARENTS AN EMERGENCY HAVE ENDED.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#2 STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS NOT COMPLETED. IT WAS STILL IN THE REQUEST STATUS.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 02 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. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OPENING OF THE FACILITY.

Noncompliance Area: STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILES.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.