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Kid Biz/south Hills

Canonsburg, PA · Washington County
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3540 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
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Capacity
109 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (724) 941-4172
3540 Washington Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
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Active License
License Number
CER-00248164
License Issued
Jan 3, 2026
Active Through
Jan 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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Kid Biz is committed to making this world a better place, one child at a time. We have made a commitment to provide premium quality care and fun-filled learning experiences for children. We purposefully design activities to expand a child’s world and encourage cognitive and intellectual development. We instill self-esteem and self-confidence in children to give them a positive start in life. It is our responsibility to model respect of self and others to help children grow. Our vision is to instill the love of learning because “learning and fun go hand-in-hand.”

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the Older Toddler room on a shelf of art supplies by the window, a red bin was observed to contain crayons. Numerous broken crayons were observed to be in pieces smaller than one inch, creating a potential choking hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff went through all crayons and discarded any broken or smaller crayons that were choking hazards.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 1 room near the dress up supplies, a small table was observed to have loose legs, causing it to wobble and be unstable. In the Pre-K 2 room, a small gray table was observed to have loose legs, causing similar instability.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the wobbly table(s) were noticed, a staff member tightened all legs on the tables until it was sturdy and fixed.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The Agreement on file for Child #1 did not include their date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon realizing there was no date noted on the child's child care agreement, the enrollment date was immediately written in its designated spot.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments for Staff Person #3 appeared altered when presented for inspection. Specifically, the health assessment dated 5/5/2023 appeared to have had the date altered. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed with the health provider that all health assessments documented after 2008 for this individual had been forged.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #3 now contains an updated health assessment.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training on 8/21/2024, which was more than 90 days after their hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #1 now contains a completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Training.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 included a High School Diploma but did not include the required documentation of two verified years of experience with children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Person whom had previously provided Staff person #1's experience was contacted to verify total number of hours. The total hours of experience from said person was 1,920 hours. Time cards were pulled to combine hours and now staff person #1 has a total of 2,983 hours of experience, making her an Assistant group supervisor.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 2 room, an outlet near the lunch/snack table was observed to be missing a receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After noticing the protective receptacle cover was not plugged into the wall, a new cover was put into the outlet immediately.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At several sinks in the facility, the hot water temperature exceeded 110 degrees: Infants 117.3, Young Toddlers 114 and Pre-K 2 112.8.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon realizing that the hot water temperature was above 110 degrees, the administration team turned the hot water tank down.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play area on the right, four exposed bolts were observed at the corner of the fencing nearest the sandbox. Another two exposed bolts were observed at the corner nearest the retaining wall on the same side of the play area. Both areas create a potential hazard to children at play.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once the exposed bolts were noticed, rubber tubing was immediately placed, covering them.
2025-10-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system as follows: 3/7/2025 - 4/9/2025, 4/9/2025 - 5/15/2025, 5/15/2025 - 6/20/2025 and 8//2025 - 9/9/2025. The identified tests were all completed more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration pulled fire alarm for testing.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The tall kitchen in the Older Toddler room was not anchored to the wall and would easily fall forward when opening the door and could be a hazard to the children.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director purchased anchors to appropriately secure tall play kitchen cabinets to wall for safety measures.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for child #2 and child #3 were missing the date of admission.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director appropriately filled in each child's date of admission on their financial agreement form.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing Health Insurance/MA coverage and policy number information.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parent fill in insurance information as N/A as the child does not currently have coverage.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for child #2 are dated 7/13/23 and 10/3/24, more than the required 12 months apart for an OT or preschool child.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director ensured child has current health assessment on file
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 contained records of immunization history which lacked current MMR and Varicella vaccinations, recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10/21/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parent of child # 2 write and sign a written exemption letter due to parents religious ideologies.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 was lacking a written letter of exemption for their missing immunizations. The file for child #4 had a typed prefilled letter of exemption for their missing immunizations, which was not written, dated and signed per the regulations.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had parents of child #4 and #2 hand write and sign exemption letters for their religious ideologies to excuse their children for immunizations.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: The epi pen located in Preschool 2 was expired (8/24).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director requested parents to provide a new Epi pen for classroom. Current expiration is now 2025/05
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v)

Description: Date of administration

Noncompliance Area: The medication log in the Young Toddler room stated that the medication should only be used through 9/16/2024 and the medication was administered through 9/20/24.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director appropriately removed medication from classroom and sent the remaining amount home with the parents.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on site does not include continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain most recent updated version of Emergency Management Plan from corporate office that includes continuity of operations.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The parent letter portion of the emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain most recent updated version of Emergency Management Plan from corporate office that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The state police clearance on file for staff person #1 was missing a dissemination date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director applied for new state police clearance for staff person #1
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(e)

Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic

Noncompliance Area: In Preschool 2 there was a can of barbasol shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the craft storage cabinet.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director appropriately discarded the barbasol shaving cream from Pre-k 2 classroom
2024-10-21 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The two toilets in the SA restroom were missing hand washing signs above them.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director laminated and hung hand washing signs above both school age toilets.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a broken green truck toy and a ripped stuff animal with exposed stuffing in the OT room. There was a cracked airplane toy in the YT gross motor outdoor area. There was a cracked magnetic tyle in P-K 2 room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director disposed off broken and ripped toys/stuffed animals during inspection
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The kitchen refrigerator temperature was 50°.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will decrease the refrigerator temperature to ensure food is maintained at 45 degrees
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: There was an EPI pen with an original box expiration date of 10/3/22. The staff has scratched the original expiration date and added an expiration date of 03/24. Per staff statement, the parent got a refiled the EPI pen and did not receive a new box just the pen was refiled. for child # 2 .

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director sent home Epi Pen that was not in it's original box and directed parents to supply the center with a new prescription in it's original box
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 5/5/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 4/27/21..

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee has their most current health assessment on file in the facility
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Emergency Plan training dated 1/6/23. The previous Emergency Plan training was dated 12/22/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As the new Director of Kid Biz, I will ensure all staff members have the appropriate Emergency Plan training every 365 days.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The bottom right side of the fence in the preschool playground was damaged, it has a hole in the corner and part of the fence is lifted from the floor creating a space where children can get through.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director contacted companies' handyman to assess and correct the hole in the fence by staking the opening into the ground. The fence was fixed today 10/27/23.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was damage plaster on the wall behind the sink in the School Age room bathroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director applied tape to damaged plaster during inspection as a temporary solution.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The sink in P-K 2 room was not clean.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director cleaned Pre-K 2's sink during inspection as well as directed the teacher to ensure she is cleaning the sinks efficiently when shutting her classroom down.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 11 foam blocks with teeth marks in the older toddler room. There was a aqua sand box sea star toy cracked in the Preschool playground. There was a chipped area in the green table in the school age room. There were two rusted toy holder cars in the preschool playground. There was a ball pit with several ripping spots around the border. There was a clear cracked bin use for the ocean theme in the school age room. There was a cracked yellow magnet tile in the pre-k 1 room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All items were removed and discarded from the center.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 7/29/22 that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 6/17/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was contacted to let them know that the center needed an updated health form was need to replace the expired health form.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 1 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center contacted the parent to notify them that their child was currently not immunized as recommended by ACIP. If they would like to have or had their child immunized for influenza please provide the center with the proper documents. If the parent do not want the child immunized the parent must put that in writing and dated.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 12/2/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/11/19.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff shall maintain a health assessment every two years.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health report for staff #4 lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director/staff shall make sure that the communicable disease results are completed by doctor.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The health report for staff # 4 lacked he physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director/staff shall make sure that the doctor has completed the assessment that the person is suitable for working in childcare.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 3/12/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 3/9/15. The files for staff #2 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 6/8/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/6/15.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff shall completed their mandated reporting.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The center came up with a plan for the infants, toddlers, and disabilities and and children with chronic medical conditions.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2, lacked 2 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Counted 2 hours from the 2022 staff training to complete the 12 hours training needed for 2021.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9). Staff # 1 file contained a Georgia Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 11/11/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New hires will complete the pre-service training within their 90 date of hire.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 spots of ripped dry wall on the back wall by the cubbies in the infant room. The rubber base board in the school age bathroom was pulling of the wall. The rubber base board was pulling of the yellow wall by the door in the Pre K 1 room. There was a hole above the toilet on the blue wall in the pre-k 1 room. There was a hole with ripped rubber that cover the wood on the step # 7 on the stairs used to go to the second floor the school age room to the Pre-k 1 room floor. There were 3 damage ceiling tiles in the pre-k 2 room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazard.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the blue bathroom door in the older toddler room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Peeling or damage paint or plaster will be repaired and maintained.
2022-10-14 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a hole on the sink in the older toddler room. There was a rusted metal ring behind the two toilets in the school age room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toilet areas will be repaired with new hardware and the hole in the sink will be repaired by filling it with silicone.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was contacted to obtain a work telephone number. The parent provided the number and the staff placed the number in the file.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses for release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #2 and Child #3 were contacted to obtain the addresses for release persons. The parent provided the addresses and a staff member placed them in the file.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1, #2 and #4 have current health assessments on file.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in the Infant Room, causing a suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib sheet was immediately removed and the staff replaced with a center provided crib sheet. The staff contacted the parent to let them know if they wanted to bring in a new sheet it had to be form fitting or the center would provide one.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #2, transfers from another location of the same legal entity, lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training at the new location.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff members were properly trained in the emergency plan at the new location. The training did not happen on the day of transfer but they were trained.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of current fire safety training.

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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire safety for Staff member # 3 was obtained from a different location and placed in the file as well as emailed to the OCDEL inspector.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings conducted more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has current mandated reporter training on file.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, an existing staff member, contained a state police clearance which was under review.

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. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 provided a complete state police clearance on 10/12/21.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of a current staff evaluation.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The evaluation for staff # 3 was obtained from the home office where his file is kept and put in his file at the facilities location. The evaluation was sent to OCDEL inspector through email.
2021-10-12 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: The bathroom of the OT Room was observed to lack a lidded waste receptacle.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The waste receptacle was immediately removed and replaced with a lidded waste receptacle.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in a low, unlocked cabinet in the Infant Room. Paper clips were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet drawer by the sink in the Older Toddler Room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bags and paper clips were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future, all objects less than 1 inch in diameter and all plastic bags will be kept locked and inaccessible to children at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: When asked what position a sleeping infant, whom was observed on her belly, was placed in the crib, staff reported the child was placed on her belly to sleep.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All infant room staff have been re-trained on the correct sleep positions according to the Academy of Pediatrics. All staff know that all infants are to be placed on their backs to sleep. If an infant can roll on their own after being placed on their back, they may remain in that position. I will continue to monitor the sleep patterns of the infants and do frequent checks of the infant room staff to make sure they are following the proper procedures for putting sleeping infants down on their backs at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The information for Child #1 was entered on the day of the inspection. In the future, all child files will have the home number and work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked addresses for the release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact information (address) which was missing from the emergency contact form was obtained and added to her form. I will make sure that in the future all information such as....name, address, and phone number of the individual designated by the parent of whom the child may be released to is current and present on each emergency contact form for each child enrolled at the center.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days past the first day of enrollment in child care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has a current health report on file. All children will have a current health report on file.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked a current influenza immunization. The file for Child #4 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked the second Hepatitis A immunization.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 provided us with a paid letter from her insurance company saying that she did receive the flu shot this year. Child #4 provided documentation of the 2nd dose of Hepatitis A immunization from the child's doctor. In the future, I will make sure all children have a paper stating they have had a flu shot for the year or that they object to the flu shot for their child if they object to getting it. The signed form will then be placed in the child's file. I will pay closer attention to make sure all children are current on all immunizations at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A Tylenol was observed to lack a label for whom it was intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication was labeled on the day of the inspection. In the future, all medication will be labeled on the bottle with the child's name.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Allergy relief medication and Ibuprofen labeled for Child #6 was observed to lack written consent for administration. A Tylenol labeled for Child #7 was observed to lack written consent for administration.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both Child #6 and #7 provided parental written consent for administration of medication brought into the center. The forms were attached to the doctors papers and put in the bags with their medications. In the future I will make sure that all medications brought into the center has a signed permission form from the parents stating that we are allowed to administer medication to their child.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2, #6, #7, #8 and #9 contained documentation of consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2, #6, #7, #8 and #9 have current health assessments on file. In the future, all staff will have current health assessments on file at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The posted menu was observed to lack the menu for 1 week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current menu was already posted in each classroom and the kitchen. I added the upcoming menu as well! I will continue to post two weeks menus at all times. The current one and the upcoming one will be posted in the future!
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact form dated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #5 contained consecutive updates to the agreement form dated more than 6 months apart.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 and #5 have current updates on file. In the future, all agreements and emergency contact forms will be updated every 6 months by affixing a dated signature and to the form.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The posted certificate was observed not to be current.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current certificate was posted at the time of inspection. In the future we will post all current certificates in the lobby as soon as we get them.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of 3 of the required 6 hours of annual child care training during their anniversary years.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
3 hours of training were used from the next anniversary year to correct Staff #5. In the future we will make sure all staff have a minimum of 6 clock hours annually of training,
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained a request and clearance for state police criminal history record dated after the employee's first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #9, whom was observed alone caring for children, lacked documentation of a DHS FBI clearance.

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. Facility Person #9 may not work in a child care position.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has a current state police clearance on file. Staff #9 provided a valid DHS FBI clearance on 10/31/19. In the future we will make sure all staff have current state police and abuse clearances on file and all staff will have valid DHS FBI clearances on file.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, designated as the Director, contained documentation of an unrelated Associate's Degree including 30 credit hours in a related field, yet lacked documentation of previous experience with children.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 obtained a new college transcript with the needed information on it. She also has a staff verification form filled out from a parent from Little Learning Land, Inc. verifying ownership of the center. Please see attachments for verification. I will make sure that all staff has proper documentation in the future!
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of at least 2 years of experience with children, yet lacked documentation of a high school diploma or a GED.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 provided a high school transcript with graduation date on 10/31/19. In the future, all staff will have documentation of HS diploma as well as documented hours on file.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was observed to be accessible to children, hanging on a fence hook of the right playground.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. In the future, all backpacks containing first-aid kits will remain inaccessible to the children at all times.
2019-10-24 Renewal 3270.75(d) - On excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The excursion bag for the School-Age Room was observed to lack gloves.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gloves were added to the first-aid kit on the day of the inspection. In the future we will make sure gloves are in all first-aid kits at all times.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Pre-K 2 Room was observed to lack a thermometer.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator. In the future, all refrigerators will have a thermometer to check the temperature.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of ratio and supervision in the Pre-K 1 Room, Staff #3 named 3 PS children and Staff #4 named 10 PS children, for a total of 13 children. There were 15 children in the room at this time. When asked whom was responsible for the two unnamed children, staff stated they did not have the cards. Staff #3 then named the children and added them to her supervisory group.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will know the children's names and location in the classroom.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number. The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The work information for Child #1 and #2 was provided on the day of the inspection. All emergency contact forms will be filled out in completion.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's health insurance name and 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health insurance information was obtained on the day of the inspection. Health insurance information shall be obtained at the time of enrollment.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two unlabeled Tylenols were observed in the Infant Room.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medications were labeled on the day of the inspection. All medications will be labeled on the container.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Two expired diaper creams were observed in the Older Toddler Room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The diaper creams were removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. Expired medications will be sent home or discarded.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the renewal inspection on 10/17/18, written parental consent was not present for diaper creams labeled for Child #3 in the Infant Room and Child #4 in the Older Toddler Room. Written parental consent was not present for a Motrin labeled for Child #5 in the Pre-K 2 Room. At the correction visit on 12/3/18, written parental consent was not present for the Motrin labeled for Child #5 in the Pre-K 2 Room.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. As we accept medications from a parent, we will have a consent signed at that time.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement with consecutive updates dated more than 6 months apart.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a current agreement on file. All agreements shall be updated every six months.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of 3 of the 6 hours of required annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Three hours of training from the next anniversary year were used to correct three of the six hours. In the future, staff will accumulate the appropriate number of training hours.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive state police clearances dated more than 60 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a current state police clearance on file. We shall follow all CPSL regulations.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Used tissues and paper cups were observed in an uncovered crate on the PS Playground.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The waste was moved to a closed, plastic-lined receptacle on the day of the inspection. All trash containing possible bodily fluids will be placed in a lidded garbage can.
2018-10-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster was observed on the wall behind the right toilet in the SA bathroom. Peeling paint was observed in the back right corner of the Pre-K 1 Room. Peeling paint was observed behind the sink in the Pre-K 2 bathroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The painting and plaster will be repaired. Going forward, paint and plaster will be repaired as needed.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A cracked bin containing play food was observed in the Pre-K 1 room, causing a pinch point. A cracked bin containing widgets was observed in the Pre-K 2 room, causing a pinch point.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bins were removed on the day of the inspection. All toy bins will be checked regularly for cracks or sharp edges. Cracked bins will be discarded.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A foam block with bite marks and a chunk missing was observed in the OT room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The foam block was removed on the day of the inspection. All foam toys will be checked regularly for bite marks or chunks missing. Such blocks will be discarded.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A crib in the Infant Room was observed to lack a label for the child for whom it was intended.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib was labeled on the day of the inspection.All cribs will be labeled for individual children.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During assessment of ratio and supervision in the Pre-K 1 room at 1:15 PM on 10/5/17, Staff #4 named 6 children and Staff #5 named 4 children. There were 12 children present in the room at that time. When asked whom was responsible for the remaining two children, the staff reviewed all the identification tags and determined that Staff #5 had missed the two children, and added them to her group.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons are responsible for specific groups of children. They will make sure identification tags are current at all times per their groups and they will know the whereabouts of the children in their group.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 lacked a health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A health report was obtained. All children will have a physical on file according the state requirements by age.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled Motrin was observed in the medicine box in the OT room.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medicine was labeled on the day of the inspection. All medication bottles will be labeled with the childs name.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Diaper creams labeled for Child #10 in the YT room and Child #11 in the OT room were observed to be expired.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer`s or health professional`s instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The diaper creams were removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. Diaper creams will be checked regularly for expiration dates. Expired creams will be discarded.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Signed parental consent for administration was unavailable for diaper creams labeled for Child #12 and Child #13 in the OT room and for Child #14 in the Infant Room.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will sign the sunscreen/lotion permission form at the time they bring in the cream.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment which lacked the medical provider's assessment of the person`s 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be required to have their physical forms marked that they are fit to care for children.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The posted menu was for the current week and lacked information for 1 week in advance.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A menu was posted showing 1 week in advance of the current date on the day of the inspection.Menus will be posted in parent areas showing the current week and at least the next week of meals.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the full-size van used to transport children was observed to lack soap, tweezers, scissors and tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kits will contain all of the necessary items including water in excursion kits.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained agreement and emergency contact forms which were updated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #2 contained an agreement which was updated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #9 contained an agreement which has not been updated at least once in the last 6-month period.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for Child #1 and #2 are current. Parent agreements will be updated at least every 6 months.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #9 contained emergency contact forms which lacked a parental signature to consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms will have full signatures instead of parents initials for consent for emergency medical care.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 contained emergency contact forms which lacked parental signatures to consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms will have full signatures instead of parents initials for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked two 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
2 nonfamily reference letters will be obtained prior to an employees start date.
2017-10-05 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of current emergency plan training, but lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training.

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. A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has current emergency plan training on file. All staff receive emergency plan training at their orientation and will have signed documentation in their file.

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