Lovely Leaps And Bounds Child Care Facility
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I have been working in Childcare for 19 years. I have been here for only a short time but feel so happy and comfortable in this center. Everything and everyone is great. Very caring, happy, loving and learning center. The children are loved and cared for as if family. Definitely glad I decided to work here and happy to spend my time caring for these little ones. Definitely a center you will never regret.
I've had my son in another daycare and I pulled him out. I had a friend recommend this child care and let me tell you it is the BEST! I would never take my son anywhere else. LOVE IT!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, the updated health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child was dated 5/5/2025. However, the health report was not signed by a signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The health report for Child #1 also did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I contacted the child's mom, and she was able to get me a note from the doctor that they will do a new physical form that will be signed by the doctor and will include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all had current mandated reporter training on file dated as follows: Staff #1 8/28/2025, Staff #2 9/2/2025 and Staff #3 9/8/2025. However, all three staff previously went more than 60 months without completing mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated as follows: 4/29/2020 for Staff #1, 2/1/2020 for Staff #2 and 5/9/2020 for Staff #3. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff persons must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) These were already corrected at the time of the inspection.. |
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| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 8/27/2024, Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children together unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training and the mandated reporter training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 1 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received all of the missing items from their staff files on the day of inspection. Owner/Director will maintain a complete file on all staff at all times. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/2024, Staff #2 did not have the state police clearance and also did not have the request for the clearance on file that is required prior to working with children as a provisional hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed state police clearance is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/Owner made sure all of the items missing from the files was obtained this same day. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 4/30/24 Cert Rep observed staff person #1 responsible for a group of 12 preschool children, and staff person #2 was responsible for a group of 7 older toddlers. Both of these groups require an additional staff person to meet appropriate staff ratio. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit a policy regarding ratios and how to handle staff call offs to continue ratio compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/Owner will develop a policy to resolve staffing issues that may arise during the day. This will include ratios, call off and late staff members. This is to ensure that all ratios are maintained at all times. |
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| 2024-01-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive 2 hours of PQAS approved training regarding inappropriate redirection. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the regional key the legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will reach out to my ELRC contact to set up training for all staff. Rachel had extra training after this incident happened and all staff have been informed of appropriate redirection. |
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| 2024-01-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout. 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.) All staff will receive training from ELRC on appropriate redirection of children. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have annual written evaluation on file, date of last evaluation 2/15/22. 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.) Director/Owner will make sure all required items are located in the staff files. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have proof of a tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directed/owner will make sure all staff have physical w/TB test on file |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have proof of education on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/owner will ensure high diploma and any college courses are on files of each staff member |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 is missing one written nonfamily reference. 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.) Director/owner will ensure all required items are placed in staff files and that they are available for review at all times |
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| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 is missing the state police and child abuse clearance, proof of requests for the clearances are not on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/owner will make sure all required items for staff files are finished at in staff files at the facility at all times. Staff will be suspended until required paperwork is submitted. |
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| 2023-03-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was reported to ChildLine by owner and was put on administrative leave until investigation was done. Then she was fired. |
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| 2023-03-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours in person PQAS training regarding supervision of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training hours cannot count towards the annual 12 hours of training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete in person PQAS training in regards to supervision. |
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| 2023-03-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Operator will develop a supervision policy that clearly explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors. The operator shall send a copy to the regional office for approval. Once approved, the operator shall hold a staff meeting for all staff to go over the supervision policy. Staff will sign a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner developed a supervision policy that explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed rest equipment in the preschool and older toddler room that was not labeled for individual use. 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.) Provider inspected all nap mats in facility and ensured all first and last names were on them. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed a safety lock on the hands free covered can, which would make the covered can unable to use the hands free pedal. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove child safety lock from hands free garbage can. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a health assessment dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day of working with children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure all staff hired will have their physical and TB before first day of work. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a TB test result dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day working with children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure all staff have their physical and TB before their first day of work. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed 4 steak knives in the first drawer near the kitchen sink without a safety lock on it, the drawer is accessible to the children. The children walk through the kitchen to get to the outdoor play space. Correction Required: 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.) There will be child locked placed on all drawers and cabinets in kitchen area. |
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| 2022-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has a Department of Ed FBI clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has been suspended until FBI clearances are obtained and placed in file. |
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| 2021-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information is missing in each child care space in the facility. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will copy all emergency contacts and place them in the appropriate classrooms first aid kits |
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| 2021-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an Albuterol inhaler for asthma that has expired on 2/3/21. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider sent home inhaler to parents and asked for an in date one to be returned. |
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| 2021-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility has not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will send a letter to police department stating our route to the bus stop incase of an emergency. The owner will maintain a copy of this letter in the emergency plan binder |
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