Childspace Daycare Center

Regulation: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, a Bubmo infant seat was observed in the infant room, and it did not include the safety strap as required by the recall.

Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include a statement answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, the file for staff person #2 did not include an NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, an unused port was observed hanging by the diaper changing table and did not have any protective coverings.

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

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, chipped white paint was observed on the baseboards in the indoor gym on top floor. Chipped paint and plaster were observed by the AC/heating unit in rooms 10/11. The covering on one of the pipes was ripped leaving exposed foam.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/3/26, a leak in the lower-level bathroom caused the bathroom to be closed and these restrooms could not be used by children.

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

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, the file for staff person #1 did not include two written non-family 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during file review, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the required Pre-Service Health and Safety Training within 90 days of employment. Staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during file review, the file for staff persons #3, #4, and #5 contained expired NSOR verification certificates with date of: staff person #3- 11/8/19, staff person #4- 1/13/20, and staff person #6 - 1/30/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3, #4, and #5 may not work in a 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.

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, a kalanchoe plant was observed on the windowsill in the Honey Bears room.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during walkthrough of facility, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the School age room and the Pirates room, the area around the AC/Heater unit in the Rainbow room was visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/19/25, during walkthrough of the facility chipped paint was observed on the windowsills by the refrigerator in the pirates' room, chipped white paint was observed around the window with the ac/heater unit, and peeling paint and plaster was observed around the pipe in the ceiling.

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

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services proceeded/Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's agreement form did not include an area to list services provided as part of tuition, and did not include an area to list any special services that are considered extra.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, an expired Epi-Pen with an expiration date of January 2024 was observed in the Cubs room.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old and was dated 7/11/21.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at time of renewal inspection, the emergency plan letter that parents receive at enrollment did not include lockdown procedures, accommodations for non-walkers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions and did not include the method of contact or when contact would occur during an emergency situation.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff persons #2, #3, and #4 (all employed for more than 1 year) did not have a written staff evaluation within the past 12 months.

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

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, one of the afterschool rooms was not in use, but being used as storage.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection several toxic plants such as Pothos and Chinese Evergreen were observed in classrooms at the facility.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection the following was observed: staples were observed around window frames in several rooms where plastic covering was removed from windows. Some staples were sharp, sticking out of the wood and accessible to taller children posing a safety hazard. Several rooms had stained ceiling tiles that were in need of being replaced. Cobwebs were observed in the upper windows in the Cubs room. In the Rainbow room there was a chair with a ripped seat pad, and the insulation around the pipes was peeling and fraying and was accessible to taller children. The insulation around the pipe in the hallway outside of the indoor play space also had peeling insulation that was in need of repair. The play space on the third floor had rusty, exposed nails around the door frame that were accessible to children and there was visible dust and dirt observed on the floor under the play equipment and on the baseboards.

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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped/peeling paint was observed in classrooms and bathrooms throughout the facility on walls, windowsills, cabinets, and stall doors.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the onsite inspection on 2/27/2023, Certification Representative observed areas on the bathroom stall dividers that were rusty.

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.

Regulation: 3270.132(a)

Description: Contact parent/keep record

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2022 the facility failed to contact the parent of facility child #1 for over 90 minutes after the child received a burn injury and needed medical care.

Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2022 facility child #1 spilled a cup of hot water on herself receiving burns to her chest. The operator failed to immediately notify the child's parent that the child needed medical care. Facility staff #1 called the parent at 8:10 am but did not inform parent that the child had a burn injury. At 9:42 Facility staff #2 called the parent to inform the parent the child was burned by hot water and needed medical care.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2022 facility staff #1 microwaved a cup of hot water and placed it on the counter that was accessible to children resulting in a child being burned.

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

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: On 10/12/2022 facility staff #1 placed a cup of microwaved hot water that exceeded 110 degrees F, as evidenced by the burn child received on their chest and left it in an area accessible to children.

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

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for facility child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for facility child #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

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

Noncompliance Area: There was not acceptable verification of education in the record for facility staff #1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed several classrooms that did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use by children.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #1 did not have acceptable verification of education in the record. The document in the record was from a foreign country and not evaluated for the US equivalency.

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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed one facility staff with 12 preschool children upon entering the Amazing Achievers classroom.

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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative tested several radiator covers and found them to be over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A covered radiator outside the 3rd floor bathroom was 128 degrees. Another covered radiator in the third floor hallway was 140 degrees. Cert Rep observed an opening on the radiator cover in the gross motor room where children could put their hand into the cover and possible suffer burns. The radiator cover in the Amazing Achievers classroom was 113.5 degrees. The radiator cover on the second floor, across from the bathroom was 132.2 degrees. The covered radiator in the rainbow room was 146.3 degrees and children were playing in close proximity at the time of observation.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed an unlocked closed on the first floor, in the hallway that contained numerous toxins/cleaning supplies on the floor and bottom shelf including bleach, Lysol, Comet, Pine Sol and many others. Also there was an unlocked closet in the staff bathroom that contained cleaning supplies that were not made inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection Certification Representative observed the Cubs classroom with one staff and 7 older toddlers.

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.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/2018 during an outing at IPlay America, facility child #1 was not properly supervised and went missing from the group. Facility staff #1 and #2 acknowledged that they did not see the child leave the group and while doing a head count realized the child was not with the group. Facility child #1 was located by the amusement park security before being reunited with facility staff.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/2018 during an outing at IPlay America, facility child #1 was not properly supervised and went missing from the group. Facility staff #1 and #2 acknowledged that they did not see the child leave the group and while doing a head count realized the child was not with the group. Facility child #1 was located by the amusement park security before being reunited with facility staff.

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. Each staff person will know the whereabouts of their assigned children at all times.

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection there was peeling paint on the window frames of the windows on the outside of the building.

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

Noncompliance Area: THE WOOD TRIM AROUND THE GLASS WINDOW PANES, BEHIND THE SCREEN, WAS CHIPPING AND PEELING IN ALL THE CLASSROOMS.

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

Noncompliance Area: CHILD CRAWLED BEHIND THE CHANGING TABLE, OUT OF THE SIGHT OF THE STAFF AND PULLED THEMSELF UP ON A HOT PIPE, BURNING THEIR HAND.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: A STAFF IN LITTLE EXPLORERS COULD NOT NAME THE PRIMARY CARE GROUP ASSIGNED TO THEM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: THE CHILD CRAWLED BEHIND A CHANGING TABLE, OUT OF THE SIGHT OF THE STAFF, AND PULLED THEMSELF UP ON AN EXPOSED HOT PIPE, BURNING THEIR HAND.

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

Noncompliance Area: THE HEATING PIPE AND RADIATOR COVERS IN THE CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAYS WERE OVER 110 DEGREE. THEY WERE AS FOLLOWS: ROOM 12/202 - PIPES EXPOSED, RADIATOE AT 130 DEGREES; HALLWAY 2ND FLOOR RADIATORS 160 DEGREES; BATHROOM 2ND FLOOR RADIATOR 112 DEGREES; HEADSTART ROOM RADIATOR 118 DEGREES; ROOM 11/202 RADIATOR 114 DEGREES; 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY RADIATORS 120 AND 114 DEGREES; ROOM 6 - CUBS 130 DEGREES; ROOM 4 - WIDGETS - 112 DEGREES; STAIR LANDING BETWEEN 2 AND 3 FLOOR 135 DEGREES WITH EXPOSED PIPES

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Noncompliance Area: SCREENS IN 2ND FLOOR PLAYROOM AND RM 9 - RAINBOW ROOM WERE RIPPED.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: THE RUG IN RM 12/206 WAS CURLING UP AT THE DOORWAY BECOMING A TRIPPING HAZARD; CEILING TILE IN ROOM 12/202 WAS BROKE AND DAMAGED; THE DOOR JAM IN THE PLAYROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR HAD EXPOSED NAILS; THE RADIATOR COVER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PLAYROOM HAD SHARP EDGES BECOMING A HAZARD FOR CHILDREN; THE HEATING COVER IN RM 2 WAS COMING AWAY FROM THE WALL WERE IS WAS SUPPOSE TO ATTACH TO, BECOMING A HAZARD TO CHILDREN. ALL ROOMS NEED TO BE CLEAN - FLOOR BY SINK HAD SOAP ON IT IN HEAD START 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.

Noncompliance Area: THE PAINT AND/OR PLASTER WAS CHIPPED, DAMAGED AND/OR PEELING IN THE FOLLLOWING ROOMS: RM 12/206 THE PIPES HAD CHIPED PAINT ON THEM; RM 13/205 HAD CHIPPED PAINT BY THE DOOR AND ON THE BASEBOARD; 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM THE RADIATOR WAS RUSTY AND THE PAINT WAS CHIPPING; RM 11/202 THE PLASTER IN BOTH CORNERS BY THE WINDOW WITH THE PLANTS WAS DAMAGED; LITTLE EXPLORERS RM HAD DAMAGED PLASTER ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONER

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

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENY CONTACT FORM THAT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS - LASTED UPDATE WAS 10/2/16

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Noncompliance Area: THE WOOD WORK AROUND THE WINDOW IN THE SHOOTING STARS ROOM IN THE FAR CORNER WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER IS HAS CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE TO THE WOOD ON THE TOP OF THE WINDOWSILL.

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