New Horizons Montessori Academy
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Very happy with this school. Located in a charming historic building surrounded by picturesque 10-acre woods. Caring environment, superclean classrooms, fantastic teachers. My child learnt in 3 weeks more than she learnt in 6 months in a conventional pre-K. She loves coming to school every morning and talks nonstop about various activities they do in school. I'd certainly recommend this school.
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About the Provider
Children are full of imagination, curiosity, and the need for independence. We recognize these individual needs of each student at all of their ages and follow them in order to infuse in them the love of learning. We emphasize social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Thus, we will work tirelessly to ensure the brightest possible futures of all of our students. Their futures will be the result of our nurturing them and empowering them to be aware of the uniqueness within themselves, while holding high self-esteem, and respect for the world around them.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 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.
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the files for staff #1, did not include a verification of childcare experience or education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1 and get employment verification forms that show childcare experience for staff #1 and staff #2 and put it into their files. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #4. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 trained in emergency planning for the facility. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childcare training that is required. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 take 12 hrs. of training as required. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 trained in fire safety training. |
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| 2026-03-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 is missing a fbi clearance and the three South Carolina clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF #4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #4 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.) Provider will no longer have staff #4 working with children until they receive their FBI and South Carolina clearances. |
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| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will provide a staff evaluations for staff #1. |
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| 2025-10-16 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint on the blue tugboat in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will remove the blue tugboat from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the emergency plan to include the continuity of operations. |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities. 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.) Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post the facility pick up and drop off procedures. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of liability insurance Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create an emergency plan for the facility, put a copy in the facility files and post in a conspicuous place for parents to view. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the file did not include an emergency drill log. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will document the annual review and updates of the emergency plan and keep a record on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that staff #1 completes the pediatric CPR & first aid training and place the record of the training in the staff's file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.) Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #1 trained in the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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, certification representative reviewed during 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training. 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 childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that staff #1 completes mandated reporter training and places a copy in the staff file. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of experience. Staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 file did not include verification of education 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 and employment verification for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 and put it into their files. |
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| 2024-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and 2 did not have proof of a physical, including shot record, on file. 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 and 2 will obtain a physical and shot record and it will be kept on file. |
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| 2024-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update on file. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 will take the required 1 hour Health and Safety training Update. |
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| 2024-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 had a physical on file that was older 24 months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 will have a physical and proof of that physical will be on file. |
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| 2024-05-03 | 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: At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 did not have their FBI results on file, and Staff 4 did not have the DHS version of the FBI clearance, they had the Dept of Justice. Staff 3 and 4 are past their provisional hire period. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 and 4-- 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. Facility Person # 3 and 4--- 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.) Staff 3 and 4 will not work in a childcare position until all required clearances are on file. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the compliant visit on 8/22/23, 2 preschool age children were observed standing along the wall alone outside the children's bathroom on the 2nd floor. At the same time, an older school age child, was observed in a classroom alone across from the bathroom. No other staff or adults were in the hallway. After about 2-3 minutes, a staff member was observed exiting a closed door on the opposite side of the children. Another staff member was observed walking towards the children from the opposite end of the hallway. This staff member was just observed and counted in ratios for a classroom on the 1st floor. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the following Better Kid Care trainings by October 16,2023: Infant Room Staff: Infant -Toddler Care: Daily Routines (2 hours) All Other Staff: 2 of the following: Supervision: Counting Children 1 hour Supervision: Playground Supervision 1 hour Supervision: Moving children 1 hour Supervision: Staff: Child Ratios |
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| 2023-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.162(d) - Not forced to eat | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.162(d) Description: Not forced to eat Noncompliance Area: During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 would force feed the children in the class. Correction Required: A child may not be forced to eat food. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Prior to DHS inspection, complaint(s) were filed against Staff member #1 at which time they were immediately placed on Administrative Leave pending investigation. Human Resource (HR) Advisors and NHMA lawyer were consulted on next steps and an internal investigation was conducted. Based on corroborating eyewitness statements from numerous eyewitnesses and other evidence, a decision was made not to renew Staff member #1's NHMA contract. Staff will receive training on appropriate childcare and handling as well as increased supervision to ensure compliance. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.113(b) - General Health and Safety/No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(b) Description: General Health and Safety/No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 had been observed several times, aggressively patting a child on their backs to burp as well as to place to sleep. The same staff member was observed sprinkling water on the infants face to wake them up. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Prior to DHS inspection, complaint(s) were filed against Staff member #1 at which time they were immediately placed on Administrative Leave pending investigation. HR Advisors and NHMA lawyer were consulted on next steps and an internal investigation was completed. Based on corroborating eyewitness statements from numerous eyewitnesses and other evidence, a decision was made not to renew Staff member #1's NHMA contract. Staff will receive training on appropriate childcare and handling as well as increased supervision to ensure compliance. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, in Room 1, 3 infants were observed sleeping in infant chairs/rockers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants were immediately moved to their sleeping position in their cribs as soon as they fell asleep in the rocker. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, child #1 had emergency contact information electronically signed on 9/15/22 which is outside of the required 6-month update. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of the child rechecked their emergency contact form and made necessary changes. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #3 had a health assessment dated 10/10/19. She is required to have a new health assessment every 24-months. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physicals with TB test was conducted on 4/17/2023. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have adequate instruction for the parents to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) QR code for parents to access the Childcare Codes and Regulations electronically is posted on the bulletin boards. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have a copy of the inspection summary posted for the parents to access in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Inspection summary is posted on the bulletin board where all parents/staff can easily access. |
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| 2023-04-13 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #1and #2 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 or #2 may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #1 or #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NSOR shall be in records before employee returns to work. |
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| 2023-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23: 1. There was an unwound hose in the outside area leading to the outdoor play area. 2. There was excess foliage growing in the path to the outdoor play area. 3. There was an unassembled playground clubhouse in a box at the entrance to the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lawn Services picked up their service on 4/14/2023 and took care of extra foliage growing on the walking path. Water hose is taken care of properly. All play space and walking areas are clean and grounds are esthetic. The play sets were also assembled. |
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| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, CHILD #1 HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD. IT WAS DATED 4/30/21. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #1 were presented with both pages of the emergency contact to check off, update, sign and date. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff people have submitted completed health assessments with tb test results. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #1,3,5,7,8 AND 12 DID NOT HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff mentioned above obtained 2 written nonfamily references. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #3, 4, 9 AND 14 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRE ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Made sure all staff obtained 12 clock hours of training completed, verification printed and placed in staff files. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE : HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 will have until 7/21/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14, staff person #5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 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 identified have completed the required health and safety training. |
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| 2022-06-24 | 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 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED (9/14/16). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 7/21/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, 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.) Staff #2 completed the mandated reporter training while supervised by assistant teacher in her class who already had the updated mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.61(f)/3270.101(a) - No business simultaneous use/Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f)/3270.101(a) Description: No business simultaneous use/Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #4 AND ROOM #3 WERE NOT SET UP FOR CHILD CARE. THE ROOMS DID NOT HAVE FURNITURE OR TOYS APPROPRIATE TO DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. THESE ROOMS WERE STAGED FOR CHILD CARE AT INITIAL INSPECTION. THE ROOMS ARE NOW EMPTY AND NOT READY FOR CHILD CARE. 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. Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both rooms 3 and 4 are now furnished with furniture and materials for students, schedules, first aid kit and emergency contacts on bulletin boards. |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE FIRST-AID KITS. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A complete kit is placed in both room # 3 and # 4 |
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| 2022-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22: 1. ROOM #4 HAD EXPOSED SCREWS ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE ROOM'S ENTRANCE. 2. ROOM #6 HAD FRAYED ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE FLOOR. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.) In room #4 exposed screw has been removed and the room is prepared and furnished for use. 2.) Frayed tape has been removed from the floor |
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| 2022-06-02 | 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: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FROM EYE WITNESSES THAT VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD FORCEFULLY MAKE CHILDREN SIT WHEN SHE WAS REDIRECTING THEM. 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.) Reteach and train the staff on how we handle children in any situation. Staff must give children choices and let them hold your hand if they need to be walked to another space in the room. Staff has to be gentle in handling in any given situation. Speak gently and hold child gently with their permission. |
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| 2022-06-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPROTING EVIDENCE TO CONCLUDE THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD USE AN INAPPROPRIATE TONE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was corrected by explaining the language that is unacceptable and acceptable. Staff member is taught to use appropriate language and soft voice at all times. We respect children just like we respect adults. |
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