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Malas Roots And Shoots Daycare And Preschool Llc

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
2118 Washburn St, Scranton, PA 18504
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Quick Facts

Capacity
52 children
Age Range
6 weeks - 13 years
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253499
License Issued
Mar 25, 2026
Active Through
Mar 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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I would recommend to anybody this facility is a well kept, the workers and owner are understandable, loving and caring, they make ur child and you feel comfortable and welcoming

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Mala’s Roots and Shoots Daycare & Preschool not only meets your child care needs, but also provides an activity based learning environment. Our Preschool assists in helping children to acquire a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for school success. At Roots and Shoots we believe that an effective preschool environment is a place where children feel well cared for and safe and where children are valued as individuals and where their need for attention, approval, and affection are supported. In this environment, children can discover the “World” that surrounds them and develop the capacity to connect with others.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-12-30 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have created a daycare continuity of operations plan and created a checklist that ensures of childcare services remain safe and functional during emergencies or disruptions.
2025-12-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 & #2 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and verified the childcare experience for staff 1 & 2 and complete a verification form. This form will be put in their files.
2025-12-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection staff files were reviewed. Staff #3's child abuse clearance is last dated for 5/22/2020 and did not have an update on file. Staff #3's last previous FBI Clearance is dated for 6/20/2020 and an update was not obtained until 12/15/2025. These dates indicate that updated clearances were not obtained within the 60-month requirement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #3 cannot work in the facility until the child abuse clearance has been obtained. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a written policy that will define how they will keep track of all clearances, trainings, and necessary documentation pertaining to the CPSL. The legal entity will need to review this policy regularly to ensure compliance. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created. 3. The legal entity must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will comply with CPSL (2/2/26). We shall make sure that all clearances are up to date and done on time. The legal entity will create a written policy explaining how we will keep track of all clearances, trainings & other documentation. The operator found Staff #3's Child abuse clearance at a later date, which was dated for 12/5/25, however it was not in the file at the time of the inspection. The legal entity will attend the existing provider orientation on 3/4/26.
2025-12-30 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the first aid-kit in the preschool room was reviewed. The kit was missing tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We put tweezers in the preschool room first aid kit.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in any of the rooms.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create an emergency transportation plan and post it in every child care space.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will create a continuity of operations policy.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Preschool 2 room that there were no gloves in the first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director put gloves in the first aid kit immediately at the time of inspection.
2024-12-12 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not test the fire alarm system within the 30-day requirement: 5/3/24, 6/3/24, 8/2/24, 9/3/24, 11/1/24, 12/2/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will make sure to test the fire alarm system within the 30-day period.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the child service report for child #4 began care on 12/5/22 and did not have an up-to-date child service report on file. Child #4had an initial screening on 12/5/22 that was not on an acceptable child service report form. This child then had a Child Service Report dated 3/15/23 and then again on 11/20/23.

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). Child Service reports are required at least every six months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We shall make sure that all children's service reports completed every 6 months on the correct form.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the file for child #3 was missing the phone number of the physician on the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 was missing the phone number of the physician and address as well.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both the physician phone number and address for child #4 was there in a emergency contact form dated 5/22/23 however the parent missed writing the address and phone number on the form dated 11/30/23. We had the parent put the information on the updated form. Child #3 had the phone number on the father's form and the mother added it to her form.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the file for child #2 was missing the necessary information on the work address and phone number of the parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #2 updated the work address and phone number.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the files for children#1, #2, and #4 were all missing release person's addresses.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of children #1, #2 & #4 updated the missing addresses for the individuals whom the child may be released to.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that child #1 was missing a DTAP, HIB, PCV13 and Polio immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/10/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 brought in the doctor note with the date 10/17/23 of the missing immunization.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #1 obtained their last fire safety training on 10/28/22 and did not update this annual required training until 11/27/23. Staff #2 obtained their last fire safety training on 10/26/22 and did not update this annual required training until 11/27/23.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure to get the fire safety training done on the exact day of expire or earlier.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 08/23/16. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer meets the requirements for training of this regulation. Staff #1 had to have the updated 10-hour health and safety completed by 4/29/23 and has not done so.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Any 6-hour health and safety training taken before 6/30/18 is no longer acceptable. Staff person # 1 will have until 2/6/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the 10-hour health and safety training on 1/23/24.
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #3 did not obtain their FBI fingerprinting until 11/14/22 which was after their hire date (See LIS Code Sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The operator must comply with the CPSL. Provisional hires will have the required completed clearances on file as well as proof of requests for remaining clearances and a signed disclosure statement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Roots and Shoots has the required waiver from Office of Child development and early learning that all new hire persons have 45 day provisional period to allow prospective employees to obtain clearances/certificates. We shall make sure all applicants have current clearances before we hire them
2023-12-01 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility conducted the following manual testing of the fire alarms on 1/5/23 then again on 2/17/23, 3/3/23 and then again on 4/21/23 on 5/8/23 and then again on 6/26/23 and 7/7/23 and then again on 8/10/23, all of which are over every 30-calendar day requirement.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We were pulling the fire alarm every month not counting the weekends.
2023-08-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: Child# 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/5/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and parent was informed about the missing immunizations and they were asked to get their child's immunizations record updated. The parent was informed and warned to make sure all the required immunizations are given to the child. A copy of the updated immunizations/completed/required is attached.
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/6/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that the TB screening was out of date at the time of hire (over one year old).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The concerned staff was asked to get TB testing redone on her. The test was placed on 7/6/23 at 6:30pm and test was read on 7/9/23 at 415pm.
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/6/23 the inspector observed a lunch box sitting on a table with a Gogurt tube in it.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was served Gogurt for snack. However, the child did not want to eat it so they put it back in their lunch bag to take back home with them.
2023-07-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/6/23 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and noted that the log was missing full dates for the fire drills February and March have no specific day, just month and year, while the manual testing dates for February, March and April contained no specific days, just the month and year.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drill/detection log was updated and the missing dates were logged in.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for child #2 was missing the update to the emergency contact form as is required.

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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 Emergency contact form was updated only and not the agreement form updated.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for child #1had an initial health assessment dated for over 60 days from the admittance date.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #12 did have current health report from November 28th, 2022 however the child had missed the 6-month update as child could not get an earlier appointment with the doctor.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the files for child #2, child #4 had outdated Influenza vaccines, while child file #4 was missing proof of having had any Influenza vaccine.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 does not have current influenza vaccine as parent refused to get the child one. Child #4vwas cited as not having any influenza vaccines which is incorrect as the child did on 10/11/18, 1/21/20, and 9/1/21 however parent refused influenza vaccine in 2022.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/28/21.

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 trainings are completed, staff person # 1must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff persons cited for not having current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training completed their First Aid/CPR training on December 29th,2022.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector noted that the file for staff #1 did not contain any of the necessary 12 hours of annual training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed 12 hours of training on December 29, 2022, and the certificates were emailed to the inspector on December 29, 2022.
2022-12-13 Renewal 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1did not have the appropriate training to satisfy the regulatory requirement, as their health and safety trainings was taken on 8/23/2016.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the required updated health and safety training on December 20th, 2022 and the certificate was faxed and emailed on December 29th, 2022.
2022-01-06 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing concurrence with the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will send the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency immediately.
2022-01-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day of provisionally working in child care as 9/15/21. As of 1/6/22 this staff had no proof of submitting for and receiving a completed NSOR clearance. The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry(NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff was immediately suspended effective 1/6/22. The provider immediately resent the NSOR form for the staff however the staff resigned on 1/11/22.
2022-01-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/6/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed peeling paint in the preschool aged room, on the wall next to the children's tables.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider purchased the paint required to repair the wall with the damaged paint spots and will fix this issue by 2/14/22.

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