Little Kid Zone Child Care

Regulation: 3270.102(g)

Description: Hazardous toys and equipment

Noncompliance Area: A Fisher Price Rock n Play, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, was observed in room 2.

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: 3270.106(b)

Description: No bed linens alone

Noncompliance Area: Bed linens were observed being used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment by a child in room1 and 2 children in room 3.

Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: A cot was observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use by a child in care in room 1.

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.

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: 2 bottles were not labeled with the child's name in room 1.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were not placed in 2 electrical outlets on the outside of the building, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the infant/toddler play space.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The hallway outside of room 3 was obstructed by cots on a storage rack.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: A bottle of Windex and Lysol were observed on the floor in the unlocked staff bathroom off the Piccolo Room and a container of Clorox wipes was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Nido Room.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: The door exiting from the Nido Room to outside the building was obstructed by a ball pit.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room #1 did not have a thermometer in it.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter did not explain the facility's lockdown procedure and plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

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: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were sharp metal bolts protruding from the fencing surrounding the preschool and toddler outdoor play spaces, which would pose a potential hazard for children using the spaces.

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: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: The glass door used to enter the facility did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on it.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at a toilet and a training chair in a bathroom in room #3.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed in a crib which lacked two feet of space on 3 sides. The sides were blocked with other cribs.

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: The files for children #2 and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #5 contained agreements which 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 file for child #4 contained a health report which was not updated within 12 months as required. The health report was due prior to the suspension of the regulation due to covid 19. The most recent health report on file is now current.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. An exemption was not on file.

Correction Required: 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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: A bottle which was not labeled with the child's name was observed in the refrigerator in the infant area.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #4 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months as required. The most recent health assessments on file for both staff are now current.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 contained only 1 of the 2 required references. The files for staff #7 and staff #9 contained references which were dated after their first day in a child care position. Staff #7 started on 9/21/20 and the references were obtained on 10/6/20. Staff #9 started on 9/21/20 and the references were obtained on 10/8/20. The file for staff #8 did not contain 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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #5, with a start date of 6/29/20 and staff #10, with a start date of 9/28/20, lacked documentation of receiving emergency plan training at initial employment. Staff #5 completed the training on 9/3/20. Staff #10 completed the training on 10/13/20. Based on documentation at the facility, continuing staff did not receive emergency plan training annually as required. The training was completed by staff on 4/29/19 and again on 8/29/20.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #6 who is designated as an aide, is not 18 years old.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff did not receive fire safety training annually as required. The training was completed on 4/29/19 and again on 8/29/20.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 and staff #4 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 moths as required. Staff #1 completed the training on 2/18/15 and again on 8/26/20. Staff #4 completed the training on 2/19/15 and again on 7/22/20.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, hired provisionally on 10/28/20, contained an NSOR certificate dated 2/18/20. The file also contained a disclosure statement that lacked a witness signature. The file for staff #3, with a start date of 6/5/17, did not contain a complete NSOR certificate. The file for staff #5, hired provisionally on 6/29/20, contained documentation of applying for the FBI clearance on 9/22/20, after their first day in a child care position. The file for staff #6 contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature. The file for staff #7, hired provisionally on 9/21/20, contained documentation of applying for the FBI clearance on 9/22/20, after their first day in a child care position. The file also contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature. The files for staff #8 and #9 contained disclosure statements which lacked a witness signature.The file for staff #10, provisionally hired on 9/28/20, contained a state police clearance obtained on 10/1/20, after their first day in a child care position. The application for the NSOR certificate was dated 10/5/20. The file lacked documentation of applying for the child abuse clearance and the FBI clearance. The file contained a disclosure statement which lacked a witness signature.

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. Staff #3 and #10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5, designated as an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #10, designated as an aide, did not contain a high school diploma.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6, designated as an aide, did not include documentation of education or experience with children.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle, accessible to children and labeled as disinfectant, was observed on a toy shelf in the preschool room.

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: A wooden delivery pallet, with splintering wood and protruding nail heads, was observed in the outdoor place space.

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: A leg of a table in the front SA/PS room was loose creating a pinch point. A crack which created a pinch point was observed on a sand tub in the Green PS Room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: A crib in use by a child in EHS Room 2 lacked 2 feet of space on 3 sides. The left side was blocked by a stack of cots leaning against the wall and the right side was blocked by other equipment.

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: The files for child #2 and child #4, both enrolled for longer than 6 months, lacked documentation of completing a child service report.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained emergency contact information which did not include a health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #5 contained initial health reports which were conducted more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. The most recent health reports on file for children #1, #2, and #5 are now current.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, an older toddler, contained a health report that has not been updated in over 12 months.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #4 and #5 contained immunization records which did not include documentation of having received the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment which was not updated within the required 24 month period. The most recent health assessment on file for staff #3 is now current. The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment that has not been updated in over 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained emergency contact information and a financial agreement which have not been reviewed and updated since 3-16-19.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 lacked 2 written 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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained documentation of completing 4 of the 6 required annual training hours.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4, provisionally hired on 3/25/19, contained a child abuse clearance dated 9/6/16 obtained for the purpose of volunteering. The file for staff #4, provisionally hired on 5/8/19, contained a state police clearance which was requested on 5/8/19, but lacked the date it was disseminated from the system and lacked the related attachment, therefore the clearance was invalid.

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. Staff #1 and staff #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: A hole, approximately 2 in x 1 in, was observed in a window screen in EHS Room 1.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: Peeling yellow paint was observed in the beds of two Tonka dump trucks on the preschool playground.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Accessible plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the rear preschool room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: The infant area of the front room lacked a posted written schedule.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a child service report that was not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The last child service report was completed on 3-7-18.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 contained a health assessment which did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Noncompliance Area: A bottle in the EHS #1 room was not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a financial agreement which has not been updated at least once in a 6 month period. The document was last updated on 3-13-18.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #2 only contained 1 written reference. The file for staff #4 did not contain any written 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

Noncompliance Area: An unstable plastic basketball hoop, approximately 5 feet tall, was observed in the outdoor infant/toddler play area.

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

Noncompliance Area: The last documented review of the emergency plan occurred on 2-25-17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 2-21-18, contained documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 6-3-18, more than 90 days after starting. The file for staff #3, with a start date of 11-9-17, did not contain documentation of completing mandated reporter training.

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

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #3, designated as an assistant group supervisors, did not include documentation of having obtained high school diplomas.

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.

Noncompliance Area: A light switch cover near the sink in EHS room #1 was unsecured and the electrical wires were accessible. Broken lattice with sharp edges, which was accessible to children, was observed around the air conditioner in the outdoor play space.

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 EHS room 1, blue preschool room, and green preschool room did not have posted plans of daily activities.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, with a start date of 08/08/2016, contained child service reports completed on 10/21/2016 and then again on 10/02/2017. This time frame exceeds the requirement of updating at least once in a 6 month period.

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).

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained an agreement which 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: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the blue and green preschool 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.

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information and agreements which were not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The documents for child #2 were updated on 06/30/2016 with the next update occurring 03/02/2017. The documents for child #3 were updated on 08/04/2016 with the next update occurring 03/06/2017. All updates for child #2 and #3 are now current. The file for child #4 contained an agreement which was not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The agreement was last updated on 09/11/2016.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #5 include only one letter of reference. The file for staff #2 lacks two written 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

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, with a start date of 06/05/2017, contained proof of completing mandated reporter training on 10/02/2017. This exceeds the 90 days allowable.

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4, with a start date of 08/11/2017, contained a state police clearance and a child abuse clearance which were obtained for the purpose of volunteering instead of employment. The file for staff #5, provisionally hired on 08/21/2017, contained a child abuse clearance completed on 08-22-2017 and lacked proof of applying for the clearance on or before the first day in child care position. The file for staff #5 also contained a completed FBI clearance which was invalid. Based on statements made by the operator, staff #5 and staff #4 have worked alone with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 presented with an invalid clearance containing convictions for moral turpitude and physical violence. After obtaining proof of convictions, the provider continued to allow staff #1 to work at the child care facility from the date of receipt to 11-03-2017.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5, designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacks acceptable verification of 2 years experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6, designated as an aide, lacks evidence of having a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff #6 is no longer employed at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5, designated as an assistant group supervisor, only includes the qualification for the position of aide. Based on statements made by the operator, staff #5 has worked alone with children.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: Purses belonging to staff were accessible to children in an unlocked office.

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: A reusable spray bottle which lacked a label specifying the contents was observed in the boys restroom of the front preschool room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: A cracked outlet cover was observed in the EHS 1 room. Cracked and broken lattice, with sharp edges and pinch points, was observed surrounding the air conditioner in the outdoor play space.

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: A hand washing sign was not posted at the sink in the green preschool room.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.