Little Darlings Day Care Center Of Philadelphia
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Great place to be.
Little Darlings is a great place to be.
I work at Little Darlings, and it has its potential to be great. We are now a Star 4 facility, and we are striving to have standards that will abide by the rules of respecting the children and families we serve.
So my mom picked my daughter up for school and she said she smelt pretty bad (like poop) but when she felt her diaper it was dry. So when she dropped her off directly home I went to check. As I’m taking off the diaper I realize she has another diaper on underneath the dry one and it is FULL of urine and poop. So I talked to the director and she said she sorry and that teacher is new! What does new have to do with knowing how to change a diaper!! This place is horrid. My daughter kept coming home without her lunch bag, hat and scarves. She’s even come home with clothes that are not her as well as diapers that are not hers. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-28 | 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: On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, a blender with a sharp blade was located in the play kitchen area in the young school age classroom. 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.) We removed it from the classroom. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/2026, during the renewal inspection, Febreeze labeled "keep out of reach of children" was left on a shelf near the changing table in reach of children in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed febreeze from the table and put it in the closed cabinet. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the 2-3 year old classroom did not contain a plastic liner. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We put a liner in the trash can. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the Bees/Young Toddler classroom did not contain tape. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We replaced the tape. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 05/28/26, during the renewal inspection, peeling paint was observed in the Caterpillars and 4-5 Year Old classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We painted the wall. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, a blanket was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to "Keep loose blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers and other soft items out of the sleep space." 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.) We removed blankets form the cribs. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 contained a health assessment dated 03/15/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided documentation from the doctor's office stating her next appointment is on 07/08/25 which is attached. She was also informed to call for any cancellations. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan provided did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added a letter to the parents outlining the emergency plan and explained all communications regarding emergency situations will be through the Brightwheel App. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added an addition to the emergency plan that states "Evacuation cribs are accessible and will be used as accommodation for infants, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions needed" to explain how accommodations will be executed for children as needed. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, no letter was provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added a letter to parents outlining the emergency plan to ensure they are aware of the course of action in an emergency situation. |
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| 2025-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 05/29/25, during the renewal inspection, diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was kept in the bottom shelf of the changing table, accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teachers removed the diaper cream from the area and made sure no more cleaning/toxic materials were in reach of the children. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 8-12-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 used physical punishment on a child by hitting him across the back with a blue music stick. 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.) Employee was separated from the center due to this incident and no longer works at Little Darlings. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the outlets in the hallway were missing protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider replaced all outlet covers in the hallways and ensured all other outlets that weren't child proof were covered. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 8-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, the light switch in the Preschool classroom was dirty. The door and wall leading into the Infant room were dirty. 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.) A deep cleaning was done in all classrooms, including all walls and light switches. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/23/2024 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/19/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report is attached. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/23/2024 Child #2 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Physical is attached. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/23/2024 Child #3 inhaler medication was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will not administer the meds until it is in the box provided by the doctor. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/23/2024 staff #1 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Two references attached. |
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| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/23/2024 in the young toddler's classroom near the feeding table where children eat there was peeling paint accessible to the children. In the older toddler's bathroom, the toilet had peeling paint and wood making it accessible to children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We painted the room and will make sure that there will not be any chipped paint in the room. I changed the toilet seat to a new one. Pic attached. |
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| 2023-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Durning the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Staff person #2 and #3 did not have two two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was received for staff person #2 and #3. |
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| 2023-06-16 | 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 06/16/23, staff persons #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not have the updated 10-hour Health and Safety Training on file as required. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1, #3, #4, and #5 will complete the 10-hour Health and Safety training and verification will be filed for each staff person. |
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| 2023-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, the first aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit as required. |
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| 2023-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/16/23, Certification Representative observed some areas of peeling paint and damaged plaster in the Young Toddlers Room, Infant Room, and the Older Toddlers Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The areas of paint and plaster that were in need of repair were touched-up in the Young Toddlers Room, Infant Room, and the Older Toddlers Room. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: At naptime, two diapers were put on a preschool child. However, the inner wet diaper was not removed and child was sent home with two diapers on, one of them wet. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diapering regulations and procedures were discussed with all staff. Staff will not double diaper a child and will check at least every two hours and will check right after nap is over. A child with a wet or soiled diaper will be changed as soon as it is discovered. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 1/27/23, operator admitted that facility was out of ratio in the morning, from 7:30 to 8am, on 1/23, 1/26, & 1/27 because a staff person had called out sick that week. On those 3 days, there were 15-20 preschool children with 1 staff person. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will offer overtime to staff and hire more staff so there is coverage at all times and facility maintains ratio. The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2022-07-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 7/13/22, around 11am, a therapist working with another child, observed an unnamed child repeatedly running in and out of the director's office. There were moments when this child was not within sight of the staff person who was supervising the child. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2022-07-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.17(b) - Permit specialized services | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.17(b) Description: Permit specialized services Noncompliance Area: The facility is not allowing therapists to provide services within the classroom due to COVID concerns even when a classroom setting is indicated on the IEP. They are asking therapists to take children to the conference room. Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will allow therapists to provide services in the classroom. Facility will request that all persons who enter classrooms wear masks. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have a TB test on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will obtain a TB test. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b) Description: Screened Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, the door to the outside play space was propped open with a chair. There was no screen covering the doorway. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will not prop open the door when children are outside using the playground. |
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| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/22, during a video inspection, in the Young Toddler room, there was chipped paint on multiple walls and the carpet was torn and frayed in spots. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will repair paint and carpet in Young Toddler room. |
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