Blessed Journey Childcare Center

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, the facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. did not include a section for the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma and did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. During that time, staff files were reviewed. Fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 2/19/2023 and 1/13/2026, which is past 12 months. Fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 2/29/2024 and 1/13/2023, which is past 12 months. Fire safety training certificates on file for Facility Person #3 are dated 8/1/2022 and 1/13/2026.”

Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Most recent fee agreement review on file for Child #1 is dated 10/20/2025, which is over 6 months ago.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(5) Amount of fee/Designated release persons

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Fee amount. Child #2: Release person(s).”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following emergency contact forms were missing the following information: Child #1: Address of child's physician. Child #3: Name and phone number of child's physician.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses. Child #2: Release person's address. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for the following children were missing the following information: Child #1: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid. Child #4; Signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 was not present in the space where child was receiving care. Additionally, emergency contact forms were not present with the preschool group while they were playing in the Indoor Gross Motor Room.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/ACIP recommended immunization record

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 is dated 9/25/2025, which is over 6 months ago. Child #3 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). Additionally, there is neither an immunization history nor a written, signed exemption on file for Child #3. Child #3 has been attending the facility for over 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 1/27/2024 and 4/5/2026, which is past 24 months as required.”

Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, several unlabeled bottles were observed in the Infant area.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.123(a) Signed

“A renewal inspection was conducted 4/24/2026-5/7/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the child's parent/guardian.”

Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, facility's fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drill log indicated that drills were conducted past 60 days on the following occasions: 8/1/2025-10/1/2025, 10/1/2025-12/2/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/18/2020.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, a ceiling tile was missing in the Indoor gross motor room.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. The following pre-service trainings were not obtained within 90 days of hire: Staff person #1: Staff person #1 had a pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate in their file dated 7/25/2025. This pre-service training was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire. Additionally, there was no evidence that staff person #1 completed any of the approved CCDBG health and safety courses. Staff person #1 has been employed at the facility for over 90 days (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #3: Staff person #3 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 on 7/1/2025. There was no evidence that staff person #3 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff person #3 has been employed at the facility for over 90 days (see LIS code sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/2/2025-6/2/2025, 8/1/2025-9/2/2025, 10/1/2025-11/3/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. At that time, most recent NSOR verification on file for staff person #2 was dated 6/5/2020. which is past 60 months. Additionally, there was no FBI clearance or receipt on file for staff person #3. Staff person #3 has been employed at the facility for over 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, it was verified that facility did not complete or provide parent with an incident report after child #1 fell on their face and injured their nose. Staff admitted to performing minor first-aid on the injury.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/4/2025. During investigation, a child from staff person #1's group was on the other side of a half-wall while the rest of the group was in a different area. Staff person #1 did not know that child was not with the rest of the group until certification representative asked if that child belonged to their group. Staff person #1 could not see, direct, or assess that child.”

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, facility's fire drill log was reviewed. Fire drill log indicated that drills were conducted past 60 days on the following occasions: 8/1/2025-10/1/2025, 10/1/2025-12/2/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/18/2020.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, a ceiling tile was missing in the Indoor gross motor room.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. The following pre-service trainings were not obtained within 90 days of hire: Staff person #1: Staff person #1 had a pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate in their file dated 7/25/2025. This pre-service training was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire. Additionally, there was no evidence that staff person #1 completed any of the approved CCDBG health and safety courses. Staff person #1 has been employed at the facility for over 90 days (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #3: Staff person #3 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 on 7/1/2025. There was no evidence that staff person #3 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Staff person #3 has been employed at the facility for over 90 days (see LIS code sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed. Smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 5/2/2025-6/2/2025, 8/1/2025-9/2/2025, 10/1/2025-11/3/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, files for all staff present were reviewed. At that time, most recent NSOR verification on file for staff person #2 was dated 6/5/2020. which is past 60 months. Additionally, there was no FBI clearance or receipt on file for staff person #3. Staff person #3 has been employed at the facility for over 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/4/2025. At that time, it was verified that facility did not complete or provide parent with an incident report after child #1 fell on their face and injured their nose. Staff admitted to performing minor first-aid on the injury.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/4/2025. During investigation, a child from staff person #1's group was on the other side of a half-wall while the rest of the group was in a different area. Staff person #1 did not know that child was not with the rest of the group until certification representative asked if that child belonged to their group. Staff person #1 could not see, direct, or assess that child.”

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The emergency contact forms for child # 1 were not updated in over 6 months for child # 1 from 7/30/24 to 2/3/25.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, verification sheets on file for staff person #2 indicate that staff person #2 has resided in New York (NY) within the past 5 years. There were no NY clearances on file for staff person #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, file for staff person #1 who is employed as an assistant group supervisor, did not have adequate documentation on file verifying a high school diploma or GED and 2 years' experience working with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During renewal inspection conducted on 6/26/2024, gate limiting access to the kitchen area was open. The child lock on the cabinet underneath the sink was broken. Cabinet underneath the sink in the kitchen area had several cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children".”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, immunizations on file for child #1 do not reflect that child is up to date according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 has 1 of 2 doses each of Hepatitis B and IPV vaccines and 1 of 3 doses each of DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Father's name, home and work addresses, and hone and work telephone numbers. Mother's work address and work telephone number. Child's doctor's name, address, and telephone number. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child's doctor's address and telephone number. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, the following staff persons did not renew pediatric first-aid/CPR before the expiration date of old certificate. Staff person #3: Old pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/12/2024 and was not renewed until 5/22/2024. Staff person #4: Old pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/12/2024 and was not renewed until 5/22/2024. Staff person #5: Old pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 5/12/2024 and was not renewed until 5/22/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #5 are dated 6/27/2022 and 12/20/2023, which is past one year.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, the following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #1: Departure time. Release person(s). Child #2: Departure time. Release person(s). Child #4: Release person(s).”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Original container/Medication log

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, staff indicated that child #5 receives prescription medication daily at the facility. Medication log was from 2023 with no dates from 2024. Child #5 was present during inspection and staff confirmed that child receives medication daily. Additionally, there was Hydrocortisone cream (prescription only) in the medication box for child #6. Hydrocortisone cream was not in the original container.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024

3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, diaper changing surface was ripped, exposing the foam inside and rendering the surface unable to be sanitized after each use.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, health assessments on file for staff person #4 were dated 2/19/2022 and 5/28/2024, which is past 24 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, facility's handbook did not include a supervision policy or general daily schedule.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, initial health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include tuberculosis screening. Health assessment indicated that TB screening was "negative per patient records" but did not include a date in which screening was completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, transportation first-aid kit was missing tweezers and gloves.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, consents for emergency medical care and minor first-aid were marked "N/A" and had no parent signature on emergency contact form of child #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“During renewal inspection conducted 6/26/2024, staff person #4 obtained 8 hours of child care training for training year 3/10/2023-3/10/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

“During an unannounced inspection on 10/19/23, child #1 was missing the fourth dose of PCV as recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the most recent update to the emergency contact information for child #3 was 9/8 and for the fee agreement it was 9/12. The most recent update to the emergency contact information for child #4 was 10/18 and for the fee agreement it was 10/3.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, there was no health insurance policy number for child #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, staff #2, #3, #4, and #6 have not completed the required update to the Health and Safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not address the facility's lock down procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers, children with special needs, or children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, there was no documentation of mandated reporter training for staff #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, there was no high school diploma on file to qualify staff #1 for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, staff #3 had not completed the required 12 hours of annual child care training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, there was no parental consent for the administration of minor first aid for child #4 and #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the emergency information in the child care spaces had not been updated when the master file was updated.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“As of the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the most recent health assessment on file for child #3, a young toddler, was dated 9/16/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 was not in the child care space where the children were receiving care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent emergency plan training for staff #2 was 6/15/21 and for staff #4 it was 6/18/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation to qualify staff #3 for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“On 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, an infant was asleep in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“On 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was yogurt in a child's lunch box that was sitting on top of the shelving units.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was only one written, nonfamily reference for staff #1.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, the only health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 4/7/22, more than 60 days after the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“On 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a spray bottle of Lysol accessible to children in the SA/PS room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“On 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there were several cots used by the children that were ripped at the seam.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation for staff #4 who has been employed for over one year (see code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2022

3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“As of 6/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience to qualify for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #4 did not complete the required CPSL training within 90 days of hire (see staff sheet for hire date).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and #4 did not have the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire (see staff list for hire dates)”

Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff #2 did not have an approved Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire (see staff list for hire dates)”

Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire drill was on 1/12/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, an emergency drill had not been conducted by the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, there were no written references on file for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4.”

Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022

3270.192(2)(i) Age

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, there was no verification of age for Staff #1, #2, #3, or #4.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, the health assessment for Staff #2 did not include an exam for communicable disease and the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care. The health assessment for staff #4 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“On 4/11/22 during an unannounced inspection, there was no TB screening at initial employment for Staff #2.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022