Kiddie Academy of Wexford

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by have water damage spots from an unknown source in the following rooms: Ohio Room, one ceiling tile to the right of the sinks, Michigan Room, four ceilings tiles near the alphabet carpet, School Age Room, three ceiling tiles near the math board and one ceiling tile near the bathroom hallway, Texas Room, one ceiling tile in the napping area and one ceiling tile above the sink area, and in the New York Room, one ceiling tile by the India flag.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The child file for Child #4 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 12/4/25 and 5/23/25 and the financial agreement form were signed 12/4/25 and 5/5/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the financial agreement form and emergency contact form were last reviewed and signed on 6/23/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

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

“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 8/23/25 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 6/3/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

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

“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The Staff file for Staff person #7 was observed to lack one nonfamily reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2026

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

“Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 6/18/25 on file and lacked proof of having applied for the clearance prior to first date working with children. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 8/20/24 that was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 8/18/19 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 9/26/24 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 9/20/24 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 9/9/19 Child Abuse clearance and 9/12/19 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/20/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 3/17/20 Child Abuse clearance expiring. The staff file for Staff person #8 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 1/28/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/23/19 NSOR check expiring.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current staff evaluation dated 12/15/25 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 7/1/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the New York Room, a seven-outlet surge protector located underneath a computer desk was observed to be plugged in and missing protective covers and was accessible to a 5-year-old child in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting

“During a complaint investigation on 5/9/25 based on staff interviews it was determined that that the provider was made aware of the incident Friday evening (4/25/25), viewed the video footage on Sunday (4/27/25), and did not report the incident to ChildLine until Monday (4/28/25), after advisement from the certification representative.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

3270.113(b) No physical punishment

“Video footage provided by the operator, dated 4/25/25, contained the following: Staff person #1 was observed forcefully grabbing Child #1 by their upper arm, pulling the child up onto their feet out of their seat and escorted them to the carpet of "Home Living" space, separating them from the other children. Approximately ten minutes later, Child #2 walked over to Child #1 and the children began interacting. When Staff person #1 noticed, they were then observed to walk over to the children, bend over top of Child #2, grab their right bicep, and yank them away from Child #1. When Staff #1 moved Child #2 away from Child #1, Child #2's knees dragged on the carpet prior to getting onto their feet. Staff person #1 then walks Child #2 across the room while holding their right bicep up and arm above their head. Staff person #1 was then observed forcefully sitting Child #2 down by the arm onto the floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

3270.19(c) Submit report - 48 hours

“During a complaint investigation on 5/9/25 based on staff interviews it was determined that that the provider did not submit a report of the incident within 48 hours to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

“The last documented review of the facility's emergency plan was dated 10/5/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

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

“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Check required prior to working with children per announcement C-25-01 regarding the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) (See IS CODE SHEET). The staff file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 was observed to contain a New Jersey Sex Offender check however there was no date on the check therefore it could not be determined if it was obtained prior to working with children as required by the CPSL. The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain a Child Abuse clearance dated 9/30/24 on file which was not obtained prior to first date working with children.”

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

“The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, was observed to lack 2,500 hours of childcare experience; only 1,731 hours were documented. The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, was observed to lack two years of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #5, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“In the California Room an Amazon Basic Petroleum Jelly labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed on a shelf to the right of the computer and technology desk which was accessible to the preschool age children in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In the Ohio Room two clear plastic toy bins containing toy trucks were observed to each have two cracked corners causing a potential pinch point and not be in good repair. In the California Room a clear plastic toy bin and an orange plastic toy bin were each observed to have cracks on the side and edges causing a potential pinch point and not be in good repair.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

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

“The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the phone numbers for both parents.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for three of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“At approximately 2:00pm in the Delaware Room, after an observed diaper change, Staff person #6 failed to wash the child's hands.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“At approximately 2:00pm in the Delaware Room, Staff person #6 was observed to not immediately discard the soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can until completing the diaper change.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

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

“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack one nonfamily reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“In the North Carolina Room, at approximately 11:42am, two infants were observed to be asleep in cribs that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides as evidence by both cribs were up against the wall and had 10 inches of space in-between them.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025