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

“Staff #1 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous training expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates that were on file: 10/2/23 and 12/20/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #2 was dated 10/31/25 and 5/1/26. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement forms.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“The pink wall by the air vent in the infant section of the Infant/Toddler Room had chipping paint. Also, there was peeling paint along the bottom of the purple wall.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“The family tree sticker in the infant section of the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to be peeling off the wall. A gate by the bushes in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a jagged, rusted piece of metal at its base. There were also three blue wooden pallets that had splintering wood and exposed nails. Additionally, seven exposed bolts were observed on the fencing near the wooden gate in the Outdoor Play Area. The wooden landing beyond the exit door to the Preschool Room had two big holes in it.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“One electrical outlet on the wall near the entrance door to the Infant/Toddler Room was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. This outlet was accessible to a toddler who was being supervised in that room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026

3270.131(a) Health information

“The initial health assessment on file for Child #1 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 5/1/25. This was required to be completed within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“The emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can near the changing table in the Older Toddler Room. Staff had to open this trash can's lid by hand because the hands-free mechanism of this trash can was broken.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

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

“The agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times and did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The planter, that was attached to the blue shed in the Outdoor Play Area, was observed to be cracked. Also, the gate in the Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a rusted, sharp piece of metal at its base.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff persons #7 and #8 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/8/20.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

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

“The NSOR Clearances on file for Staff #1 were dated 7/9/20 and 7/11/25; for Staff #3 and #7 were dated 4/6/20 and 5/7/25; and for Staff #5 were dated 2/3/20 and 3/12/25. The DHS FBI Clearances on file for Staff #7 were dated 9/14/19 and 11/25/24 and the Child Abuse Clearances were dated 9/13/19 and 3/4/25. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

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

“Child #4, who is two years old, only had three previous DTAP vaccinations on file at the facility and there was no letter of exemption on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

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

“The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 did not include the parent's home phone number or the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff persons #2 through #5 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file for staff persons #2 and #4 being dated 1/15/20 and 3/3/25 and for staff persons #3 and #5 being dated 3/8/20 and 3/11/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The School Age Room Restroom had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base and a rusted piece of metal attached to its waterline.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3270.133(5) Original label

“The albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol prescribed for Child #1 was observed in a locked box in the Pre-K Room. This medication had a December 2024 expiration date and should have been appropriately discarded.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“The Preschool Room had a surge protector that was plugged into the wall by the fish tank. This surge protector was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover for one electrical outlet. In the same room, one electrical outlet on the wall near the fish tank and two electrical outlets on the wall near the tree were observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“A peace lily plant was observed, about knee height, on a wooden table in the lobby area of the facility. This toxic plant was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

“Two small and three large HVAC vents in the Pre-Kindergarten Room; two large HVAC vents in the Young and Older Toddler Rooms; one large HVAC vent, in the hallway leading to the Young Toddler Room; and one small and two large HVAC vents in the Preschool Room were observed to be covered with brown colored dust. The carpet, next to the cots in the Pre-Kindergarten Room, was stained. One carpet in the Young Toddler Room, two carpets in the Older Toddler Room, and one Alphabet rug in the School Age Room were observed to have stains on them. Three white floor tiles in the School Age Room were observed to be cracked. The hallway, where the restrooms are located, had two cracked ceiling tiles, one loose ceiling light fixture which posed a potential hazard, and one large HVAC vent with brown colored dust. Two ceiling tiles in the Pre-Kindergarten Room were observed to have a brown colored stain. The wall, next to the cots in the Pre-Kindergarten Room, was observed to have peeling and chipped paint. Chipped paint was also observed, about elbow height, on a pink wall in the Young Toddler Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size

“The Outdoor Play Area had a play grill with a torn green canopy. A caterpillar climb-on toy in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have dirty feet. One blue rocking chair in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have torn fabric. One black chair in the School Age Room was observed to have stains, a hole in the fabric, a broken arm rest, and an exposed bolt.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

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

“The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 did not include a telephone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“Child #6 (see code sheet for date of birth) had health assessments on file dated 2/16/23 and 7/6/24. More than 12 months had lapsed between health assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024

3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

“The file for Staff #11 only had an initial health assessment dated 11/17/15 and did not include subsequent health assessments.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The file for Staff #11 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

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

“The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 3/28/24 to 5/24/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024

3270.31(e)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Age and Training/Fire safety - 1 yr.

“Staff #10 only had six hours of annual child care training on file, and not the required 12 hours. Staff #5 had fire safety trainings on file dated 6/12/23 and 8/28/24. More than a year had lapsed between the fire safety trainings.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“There was no documentation on file indicating that Staff #11 had completed any emergency plan training.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

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

“The emergency plan on file did not include a continuity of operations.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

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

“The DHS FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate were previously requested but a copy of the completed clearances was not on file for Staff #11. Also, there was no disclosure statement on file for Staff #11. Staff #11 had State Police Clearances on file dated 10/30/18 and 12/7/23 and Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 11/5/18 and 12/7/23. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. The State Police Clearance should have been updated by 10/30/23 and the Child Abuse Clearance should have been updated by 11/5/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024

3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not observed by the telephone in the School Age Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

3270.133(3)/3270.133(6) Name on bottle/Written consent

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. In the Preschool room child #1 had prescription medication with no label or parent signature on the medication consent form.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person's #1 and #3 have cards that indicate certification in Heartsaver first aid/CPR for infants and children. The operator reports that she paid for and received pediatric first aid/CPR training.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Staff person #3 has not completed the health and safety 1 hour update. Staff person's #1 & #2 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update date of 9/7/23 and 8/30/23. These were required to completed by 12/30/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Staff #1 did not have an annual staff evaluation.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. An uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the lobby power strip and in the infant room near the mini fridge.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. In the girl's bathroom and the hallway outside of the bathrooms have water damaged ceiling tiles.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.102(a)/3270.102(f) Clean and good repair/Indoor climbing- protective surface

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children. The indoor climber in the preschool area does not have a protective surface covering on the floor. The indoor climber is accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

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

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Children #3 and #4 did not list the parent's work address or work number on the emergency contact form. Children #5 and #6 did not list the release person's address on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Child #5 did not have health insurance or policy number listed on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Child #3 does not have an updated health report in the last six months. The last health report is dated 2.16.23. Please see code sheet for child 3's DOB.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Child #2 files did not contain an updated health assessment to indicate that the children are able to participate in childcare and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Only a visit summary was on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

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

“A renewal inspection was completed on 9/13/23. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine for 2022, and needs Hep A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age. Child #3 and #5's immunization record indicates the children do not have the 2022 flu vaccine and no exemption letters is in the children's file. The children are over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

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

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. Child #2 has no health assessment on file. Child #2 only has a health summary on file. (See code sheet for DOA). Child #4 has a health assessment that was received after 60 days of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

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

“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/13/23. The facility does not have a fire detection test log and the operator reports the alarm is tested when fire drills are conducted every 60 days. The fire detector was tested during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing in the previous year of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/22, Staff #5 and #2 each had 11 hours of annual training.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been submitted to the county and the local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures, and did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs which are enrolled at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the health and safety training taken by staff #6 was dated 9/24/16.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, there were no written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #1, #3, #4. There was only one reference on file for staff #5.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a child's diaper.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no influenza vaccine for child #1, and the most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was 1/11/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed in any of the child care spaces.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the preschool or school age rooms.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

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

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #4 did not have 2 years of experience with children documented to qualify for the stated assistant group supervisor position.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

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

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #4 (see LIS code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR on file and must be removed from care.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

“As of 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been reviewed in the past year.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

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

“As of the renewal inspection on 9/27/22, the facility did not have a 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: Nov 15, 2022

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“On 9/27/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the preschool room.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“There is a container of Turtle Water Cleaner and on the container it states "keep out of reach of children" located on the corner shelf in the Preschool Room. Also on the shelf is a container of Turtle Vitamins, Turtle Multi-vitamins and a container of Calcium with Vitamin D that also state "keep out of reach of children" on the containers. There is a bottle of Clorox Bleach and a bottle of Lysol accessible to children in the unlocked cabinet located under the sink in the School-Age Room on the lower level of the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The outdoor play equipment and play houses have surface dirt on them and there is a broken toy truck located in the outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“Facility person #1 has a health assessment on file dated 8/9/19 and is over 24 months old”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“There are areas of peeling paint located on the pink wall located in the infant room and on a black round table located in the school-age on the lower level”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021