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3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed the exit door to the Green Apple room was locked which obstructed the exit. This door was immediately unlocked upon Cert Rep observation to allow for a direct means of egress.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed a crack which caused a rough edge on the yellow plastic bridge equipment on the front playground, and tears in the child bouncer seat in the Rainbow room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Staff Persons 1, 2, & 3's files each had a high school diploma, but did not have verification of at least 2 years of child care experience in their respective files. Staff Persons 1, 2, & 3 have been working as assistant group supervisors.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Staff Person #1 had a disclosure statement dated 6/30/26 that did not have a witness signature. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2026

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed plastic bags in the accessible cubbies in the Rainbow room. These cubbies were accessible to the young toddlers and infants in this room who may still be putting objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.105 High Chairs

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed Children 3 & 4 in highchair seats however these children was not secured in the highchair with the seat's T-shape safety straps.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Staff Person 4 had fire safety trainings dated 5/22/25, and 6/15/26 which is more then 12 months between training dates.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Child 5's emergency contact form did not include the full address of the listed release person.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed the Child 6's emergency contact form was not present in Green Apple Room, where the child was observed to be receiving care.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Children 1& 2's health reports dated 5/26/26 & 7/22/26 respectively did not include a statement that the children are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.165 Menus

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed that the menu to was posted for the parents to review did not provide the menu beyond 8/29/26. It was reported that the menu was not posted or provided to the parents at least 1 week in advanced.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 the facility did not have any documentation for Cert rep to review that verified the emergency plan was sent to the county and local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026

3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert Rep observed American Pokeweed growing along the wall inside the preschool/school age playspace/playground. Cert Rep also observed Jesuit's tea growing along the raising wooden area inside the preschool/school age playspace/playground. Both of these plants are considered toxic.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.66(b) Original container

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed an unlabeled bottle of a blue liquid, which was reported by staff to be soap, in the blue room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed peeling paint in the middle of the long wall with the windows in the Yellow Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“During a renewal inspection on 8/26/26 Cert rep observed an unprotected outlet in the yellow room on the wall below the Anti Bullying sign.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not present in the vehicles for transportation, or the binders taken with staff during transportation. It was reported that the emergency medical transportation was not taken with staff during transportation of children to and from the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.133(5) Original label

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed a child's Diaper rash cream with expiration date 9/2024 in Room 6(The Rainbow room).”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed Staff 5 using their hand to lift the lid of the trash can during a diaper change.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2026

3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26-3/10/26, Cert Rep observed health assessments on file for Facility Persons 1-10 dated 9/18/24, 11/1/24, 6/14/25, 9/22/25, 6/13/25, 6/13/25, 9/18/24, 1/31/25, 1/5/26, and 6/7/24 respectively. The physician's signature and date appeared to be altered. Cert Rep spoke with the physician's office and the office confirmed that Facility Persons 1-9 are not patients, and Facility Person 10 has not been seen as a patient since 2018. The health assessments for Facility Persons 1-10 are fraudulent and not valid. Facility Persons 1-10 did not have another current valid health assessment on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026

3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed that the GMC Savanna G3500 van with VIN ending in 6863 did not have the manufacturer's sticker showing the capacity. Compliance is unable to be verified, as the capacity sticker is missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“During a renewal inspection 2/11/26-3/10/26 the facility did not have a letter for the parents which explained the emergency procedures.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26-3/10/26 emergency contact information for Children 1-9 did not include parent's home address and phone number (Children 7 and 9), Parent's work address (Children 1-8), Parent's work phone number (Children 5 &7).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Staff Person 5 and Facility Person 6 did not have all required clearances on file before their first day working with or interacting with children. (See LIS code sheet for first day with children). Staff Person 5 and Facility Person 6 reported they had resided in Florida in the past 60 months, however Staff Person 5 and Facility Person 6 did not have Florida Criminal record check and Florida Child Abuse clearances on file. Staff Person 5 was observed providing care to children on 2/11/26 and Facility Person 6 was observed interacting with children. Additionally Facility Person 6 had a PSP clearance request dated 2/26/25, however they did not have a PSP clearance on file. Facility Person 6 is beyond their 45 day provisional hire time period.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

“During a renewal inspection 2/11/26-3/10/26 it was noted that the facility was not providing parents information in writing regarding their night care policies. The facility reported via their provider survey that evening care is provided.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection 2/11/26-3/10/26 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed peeling paint on the door frame of the door to Room 9(Green Room). On 2/27/26 Cert rep also observed peeling paint on the green metal toy car in the front playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed tears in the beige chair in Room 3(Purple Room), tears in the foam play pit in Room 6 (Rainbow Room), a rough edge from a broken piece of trim on the back wall of the right side of Room 6 (Rainbow Room), Frayed carpet on right side of Room 6 (Rainbow Room), tears in the changing mat in the men's bathroom used by room 8(Sky Blue Room) and room 9(Green Room), and holes which exposed the internal foam in the door frame cushion for the door to Room 9(Green Room). On 2/27/26 Cert rep observed splintering wood which created a rough edge on the wood trim around the raise section of the Side playground, a crack which caused a rough edge on the plastic bench in the front playground, and a crack which caused a rough edge on the yellow plastic bridge equipment on the front playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2026

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed Lysol in an unlocked and accessible staff locker in the Light Green Room(Room 1). The Lysol was labeled "keep out of reach of children."”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

“During a renewal inspection 2/11/26-3/10/26 Staff Person 11 had a foreign degree that was evaluated to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. Staff Person 11 did not have transcripts or other acceptable forms of documentation available to review to determine if they had at least 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Staff Person 11 did not have an experience working with children verified in the file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed the first aid kits in the following rooms were on shelves that would be accessible to the school age children who use these rooms: Room 1 (Light Green), Room 2(Blue), Room 3(Purple), and Room 5(Orange).”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

3270.71 Heat Source

“During a renewal inspection on 2/11/26 Cert rep observed the door between Room 5(Orange) and the kitchen which had a working stove was open and unlocked. The stove did not have any protective mechanism to prevent direct contact with the stove, or the knobs to turn the stove on.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed the facility did not have a written policy that addresses: Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

3270.27(d)/3270.27(e) Plan posted/Letter to parents

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Staff reported that parents were not being provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Cert rep observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location for parents.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Staff reported the maximum number of children at the facility at one time is 80 which would require 2 group supervisors. The facility had 1 Staff Person working as a group supervisor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 Staff 1 did not have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate on file. Staff 1 has been working has an assistant group supervisor.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed an outlet without a protective cover in the yellow room on the wall to the right of the door with the moths of the year sign. This room could be accessible to children 5 years old or younger.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 and 2/21/25 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 2 (6.5 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024) Staff 3 (6 hours recorded during training year 110/2023-10/2024) Staff 4 (6.5 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024)”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“During a renewal inspection Cert rep noted there was not documentation available for review that supported the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kits in the Chevy Express and the GMC Nico did not contain water bottles.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 and 2/21/25 Cert rep noted Staff 5 had a health assessment and TB test dated 9/15/23. This is not within 12 months of Staff 5's start date (See LIS code sheet for DOH).”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed that when diapers were changed in the Sky blue room a non-hands free trash can was being used to disposed of soiled disposable diapers.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 Cert rep noted that Child 1 did not have written verification of the child's immunization record on file. Child 1 did not have an immunization exemption on file. Child 1 in still in care at the facility. Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 Children 1, and 2 did not have an acceptable health assessment which provided answers to the following: a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and a statement that the child had age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted. Child 1 had an appointment summary on file as a health assessment. Child 2 had a PA school physical on file as a Child health assessment and is not a school age child(see DOB in code). Children 1 and 2 have been enrolled for more than 60 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 had an appointment summary on file as a health assessment. Cert rep observed Child 1's Health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 cert rep noted Child 3's most recent acceptable health assignment was dated 9/12/23. This is more than 12 months old.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not located in the vehicles or in the emergency contact binders for transportation. Staff reported the facility was not taking the emergency medical transportation plan when staff left the facility with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“During a renewal inspection on 2/21/25 Cert rep noted Child 4's most recent child service report was dated 7/10/24. This is more than 6 months since the previous child service report. Staff reported that the facility was only completing child service reports once a year for enrolled children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 cert rep observed a plastic bag in an accessible children's cubie in the green apple room. This room had older toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

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

“During a renewal inspection on 2/20/25 Cert rep observed the free standing sink was not securely attached to the wall. Children would be able to climb or hang on the sink which creates a hazard as it could fall on children if it detached fully from the wall. Cert rep also observed a pinch point between the sink and the wall as a result of it not be securely attached to the wall. This sink was located in the boys bathroom used by the Sky blue room and the green apple room. Cert rep observed a curl in the outdoor matting in the toddler playspace which created a tripping hazard. Cert Rep observed the cement in the raised section of the all ages playspace had loose chipped pieces with sharp edges.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“During a renewal inspection on 12/19/24 cert rep observed school aged children having snack without washing their hands beforehand.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“During an announced inspection on 12/19/24 it was noted Staff person 1 does not have a valid Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First aid and CPR training on 10/15/2022 which expired 10/31/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

“During an unannounced inspection on 12/19/24 Cert rep observed the school age children leaving the school aged classroom to go down the hall to their cubbies. Staff who was assigned supervision of these children was not physically present with these children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024

3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

“During an unannounced inspection on 12/19/24 Cert rep observed the school age children leaving the school aged classroom to go down the hall to their cubbies. Staff 1 and 2 who were assigned supervision of these children was not physically present with these children.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used

“During an unannounced inspection on 10/2/2024 cert rep observed safety restraints-booster seats in the silver Odyssey van that did not have the booster seat's manufactures' instructions in the vehicle.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints

“During an unannounced inspection on 10/2/24 cert rep observed two school aged children (ages 5 years and 6 years old) being transported in the facility van without appropriate safety restraints, booster seats.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During The Renewal Inspection on 2/25/2024, the lid for hands-free covered can used for diapering in the older toddler classroom was not going all the way up; thus, it was not working as hands-free.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“During The Renewal Inspection on 2/25/2024, The financial agreement for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been updated by the parent since March of 2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“On 2/9/2023, the facility did not have documented that an annual emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

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

“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/9/2023, the soap dispenser in the bathroom for the Blue Room was observed to be cracked with sharp edges exposed. The red wooden fence in the outdoor play area was observed to be peeling in several areas of the fence.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented verified mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/28/2016 for Staff #1 and 12/8/2015 for Staff #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

3270.119 Infant sleep position

“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/9/2023, Child #1, an infant (Date of Birth-12/1/2022) was observed sleeping in a bounce seat from 10:45 AM until 10:56 AM. There is not any medical reason on file to document that Child #1 should not sleep in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“On 2/9/2023, Staff #3 had a completed health assessment on file that was dated 1/20/2022. See LIS code sheet.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023

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

“During the staff file review on 2/3/2022, each staff for all files that were reviewed had updated clearances and an updated mandated training on file. However, the following was observed: The mandated reporter training for Staff #2 was completed on 1/30/2021, but the previous mandated reporter training on file for Staff #2 was completed on 9/20/2015. The state police clearance for Staff #3 was updated on 8/4/2021, but the previous state police clearance on file was dated 6/7/2016, the FBI clearance for Staff #3 was updated on 8/6/2021, but the previous FBI clearance on file was dated 2/22/2016 and the mandated reporter training for Staff #3 was updated on 12/22/2021, but the previous mandated reporter training on file was completed 10/14/2016. The state police clearance for Staff #4 was updated on 5/28/2021, but the previous state police clearance on file was dated 3/11/2016, the child abuse clearance for Staff #4 was updated on 6/1/2021, but the previous child abuse clearance on file was dated 3/15/2016 and the FBI clearance for Staff #4 was updated on 5/30/2021, but the previous FBI clearance on file for Staff #4 was dated 3/30/2016. The state police and child abuse clearances for Staff #5 were updated on 5/28/2021 and the FBI clearance was updated on 6/12/2021, but all three of these previous clearances were dated 2/5/2016. The mandated reporter training for Staff #5 was updated on 8/10/2021, but the previous mandated reporter training on file was completed on 2/8/2016.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/3/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were working in the Green Apple classroom with a group of 12 children that were each identified as Older Toddlers. A review of the file for Child #1 showed that this child will not be age 2 until 3/28/2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022

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

“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/3/2022, the red wooden fence in the outdoor play area to have to broken fence posts that exposed sharp edges and splinters. The red wooden fence also had several areas where paint was peeling.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/3/2022, a playhouse with several cracks that left sharp edges exposed was observed in the outdoor play area.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“During the child file review on 2/3/2022, the most recent health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler was dated 7/26/2021. The most recent health report on file for Child #3, an older toddler was dated 1/7/2021.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022