591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 19, 2025 ; It was determined that the following potentially hazardous items were stored accessible to children: -Hall Bathroom- baby wipes in an unlocked drawer -Room B- baby wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table and ointment in an unlocked drawer near the cubbies

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 10, 2026 ; It was determined based on observation that the following potentially hazardous items were stored accessible to children: -Room B- teacher's purse in an unlocked cabinet -Hall Bathroom- cleaning products and a toilet brush in an unlocked cabinet under the sink

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591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 19, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the gate was open and the latch was broken. It was further determined that there was a broken wood panel with an exposed nail at the bottom of the fence near the bike path.

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591-1-1-.26(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

During an Incident Investigation/Monitoring Visit conducted on December 12, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that there was a broken wood panel that measured 4 inches wide and posed a potential entrapment hazard near the left side fence near the bike path. It was further determined that there were exposed nails throughout the wooden fence that were accessible to children.

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591-1-1-.12(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(2) requires that all equipment and furniture be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint; and be kept clean.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 10, 2026 ; It was determined based on observation that the blue rug near the steps in Room A, was not secured which posed a potential tripping hazard. It was further determined that the knobs and the left cabinet handle were missing from the play stove in Room C.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 10, 2026 ; It was determined based on observation that there was no resilient surfacing in the fall zones under the climbing equipment near the right side of the playground, 6 inches of resilient surfacing was required.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm¶s length away from children thirty- six (36) months of age and younger.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on December 18, 2025 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that on December 3, 2025, staff failed to provide watchful oversight when they were unaware that a 1-year-old child opened a gate to a room where infant children were present, and bit a child.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm¶s length away from children thirty- six (36) months of age and younger.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 10, 2026 ; It was determined based on observation that staff were not seated within an arm's length away from 2-year-old children during lunchtime in Room A. Exhibit "A"

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