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 September 14, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: Front Right Classroom ‡The shelf to the left of the classroom entry door had one Magic Eraser, one pair of adult scissors, and one stapler remover on the top of the shelf. ‡The manipulative shelf in the middle of the classroom had one adult stapler accessible on the top middle shelf. ‡A staff purse was in an unlocked cubby on the right side of the classroom. ‡One bottle labeled bleach water containing an unknown substance, an iron, and a plastic bag were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink used for hand washing in the bathroom. Second Left Rear Classroom ‡A hot water heater was in an unlocked cabinet under the adult sink used for hand washing.

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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 Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on February 22, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: Front Right Classroom ‡A mop was in the bathroom. ‡Three brooms and one dust pan were in an unlocked closet in the bathroom. Third Left Rear Classroom ‡A plunger was on the sink in the bathroom.

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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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 7, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: Third Left Rear Classroom -A black toilet plunger was accessible to children on the left side of the handwashing sink in the children's bathroom. -A broom and dust pan were on the back right side of the classroom.

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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 September 14, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following fencing hazards were present on this date: Left Playground. ‡The fencing on the back left side was bent at the top rail ‡The locked gate on the left side of the playground had a gap to the wooded area which measured four inches wide causing potential entrapment. Front Playground ‡The top rail was not connected to the top bar of fencing on the back middle fence. ‡The top fence rail was broken on the back right hand side.

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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 Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on February 22, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following fencing hazards were present on this date: PG- Left Playground ‡The fencing on the back left side was bent at the top rail. ‡The middle of the left side fence top pole was rusted. ‡The chain link fencing on the left side was rusted. PG- Back Right Playground ‡The chain link fencing was detached from the top pole in the middle section of the back fence. ‡There was a ten inch by three inch gap from the ground to the fence at the middle of the right side fence. PG-Front Playground ‡The front chain link fence measured three feet and five and one half inches when four feet was required. ‡The top pole was rusted at the middle of the front fence.

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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 7, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following fencing hazards were present on this date: PG- Left Playground -The fencing on the back left side was bent at the top rail. -The middle of the left side fence top pole was rusted. -The chain link fencing on the left side was rusted. -The bottom of the fencing was not connected causing a five inch gap on middle of the fencing on the right side of the playground. PG- Back Right Playground -The chain link fencing was detached from the top pole in the middle section of the back fence. -There was a ten inch by three inch gap from the ground to the fence at the middle of the right side fence. PG-Front Playground -The front chain link fence measured three feet and five and one half inches when four feet was required. -The top pole was rusted at the middle of the front fence. -The bottom of the chain link fence was not properly connected causing a five inch gap on the bottom of the gate doors on the top right side of the playground. -There was a seven and one half inch gap at the bottom of the gate door fencing on the back right side of the playground.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 14, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following playground hazards were accessible to children on this date: Left Playground ‡The wooden play structure on the Left Playground had slats of wood with splintered wood causing splinters. Front Playground ‡One piece of green, black, and red equipment located near the stationary play structure equipment was broken. ‡The beige and green stationary play equipment had chipping paint, was rusted, and had sharp edges.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on February 22, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following playground equipment hazards were accessible to children on this date: PG- Left Playground ‡The wooden play structure on the Left Playground had slats of wood with splintered wood causing splinters. ‡Two yellow steering wheels on the wooden play structure had chipping paint. ‡The black barrier around the yellow wooden play structure was cracked at the front right side. ‡The black barrier around the swings were cracked. ‡Eight out of Eight swing chains had peeling paint. PG-Back Right Playground ‡There were two bolts protruding from the black barrier surrounding the green swing set. ‡Six out of eight swing chains were rusted. ‡Three out of four swings had rusted hardware on the seats. ‡The green swing set had chipping paint. ‡The green wheel at the play structure had chipping paint. ‡There was one nail protruding at the black barrier around the play structure. ‡The green helicopter had rust and chipping paint. PG-Front Playground ‡There were three protruding nails at the black barrier surrounding the sand box. ‡The coating to the beige and green play structure was peeling and rusted at the steps and each platform.

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591-1-1-.26(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 7, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following playground equipment hazards were accessible to children on this date: PG- Left Playground -The wooden play structure on the Left Playground had slats of wood with splintered wood causing splinters. -Two yellow steering wheels on the wooden play structure had chipping paint. -The black barrier around the yellow wooden play structure was cracked at the front right side. -The black barrier was cracked throughout. PG-Back Right Playground -There were two bolts protruding from the black barrier surrounding the green swing set. -There was one large nail protruding at the black barrier around the play structure. PG-Front Playground -A large nail protruding from the black barrier surrounding the sand box. -The coating to the beige and green play structure was peeling and rusted at the steps and each platform. -The wooden barrier around the large play structure was weathered and splintering

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 14, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were present on the playgrounds: Left Playground ‡A green hose on the wall across from the 3rd Left Rear exterior door was laying on the ground unsecured. ‡Tree roots causing potential tripping hazards were located on the left outer sections of the playground near the fencing. ‡Four active ant beds were present. Front Playground ‡Tree roots causing potential tripping hazards were located on the outer middle sections of the playground. ‡Four active ant beds were present. ‡Large rocks were located against the back and right sides of the fence line. ‡Two protruding bolts were present on the front and right sides of the garden bed barrier. ‡A large limb connected to a tree hung over from the wooded area and onto the back middle fencing and onto the playground causing a tripping hazard. Back Right Playground ‡Large rocks located under the green and white canopy posed a tripping hazard. ‡The black barrier underneath the green and white canopy had five protruding bolts.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on February 22, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: PG- Left Playground ‡A green hose on the wall across from the 3rd Left Rear exterior door was laying on the ground unsecured. ‡Tree roots causing potential tripping hazards were located on the back left side of the playground. PG- Back Right Playground ‡Large rocks located in the middle of the playground posed a tripping hazard. ‡Tree roots causing potential tripping hazards were located on the back of the playground. PG- Front Playground ‡Tree roots causing potential tripping hazards were located on the middle of the playground.

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591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on August 7, 2024 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were accessible to children on this date: PG- Left Playground -A green hose on the wall across from the 3rd Left Rear exterior door was laying on the ground unsecured. -Exposed tree roots throughout the playground causing potential tripping hazards. -Large rocks located in the middle of the playground posed a tripping hazard. -An active ant bed located at the top of the playground. -A black trash bag was accessible to children and hanging from the fencing on the back left corner of the playground. -A ditch measuring 24 and a half inches by 12 and a half inches in front of the fencing on the middle right side of the playground. PG- Back Right Playground -Exposed tree roots throughout the playground causing potential tripping hazards. -An active ant bed located at the bottom of the playground.. PG- Front Playground -Exposed tree roots throughout the playground causing potential tripping hazards. -Three active ant beds located on the top of the hill on the right side of the playground. -Four active ant beds located on the middle back side of the playground. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-1.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-1.32(2) requires that for Centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more children. The Staff: $499.00 child ratios for a mixed-age group shall be based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty (20%) of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on July 1, 2021, it was determined that on May 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., a three-year-old child sustained an injury to the head while on the playground. There were two staff members supervising 22 three-and four-year-old children. One of the staff members escorted a child inside to change the child’s pull-up. Staff interviews revealed that the staff members were aware that leaving the playground would leave the remaining staff member out of ratio. Staff interviews revealed that while one staff member was inside the center, a child approached the staff member that was on the playground stating that the three-year-old child fell and hit their head on the play structure. The staff member did not observe the child fall. The staff members received a written disciplinary action and signed the document acknowledging being out of ratio. Professional medical attention was obtained. There was one staff member supervising 16 three-year-old children and 5 four-year-old children on the playground, and the required ratio was 1:15. Based on the number and ages of the children present, two staff were required.

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591-1-1-1.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-1.32(2) requires that for Centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more children. $299.00 The Staff: child ratios for a mixed-age group shall be based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty (20%) of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During a complaint investigation on March 16, 20021, it was determined based on observation that one staff member was supervising three infants and 4 one-year-old children in the classroom. The required ratio was 1:6.

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