Cherished Memories Childcare Center

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 September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the ramp leading to the sidewalk was not flush with the ground posing a tripping hazard. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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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 June 23, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the ramp leading to the sidewalk was not flush with the ground posing a tripping hazard.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the director did not have the required food service training. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(b) requires that an emergency medical information record be maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency medical information record for each child shall include a listing of the child's full name, date of birth, allergies, special medical needs and conditions, current prescribed medications that the child is required to take on a daily basis for a chronic condition, the name and telephone number of the child's doctor, the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area where the Center is located and the telephone numbers where the Parents can be reached.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that 17 of 17 children being transported did not have emergency medical forms on the vehicle.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(b) requires that an emergency medical information record be maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency medical information record for each child shall include a listing of the child's full name, date of birth, allergies, special medical needs and conditions, current prescribed medications that the child is required to take on a daily basis for a chronic condition, the name and telephone number of the child's doctor, the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area where the Center is located and the telephone numbers where the Parents can be reached.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on June 23, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that four children did not have emergency medical information records on file and were transported on a field trip to AMC Theaters on June 18, 2025.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. requires that the driver or other designated person shall immediately document in writing, with a check or other mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist each time a child enters and exits the vehicle. The driver or other designated staff person shall document in writing with a different mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist who was not present on the vehicle for any reason. An explanation shall be documented in writing whenever a child is transported to a field trip site but is not present on the return trip to the Center.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records the loading and unloading of children was not accounted for during the week of August 5, 2024 through August 9, 2024 in that on August 5, 2024 three children were not marked as loaded/unloaded during afternoon transportation from Michelle Obama Stem Academy. It was further determined that on August 7, 2024 and August 8, 2024 three children were not marked as loaded/unloaded during morning transportation to Michelle Obama Stem Academy, and one child was not marked as loaded/unloaded from Rocky Creek Elementary. In addition, on August 9, 2024 the center marked that transportation was completed during the morning and afternoon transportation to and from Michelle Obama Stem Academy and Rocky Creek Elementary, however; no children were marked as loaded/unloaded. On September 3, 2024 six children were not marked as loaded/unloaded during morning transportation to Michelle Obama Stem Academy and three children were not marked as loaded/unloaded during afternoon transportation from Michelle Obama Stem Academy.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. requires that the driver or other designated person shall immediately document in writing, with a check or other mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist each time a child enters and exits the vehicle. The driver or other designated staff person shall document in writing with a different mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist who was not present on the vehicle for any reason. An explanation shall be documented in writing whenever a child is transported to a field trip site but is not present on the return trip to the Center.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on June 23, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that five out of 14 children did not have a load designation from the Center for the field trip to AMC Theaters on June 18, 2025.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. requires that the second designated Staff person conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle's interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that on August 5, August 6, August 7 and August 9, 2024 a second check was not completed during morning transportation to Michelle Obama Stem Academy. It was further determined that on August 6, August 8, and August 9, 2024 the second check was not conducted during afternoon transportation from Rocky Creek Elementary. Additionally, during the week of September 2, 2024 the second check was not conducted during morning and afternoon transportation to and from Michelle Obama Stem Academy from September 3, 2024 through September 6, 2024.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. requires that the second designated Staff person conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle's interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on June 23, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the transportation checklist for Home Transportation on June 20, 2025 was missing the morning and afternoon signatures for the second check of the vehicle as required.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on January 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the director had not completed the required food service training. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on June 23, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the Director did not have evidence of documentation for completing the required food service training. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.21(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 29, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the center did not have emergency drills for the 2023 year.

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591-1-1-.21(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 10, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the center did not have emergency drills for the 2023/2024 year.

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591-1-1-.21(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the center did not complete a fire drill during the month of August of 2024 as required.

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591-1-1-.14(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed prior to September 30, 2016 and within 90 days of their hire date if employed after September 30, 2016.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 29, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that staff member #3 and staff member #4 over 90 days of hire did not have first aid and CPR.

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591-1-1-.14(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed prior to September 30, 2016 and within 90 days of their hire date if employed after September 30, 2016.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 10, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that staff member #1 did not have first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

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591-1-1-.14(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed prior to September 30, 2016 and within 90 days of their hire date if employed after September 30, 2016.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 24, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that staff member #1 did not have first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

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591-1-1-.14(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed prior to September 30, 2016 and within 90 days of their hire date if employed after September 30, 2016.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that staff member #1, #6, and #7 did not have first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

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591-1-1-.14(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(1) requires the Center Director and, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the caregiver Staff to successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid. The first aid training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. The Center shall maintain current evidence of the successful completion of such training which shall be available to the Department for inspection.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 29, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that three of seven staff members instead of four had first aid and CPR.

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591-1-1-.14(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(1) requires the Center Director and, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the caregiver Staff to successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid. The first aid training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. The Center shall maintain current evidence of the successful completion of such training which shall be available to the Department for inspection.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 10, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that two of eight staff members instead of four had first aid and CPR.

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591-1-1-.14(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(1) requires the Center Director and, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the caregiver Staff to successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid. The first aid training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. The Center shall maintain current evidence of the successful completion of such training which shall be available to the Department for inspection.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 24, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that two of eight staff members instead of four had first aid and CPR.

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591-1-1-.14(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.14(1) requires the Center Director and, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the caregiver Staff to successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid. The first aid training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children. The Center shall maintain current evidence of the successful completion of such training which shall be available to the Department for inspection.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that two of nine staff members instead of five had first aid and CPR.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on January 29, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the ramp leading to the sidewalk was not flush with the ground posing a tripping hazard.

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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 Follow Up conducted on June 10, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the ramp leading to the sidewalk was not flush with the ground posing a tripping hazard.

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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 September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on observation that the ramp leading to the sidewalk was not flush with the ground posing a tripping hazard.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Licensing Study conducted on January 29, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the director did not have the required food service training.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on June 10, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the director did not have the required food service training.

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591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study conducted on September 18, 2024 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the director did not have the required food service training. Exhibit "A"

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