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3549 Windsor Spring Rd., Hephzibah GA 30815 · License #CCLC-51991 · Center · Child Care Learning Center
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on March 8, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the E-2nd Right Classroom housed twenty-one children when the room was licensed for eighteen children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on October 5, 2023 ; It was determined based on the consultant's observation that the center cared for twenty- five children in the 3rd left classroom when the the licensed capacity of the classroom was twenty. Exhibit "A"
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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 POI Follow Up conducted on May 11, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following hazards were observed accessible to children on this date: B-2nd Left: A plunger, trash bag, three rubber gloves, a toilet brush, a scrub brush, a bottle of Dollar General Toilet Bowl Cleaner, and a bottle of Soft Scrub were in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink. A bottle of Panrosa Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer, a water hose, and a bottle of Dollar General Disinfecting Bleach were in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering sink. F-3rd Right: A broom and dust pan were leaning against the wall by the sink used for hand washing. A box of vinyl gloves was on a shelf outside 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 Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on October 5, 2023 ; It was determined based on the consultant's observation that the following hazards were observed accessible to children on this date: C-3rd Left A broom and dust pan was leaning against the wall by the sink used for hand washing.
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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a three inch hole at the back left corner of the wall in the bathroom of the Second Right Classroom. It was further determined that the toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom of the Second Right Classroom was not secured to the wall. It was also determined, there were four sections of peeling paint in the Second Right Classroom. 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-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on May 11, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the following building hazards were observed: B-2nd Left: There were four protruding screws on the toilets in the bathroom. The ceiling above the home living center had water damage. C-3rd Left: There were four protruding screws on the toilets in the bathroom. E-2nd Right: There were four protruding screws on the toilets in the bathroom. F-3rd Right: There were four protruding screws on the toilets in the bathroom. 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-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
During a Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on October 5, 2023 ; It was determined based on the consultant's observation that the following building hazards were observed: B-2nd Left: The ceiling above the home living center had water damage.
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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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that two wheel barrels were accessible to children in the Front Middle of the Back Playground. It was further determined that twelve raw chicken legs and a bag of charcoal were observed in the Middle of the Back Playground. 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 Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on May 11, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a thorny vine on the right side of the back fence on the A-Back Playground on this date. 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 Complaint Investigation & Monitoring Visit conducted on October 5, 2023 ; It was determined based on the consultant's observation that the PVC pipe border located on the back playground on the left side was cracked causing a potential pinching hazard. It was further determined based on the consultant's observation that the PVC pipe border located on the right hand side of the back playground in front of the climbing equipment was cracked causing a potential pinching hazard.
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the First Right Classroom housed 17 children when the First Right Classroom is licensed for 15 children. 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)(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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document with a check or other mark/symbol for two children on the afternoon route from Deans Bridge Road Head Start to KidzBiz on April 22, 2022. 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)(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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document with a check or other mark/symbol for the following routes: - Three children on the afternoon route from Gracewood Elementary School to the center on December 20, 2022. - One child on the afternoon route from Tobacco Road Elementary to the center on December 19, 2022. -Six children on the afternoon route from Tobacco Road Elementary to center on December 20, 2022. -Three children on the afternoon route from Willis Foreman Elementary to the center on December 20, 2022. - Three children from Pine Hill Middle School to the center on December 20, 2022. 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)(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 Closure conducted on March 8, 2023 ; It was determined based upon an investigation that center staff failed to document in writing the load and unload for three children on the afternoon route from Spirit Creek Middle School to the center on March 3, 2023.
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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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: March 30. 2023 Deans Bridge Road Head Start: - No second check documented on the afternoon route on April 19, 2022. - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 20, 2022. - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 21, 2022. Hephzibah Middle School: - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 4, 2022 through May 5, 2022. Deer Chase Elementary School: - No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022. - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 3, 2022, through May 4, 2022. - No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah Elementary School: - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022, through May 4, 2022. - No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah High School: - No second check documented on the morning route on May 2, 2022, through May 4, 2022. Willis Foreman: - No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022, through 4, 2022. - No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 3, 2022. ‡ No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Jamestown Elementary School: - No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022, through May 4, 2022. 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)(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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: - No second check documented on the morning route on December 15, 2022. - No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 15, 2022. - No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 16, 2022. 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)(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 Follow Up conducted on February 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Diamond Lakes Elementary School: - No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023, through February 9, 2023. Jamestown Elementary School: - No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023, through February 9, 2023. Willis Foreman Elementary School: - No second check documented on the morning route on February 6, 2023. 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)(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 Follow Up conducted on March 8, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that center staff failed to conduct a second check of the vehicle in a timely manner. However, a second check was conducted. 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)(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 Closure conducted on March 8, 2023; It was determined based upon an investigation that center staff failed to document in writing the second check of the vehicle on the morning route from the center to Spirit Creek Middle School on March 3, 2023. Exhibit “A”
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on March 8, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that the E-2nd Right Classroom housed twenty-one children when the room was licensed for eighteen children. Exhibit "A"
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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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the afternoon route on April 19, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 20, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 21, 2022. Hephzibah Middle School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 4, 2022 through May 5, 2022. Deer Chase Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 3, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah High School: No second check documented on the morning route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. Willis Foreman: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through 4, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 3, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Jamestown Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. 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)(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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the morning route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 16, 2022. 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)(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 Follow Up conducted on February 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Diamond Lakes Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023 through February 9, 2023. Jamestown Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023 through February 9, 2023. Willis Foreman Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 6, 2023. 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)(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 Follow Up conducted on March 8, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that center staff failed to conduct a second check of the vehicle in a timely manner. However, a second check was conducted.
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the First Right Classroom housed 16 children when the First Right Classroom is licensed for 15 children. 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-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the First Right Classroom housed 17 children when the First Right Classroom is licensed for 15 children. 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)(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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the afternoon route on April 19, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 20, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 21, 2022. Hephzibah Middle School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 4, 2022 through May 5, 2022. Deer Chase Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 3, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah High School: No second check documented on the morning route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. Willis Foreman: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through 4, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 3, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Jamestown Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. 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)(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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the morning route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 16, 2022. 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)(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 Follow Up conducted on February 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Diamond Lakes Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023 through February 9, 2023. Jamestown Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 7, 2023 through February 9, 2023. Willis Foreman Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning route on February 6, 2023.
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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff failed to ensure children washed hands after diapering in the Second Left Classroom. It was further determined that staff in the First Right Classroom failed to ensure children washed hands immediately upon returning from outside. 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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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff failed to ensure children washed hands after diapering in the Second Left Classroom. It was further determined that staff in the Second Right Classroom failed to ensure that two children washed hands immediately upon arrival. 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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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.
During a Complaint Investigation Follow Up conducted on February 9, 2023 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff failed to ensure children washed hands after diapering in the Second Left Classroom. Exhibit "A"
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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a three inch hole at the back left corner of the wall in the bathroom of the Second Right Classroom. It was further determined that the outside handle on the door to the playground in the Third Right Classroom was missing causing the door to be inoperable from the outside.
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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a three inch hole at the back left corner of the wall in the bathroom of the Second Right Classroom. It was further determined that the toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom of the Second Right Classroom was not secured to the wall. It was also determined, there were four sections of peeling paint in the Second Right 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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a five inch gap from the ground to the fence on the back of the left side fence on the Back Playground. It was further determined that there was a five inch gap from the ground to the fence at the front of the left side fence of the Left Playground. It was also determined that there was a four inch gap from the ground to the fence at the middle of the left side fence of the Left Playground.
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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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that there was a four inch gap from the ground to the fence in the middle of the back fence on the Left Playground. It was also determined that there was a four inch gap and a four and a half inch gap from the ground to the fence at the middle of the left side fence of the Back 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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that four out of ten tricycles were missing handle bar grips.
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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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that four out of ten tricycles were missing handle bar grips.
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591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. requires that all transported children be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations and according to manufacturer's directions.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined that the vehicle used for transportation, tag # RPV 5233, had two child passenger restraint seats that were expired.
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591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. requires that all transported children be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations and according to manufacturer's directions.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined that the vehicle used for transportation, tag # RPV 5233, had two child passenger restraint seats that were expired. It was also determined that the vehicle used for transportation, tag # CLI 5867, had one child passenger restraint seat that was expired.
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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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document with a check or other mark/symbol for two children on the afternoon route from Deans Bridge Road Head Start to KidzBiz on April 22, 2022.
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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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document with a check or other mark/symbol for the following routes: -Three children on the afternoon route from Gracewood Elementary School to the center on December 20, 2022. -One child on the afternoon route from Tobacco Road Elementary to the center on December 19, 2022. -Six children on the afternoon route from Tobacco Road Elementary to center on December 20, 2022. -Three children on the afternoon route from Willis Foreman Elementary to the center on December 20, 2022. -Three children from Pine Hill Middle School to the center on December 20, 2022.
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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. requires that the first check be conducted immediately upon unloading the last child at any location including, but not limited to, a field trip destination, arrival at the Center, and the last stop during transportation to home or school. The responsible person on the vehicle 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; sign the passenger transportation checklist (s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle; and give the passenger transportation checklist(s) to the second designated Staff person.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document conducting the first check of the vehicle on the morning route from the Center to Gracewood Elementary on May 3, 2022.
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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. requires that the first check be conducted immediately upon unloading the last child at any location including, but not limited to, a field trip destination, arrival at the Center, and the last stop during transportation to home or school. The responsible person on the vehicle 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; sign the passenger transportation checklist (s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle; and give the passenger transportation checklist(s) to the second designated Staff person.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document conducting the first check of the vehicle on the afternoon route from Pine Hill Middle School to the Center on December 20, 2022.
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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 Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the afternoon route on April 19, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 20, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on April 21, 2022. Hephzibah Middle School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 4, 2022 through May 5, 2022. Deer Chase Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022. No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 3, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah Elementary School: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Hephzibah High School: No second check documented on the morning route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022. Willis Foreman: No second check documented on the morning and afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through 4, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 3, 2022. No second check documented on the morning route on May 5, 2022. Jamestown Elementary School: No second check documented on the afternoon route on May 2, 2022 through May 4, 2022.
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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 December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document the second check of the vehicle for the following routes: Deans Bridge Road Head Start: No second check documented on the morning route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 15, 2022. No second check documented on the afternoon route on December 16, 2022.
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591-1-1-.10(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.10(4) requires that if diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-use disposable towel.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that center staff failed to disinfect the diaper changing surface in between changing children in the Second Left Classroom.
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591-1-1-.10(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.10(4) requires that if diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-use disposable towel.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that center staff failed to disinfect the diaper changing surface in between changing children in the Second Left Classroom.
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591-1-1-.12(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the TV in the Third Right Classroom was not secured to the table and was able to be tipped over.
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591-1-1-.12(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the TV in the Third Right Classroom was not secured to the table and was able to be tipped over. It was also determined that the TV in the Second Right Classroom was not secured to the table and was able to be tipped over on this date.
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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff failed to ensure children washed hands after diapering in the Second Left Classroom. It was further determined that staff in the First Right Classroom failed to ensure children washed hands immediately upon returning from outside.
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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff failed to ensure children washed hands after diapering in the Second Left Classroom. It was further determined that staff in the Second Right Classroom failed to ensure that two children washed hands immediately upon arrival.
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591-1-1-.17(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(8) requires staff to wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for the day, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after diapering each child, dispensing medication, applying topical medications, handling and preparing food, eating, drinking, preparing bottles, feeding each child, assisting children with eating and drinking, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, using tobacco products, handling garbage and organic waste, touching animals or pets, handling bodily fluids and after contamination by any means.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that staff in the First Right Classroom failed to wash their hands in between diapering. It was further determined that staff in the Second Left Classroom failed to wash their hands in between wiping children's noses.
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591-1-1-.17(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(8) requires staff to wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for the day, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after diapering each child, dispensing medication, applying topical medications, handling and preparing food, eating, drinking, preparing bottles, feeding each child, assisting children with eating and drinking, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, using tobacco products, handling garbage and organic waste, touching animals or pets, handling bodily fluids and after contamination by any means.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation staff in the Second Left Classroom failed to wash their hands in between diapering.
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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 May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that two rakes, three shovels, two wheel barrels, two grills were on the Back Playground. It was further determined that a broken red ladder was observed leaning against a tree. It was also determined that tree roots were exposed on the left side of the Back Playground causing a tripping hazard. It was further determined that a gray pipe was exposed on the Left Playground causing 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that two wheel barrels were accessible to children in the Front Middle of the Back Playground. It was further determined that twelve raw chicken legs and a bag of charcoal were observed in the Middle of the Back Playground. 13. A. Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(c )3. requires that the driver or other designated person document in writing the time of arrival and departure each time the vehicle departs from the Center, is loaded or unloaded at each school and when the vehicle returns to the Center; each time the vehicle departs from the Center, arrives at the location where any child is picked up or dropped off and when the vehicle returns to the Center; each time the vehicle leaves the Center, arrives at a field trip destination, leaves a field trip destination, and returns to the Center. During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records that center staff failed to document in writing the return time on the morning route from KidzBiz to Deans Bridge Road Head Start on April 22, 2022. It was further determined that center staff failed to document the return time on the morning route from KidzBiz to Gracewood Elementary on April 29, 2022. 13. B. Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(c )3. requires that the driver or other designated person document in writing the time of arrival and departure each time the vehicle departs from the Center, is loaded or unloaded at each school and when the vehicle returns to the Center; each time the vehicle departs from the Center, arrives at the location where any child is picked up or dropped off and when the vehicle returns to the Center; each time the vehicle leaves the Center, arrives at a field trip destination, leaves a field trip destination, and returns to the Center. During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon a review of records center staff failed to document in writing the time of arrival, load and unload, and departure for the afternoon route from Pine Hill Middle to the Center on December 12, 2022
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Licensing Study conducted on May 5, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the First Right Classroom housed 16 children when the First Right Classroom is licensed for 15 children.
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591-1-1-.19(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity.
During a Monitoring Visit conducted on December 22, 2022 ; It was determined based upon observation that the First Right Classroom housed 17 children when the First Right Classroom is licensed for 15 children. Exhibit "A"
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