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 April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were accessible to the children in care: ---One window air condition unit was observed to have an abundance of dust / mold and needs to be cleaned. ---The green area rug in the back classroom was soiled and in need of cleaning. ---The blue rug in the front classroom is soiled and in need of cleaning. ---Plastic bags were being stored under the toddler handwashing sink and accessible to children.

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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 11, 2021 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present and accessible to the children: ---The yellow metal truck was missing one wooden seat. Additionally, two of two wooden back rests were weathered and loose. Additionally, one yellow bar used to hold a seat had four one half inch holes. ---The white PVC pipe surrounding the blue metal climbing dome had eight one half inch holes. ---The tan, yellow, blue and green step 2 playhouse was missing the red door leaving 2 holes the size of 3/4 inch each.

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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 April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present: ---Tree roots were exposed under the play house with the tic-tac-toe board. ---The red art board was not anchored to the ground and was mobile. ---The post to the red basketball post was not sturdy. ---Roots were exposed around all of the trees on the playground.

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591-1-1-.08(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(6) requires the Center to maintain records of a child's daily arrival and departure for the twelve (12) preceding months that the Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent documents, in written or electronic format, each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the child. The documentation shall include at least the date, the child’s name, the arrival and departure times, and the signature or initials of the Parent or authorized person at the time of arrival and departure. These records shall be made available to the Department in printed or written form upon request.

During a Licensing Study conducted on May 11, 2021 ; It was determined based on observation that eight children were signed in on today's date and ten children were present.

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591-1-1-.08(6) · Rule 591-1-1-.08(6) requires the Center to maintain records of a child's daily arrival and departure for the twelve (12) preceding months that the Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent documents, in written or electronic format, each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the child. The documentation shall include at least the date, the child’s name, the arrival and departure times, and the signature or initials of the Parent or authorized person at the time of arrival and departure. These records shall be made available to the Department in printed or written form upon request.

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on review of the sign in and sign out sheet and child head count conducted that ten children were signed in on this day and fourteen children were present.

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

During a Licensing Study conducted on May 11, 2021 ; It was determined based on observation and measurement that directly underneath the blue metal climbing dome there was one inch of resilient surface and six inches are required. Additionally, resilient surface measured one to three inches in different areas around the climbing dome and six inches are required.

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

During a Licensing Study conducted on April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on measurements that the blue climbing dome had no resilient surface and six inches are 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 Licensing Study conducted on May 11, 2021 ; It was determined based on review of the staff files that the center director and a new staff member hired November 1, 2020 have not completed the required four clock hours of Food Preparation and Nutrition training 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on October 18, 2021 ; It was determined based on review of the staff files that the center director and a new staff member hired November 20, 2020 have not completed the required four clock hours of Food Preparation and Nutrition training 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 Licensing Study conducted on April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on review of the staff files that the center director and a new staff member hired November 20, 2020 have not completed the required four clock hours of Food Preparation and Nutrition training as required. 7. A. Rule 91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source. The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall be chosen from the following fields: child development, including discipline, guidance, nutrition, injury control and safety; health, including sanitation, disease control, cleanliness, detection and disposition of illness; child abuse and neglect, including identification and reporting, and meeting the needs of abused and/or neglected children; and business related topics, including parental communication, recordkeeping, etc.; provided however that such business related training shall be limited to no more than two (2) of the required ten (10) clock hours of training. Records of completion of such training shall be maintained, as required by these rules. During a Licensing Study conducted on May 11, 2021 ; It was determined based on review of staff files that one staff member completed two clock hours of annual training for 2020 and ten clock hours are required. Additionally, a second staff member completed eight clock hours of annual training for 2020 and ten clock hours are required. 7. B. Rule 91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source. The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall be chosen from the following fields: child development, including discipline, guidance, nutrition, injury control and safety; health, including sanitation, disease control, cleanliness, detection and disposition of illness; child abuse and neglect, including identification and reporting, and meeting the needs of abused and/or neglected children; and business related topics, including parental communication, recordkeeping, etc.; provided however that such business related training shall be limited to no more than two (2) of the required ten (10) clock hours of training. Records of completion of such training shall be maintained, as required by these rules. During a Licensing Study conducted on April 19, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that one staff member had six clock hours of 2021 annual training and ten hours are required. Exhibit "A"

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