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

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazardous items were accessible to the children in care: ---Six brooms, two dust pans, one vacuum, two toilet plungers, two unlocked cabinets, one cabinet sink with one broken cabinet door, and one broken table were observed in classroom I-204 and to be accessible to the children in care. --- Two pocket books were being stored in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to the children in care in classroom I-204. ---Four bottles of Clorox and one bottle of Fabuloso cleaner were being stored under the kitchen cabinet with no lock and accessible to the children in classroom K.

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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 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazardous items were accessible to the children in care: --A toilet plunger was observed to be stored in the bathroom and accessible to the children in classroom 202. ---A mop was observed to be stored in the classroom and accessible to the children in classroom 202. ---Plastic bags were being stored in a cabinet with no safety latch and accessible to the children in classroom 202.

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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 March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the following items were in need of repair: ---Classroom A - 106 had an electrical box covering that was cracked, a toy bucket that had a 3 inch x 1.5 inch crack leaving sharp edges, two bolts protruding more than two threads securing the protective electrical protective cover located by the indoor air unit, and two additionally electrical protective cover boxes were broken and in need of repair or replacement. ---Classroom G-202 had a Little Tikes plastic blue bench with a 19 inch crack in the seat causing a potential pinching hazard and in need of repair or replacement. ---Three of three bookshelves located in classroom B-104 were chipping paint. ---The left toilet in classroom G-102 had a broken flusher. ---The toilet ring was broken, two soap dishes were dirty and four tiles were in need of repair in classroom K. ---Classroom A-106 had two of two classroom doors that were chipping paint, toys in need of cleaning and the diapering exhaust fan in need of dusting. ---Classroom B-104 had two of two classroom doors that were chipping paint, and the diaper changing table right leg had a one inch x a three inch splintering area. ---Classroom C-101 diapering exhaust fan needs dusting. ---Classroom E-103 blue carpet and blue rug had freyed edges, walls were chipping paint, four holes around the toilet tissue holder, six loose tiles, handicap bars are rusting and two protruding bolts on the back bottom of the toilet. ---Classroom F-102 exhaust fan needs dusting and one 12 x 48 inch book shelf was chipping paint. ---Classroom G-202 one adult cloth chair was soiled. ---Classroom K had two protruding bolts behind the toilet, a soiled rug and dirty carpet.

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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 August 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the following items were in need of repair: ---Classroom G had seven grey book shelves that were chipping paint. ---Three of three bookshelves located in classroom B-104 were chipping paint. ---The left toilet in classroom G-102 had a broken toilet flusher. ---Classroom B-104 had two of two classroom doors that were chipping paint, and the diaper changing table right leg had a one inch x a three inch splintering area, and three grey shelves were chipping paint. ---Classroom E-103 walls and chalk board were chipping paint. ---Classroom F-102 one 12 x 48 inch book shelf was chipping paint. ---Classroom K had two protruding bolts behind the toilet. ---Classroom L had two grey shelves that were chipping paint.

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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 March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the fencing had the following measurements on some parts of the fencing. ---Playground fencing 1 measured 40 inches in height where 48 inches are required. ---Playground fencing 2 measured 40 - 47 inches in height where 48 inches are required and 57 inches of fencing were loose. ---Playground fencing 3 measured 40 to 46 inches in height where 48 inches are required. ---Playground fencing 4 measured 40 inches in height where 48 inches are required.

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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 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the fencing had the following measurements on some parts of the fencing. ---Playground fencing 1 measured 40 inches in height where 48 inches are required. ---Playground fencing 2 measured 40 - 47 inches in height where 48 inches are required and 57 inches of fencing were loose. ---Playground fencing 3 measured 40 to 46 inches in height where 48 inches are required. ---Playground fencing 4 measured 40 inches in height where 48 inches are required.

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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 March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present: Playground 1: ---The cement ramp had more than a four inch drop off. ---Cement was protruding around the pipe drain. ---One board had a 3 x 5.5 inch weathered and splintering area. ---The trash can lid was cracked. Playground 2: ---A two and a half inch metal rebar rod was sticking up from the ground. ---2 of 5 bars were missing from the gym set. . ---The foot rest on the dolphin was rusting. ---One wooden post was broken off at the ground and sticking up. ---The spring on the green motorcycle was stripped. ---One of eight S clamps was not fastened or hooked. ---Two of eight green rubber chain protective coverings are dry, broken,and had sharp edges. Playground 3: ---The double gate chain and lock were rusted. ---Five wooden top boards and one wooden seat board on the picnic table were weathered and splintering. ---29 of 29 metal bars had chipped paint and were rusted on the large structure. ---Several areas on the wooden flooring were not smooth, weathered and buckled. ---1 green slide had a 9 inch gap on each side at the top. ---4 of 4 springy seats were chipping paint. Playground 4: ---One chain located on the gate was rusted. ---One bolt located on the gate was more than two threads in length. ---One of two swing poles was weathered and splintered. ---Two piles of busted concrete were accessible to the children. ---One thorn bush was growing inside of the playground and accessible to the 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present: Playground 1: ---The cement ramp had more than a four inch drop off. ---One board had a 3 x 5.5 splintering area. ---The trash can lid was cracked. Playground 2: ---One of eight S clamps was not fastened or hooked. ---Two of eight green rubber chain covering were dry, broken, and had sharp edges. ---Two of two petal tricycles were chipping paint and rusting. ---One of ten tricycles was missing a pedal. Playground 3: ---The double gate chain and lock were rusted. ---29 of 29 metal bars were chipping paint and rusting on the large structure. ---Several areas on the wooden flooring were not smooth, weathered, splintering and buckled. ---1 green slide had a 9 inch gap on each side at the top. ---4 of 4 springy seats were chipping paint. Playground 4: ---One chain located on the gate was rusted. ---One of two swing poles is weathered and splintered.

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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 March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the following furniture was not secured and poses as a tipping hazard to the children in care: ---Three bookshelves measured 9.5 inches x 4.8 inches, three bookshelves measured 12 inches x 48 inches, and one bookshelf measured5 feet by 1.5 inches were located in classroom A-106 and not secured causing a potential tipping hazard. ---Three bookshelves measured 12 inches by 48 inches were located in classroom B-104 and not secured causing a potential tipping hazard.

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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 August 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that the following furniture was not secured and present as a tipping hazard to the children in care: ---Three bookshelves measured 9.5 inches x 4.8 inches, three bookshelves measured 12 inches x 48 inches, and one bookshelf measured 5 feet by 1.5 inches were located in classroom A-106 and not secured causing a potential tipping hazard. ---Three bookshelves measured 12 inches by 48 inches were located in classroom B-104 and not secured causing a potential tipping 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 Licensing Study conducted on March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that four active ant beds were observed throughout the playgrounds. Additionally, weeds were growing on playground one. Additionally, playground three had a broken tree root in need of removal, plastic to be removed and a hole to fill in.

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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 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that weeds were growing on all playgrounds . Additionally, playground 3 had a broken tree root in need of removal, landscape plastic to be removed and a hole to fill in.

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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 resilience.

During a Licensing Study conducted on March 14, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that playground 2 and playground 3 measured 1 - 3 inches of resilient surface beneath and within the fall zones of swinging and climbing equipment where 6 inches were 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on August 8, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation and measurements that playground 2 and playground 3 measured 1 - 3 inches of resilient surface beneath and within the fall zones of swinging and climbing equipment where 6 inches are required. Exhibit "A"

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