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Home › KY › Elizabethtown › Friends 4-Ever Learning Center
5351 N. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown KY 42701 · License #L358965 · Center · Licensed
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 09/05/24) did not have an annual performance evaluation on file for review.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 04/01/24) did not have education verification on file for review.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A staff member (DOH: 08/29/22) completed fourteen (14) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training during the subsequent year of employment. 2) A staff member (DOH: 05/29/09 completed one (1) hour of cabinet-approved early care and education training during the subsequent year of employment.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, tears were in the seams of seven (7) black nap mats in the two (2) year-olds' room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
Based on observation, the black metal frame between the door and the oven was detached from the oven in the kitchen. The metal frame protruded from the left side of the oven in the kitchen.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, the following was found: 1) Ice had accumulated on the inside of the deep freezer in the kitchen. 2) Food crumbs and unknown brown and black substance were inside the toaster oven and on the outside of the microwave in the kitchen. 3) A dark unknown substance was on the inside walls and bottom surface of the microwave in the kitchen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, twelve (12) children were present, and ten (10) children had an arrival time documented; therefore, two (2) children did not have an arrival time documented.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A staff member (DOH: 09/05/24) had an annual professional development plan dated 09/05/24. 2) A staff member (DOH: 04/03/24) had an annual professional development plan dated 04/03/24.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on review of documentation, observation and interviews, a four-year-old child climbed the four-foot-tall chain-linked fence on the outdoor playground. The responsible staff member was not aware the child left the outdoor playground and was unaware of the child's whereabouts for approximately twenty (20) minutes. The child was discovered in an adjacent beauty salon parking lot. The beauty salon client took the child inside the beauty salon. The local sheriff and the child's parent were contacted, and the child was released to the child's parent. Staffing Requirements Not In Compliance
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on review of documentation and interviews, the center did not have written procedures to ensure supervision, staff/child ratios and group size were maintained at all times. General Administration Not In Compliance
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on review of documentation, observation and interviews, the health, safety and comfort of a four-year-old child was compromised when the child climbed the outdoor chain linked fence while on the outdoor playground. The child left the premises, walked to an adjacent beauty salon parking lot where the child was discovered by a beauty salon client. The client took the child inside the beauty salon and the local sheriff's office was notified. Interviews determined the child was at the beauty salon for approximately twenty (20) minutes and the child care center staff members were not aware of the child's whereabouts. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 07/18/25) did not have education requirements on file for review. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 07/18/25) did not have negative TB documentation on file for review. Premises In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, a protective surface was not provided for a white and blue climbing apparatus and slide, and a red and blue dome-shaped climbing apparatus located on the outdoor playground.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two (2) staff members (DOH: 05/12/23 and 05/01/23) had an annual written performance evaluation dated 12/01/23.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the personnel record for a staff member (DOH:09/01/22) contained the most recent TB skin test dated 09/08/22, which was no longer current.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two (2) children, enrolled on 06/06/24 and 06/13/24, did not have a preferred hospital documented on file.
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a volunteer (SD: 04/01/24) supervised seven (7), three and four-year-old children alone from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm on 11/12/24 in the preschool room and was not listed on the center’s Kentucky Applicant Registry and Employment Screening (KARES) report. Therefore, the volunteer did not complete required background checks and be determined eligible prior to supervising children. Supervision In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the center's volunteer policy indicated "all volunteers must have a completed KARES background check, fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training and current CPR/first aid certification. Volunteers must be supervised by the lead teacher. Volunteers do not count in the staff-to-child ratios." The center's volunteer policy was not followed when a volunteer, supervised seven (7), three and four-year-old children alone in the preschool room, and did not have a background check completed and current certification in CPR/first aid.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a volunteer (SD: 04/01/24) supervised seven (7), three and four-year-old children alone from 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm on 11/12/24 in the preschool room and was not listed on the center’s Kentucky Applicant Registry and Employment Screening (KARES) report. Therefore, the volunteer did not complete required background checks and be determined eligible prior to supervising children. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, staff member (DOH: 09/05/24) did not have education documentation on file. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, there was no staff member present who had current CPR/First Aid certification from 10:50 am to 12:30 pm on 4/2/24. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 7/20/22) completed one and one half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet approved pediatric abusive head trauma on 2/24/24, which was not within the first year of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center had a student volunteer that started on 4/1/24 and was present at the center on 4/2/24 but did not have a written policy pertaining to student volunteers.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1). A staff member (DOH: 7/20/22) had an annual professional development plan on file that was dated 8/20/22. 2). A staff member (DOH: 8/29/22) had an annual professional development plan on file that was dated 3/13/23. 3). A staff member (DOH: 12/28/22) had an annual professional development plan on file that was dated 3/14/23. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
Based on observation, the facility did not have adequate protective surfacing material that satisfied regulatory requirements under the blue Flyer Teeter Totter swing set and a used tire on the outdoor play area used by the children. The protective surface material that was present was worn out and had curling edges, creating a fall hazard. Additional observation revealed there was no protective surface around the pink baby slide; it was surrounded by a dry substance indicative of dried mud. Continued observation revealed that the protective surface material failed to cover a fall zone that was equal to the height of the equipment. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements that all toys contacted by a child shall be clean and in good repair, and free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. Observation revealed a broken blue/orange baby slide on a play area that was turned upside down on the grass. Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the presented immunization certificate for a child enrolled on 10/26/2022 was no longer valid. The presented immunization certification expired on 05/10/2023.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory Enrollment Information regulations. The files for three (3) children with enrollment dates on 10/26/2022 and 01/23/2023 did not contain the name of the child's preferred hospital and the preferred hospital's contact information. In addition, the file for a child enrolled on 10/26/2022 did not contain information about the child's physician. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: A television placed on a counter within the Infant/Toddler classroom was observed to play cartoons and music. Interview with the staff in the classroom revealed that the two (2) children in the room at the time were twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months old. Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Food Service Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers.
General: A dozing child was observed to drink from a bottle while laying on his/her back in a crib within the Infant/Toddler classroom. Interview with the staff in the classroom revealed that the child was twelve (12) months old. The toddler was not served milk while seated.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on multiple interviews and review of documentation, on 12/09/2022 a staff member was changing a child’s diaper in the preschool room. The staff member left the child unsupervised on the changing table while he/she went to obtain a diaper from the bathroom. Interview with the staff in-charge revealed the child was three-years-old. Staffing Requirements In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Upon request, a daily program of activities for the infant room was not presented for review at the time of the inspection. Observation in the infant room revealed the two- year-old children wandering around with no programming during the inspection.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Observation of the infant room revealed toys on the shelves that were not age appropriate and safe for all of infants and toddlers in the room. Interview with the staff in the room confirmed the materials were not appropriate for the younger, non-mobile infants. Observation and interview revealed young infants were restrained in cribs with toys for play due to the unsafe materials accessible in the room. Observation of the infant room at 11:19 a.m. revealed a child playing with an electrical outlet and cord located by the child size kitchen playset. Continued observation revealed the staff member did not notice as his/her back was to the child. When the Division of Regulated Child Care representative walked toward the area the child stopped playing with the outlet and cord. Observation of the infant room at 12:07 pm revealed a child was picking up food from the floor and eating it, the staff member appeared to not notice as it was not addressed with the child. Interview with a staff member revealed the age of the child eating the food from the floor was two-years-old. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Programming Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 5. Infant and Toddler Play Requirements.
General: Observation of the toddler room revealed five (5) children in care. Interview with a staff member revealed the ages of the children in the room were two-year-old and three- year-old. Observation revealed the children were combined for the duration of the inspection which was over two (2) hours. Upon request a transition plan was not presented for the two-year-old children combined with the older children.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Observation of the infant room at 10:13 a.m. revealed an infant asleep in a crib with a blanket. Interview with a staff member revealed the sleeping infant was nine (9) months old. Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Observation of the infant room revealed there were three (3) age appropriate toys on a low shelf. Continued observation revealed toys that were not age appropriate on the low shelf that were accessible for children’s use; therefore, there were not enough appropriate toys for the children in the room. The inappropriate toys on the shelf were very small and pose a choking hazard for the infants and toddlers in the room.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver hired 05/29/09 did not have an annual written performance evaluation on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a substitute hired 05/04/21 completed six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation training on 02/01/22; therefore, he did not complete the orientation training within the first three (3) months of employment. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: 1) A large bottle of hand sanitizer and a small bottle of hand sanitizer were both stored on a shelf in the preschool room by the front entrance. 2) A caregiver’s cell phone was on top of children's cubbies at the entrance in the preschool room. 3) A caregiver's cell phone was on the bottom shelf beside a child's toy in the infant/toddler room. These items were accessible to children.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, five (5) plastic bags were in the children's cubbies and were accessible to the children in the preschool room. These plastic bags were not a part of the planned program of instruction. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: 1) Two (2) children did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after they ate breakfast in the preschool room. 2) A two-year-old child did not wash his hands with liquid soap and warm running water after he was diapered beside the restroom in the preschool room. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: 1) A caregiver did not wash her hands with liquid soap and warm running water before she diapered two (2) children in the preschool room. 2) A caregiver did not wash her hands with liquid soap and warm running water before she diapered a toddler child in the infant/toddler room. First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, a bottle of DG Ibuprofen, a bottle of Anti-Diarrheal pills, a tube of Healing Ointment, and a gallon plastic sandwich bag which contained individual packets of Alcohol wipes were not labeled to indicate to whom they each belonged in a cabinet in the preschool room. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a slide was placed on grass and did not have a protective surface material underneath in the outdoor play area. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation, two (2) cribs sheets were gathered and not tight fitted in the infant/toddler room. Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Meal Planning Requirements for a Center that Provides Meals.
General: Based on observation, a current weekly menu was not prepared, dated, and posted. The menu posted was for the week ending 06/17/22. Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, caregiver hired on 05/04/21 and a caregiver hired 05/29/09 did not have an annual written professional development plan on file. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment.
General: Review of the KARES report revealed a staff member with hire date 5/5/21 with an eligibility date of 8/21/18 who was listed under eligible not employed section on the report. Observation of the center on 5/19/2021 revealed the aforementioned staff member caring for children. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Review of the presented employee records revealed two (2) staff members with hire dates 5/5/21 and 3/14/21 whose file did not contain a current statement from a health professional stating that they were free of active tuberculosis. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present current statements for the aforementioned staff members at the time of the visit.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the licensee identifed only one staff member as an available substitute, in case of need. The staff member in charge acknowledged that only one staff member was presented as a substitute at the time of the inspection. Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the licensee requested approval to operate from 6:00 am until 2:00 am, Sunday through Saturday. The licensee is currently approved to care for children from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The staff schedule presented at the time of the inspection identified two staff members as working "first shift": one staff member was listed as working from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm Sunday through Saturday, and a second staff member was listed as working from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday. The staff schedule listed one "second shift" employee as working from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday. The staff schedule listed one "third shift" staff member as working from 10:00 pm until 2:00 am, Sunday through Saturday. The staff member identified as being designated to cook, clean, and give breaks was listed as working from 6:00 am through 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm through 10:00 pm, and "on call" from 10:00 pm until 2:00 am. The aforementioned staff member who was designated to cook, clean and give breaks was listed as being available approximately twenty hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. The licensee failed to ensure realistic staffing coverage for cooking and cleaning during the requested extended hours of operation. General Administration In Compliance Employee Records Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff member in charge did not present a personnel file containing the name, address, date of birth, and date of employment; documentation of compliance with tuberculosis screening; and proof of educational qualifications for a staff member with a hire date of 5/4/2021. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the licensee requested approval to operate from 6:00 am until 2:00 am Sunday through Saturday. The licensee is currently approved to care for children from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The staff schedule presented at the time of the inspection identified one staff member as scheduled to work Sunday through Saturday from 10:00 pm until 2:00 am, with an additional staff member available to cook, clean, and give breaks during that time. Per review of documentation, the aforementioned staff member scheduled to work 10:00 pm until 2:00 am is not certified in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation; therefore, the center would not have first aid and CPR coverage at all times during that shift.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, the mats identified as being used for children's nap time and nighttime rest were approximately one-half inch thick; therefore, the licensee failed to comply with the regulation requiring two-inch thick waterproof mats for to be used for rest time. Food Service/Food Program Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the licensee requested approval to operate from 6:00 am until 2:00 am, Sunday through Saturday. During the inspection, a menu or plan to provide dinner for children during the extended hours of operation was not presented.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the outdoor play area. Observation revealed a large hole approximately 14 inches wide and 12 inches deep in the play area resulting in a tripping hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care provider failed to comply with regulatory background check requirements. Based on a review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain the employment status of each child care staff member who has submitted to a finger-print based criminal background check. Interview revealed numerous individuals were no longer working at the center but failed to be separated from the center on the KARES report. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory staffing requirements. Upon entry into the facility, a qualified staff member was preparing lunch. A sole staff member was supervising thirteen (13) children ranging in age from two (2) years to eleven (11) years. The aforementioned staff failed to have results of a CAN report. The classroom was out of ratio and without supervision of a qualified staff. There were no other staff members available. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 6 Inspection Report
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain regulatory staffing requirements. Based on observation a sole staff member was supervising thirteen (13) children. Interview revealed the children ranged in age from two (2) years to eleven (11) years. Therefore, the minimum staff to child ratio was met. General Administration Not In Compliance
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements. A phone interview conducted on 3/11/2021 revealed that a director has not been employed since October 2020. The named director has worked sproradically, however, not in a director capacity since October 2020.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed the safety of the children was compromised by the pile of debris including large pieces of wood, metal piping and metal, lying in the area in which the children traveled to reach the play area. Director Requirements Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, a current copy of the regulations were not available. Upon request, the staff member submitted regulations from 2008. An additional set of 2008 regulations were submitted as documentation from within the licensing binder.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation there were no staff evaluations available for review when requested. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 6 Inspection Report
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center licensee failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Upon the surveyor's arrival, a staff member was observed alone with thirteen (13) children ranging in age from two (2) years to eleven (11) years. A review of documentation revealed the staff member failed to have verification of completed CAN results. Interview with staff in charge revealed she was aware the results were not available at the time of the survey. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of employee records failed to reveal a staff member certified in First Aid and CPR to be on duty and present at the time of the survey. Interview with staff revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements, to assure that documentation for two (2) employed substitutes is maintained. Interview with the staff in charge revealed two (2) staff members currently employed. Further interview revealed there were no other individuals available as employees or substitutes. Staff in charge stated, "Nobody wants to work anymore".
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff files and a review of ECE-TRIS records failed to reveal orientation training for a staff member with a hire date of 12/16/2020. Further review failed to reveal verification of PAHT training for staff members with hire dates of 5/29/09 and 8/3/2020. The documentation was not available when requested. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 6 Inspection Report Programming Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 5. Infant and Toddler Play Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Based on observation, thirteen (13) children were observed with a sole staff member upon the surveyor's arrival. Interview with staff revealed the children ranged in age from two (2) years to eleven (11) years of age. The children remained in one group throughout the length of the survey lasting over three (3) hours. Premises Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed multiple containers of chemicals and cleaning products throughout the center containing the warning: Keep Out of the Reach of Children, which included: In the girls bathroom, containers of Angel of Mine Air Freshner and a bottle labeled as "bleach water" was on an accessible shelf. Three (3) one gallon cans of paint were observed on the floor, and a quart of paint thinner on the counter in the kitchen. The kitchen door was observed open allowing accessibility of the children. Cleaning products were observed hanging on cabinet doors including hydrogen peroxide. Sitting on the green and white cabinets was a 1lb 1 oz container of Disinfectant Wipes, and next to the changing table was a hairspray bottle, whiich had been covered and relabeled, reading Disinfectant- Alcohol @ 50%. An 8 lb. bag of Epsom salts was sitting on the floor in front of an exit door. A staff member's phone cord was plugged into an electrical outlet without being plugged in to a phone leaving the electrial live wire exposed and accessible to the children. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with outdoor play area requirements. Observation revealed no protective surface under two (2) small sliding boards and one (1) swing. Observation revealed all equipment to be sitting on a grassy surface only. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 6 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a ceiling vent in the Girls bathroom containing an extreme amount of gray dust accumulation. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory food service requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed the kitchen was unclean and contained multiple storage tubs and additional items stored on shelving and counter tops which did not pertain to food preparation.
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with food service requirements. Observation revealed countertops which were cluttered with a variety of items including pet food and paint thinner, failing to be clean with space to allow for the food to be prepared in a sanitary manner. The oven contained a large amount of brown baked-on food and liquids on the racks, door and bottom surface. Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal a written record of quarterly practiced earthquake, tornado, and monthly fire drills detailing the date, time, and participants. Upon request the documentation of drills was not available at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 5 of 6 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of postings failed to reveal the Plan of Corrections submitted by the provider to the cabinet for the current licensure year. Animals In Compliance Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:410 · 922 KAR 2:410E. Emergency Regulation.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to comply with emergency regulations. KAR 922: 410e states: (Section 7) Children and adults shall be screened for fever and contagious symptoms upon entry into the child care center. Observation revealed the surveyor's temperature failed to be taken upon entering the facility. ( Section 8) Each adult including parents and guardians at drop-off and pick-up shall wear a mask while inside a child care center. Observation revealed a staff member who repeatedly failed to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth throughout the length of the survey. (Section 4) Temporary walls dividing classrooms shall be at least 6 feet tall and not be classroom furniture rearranged to divide classroom space. Observation revealed no walls dividing the classrooms, only cubbies, toy kitchen sets, and changing tables were used to divide classroom space. Interview with staff revealed the classrooms were used in each of the divided spaces to comply with regulations when needed to maintain ratios. (Section 11) New staff shall undergo name-based background checks upon hiring and not be left alone with children until the named based background checks have been approved and returned. Based on observation a staff member with a hire date of 12/16/20 was working alone with thirteen (13) children ranging in age from two (2) years to eleven (11) years when the surveyor arrived. A review of staff files failed to reveal an approved CAN result for the aforementioned staff member. In a phone interview conducted on 3/11/2021 the staff member with a hire date of 12/16/2020 stated she was alone with children, but "within ratio".
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, on the playground was a tan Little Tikes house, the right side of the house was not attached to the rest of the play structure. The tall wooden climbing structure with a swing and slide attached was exposing three (3) rusted nails under the wooden surface attaching the slide to the structure.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge failed to provide documented evidence of a current Fire Marshal report or evidence of a request for an inspection from the state Fire Marshal. The last report was dated 11/18/2016. Director Requirements Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Upon request, the staff in charge failed to provide verification of a staff evaluation for the employee with the hire date of 05/16/2018.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, the red carpet in the toddler classroom is not taunt. The surveyor entered the room and tripped; therefore, it was causing a tripping hazard. Upon observation outside on the back deck, when going down the stairs, on the right side of the stairs was a garden hose that was exposed to the children; therefore, it is a tripping hazard. Additionally, when going down the stairs to the left, there was a three (3) inch metal hook attached to the hand rail that was pointing straight outward at the children's level. Further observation showed a pile of 2x4's with nails exposed, stacked at the parent pick up and drop off parking area and there was a clear plastic sign, with sharp and pointy edges leading to the playground entry. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Upon request, the staff in charge failed to provide documented evidence from a health professional, that staff with hire dates 12/20/2012 and 10/25/2019 are free of active turberculosis.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Upon request, the staff in charge failed to provide documented evidence of fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved early care and education training during each subsequent year for staff with hire date 04/15/2015. Further review revealed staff with hire dates 12/20/2012 and 05/16/2018 failed to complete one and one half (11/2) hours of cabinet approved Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the staff failed to disinfect the diapering surface after changing a child. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, inside the playground on the left corner of the fence there were three (3) large rusted screws that were protruding into the play area. Continued observation of the right side of the playground fence revealed three (3) protruding nails where a plank had fallen off. Further observation of the playground revealed in the far right corner, there was a bird house that was leaning, rusting and not stable.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, there was no protective surface located under the large wooden structure that contained a slide and a swing. Continued observation revealed grass and dirt that was underneath of the structure. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, when going out to the playground the gate that opens to go down the steps was dragging the deck flooring and did not fasten. The gate entering the playground was dragging the ground and did not have a latch to fasten shut. Inside the playground on the left corner of the fence was a wooden plank missing. Additionally, on the right side of the playground fence, a fence plank was missing. Equipment Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, four (4) red and blue mats used for sleeping were folded inside the children's individualized cubbies revealed the vinyl was cracked and peeling. The material from the inside was exposed. Additionally, there were six (6) different colored mats stored in an infant crib that revealed, tears and cracks causing the materials to be exposed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, on the playground revealed the tall wooden climbing structure with a swing and slide attached was exposing three (3) rusted nails under the wooden surface attaching the slide to the structure. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Upon request, the staff in charge failed to provided a current immunization certificate for a child with the enrollment date of 11/26/2019. The staff-in-charge presented an expired Indiana Immunization certificate. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Upon request, the staff-in-charge did not present verification of authorization for pick up contacts for the children with the enrollment dates of 06/24/2019 and 06/24/2019. Futher review revealed the record for a child with the enrollment date of 11/26/2019 did not include a preferred hospital. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.
General: Upon request, the staff-in-charge failed to provide a current written Emergency Preparedness Plan. The plan presented was dated for 2014.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the staff-in-charge failed to provide documented evidence that staff members with the hire dates 04/15/2015, 10/19/2017 and 05/16/2018 had completed a written annual professional development plan within the required timeframe. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Animals.
General: Based on interview, observation, and review of documentation, the staff-in-charge failed to provide an updated vaccination certificate for the cat, who freely roamed the child care center. The vaccination certificate provided expired on 07/09/2019.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements regarding background checks. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present verification that a fingerprint background check had been initiated for the owner. Review of the KARES database revealed the owner was not entered into the National Background Check Program, fingerprints were not identified to have been taken, nor an “eligible for employment" status determined. The owner acknowledged that she had not submitted a fingerprint background check. The owner was observed to work with children in a supervisory role, but was not observed to be working alone. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance Director Requirements In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed five (5) overhead light fixtures that were non-working throughout the center, leaving the rooms dimly lit. Review of DRCC records revealed a similar regulatory violation was issued during the renewal inspection in December of 2018. Review of the submitted plan of correction revealed the provider indicated the light fixtures were repaired on 01/29/2019. Therefore, the child care center failed to implement the changes indicated on the submitted plan of correction. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation,the child care center failed to maintain premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the boy's restroom revealed the ventilation system was not in working order, preventing ventilation to outside air. Review of DRCC records revealed a similar regulatory violation was issued during the renewal inspection in December of 2018. Review of the submitted plan of correction revealed the provider indicated the ventilation system was repaired on 12/07/2018. Therefore, the child care center failed to implement the changes indicated on the submitted plan of correction. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain the outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a wooden fence, which was broken in multiple areas, failing to fully enclose the area in which the children played. Review of DRCC records revealed a similar regulatory violation was issued during the renewal inspection in December of 2018. Review of the submitted plan of correction revealed the provider indicated the fence was repaired on 01/30/2019. Therefore, the child care center failed to implement the changes indicated on the submitted plan of correction. Equipment Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed chipped, peeling paint on two (2) lavender, two (2) blue, and an orange shelving unit. A large green cabinet holding an aquarium was also observed to have excessive amount of peeling paint. Additionally, a small, yellow, child-sized couch had numerous tears on the front arms, leaving it in disrepair. Review of DRCC records revealed a similar regulatory violation was issued during the renewal inspection in December of 2018. Review of the submitted plan of correction revealed the provider indicated the above-mentioned items were repaired on 01/29/2019. Therefore, the child care center failed to implement the changes indicated on the submitted plan of correction.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation,the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed the handle on the oven door was missing. Review of DRCC records revealed a similar regulatory violation was issued during the renewal inspection in December of 2018. Review of the submitted plan of correction revealed the provider indicated the handle door was repaired on 02/15/2019. Therefore, the child care center failed to implement the changes indicated on the submitted plan of correction.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 4. Procedures and Payments.
General: Based on review of documentation, interview and observation, the child care center failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding background checks. A review of staff files and the NBCP surveyor report failed to reveal submission of fingerprints by a staff member with a hire date of 6/16/17. An interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. Observation did not reveal the staff member at the time of the survey. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal written documentation from the local authority showing compliance with local zoning requirements. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 8 Inspection Report Director Requirements Not In Compliance
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal staff evaluations on staff members with hire dates of: 12/20/12, 4/15/15, 6/16/17, 10/20/18, 5/16/18 and 10/19/17. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: The child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the Orange room revealed one (1) uncovered electrical outlet; and in the Blue room, four (4) electrical outlets were observed to be uncovered on 12/11/18. Additionally, in the Blue room, a nail was protruding up from the wooden floor in the direct walkway of the room, on 12/11/18 in the front building. Employee Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff files failed to reveal documentation of educational requirements for a staff member with a hire date of 5/16/18. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff records failed to reveal negative results from a tuberculin test, or a written statement from a health professional stating the individuals with hire dates of: 4/15/15, 10/20/18, and 5/16/18, were free of tuberculosis. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a two (2) year old child failed to wash her hands with soap and water after diapering.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on observation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff files and an ECE-TRIS report failed to reveal documentation verifying pediatric head trauma training was completed once every five years for employees with hire dates of 10/19/17 and 12/20/12. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 8 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: The child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation on 12/11/18 revealed the front building to have two (2) gallons of paint sitting on the floor in the hallway across from the office and accessible to children. In an open doored closet in the hallway, multiple bottles including Pine-Glo Antibacterial and Disinfectant, two (2) containers of La's Totally Awesome Cleaner, a container of Critter Canteen, and D Molish Now, with Keep Out of the Reach of Children, were accessible on a low shelf.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: The child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a light bulb was not in working order in the bathroom in the front building on 12/11/18. Observation also conducted on 12/11/18 in the front building revealed multiple spider webs on all walls of the entry way, containing dead bugs. The light fixture in the aforementioned hallway also contained a large number of dead bugs.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed numerous light fixtures which were non-working throughout the building leaving the building dimly lit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: The child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed mold in/on the ceiling surrounding a vent located in the Blue Room as observed in the front building on 12/11/18.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed the water tested in the boy's bathroom sink exceeded the maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 8 Inspection Report
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Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the boy's bathroom revealed the ventilation system was not in working order, preventing ventilation to outside air. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, a staff member failed to wash her hands with liquid soap and running water after diapering a child. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a wooden fence which was broken in multiple areas, failing to fully enclose the area in which the children played. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 8 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain an outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the playground area revealed very large, broken tree branches and limbs which were scattered throughout the play area and created a foreseeable hazard for the children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the play area revealed no ground cover in the areas of climbing equipment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the outdoor area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of a wooden fence, approximately 24-30 inches high, revealed multiple rails which were broken into pieces or broken away from the connecting posts. Equipment Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed an infant crib with torn plastic revealing the inner absorbant foam padding.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed chipping, peeling paint on two (2) lavender, two (2) blue, and an orange shelving units. A large green cabinet holding an aquarium was also observed to have an excessive amount of peeling paint. Additionally, a small, yellow, child-sized couch had numerous tears on the front and arms, leaving it in disrepair. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 5 of 8 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed the handle on the oven door was missing. Additionally, the vent in the girl's bathroom contained an excessive amount of dust build-up and was not clean. Also observed in the girl's bathroom was considerable corrosion of the sink around the overflow hole. The girl's bathroom also revealed a large plastic toilet paper holder which was broken and missing the front of the dispenser. Observed on the outdoor play area was a broken swing, pieces of broken equipment lying throughout the play area, a tan and red plastic house with sides which were not totally connected, a green riding caterpillar without a handle, and a green plastic child's chair which had sharp plastic exposed. On 12/11/18 in the front building, observation revealed the bathroom to have only a partial toilet paper dispenser hanging on the wall and was in disrepair. Also on 12/11/18 in the front building, a light fixture in the blue room was not in working order. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed an accumulation of dirt and grime on the floor between the cabinet and the stove.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed an accumulation of food residue surrounding the burners on the stove, and an oven which was not clean.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed six (6) children ranging in age from two (2) years to four (4) years eating with large, adult sized forks, failing to be designed for use by a child. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 6 of 8 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain the food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal a date on the posted menu. Children's Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of ten (10) children's files failed to reveal an immunization certificate for children with enrollment dates of: 7/28/17, 8/9/16, 11/16/16 and 4/15/14. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of children's files failed to reveal contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child's physician for children with enrollment dates of: 03/25/15, 2/16/17, 8/9/17, and 11/16/16. Children with enrollment dates of 2/16/17, 8/9/16, 8/9/17, and 8/9/17, failed to have a preferred hospital contained in the file. Children with enrollment dates of: 2/16/17, 7/28/17, 8/9/16, 11/16/16, and 8/9/17, failed to have authorization by the parent for the child care center to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent's absence. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the referenced information was not available at the time of the interview. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal a copy of the current administrative regulations. The regulations presented for review were dated 2013. An interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 7 of 8 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal a written annual plan for child care staff professional development for staff members with hire dates of 12/20/12, 4/15/15, 6/16/17, 10/20/18, 5/16/18, and 10/19/17. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on review of documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of postings failed to reveal each statement of deficiency issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year and each plan of correction submitted by the child care provider to the cabinet during the current licensure year, to be posted in a conspicuous place and made available for public inspection. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documents were not available at the time of the survey. Animals In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, documentation for two substitutes was not presented.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, verification of cabinet approved orientation training completed within the first 90 days of employment for a staff member hired on 10-19-17 failed to be presented. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the four-year-old classroom, a staff member's open purse, drink and cell phone were on a bookshelf accessible to children in care. In the girl's bathroom there was a can of Snuggle Air Wick Air Freshener on the counter accessible to children; the label stated "Keep out of Reach of Children".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. There were several florescent lights in each of the classrooms that were not lit causing the classrooms to not be well lit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the boy's bathroom there were two holes in the wall near the sink.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. The boy's bathroom failed to have single use disposable hand drying material or a hand drying blower or a garbage can. The water temperature in the girl's bathroom sink was 124 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a calibrated thermometer. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. The boy's bathroom failed to have ventilation to outside air and there was a light socket hanging from the ceiling with exposed wiring. The toilet in the girl's bathroom contained feces and toilet paper. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintan an outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. There was insufficient protective surface around the fall zone and at the end of the slide and the climbing area to an elevated wood platform.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain an outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. A top panel of fencing had detached from the fence and was laying on the ground. Equipment Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Several bookshelves throughout the center were observed to have much peeling and chipped paint.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the two-year-old classroom a wooden kitchen playset had the door broke off of the stove and the broken door was placed inside of the oven. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain equiptment in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the three's classroom, there was a work bench that failed to have any of the accessories accociated with the work bench to make the toy usable for the children. Upon interview, the accessories including nuts, bolts, screws, screwdrivers, etc, were not presented. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. A four-year-old child walked into the kitchen and was held by his mother in the kitchen for approximately one minute as his mother continued a conversation with the staff member cooking lunch. Children's Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, documentation indicating the preferred hospital for children enrolled on 1-10-18, 10-3-17, 1-17-17 and 8-9-17 was not presented. Upon request, signed enrollment paperwork including authorization for medical treatment for a child enrolled on 1-10-18 was not presented. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request an emergency evacuation plan that had been completed/updated within the previous year, failed to be provided. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Four parents had signed the attendance sheets verifying their child's attendance for the week at the center, when their child was still present at the center at the time of the survey. The children that attend school from the center failed to be signed out of the center upon leaving for school and signed into the center upon arrival at the center after school. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation and inteview, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A current dated plan of daily activities was not available in the school age, two-year-old, three-year-old or four-year-old classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. In the two-year-old classroom where diapers are changed, there failed to be a hand washing procedure posted at the sink used for handwashing following diaper changes. Animals Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Animals.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements regarding animals. Ten of ten children's files reviewed failed to have parent permission for their child to have contact with the chickens located inside of the center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. The ceiling located in the restroom and the ceiling located in the blue room had areas where the drywall was cracked and peeling away from the surface, leaving the wood underneath exposed. Continued observation revealed the baseboards in the three (3) classrooms had chipped paint and was in need of repair. Equipment In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Preschool Room revealed vinyl mats that were used for the rest time wrapped in plastic and taped with silver duct tape; therefore, making the aforementioned item accessible to the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. The employee files presented failed to have a current annual written performance evaluation for an employee with hire date 4/15/15. Interview with the director revealed this documentation was not available for review at the time of the survey.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Girls' Bathroom revealed a plunger on the floor next to the toilet within reach of the children in care. Employee Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of staff files revealed a staff with the hire date 5/10/14 did not have written documentation from a health care professional to verify that the individual was free from active TB. Interview with the director revealed she was unable to locate the document at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of presented staff files revealed files for staff members with hire dates 12/20/12, 11/1/11 and 4/15/15 did not contain documentation to verify the fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training had been completed. Review of the ECE-TRIS report verified the staff members did not complete the fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training. Interview with the director revealed she was unable to locate documentation to verify that staff members had completed fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training. Continued review of documentation revealed a file for astaff member with hire date 5/10/14 did not contain documentation to verify the one and one-half (1 ½) hours of pediatric abusive head trauma training within the first year of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Boys' Bathroom revealed a sink with a large brown rust stain down the middle of the inside of the sink.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Boys' Bathroom revealed used toilet paper covered in feces on the floor and on top of the trash can. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Preschool Room revealed a changing pad that was torn exposing the absorbent material. Observation of the Toddler Room revealed a changing pad that was torn and taped with silver duct tape. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain an outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the School-Age outside play area revealed a red wooden slide that did not have a protective surface at the bottom of the slide.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain an outdoor play area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the School-Age outside play area revealed two (2) long nails protruding from the wooden fence at the entrance to the outside play area. Equipment Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Toddler outside play area revealed a wooden swing set that was wobbly and not secured to the ground.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the School-Age Room revealed a plastic kitchen set located in the dramatic play area with no materials to use with the kitchen set. Continued observation of the School Age Room revealed a toy wooden ironing board with no materials to use with the ironing board. Interview with the Director revealed she was unable to locate any materials to use with the plastic kitchen set or toy wooden ironing board at the time of the survey. Observation of the Preschool Room revealed no materials available to use in the science center.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Preschool Room revealed that none of the battery operated toys were operational. Observation of the Toddler Room revealed the following items: 1) Several red and blue vinyl mats that were torn exposing the absorbent material, 2) A blue plastic kids chair with two parts of the seat cracked exposing sharp plastic pieces, 3) A metal bookshelf labeled “GAMES” with a cardboard back that was partially detached and taped to the bookshelf with silver duct tape and 4) A multi-colored plastic kitchen set with the oven door glued shut. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the School-Age outside play area revealed the following: 1) A blue and white see-saw that was held together with vinyl material, 2) Two (2) nails protruding from the 1st landing of the red wooden slide set, 3) A piece of wood missing from the rail on the 1st landing of the red wooden slide set, 4) Missing steering wheel from the red sit on apparatus exposing the sharp metal piece underneath, 5) A red and blue trike with a missing petal exposing the metal, busted front tire and cracked seat exposing sharp plastic pieces and 6) A swing set with peeling red paint. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the kitchen revealed a white deep freezer that was not equipped with an indicating thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device. Children's Records Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of the children’s files revealed three (3) files that did not contain the following: 1) Information for the family physician, 2) The Parent’s preferred hospital, 3) The name of each person who is designated in writing to pick-up the child and 4) The name and phone number of each person to be contacted in an emergency situation involving or impacting the child. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of presented staff files revealed the child care center failed to have a written annual professional development plan for staff members with the hire dates 11/1/11, 12/20/12, and 4/15/15. Interview with the director revealed she was unable to locate the documentation at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of documentation and interview with the Director revealed the center failed to post in a conspicuous place and make available for public inspection, each statement of deficiency and plan of correction issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of documentation in the School- Age Room revealed there was not a lesson plan of developmentally and age appropriate activities posted in the room at the time of survey. Review of documentation in the Toddler Room revealed there was no lesson plan posted at the time of the survey. Animals In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of employee files revealed that employees with hire dates of 8/28/15 and 4/15/15 failed to have criminal record checks presented for review. Interview with the director revealed that the records had been returned on-line, but had not been printed in a timely manner and were no longer accessible. Continued interview with the director revealed that she had not been aware of the sensitive time line until she attempted to print them out for the purpose of preparing for the renewal inspection. Observation of the child care facility did not reveal either of the individuals working alone with children during the inspection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of employee files revealed that employees with hire dates of 8/28/15 and 4/15/15 failed to have criminal record checks presented for review. Interview with the director revealed that the records had been returned on-line, but had not been printed in a timely manner and were no longer accessible. Continued interview with the director revealed that she had not been aware of the sensitive time line until she attempted to print them out for the purpose of preparing for the renewal inspection. Observation of the child care facility did not reveal either of the individuals working alone with children during the inspection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of employee files failed to reveal a statement from a medical professional to verify that an employee with the hire date of 4/15/15 was free from active TB at the time of the inspection. Interview with the director revealed that the employee had submitted the required documentation; however it was unable to be located at the time of the inspection.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of employee files revealed that individuals with hire dates of 12/20/12, 5/10/14, 11/1/11 and 9/15/12 failed to have documentation presented to verify that they had completed the required fifteen (15) hours of early care and education training during the previous year of employment. Continued review of employee files revealed that an individual with the hire date of 8/28/15 did not have documentation presented to verify that the individual had completed the required cabinet approved orientation training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. Interview with the director revealed an acknowledgement that the training hours may not have been completed during the previous year of employment. 345 - Driver Requirements Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation. (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1. The background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; and 2. An annual check of the: a. Kentucky driver history records in accordance with KRS 186.018; or b. Driver history records through the state transportation agency that issued the driver’s license; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. Programming
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the preschool area revealed eight (8) mats with attached bedding stored on the top of a table allowing the bedding to come into contact with the bedding attached to the mats on either side, creating an unsanitary method of storing the individual bedding. Interview with the director revealed an acknowledgement of the deficiency.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed the upper surface of the stove-top ventilation had a heavy buildup of soiled grease at the time of the inspection. Interview with the director revealed an acknowledgement of the deficiency.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of children’s files revealed that a child with the enrollment date of 6/1/15 and two children with the enrollment date of 4/1/15 failed to have contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s family physician and/ or preferred hospital. Interview with the director revealed that she was unaware that the information had not been completed as requested. 1080 - Documentation for Off Premise Trip Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records. (1) A child-care center shall maintain: (b) A written record for each child: 3. To contain: g. A permission form for each trip off the premises signed by the child’s parent in accordance with 922 KAR 2:120, Section 12; Written Documentation
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Observation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of the attendance documentation revealed two (2) children had documentation indicating that they had been signed out of care later that same day. Continued review of the attendance documentation revealed that three (3) children had already been signed in and out of care for the day following the day of the inspection. Interview with the director revealed that the parents have been asked not to complete the attendance ahead of time.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Observation and interview, it was determined the child care center director failed to comply with regulatory requirements regarding the health, safety and comfort of each child. Observation revealed Classroom A with eleven (11) children present and Classroom B with seven (7) children present. Interview with staff in Classroom A revealed she currently had ten (10) school-aged children present and interview with staff in Classroom B revealed she had five (5) children present, ages from two (2) to five (5) years. Continued interview revealed that a child from Classroom B had left the classroom and went to the adjacent Classroom A. Once the staff in Classroom A discovered the child she returned the child to Classroom B. Interview with the director revealed the child that was returned to Classroom B was her child and he was supposed to be in Classroom A with the school-agers; however, she failed to inform the staff member of his presence. Based on observation and inconsistent information gathered during interviews, it was determined the staff failed to maintain accountability for all children in care; therefore, the safety of each child was jeopardized due to the lack of awareness by the staff.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, observation and interview, it was determined the center failed to comply with regulatory requirements regarding supervision, specifically two (2) children failed to be adequately supervised by scope of vision or range of voice to prevent a specific incident on 7/13/15. Review of documentation revealed on 7/13/15 two (2) incident reports for two (2) separate children were signed by staff members, as well as, written statements signed by staff members consistently stating that the two (2) children were discovered in the same bathroom engaged in inappropriate behavior. Interviews on 7/21/15 and 7/22/15 revealed consistent information that the supervising staff member at the time of the incident on 7/13/15 was unaware that the two (2) children had gone into the bathroom together during a supervised bathroom break. Staffing Requirements
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, it was determined that the child care center director failed to comply with regulatory requirements, specifically assuring the health, safety and comfort of each child. On 7/20/15, review of two (2) children’s enrollment files revealed a history of several incident reports for both children regarding aggressive behavior. Review of the center’s parent handbook regarding discipline revealed, “Should continual behavior problems occur, a meeting between program staff and the parents will be held in order to determine an appropriate course of action that is agreeable to all”. Interview on 7/22/15 revealed that the director stated she was aware of the history of aggressive behavior with both children and continually addressed each incident with the parents; however, failed to meet with either child’s parents to determine an appropriate course of action because she did not feel either child’s behavior had become an issue. Based on interview and review of staff statements it was determined that an incident involving inappropriate/ aggressive behavior occurred on 7/13/15 with the two referenced children resulting in the children being unsupervised in the boys' bathroom with part of their clothing removed. Interviews on 7/21/15 revealed this incident resulted in medical attention for one (1) of the children.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview with the director, the child care center failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Based on review revealed the absence of any documented staff meetings. Interview with the director revealed she was aware she had not documented the meetings.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview with the director, the child care center failed to maintain employee's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of documentation present in the personnel file for each staff member with the hire date of 12/27/2012, revealed that the requirement of Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training during each subsequent year of employment was not met. Continued review of the employees records revealed the employee with the hire date of 05/10/2014 did not had written evidence of completing the six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation within the first three (3) months of employment. Interview with the director revealed he was unable to locate the documents.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on Observation and interview with the director, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the bathroom located in the front of the child care center revealed the ventilation system as not working. Interview with the director revealed the child care center had turned the ventilation off due to a loud noise coming from the vent. Hygienic Practices
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon observation of a staff changing a young toddler at approxiametly 11:00 a.m., it was observed the staff did not wash thier hands with liquid soap and warm running water, before and after diapering a child.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the kitchen revealed the oven to have a build-up of burned food debris. Further observation revealed that the inside and outside of the micro-wave contained splattered food on the surfaces.
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the postings within the child care center revealed the schedule of daily activities, did not include dates and times of activities to be conducted with the children in each classroom. Interview with the director revealed she was not aware the documentation was not dated.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.
General: Based on Interview, it was determined the director failed to provide a currrent copy of the state regulations for staff.
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was determined the director failed to provide documentation verifying the completion of staff meetings. Review of documentation revealed the director had only conducted one staff meeeting in 2012.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was determined the center failed to provide documentation verifying the completion of the required six hour state orientation training within three months of employment for two staff members with the following hire dates: 9/5/13 and 10/4/13. 345 - Driver Requirements Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation. (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1. The background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; and 2. An annual check of the: a. Kentucky driver history records in accordance with KRS 186.018; or b. Driver history records through the state transportation agency that issued the driver’s license; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. Programming
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 5. Infant and Toddler Play Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined older children were being combined with infant and toddlers for more than one hour. Observation revealed two 2-year old children arrived to the center between approximately 10-10:30 a.m. and were placed in the infant/toddler classroom. Further observation revealed the same children were observed in the infant/toddler classroom throughout the survey and remained in the classroom upon surveyor's exit at approximately 1:30 p.m.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, interview and review of documentation, it was determined the center failed to practice safe sleeping practices for infants. Observation revealed at approximately 9:45 a.m. an infant was asleep with a pacifier in her mouth in a bouncy seat. Further observation revealed at approximately 10:15 a.m. the same infant was still asleep with a pacifier in her mouth in a bouncy seat. Interview revealed, the parent wanted the infant to sleep at an incline due to reflux; however in reviewing documentation, no verifying documentation from a health professional was discovered.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep the following items inaccessible to children: 1. A staff's half-ful McDonald's cup was observed on a counter in the preschool classroom in Building 2. 2. A can of paint was observed in an unlocked closet in the preschool classroom in Building 2.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep walls in good repair. Observation revealed the following: 1. Throughout Building 1 and Building 2 in each classroom, bathrooms and hallways, the walls and baseboards contained several areas of chipped and peeling paint. 2. In Building 1, in the infant, two's and preschool classrooms, the walls contained several drilled holes. Additionally in the preschool room in Building 1, there was an approximate 1 1/2 ft. dent in the wall near the table.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined two children were observed arriving to the center and failed to wash hands before entering the program. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 13 of 26 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep a diaper changing surface in good repair. Observation revealed a large rip revealing a hole in a diaper pad in the preschool room in Building 1.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep the fence stable or in good condition. Observation revealed a portion of the fence on the large preschool playground was broken and leaning close to the ground.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to provide a tight fitting sheet for a crib. Observation revealed, one crib in the infant room in building one had a loose fitting sheet covering the mattress.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep sleeping mats in good repair. Observation revealed, all of the mats in Building 1 and Building 2 contained several rips, tears and holes exposing the padding under the surface.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on Observation, it was determined the center failed to keep equipment in good repair. Observation revealed, throughout Building 1 and Building 2 in each classroom, the wooden toy shelves contained several areas of chipped and peeling paint.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was determined the director failed to provide documentation verifying staff job descriptions.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Animals.
General: Based on Interview, it was determined the center failed to provide documentation verifying parental consent for the two turtles in the preschool classroom in Building 2.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 4 (1)
School Age: Based on observation, a bulletin board to cover breaker box was not properly secured making the breaker accessible to children. 191 - Inaccessible Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3 (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Knives and sharp objects; (c) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; (d) Plastic bags; (e) Litter and rubbish; (f) Bar soap; and (g) Personal belongings of staff. 1) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides Not In Compliance Findings: School Age: Based on observation, a bleach bottle was hanging from a cabinet handle making it accessible to children. 191 - Inaccessible Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3 (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Knives and sharp objects; (c) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; (d) Plastic bags; (e) Litter and rubbish; (f) Bar soap; and (g) Personal belongings of staff. 2) Knives and sharp objects In Compliance 3) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids In Compliance 4) Plastic bags In Compliance 5) Litter and rubbish In Compliance 6) Bar soap In Compliance 7) Personal belongings of staff In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 11 of 39 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 197 - Premises Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; and (c) Equipped with a land-line telephone accessible to a room used by a child. 1) Suitable In Compliance 2) Clean In Compliance 3) Good repair In Compliance 4) Land-line phone accessible In Compliance 200 - Building Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Adequately heated; 3. Ventilated; and 4. Well lit, including clean light fixtures: a. That are in good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shattered proof bulbs installed; and 1) Dry In Compliance 2) Adequately heated In Compliance 3) Adequately ventilated In Compliance 4) Well Lit In Compliance 5) Clean Light Fixtures In Compliance 6) Lights good repair In Compliance 7) Shielded/shatter proof bulbs In Compliance 201 - Protected Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs. 1) Windows In Compliance 2) Doors In Compliance 3) Stoves In Compliance 4) Heaters In Compliance 5) Furnaces In Compliance 6) Pipes In Compliance 7) Stairs In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 6
Green Room: Based on observation, multiple mats were torn on the corners. School Age: Based on observation, multiple mats were torn on the corners. 294 - Toys/Equipment/Furniture 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 11 (1) All toys, equipment, and furniture contacted by a child shall be: (a) Kept clean and in good repair and (b) Free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. 1) Clean In Compliance 2) Good repair In Compliance 3) Free from peeling, flaking, chalking paint In Compliance 295 - Indoor/outdoor Equipment 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 11 (2) Indoor and outdoor equipment shall: (a) Be clean, safe, and in good repair; (b) Meet the physical, developmental needs, and interests of children of different age groups; (c) Be free from sharp points or corners, splinters, protruding nails or bolts, loose or rusty parts, hazardous small parts, lead-based paint, poisonous material, and flaking or chalking paint; and (d) Be designed to guard against entrapment or situations that may cause strangulation. 1) Clean In Compliance 2) Safe In Compliance 3) Good repair In Compliance 4) Meets needs In Compliance 5) Free from harmful conditions In Compliance 6) Guard against entrapment/strangulation In Compliance 296 - Toys 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 11 (3) Toys shall be: (a) Used according to the manufacturer's safety specifications; (b) Durable; and (c) Without sharp points or edges. 1) Used according to manufacturers specifications In Compliance 2) Durable In Compliance 3) No sharp points/edges In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 5
Toddler Room: Based on observation, there were three (3) toddlers and a 3-year-old child grouped together in the classroom. The staff person stated that the next staff person did not come in until approximately 11:30 am and that these children were together in the classroom, during morning hours on a regular basis.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 4 (1)
Blue Room: Based on observation, there was a Cosco portable play yard that was being used for the children in care. 191 - Inaccessible Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3 (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Knives and sharp objects; (c) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; (d) Plastic bags; (e) Litter and rubbish; (f) Bar soap; and (g) Personal belongings of staff. 1) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides In Compliance 2) Knives and sharp objects In Compliance 3) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids In Compliance 4) Plastic bags In Compliance 5) Litter and rubbish In Compliance 6) Bar soap In Compliance 7) Personal belongings of staff In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 11 of 40 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 197 - Premises Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; and (c) Equipped with a land-line telephone accessible to a room used by a child. 1) Suitable In Compliance 2) Clean In Compliance 4) Land-line phone accessible In Compliance 197 - Premises Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; and (c) Equipped with a land-line telephone accessible to a room used by a child. 3) Good repair Not In Compliance Findings: School-age Building: Based on observation, the inside, bottom edge of the door, leading out of the building, had areas where the metal had rusted and was peeling, which left a sharp edge. 200 - Building Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Adequately heated; 3. Ventilated; and 4. Well lit, including clean light fixtures: a. That are in good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shattered proof bulbs installed; and 1) Dry In Compliance 2) Adequately heated In Compliance 3) Adequately ventilated In Compliance 4) Well Lit In Compliance 5) Clean Light Fixtures In Compliance 200 - Building Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Adequately heated; 3. Ventilated; and 4. Well lit, including clean light fixtures: a. That are in good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shattered proof bulbs installed; and 6) Lights good repair Not In Compliance Findings: School-age Building: Based on observation, two (2) of the ceiling lights did not work. 7) Shielded/shatter proof bulbs Not In Compliance Findings: Blue Room: Based on observation, one (1) of the ceiling lights and one (1) wall light was not shielded nor had shatter proof bulbs. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 12 of 40 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 201 - Protected Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs. 1) Windows In Compliance 2) Doors In Compliance 3) Stoves In Compliance 4) Heaters In Compliance 5) Furnaces In Compliance 6) Pipes In Compliance 7) Stairs In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (18)
General: Based on observation the mulch throughout the playground area did not cover the black landscape material, which posed a hazard to the children.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.