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Home › KY › Eminence › Little Pea Preschool LLC
4244 N Main St, Eminence KY 40019 · License #L383981 · Center · Licensed
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: One-Year-Old Classroom 1) The surveyor found numerous stains on a rocking chair cushion.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Playground 1) The cloth liner was exposed in several areas due to insufficient mulch coverage, creating a potential safety hazard.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A staff member (DOH: 02/21/25) did not have proof of education available for review.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A staff member (DOH: 07/19/23) had TB documentation on file that was no longer valid as of 07/19/25. 2) A staff member (DOH: 08/07/23) had TB documentation on file that was no longer valid as of 08/10/25.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Three-Year-Old Classroom (A) 1) A container of Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes, labeled "Keep out of reach of children", was found on top of the art shelf within reach of children in care.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Three-Year-Old Classroom (B): 1) A roll of unused trash bags, not intended for a planned activity, was found on a table within reach of the children in care.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: One-Year-Old Classroom 1) At approximately 11:54 am and 11:56 am, the surveyor observed a staff member change the diapers of two (2) one-year-old female children without washing their hands afterward. She instead directed both children to their nap mats.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Two-Year-Old Classroom (A) 1) At approximately 12:03 pm, the surveyor entered the classroom and observed a staff member’s medication stored on a five-tiered mesh container placed on top of an art shelving unit. The medication was out of reach of the children, but was not secured in a locked container. The surveyor noted the following: • One (1) bottle of Amphetamine Salts (for ADHD treatment) • One (1) bottle of Metoprolol (for blood pressure management) • One (1) bottle of Bayer Aspirin • One (1) bottle of Ibuprofen Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 07/30/24) did not complete Kentucky National Background Check Service (KARES) until 09/16/24. The staff-in-charge stated that this staff member did not work alone until KARES was completed. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director 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: Based on review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 08/05/24) did not have evidence of a high school diploma, GED or Commonwealth Child Care Credential on file at the facility. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, three (3) staff members (DOH: 07/31/19, 08/01/22, and 08/05/24) did not have a current TB test or statement from a health professional on file.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1.) A staff member (DOH: 08/01/22) completed pediatric abuse head trauma (PAHT) training on 02/08/18; however, did not renew the training due 02/08/23. 2.) A staff member (DOH: 03/01/22) did not have evidence of completing fifteen (15) hours of early care and education training. A review of ECE-TRIS system verified this information. Programming In Compliance Premises 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.) A staff member's purse was accessible to children in Three's Room. 2.) Clorox wipes, a bottle of cleaner and a bottle of lotion was found in unlocked cabinet, in the Younger Two's room. 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, in the Younger Two's room, a staff member wiped a child's nose and did not wash their hands after doing so. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the diaper changing pads in the Older Infant room and Girl's bathroom had tears on the outer surface, exposing the inner material. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, an uncovered bottle was found in the refrigerator in the Older Infant room. Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Meal Planning Requirements for a Center that Does Not Provide Meals.
General: Based on observation, children bring their own lunches, but the facility did not have extra milk available at the time of the survey. Children's Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, five (5) children enrolled (all on 06/02/24) did not have a current immunization certificate on file at the facility. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation 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 and review of documentation, a schedule of daily activities, including lists and dates of activities to be conducted with the children was not posted in the Four/Five's room. Animals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1.) Six (6) staff (DOH: 02/21/22, 03/01/22, 08/01/22, 07/31/19 [3]), did not have the required 15 hours of annual training. 2.) One (1) staff (DOH: 08/07/23), did not take orientation training within three months of employment. The training was taken on 12/08/23. 3.) One (1) staff (DOH: 08/01/22), completed pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) training on 02/08/18; however, did not renew the training due 02/08/23. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the water temperature was measured at three (3) different sinks and the water at each sink exceeded the maximum temperature. The water temperature was 124 degrees in Infant 1; the water temperature was 142 degrees in Infant 2, and the water temperature was 132 in the One's classroom. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain gauze or a first aid book at the time of inspection. Outdoor Play Area In Compliance 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, the cribs in the Younger Infant room were not spaced twelve (12) inches apart as required by the regulations. Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the refrigerators in the Younger Infant classroom and the cafeteria did not contain a thermometer; therefore, the temperature of the refrigerators could not be determined. Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report 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 review of documentation, the following was found: 1.) One (1) child (DOE: 05/23/23), did not have an up-to-date record of immunizations on file at the time of inspection. The record on file expired 5/30/23. 2.) One (1) child (DOE: 05/26/23), did not have an up-to-date record of immunizations on file at the time of inspection. The record on file expired 08/23/23. 3.) One (1) child (DOE: 05/26/23), did not have an up-to-date record of immunizations on file at the time of inspection. The record on file expired 11/01/23. 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, the center had children enrolled that receive child care assistance; however, they did not have the correct form (the DCC- 94E, child care daily attendance record form) to fill out daily attendance for these children at the facility the day of inspection.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, there was no documentation made available at the time of survey of any drills being performed from January to July 2023. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on observation, there was not an up-to-date lesson plan posted in the Younger Infant classroom. Animals In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on multiple interviews, the child care center staff members failed to provide enrolled children with adequate supervision. Interviews revealed a one-year-old child exited a classroom and entered the hallway without the staff member responsible for supervising the child. Within a brief amount of time (specific amount unknown), the responsible staff member entered the hallway and retrieved the child, leaving three (3) other children unsupervised in the classroom. Staffing Requirements In Compliance Programming Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on multiple interviews, it was confirmed that there were staff members at the child care center that scream and yell at the children. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Observation of the child care center revealed the changing areas within the infant room, one-and-two-year-old room, and one-year-old-room were not immediately adjacent to a handwashing sink. Interview with staff members confirmed there is no handwashing sink adjacent to the changing area. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Review of documentation revealed a staff member in the one-and-two-year-old room changed a child’s diaper. After the diaper change was completed the staff member placed the child on the floor without washing his/her hands.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Review of documentation revealed a staff member in the one-and-two-year-old room changed a child’s diaper, then went back to working without washing his/her hands. Children's Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Upon request, a current immunization certificate was not presented for review for two (2) children with the enrollment dates, 08/01/2021 and 08/01/2022. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment.
General: Based on review of documentation, two (2) caregivers each hired on 8/1/22, and a caregiver hired on 3/1/22, were listed under separated employees in the Kentucky Applicant Registry and Employment Screen (KARES) report. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director 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: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver hired on 3/1/22, had previously worked in Kentucky Childcare. The caregiver had not completed fifteen (15) hours of training during the subsequent year of employment. A caregiver hired on 2/21/22, had not completed the orientation training. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a ceiling tile had brown circles located in the boys’ restroom. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, the center’s first aid supplies did not include a CPR mouthpiece protector. Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a dome-shaped climbing apparatus was not anchored to the ground in the outdoor play area.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, a rope was detached from a rope ladder on an outdoor rock-climbing apparatus in the outdoor play area. 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the center did not conduct a lockdown drill for the first, second, and third quarters of 2022. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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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 caregiver, hired on 7/13/19, did not have an annual performance evaluation on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a caregiver, hired on 10/19/21, was not trained in first aid/CPR. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 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 caregiver, hired on 7/13/19, completed eight (8) hours of training during a subsequent year of employment. A caregiver, hired on 7/13/19, completed nine and one half (9 ½) hours of training during a subsequent year of employment. Also, two caregivers, hired on 7/31/19 and 8/1/20, each completed fourteen (14) hours of training during a subsequent year of employment. A caregiver, hired on 10/19/21, did not complete six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation training within the first three (3) months of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance 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, a child did not wash her hands with liquid soap and warm running water being diapered in the infants’ classroom. 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report 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, a child, enrolled on 7/9/21, did not have information on file for staff to contact the child's preferred hospital. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, there was no written annual plan for child-care staff professional development in staff files for four (4) staff members Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Emergency Regulation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2
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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 premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the Bugs and Bees Room revealed ten (10) children were present. Review of the floorplan signed by the staff member in charge at the initial inspection of the center on 7/31/19 revealed the room allowed for thirty-five square feet of space for nine (9) children. Therefore, the child care center failed to provide a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of space per child in the aforementioned classroom.
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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 Flower Patch Room revealed peeling paint was located on the wall next to the play kitchen set. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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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 playground in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the toddler playground revealed there was no protective surface under an orange slide. Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service 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 child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of children's files revealed the file for a child with an enollment date of 7/8/19 did not contain a current immunization certificate. The staff member in charge acknowledged that the immunization certificate on file was expired.
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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 children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present verification that the files for children with enrollment dates of 7/8/19 and 8/13/19 contained a preferred hospital. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. 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 the daily schedule of activities posted in the Bugs and Bees Room revealed that it was outdated. Animals In Compliance 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.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulations regarding outdoor play area. Observation in the playground revealed two (2) screws protruding through a fence post, causing a hazard to children. Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records Discussed An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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