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Home › KY › Hopkinsville › Sinking Fork Elementary Child Care Services
5005 Princeton Road, Hopkinsville KY 42240 · License #L357780 · Center · Licensed
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the most recent inspection report from the State Fire Marshal was dated 08/17/20, which was not current.
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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: 08/19/25) did not have education verification on file.
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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: 08/05/09) completed thirteen (13) hours of training between July 1 and the following June 30 of the subsequent year of employment.
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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 (SD: 08/18/25) immunization certificate was valid until 11/11/25.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child-care center did not have a written procedure to always maintain supervision, ratios and group size which included the beginning of the day, staff breaks and movement from the classroom to another location. The director stated she was unaware of the written procedure requirement. General Administration Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child-care center did not have a written policy to ensure all staff members take precautions to prevent abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The director was unaware of the written policy requirement.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, the concrete, which anchored a yellow pole, was raised approximately two (2) inches above the protection covering on the playground. The raised concrete created a tripping hazard. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 19 of 31 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, sparse protective surface and dirt were underneath six (6) black swings on the playground.
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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 08/25/24, had an immunization certificate from Tennessee with no expiration date.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, three (3) children, enrolled on 08/11/24, 08/23/24 and 08/26/24, each did not have a preferred hospital listed on their enrollment form.
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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: 8/9/23) did not have TB documentation on file.
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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: 8/9/23) did not have education verification on file.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation and interview, a staff member (DOH: 8/9/23) supervised a group of children at the center and did not have completed background checks on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 8/9/23) was listed as provisional on the center's Kentucky Applicant Registry Employment System (KARES) report and did not submit fingerprints. The staff member was observed at the center. Therefore, the staff member did not complete background checks and be found to have no disqualifying offense prior to becoming a staff member.
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center’s KARES report was reviewed on 4/18/24 and determined a staff member was eligible and listed as current staff. Interviewed revealed the staff member was no longer employed by the center but was not changed to separated on the centers’ KARES report. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report General Administration Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 15. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans.
A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 05/09/2024 AND AS OF 05/13/2024, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. Findings: A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 05/28/2024 AND AS OF 05/28/2024, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. Findings: A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 06/12/2024 AND AS OF 05/30/2024, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. Director Requirements 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, the following was found: 1). A staff member (DOH: 8/5/09) completed one and one half (1 1/2) hours of cabinet approved pediatric abusive head trauma training on 6/15/18 and did not complete pediatric abusive head trauma again within five (5) years. 2). A staff member (DOHL 8/9/23) completed six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation training on 3/18/24, which was not within the first three (3) months of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report 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 In Compliance 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 review of documentation and interview, four (4) caregivers hired on 1/13/12, 5/31/18, 8/5/09 and 8/24/20, did not have an annual performance evaluation on file. Employee Records In Compliance 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 Not Applicable Children's Records In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a caregiver hired 9/3/04, had a professional development plan on file that was dated 3/15/18. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 14. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans.
A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 05/22/2018 AND AS OF 05/25/2018, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. 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 01/13/12, a caregiver hired 08/05/09, and a caregiver hired 09/03/04, each completed six (6) hours of annual training. A caregiver hired 10/18/10, completed nine (9) hours of annual training. A caregiver hired 01/13/12, completed pediatric abusive head trauma training on 04/12/13; a caregiver hired 10/18/10, completed pediatric abusive head trauma training on 04/11/13; a caregiver hired 08/05/09, completed pediatric abusive head trauma training on 04/16/13, and a caregiver hired 09/03/04, completed pediatric abusive head trauma training on 03/12/13. These caregivers did not complete the pediatric abusive head trauma training every five (5) years. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program Not Applicable Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, two (2) caregivers hired on 8/5/09 and 10/18/10, did not have a written evaluation on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a director hired on 9/3/04, and three (3) caregivers hired on 1/13/12, 8/5/09, and 10/18/10, each lacked three (3) hours of training. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Transportation Not Applicable Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a child enrolled 8/9/16, did not include the name of the preferred hospital in the enrollment information.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, four (4), three (3) foot long metal stakes were beside the black retainer wall used to hold mulch. These stakes were accessible to children on the outdoor playground.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a staff, hired on 01/13/12, had an annual performance evaluation on file that was dated 04/02/15.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a staff, hired on 01/13/12, completed 14 hours of cabinet approved training during a subsequent year of employment. A staff, hired on 10/18/10, completed 12 hours of cabinet approved training during a subsequent year of employment. A staff, hired on 08/05/09, completed eight (8) hours of cabinet approved training during a subsequent 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
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a child, first date of attendance 08/15/15, did not have information on file to enable the person in charge to contact the child’s preferred hospital. 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
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a staff, hired on 09/03/04, had a professional development plan on file that was dated 04/01/13. A staff, hired on 08/05/09, and a staff, hired on 10/18/10, each had a professional development plan on file that was dated 04/03/15.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the names of children, who participated in quarterly practiced earthquake and tornado drills, were not documented.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the names of children, who participated in monthly practiced fire drills, were not documented.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Statement of Deficiency and Corrective Action Plans.
A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 22 May 15 AND AS OF 26 May 15, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver hired on 8/5/09, had a TB documentation dated 4/13/12.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, each sink registered at one hundred eighteen (118) degrees Fahrenheit in the girls' and boys' restrooms.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a child enrolled on 7/31/14, had an immunization certificate valid until 12/31/14.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on a review of documentation, a caregiver hired, 1/13/12 had a TB skin test on file that was valid until 1/11/14.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on a review of documentation and interview, three (3) caregivers (hired 9/3/04,8/5/09 and 1/13/12) each had twelve (12) hours of early care and education training during their subsequent 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
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on a review of documentation, two (2) children enrolled on 8/12/13 and a child enrolled on 8/13/13, did not have preferred hospital information on file. 1080 - Documentation for Off Premise Trip Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 23 of 25 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 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
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.
General: Based on observation and interview, the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program information and the program's website was not posted.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a caregiver hired 10/18/10, had a TB skin test dated 04/14/11.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, twenty-eight (28) children did not wash their hands after they ate snack.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not provide a copy of the emergency evacuation plan to the parent/guardian of the children enrolled in accordance with KRS 199.895.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2 General.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the information on the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program and web site were not posted.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (1)
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, staff member, hire date 08/05/09, had a TB skin test on file that was dated 02/05/10. 128 - CPR/First Aid Coverage 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (3) At least one (1) person on duty and present with the children shall be currently certified by a cabinet-approved training agency in the following skills: (a)Infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (b) Infant and child first aid. 1) CPR In Compliance 2) First Aid In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 7 of 40 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 131 - Adequate Substitute(s) 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (6) Child-care centers shall have available in case of need: (a) One (1) qualified substitute staff person for a Type II child-care center; or (b) Two (2) qualified substitute staff persons for a Type I child-care center 1) Type I In Compliance 131 - Adequate Substitute(s) 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (6) Child-care centers shall have available in case of need: (a) One (1) qualified substitute staff person for a Type II child-care center; or (b) Two (2) qualified substitute staff persons for a Type I child-care center 2) Type II Not Applicable 139 - Training 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (14) A staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation within the first three (3) months of employment; (b) Nine (9) hours cabinet-approved child development training within the first year of employment; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved training during each subsequent year of employment. 1) Orientation In Compliance 2) 9 hours-first year In Compliance 3) 15 hours annually In Compliance 317 - Driver requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 12 (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty one (21) years old; (b) Complete the background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; (d) Not have had any convictions concerning vehicle operation in the past twelve (12) months; and (e) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. 1) Be 21 years old or over In Compliance 2) Background checks In Compliance 3) Drivers license In Compliance 4) No convictions for vehicle operation In Compliance 5) No accident causing death In Compliance Programming 169 - Program of Activities Followed 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 2 (4) The child-care center shall provide a daily planned program of activities: (a) Posted in writing in a conspicuous location with each age group and followed; 1) Posted In Compliance 2) Followed In Compliance
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