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120 Iroquois Drive, Hopkinsville KY 42240 · License #L356909 · Center · Licensed
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
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General: Based on interviews and review of documentation, the facility failed to provide for the health, safety, and comfort of a child in care. During the investigation, it was found that a staff member while rocking in a chair, smashed the toe of the child. Medical attention was sought. Director Requirements In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation and video footage, the center failed to protect the health, safety and comfort of a one-year-old child on 06/25/25, when a staff member slapped the child on his wrist area three (3) times with her open hand as a form of discipline. In addition, the staff member inappropriately forced the child to lie down on his individual cot in the two-year-olds' classroom on 06/25/25. Director Requirements 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 and video footage, a staff member slapped a one-year-old child on his wrist area three (3) times with her open hand as a form of discipline in the two-year-olds' classroom on 06/25/25. In addition, the staff member inappropriately forced the child to lie down on his individual cot during rest time in the two-year-olds classroom on 06/25/25. Children's Records In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, black protection covering was raised above the protective surface and presented a tripping hazard in the outdoor play area.
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Category: physical safety. 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 child, enrolled on 11/20/23, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 11/04/24. 2. A child, enrolled on 12/04/23, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 12/04/24. 3. A child, enrolled on 01/15/24, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 12/09/24.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a staff member's large cup of iced coffee and a staff member's purse were stored in a white unlocked cabinet, next to the diaper changing area, and were accessible to children in the two-year-old room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the hot water temperature registered eighty-six (86) degrees Fahrenheit at sinks in the boys' and girls' restrooms in the cafeteria area. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Hygienic Practices 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, a staff member failed to disinfect the diaper changing surface after diapering two (2) children in the two-year-old room. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the thermometer indicated the temperature in the refrigerator was fifty-four (54) degrees in Nursery B.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a thermometer inside of three (3) freezers indicated the freezers temperatures were each ten (10) degrees in the kitchen area. 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 In Compliance
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a sink was not operable in the two-year-old's room. Interview determined there was a leak and the water was turned off. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 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, urine was observed in the toilet in the three-year-old'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 and interview, a caregiver did not wash her hands after she wiped two (2) children's noses in the one-year-old's room. 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 In Compliance
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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 review of documentation, a caregiver, hired on 7/29/11, had an annual written performance evaluation on file that was dated 10/1/20. Employee Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance 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, several plastic bags were stored in a gray and black container on the wall and was accessible to children in three-year-olds' room. 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 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 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation, review of documentation, and interview, the center's staff handbook and posting's did not include procedures pertaining to child abuse and neglect as set forth in KRS 620.030. 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 observation, review of documentation, and interview, a staff member hired 08/01/08, completed fourteen and one-half (14 1/2) hours of training during her subsequent year of employment. A staff member hired 07/11/11, completed seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours of cabinet approved training during her subsequent year of employment. A staff member hired 02/01/16, completed thirteen (13) hours of cabinet approved training during her subsequent year of employment. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 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 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, a toilet in the three-year-olds room was not flushed and had urine visible in the toilet seat. In the same restroom, urine was on the toilet seat and on the floor tiles around the base of the toilet. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, two (2) sets of chains were rusty on the blue, two (2) seat swing, on the outdoor play ground. Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service 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 observation, review of documentation and interview, eighty (80) children were present but seventy-eight (78) children had a documented arrival time. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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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 review of documentation, a staff member hired on 2/1/16, completed thirteen (13) hours of training during her subsequent year of employment.
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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 Review of Documentation, a staff hired 11/5/18, did not have documentation of her education on file.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, two (2) staffs hired 5/17/18 and 5/25/18, did not complete six (6) hours of orientation training within the first three (3) months of their employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service 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 9. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, two (2) staffs hired 5/17/18 and 5/25/18, did not have a written professional development plan on file. 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 interviews, the center’s discipline policy stated, "TCA does not: inflict corporal punishment on any child; use any strategy that hurts, shames or belittles a child; use any strategy that threatens, intimidates or forces a child.... embarrasses any child in front of others." Staff failed to implement the discipline policy when a child stood in a chair and a staff member tapped/hit the child on the butt at approximately 8:40 am on 10/03/18 in the dining room. The child cried as a result of being hit.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on interviews, the director failed to provide for the comfort of a child when a staff member tapped/hit the child on the butt at approximately 8:40 am on 10/03/18 while in the dining room. The child cried as a result of being hit. Employee Records In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance
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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 08/01/08, had a TB skin test dated 01/14/16.
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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 08/01/08, completed ten (10) hours of annual training. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 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 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview, the daily planned program of activites were not posted in the infants' and toddlers' rooms. Premises In Compliance 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 and interview, a jar of magic butt paste was not locked. This medication was in the toddlers' room refrigerator. Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation and interview, there were multiple brown stains on the car rug located in the eating room play area. Transportation Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report Food Service Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, one kitchen freezer registered ten (10) degrees above zero. Children's Records Not In Compliance
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a child enrolled 11/01/17, had an immunization certificate that was valid until 12/01/17; a child enrolled 06/03/16, had an immunization certificate that was valid until 04/27/17; a child enrolled 05/05/16, had an immunization certificate that was valid until 02/05/17, and a child enrolled 09/23/13, had an immunization certificate that was valid until 01/01/18.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a child enrolled 01/05/18, did not have preferred hospital information on file. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a child's medical information was posted on the refrigerator in the toddlers' room. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation and interview, there was no daily schedule posted in the infants' room, toddlers' room, and the two-year-olds' room. Animals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4
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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, a toddler child bit other children eleven (11) times, between 07/13/17 and 08/31/17, in the toddlers' room. One toddler child was bit at least six (6) times between 07/28/17 and 08/24/17. On one occasion, the child was bit underneath his right eye, leaving a bruise. Written Documentation In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, staff hired 4/3/17, did not have verification of her education on file. Equipment In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation and a review of documentation, an infant was asleep in a bouncy seat which was placed a crib. Interview with caregiver determined the infant had been asleep for fifteen (15) minutes. A review of the infant’s file determined there was no written documentation from the infant’s health professional to authorize an alternative sleep position.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on a review of documentation, the written discipline and guidance policy stated, "Positive behavior – we reinforce the behaviors we encourage through shaping and positive guidance strategies. Redirection - often involving a child in another activity can eliminate a potential difficulty. We might ask a child to help us or redirect them to a different area of play". Interview on 01/31/17 determined a caregiver, hired 03/18/08, grabbed a child by the back of his neck on 01/19/17, turned the child around and told the child pushing was not appropriate. A review of the caregiver’s Voluntary Statement Form confirmed the caregiver did not follow the center's discipline and guidance policy.
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Category: supervision. 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 on 01/31/17, a caregiver hired 03/18/08, grabbed a child by the back of his neck, turned the child around and told the child it was not appropriate to push another child down. During interview and review of the caregiver’s Volunteer Statement Form and incident confirmed the incident occurred on 01/19/17.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, a one (1) foot wide by two (2) feet long ceiling tile was removed and left an opening that exposed the insulation the dining room. Also, there was a blue Lowe's bucket with water below the opening. Interview with the staff person in charge determined the roof leaked and had not been repaired.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a staff, hired on 08/03/15, completed one hour of cabinet approved training during the first year of employment. 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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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, a plastic bag full of wadded up plastic bags was stored in the unlocked bottom compartment of the diapering station in the two year olds’ room. An eight (8) ounce canister of WD-40 and a large container of disinfectant wipes were stored in the unlocked bottom compartment of the diapering station in the newborn infants’ room. A caregiver’s cell phone was stored in the unlocked top drawer in the three year olds’ room. A large clear plastic garbage bag was stored in the unlocked top drawer in the four year olds’ room. These items were accessible to children.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, an accumulation of dust was on the ceiling vent in the girls’ restroom adjacent to the dining room.
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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, a large brown stain was on a one (1) foot by two (2) foot size ceiling tile in the dining room. An interview revealed the ceiling leaked. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
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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, a child did not wash his hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival in the two year olds’ room. 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, a four (4) ounce tube of Desitin was stored in the unlocked bottom compartment of the diapering station in the nursery. A three (3) ounce tube of diaper cream and a half (1/2) ounce tube of Clotrimazole were not labeled to indicate to whom they belonged and were stored in the unlocked bottom compartment of the diapering station in the nursery. Five (5) bottles of sunscreen and a one ounce tube of Equate Hydrocortisone cream were stored in the unlocked wooden storage cabinet above the toilet in the three year olds’ restroom. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, black vinyl weed block and sparse protective surface was under two (2) swings on the older children’s playground. Equipment Not In Compliance
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, three (3) infants were not provided a crib and each slept on a cot at nap time in the younger infants’ room. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, two (2) infants were bottle fed while they reclined in a bouncy seat in the younger infants’ room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the thermometer registered forty-eight (48) degrees Fahrenheit in the refrigerator in the younger infants’ room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, a bottle was not labeled in the younger infants’ room. 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 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a director hired on 8/1/08, lacked two (2) hours of training. Outdoor Play Area In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, a strong odor of urine and feces was detected in the restroom of the two year olds' classroom. Further investigation determined a stainless steel trash can was approximately two thirds full of soiled diapers. One (1) outlet on a white extension cord, by the teachers desk, did not contain a safety plug, and two (2) outlets on the power strip by the computer desk did not contain safety plugs in the four year olds' room. All uncovered outlets were accessible to children. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 5 of 26 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview with director/ owner, there was no staff file avaiable for the staff member hired on 8-9-01.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, an employee hired on 8-9-01 and an employee hired on 8-14-15 had no verification of educational requirements on file.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, no TB skin test was available for review for staff member hired 8-9-01.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff member hired on 8-9-01 had only completed one (1) hour of training.
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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, two infants were placed in cribs to sleep with a loose blanket laid over them in the nursery.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a bottle of Assured Mucus Relief, a bottle of AssuredRelief Ibuprofen and a bottle of AssuredRelief Menstral Relief were not labeled to indicate the owner. They were stored in an unlocked drawer next to the door in the kitchen.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, 8 cots were leaned against the fire exit door in the 3 year old classroom.
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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 hot water was shut off to both sinks in the restroom in the two year olds' room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, the changing pad had three (3) cracks, approximately three (3) inches long, with exposed foam in the one year old classroom.
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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, fabric weed block , approximately 20 feet long, was exposed underneath the large outdoor playground swing apparatus. A garden hose, approximately one hundred feet long, was on the ground in the corner of the smaller outdoor playground area.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a matress was partially split open at the seam, approximately five (5) inches long on one side, and had exposed foam in the infants' room.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a child with date of enrollment 10-4-13 and a child with date of enrollment 5-26-15 did not have contact information for preferred physician and a preferred hospital listed.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a parent did not verify accuracy of their child's attendance for the week of 9-28-15 to 10-2-15, as required by the Child Care Assistance Program.
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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 review of documentation, no fire drills were conducted for 2-15 and 3-15.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation, a caregiver supervised six (6) children, ages ten (10) months through twelve (12) months old, in infant room #2. Also, a caregiver cared for ten (10) children, ages twenty-one (21) months through twenty-six (26) months old, in the one (1) year olds' room, while the second caregiver was in a separate adjacent room changing a child's diaper. Employee Records
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance.
General: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver hired on 12/15/14, did not have a processed out of state criminal records check for the state of California on file. Programming
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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 9/24/13, had an immunization certificate valid until 3/1/14. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 2 of 3 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a child enrolled on 9/24/13, did not include a physician's name and contact number in his enrollment information.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, seven (7) nose syringes, several medicine cups and oral medication syringes were mixed in a medication box in nursery room #1.
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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 12/4/14, did not have documentation of her education on file.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a child had dried mucus below her nose in the one (1) year olds' room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, a tube of Dollar General Baby Diaper Rash Ointment, a tube of Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, a tube of Triple First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, and a tube of Desitin Rapid Relief Diaper Ointment were placed in cubbies above a diaper changing table in the one (1) year olds' room. A tube of Family Dollar Clotrimazole and a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste were not labeled to indicate whom it belonged to in the nursery room #1. Also, a bottle of Pedia Care Fever Pain Reliever, a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste, a tube of Nystain Ointment, and two (2) tubes of Orajel Teething Pain Medicine were not labeled to indicate whom each belonged in the nursery room #2. Outdoor Play Area
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, a Maytag oven door handle was loose in the kitchen.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, brown dried food was splattered on the inside walls of a microwave located on a wired shelf in a pantry adjacent to the kitchen.
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.
General: Based on observation, the current rates for child care and the Kentucky Consumer Product Safety Program information and website were not posted.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation, a caregiver supervised twenty one (21), three (3) year old children, for five (5) minutes, while in the classroom. Director Requirements
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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation and interview, a caregiver, hire date 03/13/08, supervised twenty-one, four year old children while a second caregiver, hire date 01/31/13, was in the restroom. This classroom was out of minimum staff/child ratio for less than five minutes on 09/12/14. Director Requirements
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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 review of documentation and interview, a caregiver's first day of employment was 09/09/14 and her criminal records check was not submitted until 09/11/14; therefore, it was not submitted timely.
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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, hire date 09/09/14, did not have education documentation on file.
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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, hire date 09/09/14, did not have TB documentation on file. Programming
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on observation and interview, a caregiver, hire date 03/13/08, used a loud threatening voice when she yelled at a child who stepped in another child's vomit in the four year old classroom on 09/12/14. The surveyor stood in the office by the front door, approximately thirty-five feet away from the four year olds' classroom, when the caregiver was heard yelling for a child to get away because the child had stepped in vomit. Children's Records
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.
General: Based on a review of documentation and interview, a child, enrollment date 11/27/13, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 11/14/13.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a staff member (employed 7/20/11) had a TB skin test dated 7/14/11, and staff member (employed 9/14/11) had a TB skin test dated 11/29/11.
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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 saff member (employed 6/23/08) lacked ten (10) hours of annual training.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Reports.
General: Based on a review of documentation and interview, a child received a broken arm when she fell from an indoor slide, while at the center on 08/27/13. The child required medical treatment and the cabinet did not receive notice of the incident until 08/29/13.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 Staff Requirements.
A review of nineteen (19) staff records and interview with the owner determined a caregiver, hire date 04/14/11, did not have education information on file.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3
Based on observation, a six (6) week old infant slept in a crib on a Boppy Pillow.
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 4 (1)
Based on observation, a hammer and two (2) non-shatter proof light bulbs were stored in a basket on a bottom shelf in the preschool room. 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 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. 7) Personal belongings of staff Not In Compliance Findings: Based on observation, a bottle of nail polish remover was stored on a three (3) foot high shelf accessible to children. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 11 of 41 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 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (1)
Based on review of five (5) staff records, one (1) staff did not have TB documentation on file. Premises - Classroom 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. 2) Clean In Compliance Children's Records
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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 3
Based on review of documentation, one (1) child did not have a current immunization certificate on file. The record on file was a vaccine administration record.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.