922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the tall freezer located near the kitchen area measured ten degrees Fahrenheit.
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General: Based on observation, the tall freezer located near the kitchen area measured ten degrees Fahrenheit.
General: Based on observation, the temperature of the refrigerator in the Crawlers Room measured fifty degrees Fahrenheit. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 25 of 32 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation, four wall outlets did not contain covers in the Twos A Room.
General: Based on review of documentation, the personnel file for a staff member (DOH: 10/07/2025) did not contain proof of education.
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General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1.The personnel files for staff members (DOH: 09/14/2017, 12/18/2023, 01/12/2022, 01/13/2022, 06/19/2023, 02/10/2023, 05/22/2023, 02/04/2019, 10/23/2023, 09/13/2018, 08/16/2017, and 12/18/2023) did not contain verification of the completion of fifteen (15) annual hours of cabinet-approved training. 2.The personnel files for staff members (DOH: 07/08/2025, 08/04/2025, and 08/14/2025) did not contain verification that the required six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation training had been completed. A review of ECE-Tris records verified these findings.
General: Based on observation, the sink in the Preschool A Room measured 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
General: Based on a review of documentation, seven (7) staff members (DOH: 01/24/22, 08/10/22, 11/07/23, 06/19/20, 12/09/19, 05/20/23, and 08/21/17) did not complete the required fifteen (15) hours of early care and education training during the training year 07/01/23 to 06/30/24. A review of ECE-TRIS verified this information.
General: Based on review of the documentation, a current written annual plan for childcare staff professional development was not presented for one staff member (DOH: 09/30/20).
General: Based on review of the the staff schedule, the child care center did not have any staff members working who were certified in Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR during the hours of 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
General: Based on a review of the documentation, a current written annual performance evaluation for a staff member (DOH: 09/30/20) was not presented for review.
General: Based on a review of documentation, current negative tuberculin (TB) test results or statements from a healthcare professional verifying that the staff members (DOH: 12/09/19, 05/20/23, and 10/23/23) were free from active TB were not presented for review.
General: Based on observation and interview, four (4) cribs in the Crawlers/ Walkers classroom did contained loose-fitting sheets. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the following staff members (DOH: 06/21/21, 03/20/23, 08/21/17, 08/21/17, 11/20/17, 01/24/22, 09/14/17, and 09/23/20) did not complete the required fifteen (15) hours of early care and education training during the training year 07/01/22 to 06/30/23. A review of ECE-TRIS verified this information. Programming Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, 2023 written annual performance evaluations for nine (9) staff members (DOH: 06/21/21, 11/20/17, 01/24/22, 01/29/19, 08/10/22, 06/19/20, 09/14/17, 09/23/20, and 09/20/20) were not presented at the time of review. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two (2) staff members (DOH: 11/20/23 and 09/25/23) personnel records did not contain a high school diploma, GED, or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or a Commonwealth Child Care Credential. Interview with the staff in charge revealed that he/she was not able to present the requested document on the day of the inspection.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General:The water temperature of the sink in the restroom within the two's classroom measured eighty (80) degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature of the sink in the restroom within the four's classroom measured sixty-eight (68) degrees. Therefore, both of these sinks failed to maintain the required water temperature of ninety (90) to one-hundred-twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
General: The following observations regarding the health, safety, and comfort of the children at the center were made: 1.Two (2) children in the four and five-year-old room were observed bumping their bodies together while arguing over a chair as the teacher in the classroom stood in close proximity to the two (2) children while passing out food for lunch. The two (2) children continued to argue and bump each other for several seconds until one child pushed the other with force, causing him to stumble. The child who was pushed then moved to an empty chair at another table and sat down. During the entirety of the aforementioned exchange, the teacher in the classroom failed to redirect the children, comfort the child who was pushed, or acknowledge the situation in any way. 2. Three (3) toddlers in the one's classroom were observed sitting in highchairs without food or activities of any kind while the lights were off in the classroom and the two (2) staff members in the classroom sat on the floor in another section of the room with five (5) toddlers who were resting on cots. One (1) of the toddlers that was sitting in a highchair was crying and struggling to get out of the highchair while the two (2) staff members continued to sit on the floor with the other five (5) toddlers in the room. One of the aforementioned staff members stated that the toddlers in the highchairs were "waiting." 3. Electrical outlets in both the two's and four and five-year-old's classrooms were uncovered. Director Requirements In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, there was a tube of diaper cream located on the changing table in the two-year-old classroom that was not labeled. Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation in the infant room, there were several bottles for the infants that were not labeled for individual use. Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the sink in the one-year-old classroom had a grimy build up in the basin of the sink. Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not present verification that the out of state background check for the employee with the hire date of 01/24/2022 had been submitted. Review of record revealed that the employee’s current driver’s license was issued in the State of Indiana. The employee was not observed working alone on the date of the survey. Supervision Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, there was not a current daily schedule of activities, to include the date and times of activities to be conducted with children, posted in the Fours Room, Crawlers Room, and Threes Room. Animals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the employee file for a staff member with a rehire date of 11/11/2020 did not contain a Criminal Abuse and Neglect background check or a Criminal Records Check. Additionally, the aforementioned staff member was not listed with an "active" status on the center's KARES roster. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed that the background checks were not intiated upon the staff member being rehired, nor was the staff member moved to an "active" status in the KARES database. The aforementioned staff member was observed to work alone with children. The employee file for a staff member with a hire date of 1/18/21 did not contain verification that a CAN background check had been initiated. The employee file for a staff member with a hire date of 12/9/19 did not contain verification the a CRC background check had been initiated. The aforementioned staff members were not listed on the center's KARES database. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed that the background checks had not been initiated. The aforementioned staff members were not observed to work alone with children.
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member with hire date of 9/23/2020 worked alone with children prior to receiving the results of a Criminal Abuse and Neglect background check or initiating Criminal Record Check. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed that the results of the CAN background check had not been returned, and a Criminal Record Check had not been conducted for the aforementioned staff member. Supervision Discussed Staffing Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview, a child with pink eye was admitted into the center, and permitted to stay for several hours, despite having visible symptoms. This incident occured during an outbreak of pink eye in the aforementioned child's classroom.
General: Based on interview, a child with pink eye was admitted into the center, and permitted to stay for several hours, despite having visible symptoms. The child was not isolated from other children. This incident occured during an outbreak of pink eye in the aforementioned child's classroom. Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two staff members under the age of eighteen-years-old with hire dates of 8/10/2020 and 8/17/2020 worked alone with children, without a qualified staff member present, on a regular basis. Interview with several staff members revealed that the aforementioned staff members worked alone with children several hours a day for at least three (3) to four (4) days a week. Review of staff files confirmed that the staff members were under the age of eighteen-years-old. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report General Administration Not In Compliance
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the Transitioning Two's room revealed pieces of black baseboard missing from the walls.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed a half door leading into the Two's classroom containing blue peeling paint, leaving the door in disrepair.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee files in accordance with regulatory requirements. 1) A review of staff files failed to reveal 15 hours of completed, cabinet approved early care and education training for staff members with hire dates of: 05/7/18, 09/12/18, 08/16/17, 07/05/18, 09/14/17, 08/21/17, 08/21/17, 09/04/18, 08/22/18, 04/01/18 and 04/25/18. 2) Staff members with hire dates of: 09/03/18, 01/21/19, and 06/03/19 failed to have documentation verifying orientation training was completed withiin the first three (3) months of employment. Interview with staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. Programming Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain a sufficient amount of ground covering under the green and yellow swings and also under the red and blue climbing structure. Equipment Not In Compliance
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on interview, the child care center failed to maintain adequate supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements. Interviews revealed that two staff members working in the child care center left a two-year-old child who was in their care outside on the playground alone causing the child not to be within the scope of vision and range of voice for approximately two-minutes.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files and ECE- TRIS report revealed documentation of fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training was not presented for review at the time of survey for one (1) staff member hired 8/16/17. Continued review of staff files revealed one (1) staff member with a hire date of 8/16/17 had not completed state approved orientation training. Interview with owner revealed this documentation was not on file at the time of survey. Programming Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain an outdoor play area in accordance with regulations. Observation of the outdoor play area revealed very visible, circular spots of dirt at the bottom of the yellow slide and below the yellow and green swings; therefore, the protective surface at the bottom of the slide and below the swings failed to sufficiently cover the ground. During interview, the owner acknowledged the protective surface at the bottom of the slide and swings failed to sufficiently cover the ground. Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulations. Review of a children’s files on 9/12/18 revealed a child with enrollment date 6/18/18 had an immunization certificate that expired on 8/1/18.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the bathroom in the Three's classroom revealed it was not vented to outside air. Posted Documentation In Compliance
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation, interview, and observation, the child care center failed to maintain background checks in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, the child care director did not present verification that the employees with the hire dates of 04/16/2018 and 04/25/2018 had submitted information for the background checks. The above mentioned employees were not observed working alone. Director Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview, and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, a child was lifted out of a highchair as the surveyor entered into the room. A safety belt was not disconnected prior to the child taken from the seat. Interviews and written statements revealed that children are at times placed in the highchairs without the use of a belt. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, the surveyor observed an uncovered electrical outlet in the Pre-K room during the initial walk-through. A review of documentation revealed a photograph of an uncovered electrical outlet in a room where toddlers were playing. Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Interviews revealed that bottles have been propped during "busy times". Review of documentation, including photographs and written statements, revealed that bottles are propped while feeding infants in the infant room.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Files for ten children did not contain an identified preferred hospital. The file for a child with the enrollment date of 10/04/2017 did not include information identifying the child's physician. Interview with the director revealed this information was unavailable at the time of survey. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain premises in accordance with regulations. Observation of the toddler room revealed the air conditioning unit sitting underneath of the window seal was separating from the wall. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation the child care center failed to comply with regulations regarding food service. Observation in the kitchen side by side freezer revealed that the freezer had food debris on the bottom shelf. Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files revealed a staff member with the hire date of 10/02/2017 failed to have records of a negative tuberculin result or a statement from a health professional verifying that the individual is free of active TB on file. Interview with the director revealed this information as unavailable at the time of survey. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. The refrigerator in the infant room failed to be equiped with a working thermometer to determine the temperature of the refrigerator. Children's Records Discussed Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. The toilet in the two's classroom failed to flush. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory reqirements. Upon request, a written staff orientation policy indicating that staff must attend a state sponsored orientation training and implement what they learned in training into the classroom was not presented. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Two staff members hired on 8-11-17 failed to have an out of state criminal records check for the state of Florida. Both individuals had indicated on their Child Abuse and Neglect Check that they had lived outside the state of Kentucky within the past five years. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 10/23/23) had an expired background check and was working with children. A review of the KARES database verified this finding. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the personnel record for staff member (DOH: 06/19/23) contained the most recent TB skin test dated 08/13/21, which was no longer current.
General: Based on observation, the following classroom sinks were not equipped with hot water at a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit at the time of review: 1. One's B was eighty (80) degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Three's B was seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Four and Five's was eighty-four (84) degrees Fahrenheit. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation, the One's B restroom was not ventilated to outside air. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the refrigerator in the One's B classroom did not contain a thermometer or other appropriate temperature measuring device at the time of review. 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
General: Based on review of documentation, the immunization certificate for a child (DOE 05/29/23) was expired. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, a written annual plan for childcare staff professional development was not presented for nine (9) staff members. (DOH: 06/21/21, 11/20/17, 01/24/22, 01/29/19, 08/10/22, 06/19/20, 09/14/17, 09/23/20, and 09/30/20) Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, there were no proper methods of diapering and hand washing posted at the diaper changing area at the time of review. Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the toy washer and dryer in the young two's classroom contained areas of chipped and peeling paint. Additionally, observation of the outdoor play area revealed that the Radio Flyer ride toy was missing a pedal and the upper section of the toy fire truck was broken, leaving a sharp edge. Transportation Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
General: The following observations were made at the child care center: 1. The yellow wall adjacent to the restroom in the two's classroom contained an area of damage where the paint was chipped and the drywall was exposed. 2. A section of the wall's surface near the dramatic play area in the three's classroom was detached, creating a sharp edge. 3. Sections of the black border at the bottoms of the walls in the infant classroom were detached, exposing the dried glue beneath. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation, the posted plan of activities for the four and five-year-old classroom was dated "November" and therefore, not current at the time of the survey. Additionally, a schedule of activities was posted in the infant classroom, however, the schedule was not dated. Animals Not Applicable
General: Based on observation, the wooden planks near the entrance to the large outdoor play area were deteriorating and contained areas of splintered wood.
General: Documentation verifying that fire drills had been conducted monthly and earthquake, tornado, and lockdown drills had been conducted quarterly was presented for review, however, lists of the children who participated in the aforementioned drills were not included. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, written proof of the center's current liability insurance coverage was not presented for review upon request.
General: Upon request, a copy of negative tuberculin results or a statement from a health professional stating that staff members hired on 06/19/20 and 05/07/18 were free of active tuberculosis was not presented for review.
General: Based on review of documentation, documentation verifying that staff members hired on 08/16/21, 10/13/22, and 06/17/19 had received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was not presented for review upon request.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff person whose date of hire was 08/10/22 failed to complete six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation training within the first three (3) months of employment. Additionally, two (2) staff members with hire dates of 06/17/19 and 05/27/19 failed to complete fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the surface of the blue changing pad in the restroom within the two's classroom was torn, exposing the absorbent material within. A staff member stated that the aforementioned changing pad was used for diapering on occasion. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Observation of the outdoor play area revealed that bare dirt was visible at the bottoms of the wide, beige slide and the small, red slide and underneath the swings, indicating that the protective surface covering was not sufficient in these areas. Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, four (4) cribs within the infant classroom contained loose-fitting sheets.
General: Based on observation, the refrigerator within the infant classroom did not contain a thermometer or other temperature-measuring device.
General: Based on observation, the freezer in the kitchen contained an indicating thermometer which read eight (8) degrees Fahrenheit and the GE deep freeze in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen contained an indicating thermometer which read ten (10) degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, both of these freezers failed to maintain a temperature of zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or below.
General: Based on observation, the freezer within the one's classroom contained several black spots on the interior of its door which appeared to be mold.
General: Based on observation, one (1) bottle in the refrigerator within the infant classroom was uncovered. 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
General: Based on observation, a staff member exited the one-year-old classroom with one (1) toddler, then walked across the hallway to the office, leaving five (5) toddlers alone in the classroom. The incident lasted less than one (1) minute. Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not present verification that the records for employees with the hire dates of 09/07/2021 and 12/31/2021 had been maintained to include a copy of a High school diploma, GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity or Commonwealth Child Care Credential.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not present verification that the records for the employees with the hire dates of 09/07/2021, 01/10/2022 and 01/24/2022 contained a current copy of a statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis, or a copy of negative tuberculin result.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not provide verification that an employee with the hire date of 05/27/2019 had met the requirement of fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training during the last year of employment. Continued review revealed the employee with the hire date of 10/25/2021 had not completed orientation training. Review of documentation in the ECE-TRIS training system revealed the above employees listed above had not met the requirements. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the lunch that was served did not meet all of the required components. The children were not offered a bread or grain. 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
General: Based on observation, one of the six cribs located in the the Infant Room contained loose fitting sheets.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the employee file for a staff member with a hire date of 9/30/20 did not contain a high school diploma, GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or Commonwealth Child Care Credential. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed the documentation was not availible at the time of the inspection. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 Inspection Report
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff files for two staff members with a hire date of 10/15/20 did not contain verification that the staff members had completed six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation training. Review of ECE-Tris records failed to verify the aforementioned training. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed that the staff members had not completed the training. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation of the Transitional Ones/Ones Room, three (3) large, soft climbing blocks were torn on the edges, exposing the foam padding inside of the blocks. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the temperature of the freezer located in the hallway next to the kitchen measured nineteen (19) degrees; therefore, the center failed to comply with the regulation requiring the temperature of a freezer to measure no more than zero (0) degrees. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the immunization certificate for a child with an enrollment date of 9/5/19 expired 1/20/21. The staff member in charge acknowledged this deficiency.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the file for a child with an enrollment date of 9/28/20 did not include a preferred hospital or family physician. The staff member in charge acknowledged this deficiency. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, a children's allergy list, which was visible to the public, was posted in every classroom in the center; therefore, children's personal information was not kept confidential. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member with hire date of 9/23/2020 worked alone with children prior to receiving the results of a Criminal Abuse and Neglect background check or initiating Criminal Record Check. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed that the results of the CAN background check had not been returned, and a Criminal Record Check had not been conducted for the aforementioned staff member. Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview with staff members, children from different classrooms are combined after groups have been established for the day, specifically at the end of the day when staff members complete their shifts. Additionally, an eight-year-old child in the Fours and Fives Classroom was observed to not wear a face mask.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. 1) Observation in the Ones room revealed a window with broken blinds which were in disrepair. 2) Observation also revealed a heating vent hanging from the ceiling in the Transitioning Two's restroom. 3) Observation in the play area revealed a red, wooden playhouse with peeling paint and a large piece of missing wood from the side. 4) A blue rocking horse was observed to have a circular piece of broken plastic on the left front, leaving sharp edges. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. 1) Observation in the Ones classroom revealed a live extension cord plugged into an electrical outlet without an attached cord, leaving an active current lying on the floor allowing four (4) children age one (1) year accessibility. In an interview, the staff member stated the children eat and are changed in the area. 2) Observation in the Transitioning Two's room revealed children failed to be safe as thirteen (13) children were hitting, smacking, snatching, throwing and slamming blocks as they sat at a table waiting for lunch to be served. The room exhibited general chaos for more than fifteen (15) minutes. 3) Observation in the Two's room failed to reveal programming while waiting for lunch to be served, resulting in children hitting and fighting with each other. 4) In the Fours classroom, a child ranging in age from four (4) years to five (5) years was observed lying next to an electrical outlet containing plugged in devices. On the other side of the child was an operating floor fan. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory requirements. A review of documentation failed to reveal current liability insurance. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey. Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff files failed to reveal a high school diploma, GED, or documentation from a comparable entity, or a child care credential for staff members with hire dates of: 08/21/19, and 07/05/18. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of staff files failed to reveal negative results from a tuberculin test or a written statement from a health care provider stating the individual is free of tuberculosis for staff members with hire dates of: 07/05/18, 09/05/18, 08/16/17, 08/16/17, 09/11/17, 08/21/17, and 08/21/17. Interview with the staff in charge revealed the documentation was not available at the time of the survey.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Observation in the Ones classroom failed to reveal books and blocks. Interview with the staff member revealed blocks and books were unavailable at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Observation in the Two's and the Transitioning Two's rooms revealed children who were fighting, smacking and hitting other children while waiting approximately thirty (30) minutes for lunch to be served and failing to have an organized activity while waiting. The children in the Transitioning Two's room had an insufficient amount of blocks distributed among them causing a chaotic environment with children participating in inappropriate activities with each other. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the toilet room in the Transitioning Two's room failed to reveal a working ventilation system with access to outside air. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the Two's room revealed a staff member wiping a child's nose and failed to wash her hands with running water and soap before resuming her activity. First Aid/Medication In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the Transitioning Twos room revealed thirteen (13) children seated at tables with an insufficient amount of blocks. The children were snatching and grabbing other children's blocks as there were too few given to each child to build with.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain the food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. 1) Observation in the Fours classroom revealed two (2) children failing to be served milk for lunch. Interview with the staff revealed the children brought their lunches from home which did not contain milk, and the center did not supplement milk for lunch. 2) Additionally, a review of the weekly menus revealed only one component was served for afternoon snack, along with water. A review of past menus revealed the snacks were consistently void of a second component. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of the weekly menus revealed only one component served for afternoon snack, along with water. A review of past menus revealed the snacks were consistently void of a second component. Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. 1) A review of documentation revealed children's allergies posted without regard to confidentiality. 2) Additionally, ECE-TRIS records, and KARES records for staff members failed to be maintained in the files. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. A review of posted documentation failed to reveal the Plan of Correction for the most current Statement of Deficiency issued to the provider by the cabinet, and also failed to reveal a Plan of Correction for a Complaint Investigation with an Inspection #247985. Animals In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files revealed one (1) staff member hired 7/5/18 failed to have records of a negative tuberculin result or a statement from a health professional on file. Interview with owner revealed this documentation was not on file at the time of survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Observation of the Infant Room revealed two (2) infants sleeping in cribs with pacifier clips. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of Infant Room revealed two classroom lights were not working. Observation in the Two’s Room revealed several areas where paint was chipping and peeling from the walls and door. Continued observation revealed in the Transition Room several areas where paint was chipping from the classroom walls. Observation of the center hallway revealed several floor tiles and sections of baseboard were missing. Continued observation revealed in the Walkers Room paint was chipping from the walls in the classroom and a there was a hole in the wall of the classroom bathroom. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulations. Observation of Crawler Room revealed two (2) white crib sheets covered with smears of brown matter and several circular brown stains. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulations. Observation of the Two’s Room revealed a staff member changed a child’s diaper, then touched other children and several items in the classroom, but did not wash her hands with liquid soap and running water after the diaper change.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files revealed a high school diploma, GED, or Commonwealth Child Care Credential was not presented for review at the time of survey for one (1) staff member hired 5/14/18. Interview with owner revealed she needed to obtain proof of education for this staff member.
General: Based on observation, review of documentation and interview, the center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Observation of the Three’s Room on 9/12/18 revealed a two-year-old child participated in activities with children up to four-years-old from 8:30am-12:30pm. Review of documentation revealed the absence of a transition plan for the toddler. Interview with owner revealed a transition plan for the toddler was not available for review at the time of survey.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulations. Observation of Three’s Room revealed several plastic bags located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink that were accessible to children in care. Continued observation revealed in the Transition Room a staff member’s purse was on the floor and accessible to children in the classroom.
General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulations. Observation of the Transitional One’s bathroom revealed the bathroom light was not operational. Continued observation revealed in the Walkers bathroom the toilet had a visible ring around the inside and would not flush. Interview with the owner revealed the water supply to the toilet was turned off. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulations. Observation of the Two’s Room revealed a child’s hands were not washed after a diaper change.
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain hygienic practices in accordance with regulations. Observation of the Two’s Room revealed the diaper- changing pad was torn, exposing the inner padding. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulations. Review of ten (10) children’s files revealed the written records for two (2) children enrolled 8/21/17 failed to contain contact information to enable a person in charge to contact the child’s preferred hospital. Interview with owner revealed this documentation was not on file at the time of survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with regulations regarding director requirements. The three and four-year-old room revealed there was a plunger in the bathroom next to the toilet. Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. The presented staff file for a staff member with the hire date of 09/11/2017 indicated they lived in the state of Indiana within the last five (5) years according to written documentation obtained from the Child Abuse and Neglect check; however, the file did not contain an out of state criminal records check for the aforementioned staff member. Interview with the director revealed this information was unavailable at the time of survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files revealed a staff member with the hire date of 10/11/2017 did not have proof of education documentation (high school diploma, GED, or Commonwealth Child Care Credential). Interview with the director revealed this information was not available at the time of survey.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. A file for a child with the enrollment date of 08/31/2017 did not contain a written record of a current copy of an immunization certificate. Interview with the director revealed this information was unavailable at the time of survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory standards. In the toddler bathroom there was a quarter sized hole in the drywall behind the toilet paper holder. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. The bathroom sinks failed to be equipped with hot running water.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. A large piece of outdoor play equipment used for swinging and sliding failed to be secured to the ground. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. The disaster course of action failed to include written directons in the case of tornado or earthquake. Animals Not Applicable