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General: Based on observation, a storage shed, in the larger outdoor play area, contained multiple areas of chipped paint on the surface.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, one (1) staff member (DOH: 02/01/04) did not have valid TB documentation on file at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the staff-in-charge indicated this staff member was a substitute for the center.
General: Based on observation, a small hole in the drywall was observed in the Game Room located in building #2. The hole was located behind a door.
General: Based on observation, an orange slide, on the larger playground, that was approximately six and a half (6.50) to seven (7) feet tall contained compacted dirt at the base and around the slide. There was no protective surfacing at the base or around of the slide.
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General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) child's file did not contain a preferred hospital; instead, "closest" was documeted.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 06/01/05) did not have a current TB test or statement from a health professional on file at the facility. The TB test on file expired on 02/22/25.
General: Based on observation, a side sliding passenger door on the 2005 Chevy Van could not be opened from the outside. Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report 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
General: Based on review of documentation, this regulation was not met. The following was found: 1.) There were several staff listed in KARES that no longer work at the center. 2.) A staff hired on 02/01/04, was listed as "eligible but not hired". The center did not update the staff members status in KARES in order for the staff to show up on the current employee list. The center failed to maintain a current and accurate employment status for each current employee. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the registration on the 2010 Ford Van used for transporting children expired on 04/30/23. Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, there was no documentation made available at the time of survey regarding a recent Fire Marshal report. The document on file was dated 09/17/20. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 Inspection Report Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the center did not have a current copy of the regulations at the time of inspection. Employee Records Not In Compliance
This follow-up inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation and interview, this regulatory requirement was not met. Based on observation, the toddlers are combined with the older children for more than an hour a day. The children ranged in age from 24-months-old to five-years-old. The 24-month-old children spent the majority of the time during the survey in a group with preschool age children. The definition of a toddler is a child between the age of 12 to 36-months-old. The facility did not have a transition plan on file for the toddlers. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and interview, this regulatory requirement was not met. The staff in charge indicated that the children pack their lunches. The staff in charge was unable to locate any milk in the refrigerator for lunch. The staff in charge indicated that the children are served juice or water for lunch if they have no milk. Lunch shall include milk. Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The water temperature at the handwashing sink in the back bathroom, next to the reading area (side 1 bathroom), in building #2 was 125 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature was measured by a calibrated thermometer. The water temperature at a handwashing sink shall range from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This renewal application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: 1) Both kitchen doors were propped open on the day of the inspection. There were knives found in two kitchen drawers that did not have proper locks and Odoban cleaner, glass cleaner, Endust and disenfecting spray were found in and unlocked cabinet under the sink. 2) Glass cleaner, carpet cleaner and Isopropyl alcohol was found in an unlocked closet in the hallway. All of the items listed were accessible to the children. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, it was found that one (1) staff did not complete the required fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training. The date of hire for this staff was 02/01/2004. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
This renewal application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and the Training Records Information System (TRIS), this regulatory requirement was not met. One (1) staff file (hire date: 8/24/15) did not contain evidence of the pediatric abusive head trauma training class being completed within the first year of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Animals In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, during a tour of the classroom at the front of the facility where the two (2) to three (3) year old children were present at the time of arrival a daily schedule for that age group was not posted. A list of activities was posted but there were no times documented as to when these activities would occur. During an interview with the staff person in charge it was found that the two (2) classrooms rotate to the various areas at different times throughout the day.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that a staff person with an enrollment date of 08/24/2015 did not have a TB skin test completed until 10/22/2015. It was also found that another staff person with a hire date of 08/24/2015 did not have a TB skin test completed until 02/14/2016. The staff in charge acknowledged this.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that a staff person with a hire date of 06/01/2005 did not have the fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved early care and education training. Review of ECE-TRIS confirmed this. The staff in charge acknowledged this.
General: Based on Observation, during a tour of the school age building there was a calendar posted with planned activities. However, the calendar was dated for February. During an interview with the staff person in charge it was indicated that a March planned program of activities had been completed but had not been posted.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that an annual inspection from the Transportation Cabinet on the buses used to transport children attending the facility to a summer camp owned by the provider was not made available.
General: Based on Observation, it was found that there were wires hanging from the ceiling in the school age building. The wires appeared to be from a smoke detector that had been removed. In addition, it was found that there were two (2) smoke detectors beeping in the school age building, indicating low batteries.
General: Based on Observation, it was found that the nap mats were being stored with a fabric covering and a sheet on them. The mats were being folded in half and stored in a way that resulted in the fabric bottoms of the mats and the bottoms of the sheets touching the fabric and sheet beneath and beside it.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that the insurance for the buses used to transport children attending the facility during the summer months was not made available.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Observation, there was one (1) climbing structure on the playground that did not have adequate protective surface underneath. The mulch under it was very sparce.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the facility failed to obtain a Criminal Records Check required by KRS 199.896(19) for employee hired on 09/13/2013 prior to leaving the employee along in the presence of a child until copies of the background check had been received by the licensee. A Criminal Records Check for the employee had been submitted by the licensee on 09/13/2013. The licensee received a rejection letter from the Criminal Records Check Office on 09/25/2013. The licensee resubmitted the background check on 09/27/2013. The licensee contacted the Criminal Records Check on 02/17/2014, as the results of the background check had not been received. The licensee submitted a new Criminal Check for the employee on 02/20/2014. The results of this background check were received by the licensee on 02/25/2014. The staff member in charged stated that the employee had been left alone with the school age children during the duration of time between 09/13/2013 and 02/25/2014.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the facility failed to obtain written parental consent for children enrolled in the facility to be in the presence of a Guiena Pig.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that one (1) child's file contained an immunization certificate that was no longer current. The immunization certificate was dated 2/28/13. The child had been enrolled in excess of thirty (30) days.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that the file for an employee hired on 10-10-11 contained the results of a negative TB skin test dated 12-1-11. This is not prior to date of hire as required by the regulation. 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 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 8 of 40 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1.) One staff hired on 09/24/18, completed PAHT training on 05/16/17; however, did not renew training due 05/16/22. 3.) Two staff hired on 06/01/05, completed PAHT training on 11/06/17; however, did not renew training due 11/06/22. ECE-TRIS records confirmed these findings. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulation was not met. During the inspection of the facility kitchen, it was found that the cabinet directly beneath the sink was accessible due to faulty safety latches. Inside the cabinet, multiple cleaning supplies were found including Pledge, Clorox, and Raid Bug Killer. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulation was not met. Multiple areas of weed growth were found protruding through the mulch near the large orange steel slide and green steel climbing apparatus. A subsequent interview with the center director found she was aware of the issue at the time of the survey. Equipment In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report Transportation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, one child enrolled on 02/07/23, did not have an up-to-date immunization record on file at the facility. The record on file expired on 4/15/23.
General: Based on review of documentation, one child enrolled on 03/02/23, did not have preferred hospital listed on the enrollment paperwork. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the rates and statement of deficiency/plan of correction from the previous relicensure survey were not posted at the facility. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size were not posted. Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The hall closet in building #1 was unlocked and contained numerous cleaning supplies including, but not limited to Lysol Spray, glass cleaners, Borax, and Liquid Plumer. These items were accessible to the children.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, this regulatory requirement was not met. A staff member with a hire date of 9/01/2021, did not have evidence or results of an out-of-state background check from Ohio. A form in the staff member's file indicated that she lived in Ohio from 2017 to 2021; therefore, she would need a child abuse and neglect check and a sexual abuse registry check from this state as well. Upon the surveyor's arrival to the center this staff member was observed working alone in the back classroom with five children, ages two to three-years-old. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report Supervision Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The following was found: 1. Upon the surveyor's arrival to the center, a few of the children were observed moving from the front classroom to the back classroom. These children walked through the cubby room to get back and forth to the classrooms. The staff member in the front classroom was unable to visually see the children that were moving between the rooms and staff in the back room was also unable to visually see the children moving between the rooms. Both of the staff were interacting with other children in their rooms. The children ranged in age from two to five-years-old. 2. At approximately 10:26 AM, two children exited the front classroom and went to the cubby room to get some items out of their cubbies for show and tell. The staff member in the front room was unable to visually see the children when they were in the cubby room. The children were in the cubby room for about one to two minutes unsupervised. Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The following was found: 1. The bathroom with the green tile in building #1 contained two plungers that were stored next to the toilet. 2. The pink bathroom in building #1 contained a plunger that was stored next to the toilet. 3. The back bathroom, next to the reading area, in building #2 contained a plunger that was stored next to the toilet. This manner of storage is not sanitary and promotes the spread of germs.
General: Based on observation, interview, and review of documentation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The facility was providing care for two-year-old children during the renewal survey. The facility was not licensed for toddler services. The definition of a toddler is a child between the age of twelve and thirty-six-months-old. Based on interview, the youngest child was twenty-four-months-old. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, this regulatory requirement was not met. A staff member with a hire date of 9/01/2021, did not have evidence or results of an out-of-state background check from Ohio. A form in the staff member's file indicated that she lived in Ohio from 2017 to 2021; therefore, she would need a child abuse and neglect check and a sexual abuse registry check from this state as well. Upon the surveyor's arrival to the center this staff member was observed working alone in the back classroom with five children who where two to three-years-old. Employee Records In Compliance Programming Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The ceiling paint was cracked and chipped in the bathroom with the green tile in building #1.
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The following was found: 1. The first aid kit in building #2 did not contain gloves or a working flashlight. 2. The 2005 Chevy van used to transport children (Van #1) did not contain a first aid kit. 3. The 2010 Ford van used to transport children (Van #2) did not have a CPR mouthpiece protector in the first aid supplies or a working flashlight. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The outdoor play area contained areas under the swings, at the end of the green slide, and around the volcano climber where little to no mulch was observed. The ground was exposed in these areas. Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. The following was found: 1. Several of the swings in the outdoor play area were in disrepair. Some of the swings were only attached by one chain. Some of the swings contained foam pool noodles that were covering the metal chains. Some of the pool noodles were torn or shredded. 2. The 2005 Chevy van (Van #1) used to transport the children contained a broken handle on the outside of the van door where the children enter and exit. The van door must be opened from the inside of the van since the handle on the outside is broken. The staff in charge indicated that they have an appointment to get the handle fixed on 3/05/2022. Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, it was found that two children's files did not contain current immunization certificates. One certificate expired on 02/24/2022, and the other expired on 04/25/2021. The dates of enrollment for the two children are 03/10/2021 and 06/22/2020. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, during a tour of the school age building the toilet in the bathroom located beside the room that contains a piano has an accumulation of debris round the inside of the toilet bowl. During an interview with the staff person in charge it was indicated that staff would be informed of the issue. Hygienic Practices
General: Based on Observation, during a tour of the outdoor play area metal strips used to hold wooden landscape timbers in place around various pieces of equipment were found to be loose and were not secure to the timbers. The edges of the metal strips were sharp. The staff person in charge took a tour with the surveyor of the playground where this was identified. The staff person in charge indicated during interview that the children ahd not been playing outside but that the strips would be placed back in a secure position around the timbers.
A PLAN OF CORRECTION WAS DUE ON 04 May 15 AND AS OF 22 May 15, THE PLAN OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, staff person hired 1/23/15 did not have evidence of current CPR and First Aid on file in the facility. In an interview with the Director it was determined that the staff person transports children on the facility's van with no other staff person present that is currently certified in CPR and First Aid.
General: Based on Interview, it was found that annual inspections by the transportation cabinet and vehicle insurance for the facility's buses were not made available. The buses are used to transport children from the facility to a summer camp that is also owned by the provider. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 17 of 26 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
General: Based on Interview, it was found that the transportation routes used during the summer months were not made available.
General: Based on Interview, it was found that the facility is using large buses to transport children who attend the facility to an offsite summer camp that is also owned by the provider. The facility failed to notify the cabinet in writing of the buses use to transport children enrolled in the facility to the summer camp.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that the first and last names of the children transported as well as the times each child got on and off the vehicles while being transported by bus to a summer camp owned by the provider were not made available.
General: Based on Observation, and interview the children in the center were served 2% milk. 990 - Bottle Preparation by Parent Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements. (4) Formula or breast milk provided by the parent shall be prepared and labeled.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the facility failed to obtain a Criminal Records Check required by KRS 199.896(19) for employee hired on 09/13/2013 prior to leaving the employee along in the presence of a child until copies of the background check had been received by the licensee. A Criminal Records Check for the employee had been submitted by the licensee on 09/13/2013. The licensee received a rejection letter from the Criminal Records Check Office on 09/25/2013. The licensee resubmitted the background check on 09/27/2013. The licensee contacted the Criminal Records Check on 02/17/2014, as the results of the background check had not been received. The licensee submitted a new Criminal Check for the employee on 02/20/2014. The results of this background check were received by the licensee on 02/25/2014. The staff member in charged stated that the employee had been left alone with the school age children during the duration of time between 09/13/2013 and 02/25/2014.
General: Based on Observation, there was a guinea pig in the two (2) year old classroom. There was debris around the cage where it had kicked food and wood chips out.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the facility failed to obtain an annual check of Kentucky Driver History in accordance with KRS.186.018, for two (2) employees that transport children using the facility van. Programming
General: Based on Observation, the children's nap time mats were stored with the sheets on them. The mats were folded so that most of the sheet was protected but some of the sheet still contacted the other mat and sheet. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 16 of 25 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report
General: Based on Observation, there was no seatbelt cutter on the Ford van. 825 - Transit/School Bus Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation. (5) Transportation provided by licensed public transportation or a school bus shall comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
General: Based on Observation, the Consumer Product Safety Program information was not posted.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, it was found that the file for a child enrolled on 6-4-11 contained an immunization certificate that did not have an expiration date. It could not be verified that the child was current on his immunizations.