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License #L384370 · Center · Licensed
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This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, the temperature of the refrigerator could not be determined as there was not an indicating thermometer.
General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) child (DOE: 08/21/23) did not have a current immunization certificate on file at the center.
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General: Based on review of documentation, there was a service dog present at the facility on the date of inspection. There was no rabies vaccination documentation on file for this service dog.
General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) staff member (DOH: 10/10/23) did not have a current evaluation in their personnel file.
General: Based on review of documentation, one (1) staff member (DOH: 03/03/25) did not have documentation of a negative TB test or a statement from a healthcare professional stating the staff member is free from active tuberculosis on file at the facility.
General: Based on observation and interview, children bring packed lunches from home to the facility. Some children do not bring milk to be served with their lunch. The facility did not keep supplemental milk onsite to ensure all meal components were met. Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, children from the Yellow Classroom entered the building from outside for snack. The children did not wash their hands upon entry to the building, or prior to eating their snack. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Based on observation, several spray containers of bug spray were stored in unlocked cabinets and accessible to the children in care. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, there was no written evidence to document that an Earthquake drill was practiced in the fourth quarter of 2023. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
Based on observation, the mulch underneath a black climbing net on the playground was sparse and did not provide a sufficient protective surface. Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, staff member (DOH 03/23/24) did not have proof of educational qualifications in their personnel file.
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, the child care failed to maintain state regulations. During the survey, the following was found: 1). An unfurled water hose laying on the pathway leading to the outdoor play area. This presented a tripping hazard for children in care. 2.) A long wooden board was found propped up beside a park bench on the outdoor play area. 3.) Weeds and overgrowth were found in between the outdoor play apparatuses. 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
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain state regulations. Both of the toilets in the boys and girls bathrooms had an unknown yellow, sticky substance on the toilet seats. Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain state regulations. During the inspection of the facility first aid kit, all components were found except a first aid book. A subsequent interview with the director found she was aware the book was missing. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
This initial application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation, staff member (DOH 05/15/23) had a negative tuberculin skin result on file that exceeded two years and therefore was no longer current. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on review of documentation, staff member (DOH 05/15/23) completed five out of fifteen hours of Cabinet- approved early care and education training for the 05/15/23 -05/14/24 training year. A review of ECE-TRIS supports this finding. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
Based on observation, several snack wrappers were observed scattered in the grass around the picnic tables used for childcare. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation and interview, children bring packed lunches from home to the facility. Several of the children did not bring milk to be served with their lunch. The facility did not keep supplemental milk onsite to ensure that all meal components were met. 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, one child enrolled for more than 30 days had an immunization record on file that did was no longer current. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the emergency diagram did not include written instructions directing building occupants of the proper actions to take in the event of an emergency. Animals In Compliance