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General: Based on review of documentation, this regulation was not met. There was no written course of action for lockdown or shelter-in-place posted with the diagram for emergencies.
General: Based on review of documentation, this regulation was not met. Six (6) staff (DOH: 10/30/23, 08/26/25, 02/02/26, 02/13/26, 01/19/26, and 02/10/26) had TB documentation on file at the center; however, the document did not have the results of the assessment at the time of inspection.
General: Based on review of documentation, there was no evidence at the time of survey of a completed written reunification plan with accommodations in the event of a natural disaster, fire, shelter-in-place, lockdown, or other emergency. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
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General: Based on review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 03/10/23) did not have written evidence of a current Kentucky driver history records check on file. The staff member was identified as one (1) of the bus drivers. Programming In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the facility did not have posted, in a conspicuous place for public inspection, the statement of deficiency and plan of correction from the renewal survey conducted on 03/21/24.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, staff member (DOH 01/12/24) had listed “worked in Kansas City” in 2019 on their background check information. The surveyor inquired whether this staff member lived in Missouri in the past five years, the staff person in charged checked with the staff member in question and they indicated that they lived in Kansas from 2019 to 2020. The staff person in charge was unaware that this individual had lived in another state within the past five (5) years, therefore, and out of state Sex Offender check and Child Abuse and Neglect check for the state of Kansas was not completed. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements In Compliance Employee Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report 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 review of documentation, the Fire, Earthquake, Tornado, and Lockdown drills were all listed under one time. These drills require different actions and should be documented individually. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
This renewal application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation, this regulatory requirement was not met. A review of staff files during the inspection found that one staff person (hire date: 5/27/21) had a completed criminal records check (CRC) and a completed child abuse/neglect check (CAN) on file; however, the facility has yet to initiate the process for obtaining a background check for this staff in the Kentucky National Background Check Service (KARES). Supervision In Compliance 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 2 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, five staff members (DOH: 3/25/2019, 11/17/2020, 9/30/2019, 11/27/2018, and 9/4/2020) did not have evidence of completing 15 hours of annual early care and education training. A review of ECE-TRIS records supports the information found during the survey. 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 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
General: Based on observation, the vehicle will be transporting children aged five through ten years old. There were no booster seats present for children under age eight or under 57 inches in height. The vehicle contained lap belts but did not have a shoulder strap as required by KRS 189.125 for children required to use booster seats. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Emergency Regulation In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, two staff did not have a current staff evaluation on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, staff hired on 11/27/18 did not have current documentation on file from a health care professional stating the staff member was free of active tuberculosis. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, two children had immunization records on file but there was no expiration date listed. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, two staff members did not have a current professional development plan on file. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Emergency Regulation In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, one child did not have a current immunization certificate on file in the facility. The certificate on file had an expiration date of 1/20/2020. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the following was found: 1. Two staff members did not have evidence of completing 15-hours of annual early care and education training on file in the facility. 2. Five staff members did not have evidence of completing the required orientation training in the first three months of employment. 3. One staff member did not have evidence of completing the Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training within the first year of employment. A review of ECE-TRIS records supports the information found during the survey. 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 Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the staff person hired 5/20/19, did not have documentation of negative T.B. results on file in the facility that had been obtained within the past two years. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report
General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found the time that school-age children exited the bus on 1/13/2020, 1/14/2020, and 1/15/2020 was not recorded. The staff person in charge stated that she was aware of this regulatory violation.
General: Based on interviews and review of documentation, the surveyor found that on 1/15/2020, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a staff member observed a firearm on the front seat of a school bus beneath a seatbelt harness and between two seven-year-old children. The staff member stated that at first glance she thought the firearm was a toy, but soon realized after retrieving the firearm from the seat that it was real. The staff member stated that one of the children was actually leaned back in the seat and sitting on the firearm. The staff member stated that she handed the firearm to the bus driver, gathered the children and vacated the bus. She stated that she reported the incident immediately to her direct supervisor once inside the facility. It is important to note that it is unknown at this time who the firearm belongs to and whether or not it contained bullets.
General: Based on interviews and review of documentation, the surveyor found that child-care staff members were not managed to ensure implementation of program policies and procedures. A review of documentation found the facility has a transportation contract with a third party entity. The third party entity provides the school bus and driver and the facility provides two staff who serves as bus monitors. Staff duties outlined in the facility’s transportation policies found that staff are to conduct a safety inspection of the vehicle prior to participants boarding or ensure that the contracted service provider has completed the safety inspection. During staff interviews, the surveyor found that staff only conducts a safety inspection of the bus after the children have vacated the bus to ensure no belongings or children are left. On 1/15/2020, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a staff member observed a firearm on the front seat of a school bus beneath a seatbelt harness and between two seven-year-old children. The staff member stated that at first glance she thought the firearm was a toy, but soon realized after retrieving the firearm from the seat that it was real. The staff member stated that one of the children was actually leaned back in the seat and sitting on the firearm. Therefore, a safety inspection of the bus was not completed prior to school-age children boarding. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation upon arrival at the facility, there were thirty-seven (37) children ages five to eleven (5-11) years old with three (3) staff in the Group Activity Room. The maximum group size with the age of the youngest child being five-years-old is thirty and the staff to child ratio is one (1) staff for fifteen (15) children. The group size was over by seven (7) children and the staff to child ratio was over by seven (7) children. An interview with the staff person in charge found that the children had been combined for approximately one (1) hour. General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the surveyor found that the transportation routes for 2014 Ford mini bus that was at the facility were not documented.
General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that a staff person who drives one (1) of the vehicles that transports children from school to the facility did not have a current copy of a driver history record through the state transportation agency that issued the driver's license. In addition another staff person identified as a driver did not have a personnel file at the facility. An interview with the staff person in charge found that this staff person was moved to another location on 2/25/19. However, this staff person had been transporting children from school to the facility prior to 2/25/19. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, staff hired on 02/25/17 had a child abuse and neglect check on file but the results were not legible. A voluteer with the facility did not have a child abuse and neglect check on file or a criminal records check on file. There also was no documentation showing that either check had been submitted for the volunteer. None of the staff mentioned were working alone at the time of the survey. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the liability insurance on file had expired. The staff person in charge did not locate an updated copy of the insurance. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Director Requirements Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, staff hired on 02/25/17 and 08/11/15 did not have a current evaluation on file. Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, staff hired on 03/13/18 and 01/29/18 did not have education documentation on file.
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Interview and review of documentation, the center was providing care for preschool without approval. The staff person in charge stated that a group of seventeen (17) children were ages three (3) to five - years - old. The person in charge stated that the center was operating under a youth camp permit, however, youth camp permits are not valid for preschool care. Also, the center had previously indicated the center was clossed for the summer and did not inform DRCC of the intent to operate with a youth camp permit. The center is not licensed to provide care for preschool age children.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a child enrolled on 1/9/17 did not have a preferred hospital listed on his enrollment information. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, the children did not wash their hands after eating snack. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation 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 Not In Compliance
This change of service inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This initial application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on interviews and review of documentation, the surveyor found the facility failed to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of school-age children. On 1/15/2020, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a staff member observed a firearm on the front seat of a school bus beneath a seatbelt harness and between two seven-year-old children. The staff member stated that at first glance she thought the firearm was a toy, but soon realized after retrieving the firearm from the seat that it was real. The staff member stated that one of the children was actually leaned back in the seat and sitting on the firearm. The staff member stated that she handed the firearm to the bus driver, gathered the children and vacated the bus. She stated that she reported the incident immediately once inside the facility. A review of documentation found the facility does not own the school bus and does not employ the driver. The facility has a transportation contract with a third party entity. The third party entity provides the school bus and driver and the facility provides two staff who serves as bus monitors. Staff duties outlined in the facility’s transportation policies found that staff are to conduct a safety inspection of the vehicle prior to participants boarding or ensure that the contracted service provider has completed the safety inspection. During staff interviews, the surveyor found that staff only conducts a safety inspection of the bus after the children have vacated the bus to ensure no belongings or children are left. Employee Records In Compliance Transportation Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview with the staff person in charge, it was found that the program was open all day due to school being closed for the day. The staff person in charge stated they provided breakfast for the children and will provide an afternoon snack. Children's lunch boxes were observed hanging on hooks in the Group Activity Room. An interview with the staff person in charge found that children are required to bring their lunch on days they are open all day. The staff person in charge stated that most children bering water, juice boxes or lemonade to drink. The staff person stated further that they do not provide milk or other meal components to assure that the child's lunch meets the meal requirements for lunch. Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the staff person in charge showed the surveyor two (2) bathrooms used by the children enrolled at the facility that are located in a self contained area labeled Family Corridor. The area is located across from the gym and is used by families for dressing and undressing for swimming and other activities. It should be noted that the bathrooms are located at the entry way of this area and anyone using this space to change their clothing enters and exits through the same doorway. At the time of the survey, people were observed in the areas that were not part of the licensed program. The staff person in charge indicated that the older children use these bathrooms. It was further stated that when the children use the bathrooms, one (1) staff person stands inside the area and allows two (2) children of the same sex in each bathroom and does not allow anyone else in the bathrooms until all of the children are finished. The staff person in charge showed the surveyor two (2) additional bathrooms that are used by the younger children. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the surveyor found that the staff person in charge did not have a current personnel file at the facility. An interview with the staff person in charge found that she had transfered from another location in October 2018. This staff person acknowledged her personnel file was not at the facility. A review of documentation also found that the personnel file of one (1) of the bus drivers was not at the facility. The staff person in charge stated that on 2/25/19, the driver was moved to another location becasue that location needed another vehicle and driver. However, this driver had been transporting children from school to this location up until 2/25/19. A review of staff files also found there were three (3) staff who did not have a date of employment documented.
General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that out of ten (10) children's enrollment information reviewed there were three (3) children's information that did not include permission for emergency medical treatment. There was an additional child's enrollment information that did not have a preferred hosptial listed. The words "closest for needed care" were put in the space provided. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, some of the children's coats and backpacks were observed piled on top of each other on the floor in front of a small set of cubbies. Additional coats and backpacks were observed piled on top of each other on hooks in the cubbies. There was not adequate space for each child to store their personal belongings. This method of storage allows for cross contamination of germs.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, there was no documentation to veirfy at least one (1) parental or family involvement activity had been coordinated for 2018. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 7 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, there was one (1) staff person with a hire date of 1/16/19 who did not have a copy of a high school diploma, GED or other qualifying documentation on file at the facility. There was an additonal staff person who did not have a documented date of hire who did not have a copy of a high school diploma, GED or other qualifying documentation on file at the facility.
General: Based on observation and interview, it was found that a 2016 Ford mini bus that had been used daily to transport children from school to the facility was moved to another location on 2/25/19. The file for the identified driver of this vehicle was not at the facility at the time of the survey. Current documentation for this vehicle was also not available.
General: Based on interview with the staff person in charge, it was found that on the day of the survey the facility was open all day due to school being closed. The staff person in charge stated that earlier that day, a staff person from another location had been used as a subsitute from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A review of documentation found there was not a file at the facility for this staff person. Another staff person listed as a substitute with no date of hire documented did not have a copy of a high school diploma, GED or other qualifying documentation on file at the facility. It was also found that this staff person is the Sports Director at the facility.
General: Based on review of documentation and ECE-TRIS records, it was found that a staff pesron hired 1/29/18 only had evidence of having completed 1.5 hours of annual training . In addition this same staff person did not have evidence of having completed six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation training. A staff person hired 4/26/16 only had evidence of having completed five (5) hours of annual training. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 7 Inspection Report
General: Based on observation at the time of the survey, an unlocked box that contained first aid supplies was located on a low window sill in the Group Activity Room. The children were in this room at that time. The first aid supplies were accessible to the children. Outdoor Play Area Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 7 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, some of the children's coats and backpacks were observed piled on top of each other on the floor in front of a small set of cubbies. Additional coats and backpacks were observed piled on top of each other on hooks in the cubbies. There was not adequate space for each child to store their personal belongings. Transportation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, it was found that a 2016 Ford mini bus that had been used daily to transport children from school to the facility was moved to another location on 2/25/19. A review of documentation found that this vehicle was not listed as an approved vehicle to transport children for this location. A review of DRCC files show approval for a 2014 Ford E-350 as the only approved vehicle for this location.
General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that on 1/18/18 the facility requested that a third party agreement be added to its transportation documentation. At the time of the survey a copy of the third party agreement was not on file at the facility. An interview with the staff person in charge found that Community Action Council provides transportation from some of the local schools to the facility.
General: Based on observation, it was found that the flashlight on the 2014 Ford E-350 was not working properly. It was also found that there was not a thermometer or liquid soap as part of the first aid supplies. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 5 of 7 Inspection Report Food Service/Food Program Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and interview with the staff person in charge, it was found that the program was open all day due to school being closed for the day. The staff person in charge stated they provided breakfast for the children and will provide an afternoon snack. An observation of posted items found that the breakfast menu was not posted. However, the staff person in charge showed the surveyor a document that was in a file folder that contained the breakfast menu for the day. Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found that 11/3/17 was the last documented date that a written evacuation plan had been submitted for approval in accordance with KRS 199.895 and 42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(U). Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 6 of 7
General: Based on Review of Documentation, staff hired on 11/20/17 did not complete the Orientation I and II within ninety (90) days of being hired. Staff hired on 08/11/15 had only twelve (12) hours of cabinet approved training on file. Staff hired 04/26/16 had only six (6) hours of cabinet approved training on file. Staff hired on 02/25/17 did not complete the Orientation I and II, the pediatric abusive head trauma class or the nine (9) hours of cabinet approved training. This information was verified through ECE-TRIS. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, there was not a current certification inspection from the Transportation Cabinet on file for the vehicle used by the facility. Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation, staff hired on 02/25/17 did not have a professional development plan on file. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3