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235 Walton Ave, Lexington KY 40502 · License #L384543 · Center · Licensed
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Magnolia 1. A cabinet top had come askew, posing an injury hazard to children in care. Maple 1. In the restroom used by children in care, a mop with a removable pad was positioned next to the toilet and had a buildup of grime on the plastic area that the pad would be affixed.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation, an annual performance evaluation for a staff member (DOH: 11/21/23) was not available for review at the time of survey.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the personnel file for a staff member (DOH: 10/20/25) did not contain a recorded date of hire. The staff in charge dictated the date of hire for the surveyor.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the personnel file for a staff member (DOH: 06/30/25) did not contain proof of educational qualifications. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 10 of 34 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1. A staff member (DOH: 05/07/25) did not have evidence of a negative TB skin test result, nor a health statement from a medical professional stating they were free from active tuberculosis available for review. 2. A staff member (DOH: 11/21/23) had a TB skin test in their personnel file that had expired as of 11/28/25 and had not been renewed as of the date of survey. 3. A staff member (DOH: 02/03/25) had a TB skin test in their personnel file that had expired as of 09/21/25 and had not been renewed as of the date of survey.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on a review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 11/21/23) did not have written evidence of CPR or First Aid training. A review of ECE-TRIS confirmed these findings.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1. A staff member (DOH: 06/30/25) had not completed the required six-hour cabinet-approved orientation training as of the date of survey, greater than three (3) months after their date of hire. 2. A staff member (DOH: 08/18/25) had not completed the required six-hour cabinet-approved orientation training as of the date of survey, greater than three (3) months after their date of hire. 3. A staff member (DOH: 05/19/25) had not completed the required six-hour cabinet-approved orientation training as of the date of survey, greater than three (3) months after their date of hire. 4. A staff member (DOH: 02/21/24) completed zero (0) of the required fifteen (15) hours of training for the year dated 02/22/25 to 06/30/25. 5. A staff member (DOH: 11/21/23) had not completed the required six-hour cabinet-approved orientation training, as of the date of survey, greater than three (3) months after their date of hire. Additionally, this staff member had not completed their pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) training as of the date of survey, greater than one (1) year after their date of hire. Finally, this staff member had completed zero (0) of the required fifteen (15) training hours for the year dated 11/22/24 to 06/30/25. A review of ECE-TRIS found this staff member did not have a TRIS account, nor completed any trainings to date. The staff in charge indicated that she believed this staff member had resigned and been rehired prior to her own date of hire, but was unable to find evidence of a re-hire date. A review of ECE-TRIS confirmed these findings.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Maple 1. The restroom used for children in care had several long pieces of toilet paper strewn on the floor. 2. The handwashing sink used for children in care had a buildup of grime and dust.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Spruce 1. A children's toy was found on the diaper changing surface. Magnolia 1. A tablet was found on the diaper changing surface.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Maple Classroom 1. The trashcan beside the handwashing sink used by children in care had a buildup of grime. 2. In the bathroom the toilet paper holder was not present and the toilet paper roll for children in care was positioned on a chair out of reach of the toilet during use.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
Based on observation, the following was found: Magnolia 1. Inside the refrigerator used for milk belonging to children in care there was a large spill of a beige substance on the bottom shelf.
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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1. A child in care (DOE: 10/30/24) had an immunization record that had expired as of 10/31/25 and a current record was not available for review at the time of survey. 2. A child in care (DOE: 07/29/25) had an immunization record that had expired as of 11/09/25 and a current record was not available for review at the time of survey. 3. A child in care (DOE: 09/23/24) had an immunization record that had expired as of 12/15/25 and a current record was not available for review at the time of survey. 4. A child in care (DOE: 06/05/25) had an immunization record that had expired as of 11/07/25 and a current record was not available for review at the time of survey.
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a professional development plan for a staff member (DOH: 11/21/23) was not available for review at the time of survey.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, record of monthly fire drills having been conducted for April and May 2025 were not available for review at the time of survey.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, record of a quarterly shelter-in-place drill having been conducted for the third quarter of 2025 was not available for review at the time of survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 32 of 34 Inspection Report
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, a written plan to reunify infants and toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions, and/or children with disabilities with their parent or guardian in the event of an emergency was not available for review at the time of survey. Posted Documentation In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on review of video footage and interviews, it was found that the center failed to maintain supervision of a two-year-old child on 05/09/25. The child was found alone, unsupervised inside of the facility for approximately two (2) minutes while the rest of the class was outside on the playground. The teachers were unaware that the child was missing from the group. Staffing Requirements In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, this regulation was not met. The center failed to actively supervise children during outdoor play. As a result, a child was able to enter the classroom unnoticed and remain inside the classroom for approximately seven (7) minutes before being located by the child’s parent. The child was upset but not harmed. Staffing Requirements In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the center failed to protect the health, safety, and comfort of a child in care when a staff inappropriately handled her by the arm causing a hairline fracture in her elbow. The child previously had nursemaid's elbow; therefore, she is prone to injury. Medical attention was sought the next day and the child was put in a cast for her elbow to heal.
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member with a documented date of hire of (05/14/25) did not have the results of a background check completed until 05/16/25 which is after the staff members documented date of hire. This was verified in the KARES system. An interview with the staff member in charge indicated the staff member did not start working until after the date the background check was completed in KARES. Supervision In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, found the following: 1) A staff member (DOH:05/16/25) had the results of a TB test read on 05/19/25 which is after the staff members documented date of hire. The staff member in charge indicated this staff member did not start working until after the date the TB skin test was completed. 2) A staff member (DOH: 05/14/25) had the results of a TB test read on 05/16/25 which is after the staff members documented date of hire. The staff member in charge indicated this staff member did not start working until after the date the TB skin test was completed.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, on 03/05/25 a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three (3) minutes (confirmed through video review). The class lined up to go inside and one (1) of the children stepped out of line to look at something on the ground behind the open door. As the two (2) teachers took the class inside the one (1) child was behind the door looking at something and was left outside alone. An individual from a pest control business doing routine maintenance found the child and notified a staff member inside that the child was outside on the playground alone. The staff member took the child to the Two-Year-Old Room and then notified the staff members that the child was found alone on the playground. The staff members were not aware that the child was left alone on the playground. The child did not sustain any injuries. Staffing Requirements In Compliance
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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, on 03/05/25 a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately three (3) minutes (confirmed through video review). The class lined up to go inside and one (1) of the children stepped out of line to look at something on the ground behind the open door. As the two (2) teachers took the class inside the one (1) child was behind the door looking at something and was left outside alone. An individual from a pest control business doing routine maintenance found the child and notified a staff member inside that the child was outside on the playground alone. The staff member took the child to the Two-Year-Old Room and then notified the staff members that the child was found alone on the playground. The staff members were not aware that the child was left alone on the playground. The child's health, safety, and comfort were compromised by being left alone on the playground for approximately three (3) minutes.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.
General: Based on observation, the Emergency Preparedness plan presented for review had not been updated since 2023.
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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 11. Status of Employment.
General: Based on review of documentation, several staff members that were no longer affiliated with the facility were listed as actively employed on the facility KARES list. Supervision In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on observation, the surveyor entered the Tulip Classroom and observed an infant child placed in a highchair eating. The surveyor examined the highchair and found that the child was not fastened with the manufacturer’s seat belt.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, the following was found: 1.) Staff member (DOH: 05/15/23) had a negative tuberculin skin result on file that exceeded two (2) years and therefore was no longer current. 2.) Staff member (DOH: 12/13/24) did not have a negative tuberculin skin result, nor a physician’s statement clearing them of active tuberculosis in their personnel file.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on review of documentation, staff members (DOH: 09/11/24 and 08/29/24) did not have evidence of being trained in CPR/ First aid administration. A review of ECE- TRIS supports this finding.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, staff member (DOH: 09/11/24) did not have evidence of completing cabinet- approved orientation training. A review of ECE-TRIS supports this finding.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a towel rack approximately three (3) feet from the floor had several chemical cleaners hanging on it within the Cedar Classroom; the chemical cleaners were accessible to children in care.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. Preschool Playground: 1.) A sanded area of the playground had areas of exposed weed guard. Additionally, a bag of sand was busted open in this area. The bag was not discarded.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a large wooden climber had been installed on the Preschool playground. The climber was placed upon grass, without any protective surfacing underneath the areas used for climbing and sliding.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. Toddler Playground 1.) During a tour of the Toddler Playground, the surveyor found that a fence plank that was connected to the blue shade tarp had broken in half, causing the tarp and the plank to fall onto the playground mulch. 2.) A portion of wood joining several fence planks had several nails that were protruding. 3.) Three (3) nails protruded from a fence post. Preschool Playground 1.) A fencing plank was disconnected to the fence framing, exposing a rusted pointed nail. 2.) Several nails protruded from the fence planking.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Cedar Classroom 1.) A shelving unit used to store toy airplanes had several streaks of tape residue which had started to accumulate dirt and grime. Tulip Classroom 1.) A shelving unit by the light table had several steaks of tape residue which had started to accumulate dirt and grime.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, this regulatory requirement was not met. 1.) A thermometer was not located within the refrigerator within the Cedar classroom, the surveyor was unable to determine whether food safe conditions were maintained. 2.) The refrigerator within the Spruce classroom registered a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the proper procedures for handwashing were not posted at or near the handwashing area within the Tulip Classroom. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 31 of 32 Inspection Report Animals Not Applicable 1335 - Animals in the Presence of Children Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 15. Animals. (1) An animal shall not be allowed in the presence of a child in care: (a) Unless: 1. The animal is under the supervision and control of an adult; 2. Written parental consent has been obtained; and 3. The animal is certified as vaccinated against rabies; or (b) Except in accordance with subsection (3) of this section. 1345 - Prohibited Animals Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 15. Animals. (3) An animal that is considered undomesticated, wild, or exotic shall not be allowed at a child-care center unless the animal is: (a) A part of a planned program activity led by an animal specialist affiliated with a zoo or nature conservatory; and (b) In accordance with 301 KAR 2:081 and 301 KAR 2:082.
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, three (3) staff members (DOH: 08/31/23, 09/11/24, and 07/31/24) did not have documentation of education on file at the facility.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, two (2) staff members (DOH: 08/08/24 and 07/29/24) did not have documentation of a current, negative TB skin test or a statement from a health care professional on file at the facility. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Spruce Classroom A mop and bucket in the bathroom was accessible to the children in care. Maple Classroom A mop and bucket in the bathroom was accessible to the children in care.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the water temperature in the Willow Classroom was one hundred and forty (140) degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a thermometer. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the playground contained temporary fencing which was loose and drooping. Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.
General: Based on observation, the Magnolia Classroom refrigerator temperature was over forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit. Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals Discussed Children's Records Discussed Written Documentation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.
General: Based on observation, the Maple Classroom did not have documentation of a current lesson plan. Animals In Compliance
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