922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found the following: 1. Upon arrival at the child-care center, the surveyor conducted an initial headcount of each classroom, starting at 1:50 pm. The surveyor observed that the Preschool Classroom #1, Preschool Classroom #2 and the Two's Classroom did not have adequate light in the classroom and the surveyor was unable to determine how many children were in the classroom. The surveyor asked each staff for a headcount. At 2:13 pm, the surveyor stood in the doorway of the Two's Classroom and observed the staff person sitting in a chair, with her back to the children and on her phone. The surveyor stood in the doorway for two (2) minutes, re-counted the children and found that there were seven (7) children. The surveyor entered the classroom, and the staff person then placed her phone on the floor. 2. The surveyor observed a four-year-old child exit the Preschool Classroom #1 at 2:00 pm and 2:04 pm, walk down the hallway and into the front office unattended. The surveyor observed during this time the staff person responsible for Preschool Classroom #1 to exit the classroom, shut the door behind her and walk behind the child to ask her to come back to the classroom. The surveyor found during this time that the staff person was leaving Preschool Classroom #1 unattended both times that she exited the classroom; therefore, the child-care center did not provide adequate supervision. 3. While the surveyor was sitting in the front office reviewing paperwork, the surveyor overheard a child from the Preschool Classroom #2 if he could go to the restroom that was located across the hallway. The surveyor observed the child to walk from the classroom to the restroom, shut the restroom door and stay in the restroom from 2:51 pm - 2:53 pm. The surveyor observed a staff person to be behind a half door, that was located across the hallway in the Preschool Classroom #2 area however, the child was observed to be out of range of voice and out of range of vision of the staff person. The surveyor did observe the staff-in-charge walk over to the door area, where she asked the surveyor if she was waiting for her. The surveyor replied that she was in the hallway due to a child being in the restroom and the surveyor was taking the time and notes. The surveyor confirmed with staff-in- charge that the child in the restroom was a four-year-old who attends only on Fridays.

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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.

General: Based on observation and interview, the surveyor found the following: Playground: The surveyor found that there was a large sinkhole area in one section of the Preschool/School-age playground. The sinkhole was observed to be large enough to show the underground plumbing and was observed to give way to outside of the fenced area. In an interview it was found that the hole had been on the property since May 2025. Front Office: Upon arrival at the child-care center, there was a child sitting in the front office looking at the computer screen. When the surveyor asked why the child was sitting in the office, the surveyor was informed it was because she did not like to nap. The staff-in-charge reported that she had been in the front office for approximately ten (10) minutes and was not alone. The surveyor observed the child to enter Preschool Classroom #1 at 1:56 pm. The surveyor reviewed the child's file and found that she was four-years-old. Restroom #1: There was a bottle of "Poo Polish" and a bottle of "Lamimpress Coconut Cream Perfume" placed on top of the paper towel holder. Both items had a label on the back that stated to keep out of the reach of children. Preschool Classroom #2: There was a long red extension cord that was placed on a shelf. Therefore, the health, safety and comfort of the children was compromised.

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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found the following: 1. A staff person's (DOH:06/26/24) file contained a negative tuberculin result that was no longer current after 05/24/25; therefore, the child-care center failed to show proof that the employee was free of active tuberculosis or provide a copy of a negative tuberculin result. 2. A staff persons (DOH:06/26/24) file contained a negative tuberculin result that was no longer current after 11/01/25; therefore, the child-care center failed to show proof that the employee was free of active tuberculosis or provide a copy of a negative tuberculin result.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found a six-week-old infant face down in a crib while conducting the initial headcount in the Infant Classroom at 1:52 pm. When the surveyor returned to the Infant Classroom to conduct a room check at 2:22 pm, the six-week-old was still asleep in a crib with a scrunched-up sheet and lying on his belly. The surveyor asked the staff in the classroom how long the infant had been asleep and the surveyor was informed that he had been asleep since 12:30 pm. The surveyor observed there to be a poster above the crib with tips on how to place an infant in a crib for safe sleep.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found a six-week-old infant face down in a crib while conducting the initial headcount in the Infant Classroom at 1:52 pm. When the surveyor returned to the Infant Classroom to conduct a room check at 2:22 pm, the surveyor observed the six-week-old to still be asleep in a crib with a scrunched-up sheet and lying on his belly. The sheet was not tight fitting.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found an open Dr. Pepper Black Cherry can placed in a child's cubby in the Two's Classroom. The surveyor confirmed with the staff in the classroom the Dr. Pepper belonged to her and the surveyor watched the staff person move the Dr. Pepper can to a high location. In the hallway with the diaper changing station, the following was found: 1. There was a container of Clorox wipes placed on top of a small shelf that was within reach of children. 2. There was a container of Clorox wipes placed on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing station that was within reach of children.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found that the ceiling in restroom #2 had several brown spots that indicated that there had been a leak; therefore, the ceiling was not kept in good repair. During interview with staff-in-charge, she stated that a there had been a leak but not recently.

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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.

Based on observation and interview there was a large sinkhole on the preschool/school-age playground. The person in charge indicated that due to the sinkhole, the children had not been able to use the playground since May 2025, and had been using their classrooms for "gym" and "yoga". The facility did not provide an outdoor play area or sixty square feet, separate from and in addition to the thirty-five square feet minimum requirement.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found that the hot water temperature in the Infant Classroom measured approximately seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit; therefore, the hot water was not a minimum temperature of ninety (90) 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 surveyor found the following: Restroom #1: 1. The toilet seat moved easily and was not tightly secured to the toilet. Restroom #2: 1.The toilet seat moved easily and was not tightly secured to the toilet. Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found that there was hair and debris on the diaper changing table underneath the diaper changing pad in the Infant Classroom; therefore, the diaper changing surface was not kept clean.

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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, the surveyor found that on the day the visit there was a large sinkhole on the left side of the preschool/school age playground. In interview it was found that the hole had been on the property since May 2025. The sinkhole was observed to be large enough to show the underground plumbing and was observed to give way to outside of the fenced in area. During interview with staff-in-charge, she stated that she was not aware of who to contact about the sinkhole. She said that she sent notification about the sinkhole to DRCC on 11/18/25. Staff-in-charge stated that children had not been on the playground since May 2025 and that she had been utilizing a classroom inside for indoor gross motor.

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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, the surveyor found that a part of the fence area had been separated and broken due to a parent running into the playground fence with their car on 12/12/25; therefore, the fence was not kept in good condition.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 6. Sleeping and Napping Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor entered the Preschool Classroom #1 at 1:56 pm and observed there to be four (4) children asleep on their cots. The surveyor observed that the cots were all touching; therefore, the child-care center failed to ensure that there was twelve inches of space between the cots.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found a small black refrigerator located in the Infant Classroom that had a temperature of fifty-eight (58) degrees Fahrenheit; therefore, the temperature of the refrigerator was not forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit and below

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found that the freezer in the kitchen had a temperature of four (4) degrees Fahrenheit; therefore, the freezer did not have a temperature of zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or below.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found a freezer located in the kitchen that contained hair and melted food in the bottom shelf of the freezer; therefore, the freezer was not kept clean.

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found two (2) opened and uncovered individual containers of baby food and one (1) opened and uncovered of individual container of apple sauce in the small black refrigerator in the Infant Classroom; therefore, the individual portion foods was not disposed of once served.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers.

General: Based on observation during snack time in the Preschool Classroom #2, chocolate chip cookies and capri suns were served to the children; about five (5) minutes later a cupcake was served as well. The surveyor observed the same snack to be served in the Preschool Classroom #1, along with Lays Potato Chips. The surveyor then observed the Two's Classroom to have Sun Chips, chocolate chip cookies, orange juice and a cupcake. The surveyor reviewed the child-care center's menu and found that the children were supposed to have Sun Chips and 100% apple juice for snack for 12/19/25. During interview with staff-in-charge, the surveyor asked why snack was not served to all children and she said that the floater had forgot to serve it to everyone.

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor observed snack time in the Preschool Classroom #2 starting at 2:07 pm. The surveyor observed chocolate chip cookies and capri sun to be served to the children; about five (5) minutes later a cupcake was served as well. The surveyor observed the same snack to be served in the Preschool Classroom #1, along with Lays Potato Chips. The surveyor then observed the Two's Classroom to have Sun Chips, chocolate chip cookies, orange juice and a cupcake. The surveyor reviewed the child-care center's menu and found that the children were supposed to have Sun Chips and 100% apple juice for snack for 12/19/25. Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance

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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 surveyor found that a child's (DOE: 07/12/24) immunization certificate was no longer current as of 11/13/25; therefore, the child-care center failed to maintain a current immunization certificate for the child.

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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, the surveyor found that an enrollment packet for a child (DOE:07/12/24) did not contain the telephone number for the preferred hospital.

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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 8. General.

General: Based on observation, at 2:13 pm the staff person in the Twos classroom was observed sitting in a chair, with her back to the children and was sitting on her phone. The surveyor stood in the doorway observing for two (2) minutes, then entered the classroom, and the staff person placed her phone on the floor. The surveyor reviewed the child-care centers employee handbook and found that there is a phone policy that states, "No staff member, except the director, is permitted to have a cell phone inside the daycare facility. Anyone violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination." When the surveyor informed the staff-in-charge about this, she stated that she had just had a discussion with the staff person mentioned and had her sign a new agreement regarding cell phone usage in the classroom last week. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 32 of 34 Inspection Report

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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found one (1) staff member with eight (8) children in the Two-Year Old Classroom. The staff member was looking down at her cell phone for approximately one (1) minute. The child care center’s staff handbook policy stated, “No Staff Member, except the director, is permitted to have a cell phone inside the Daycare facility. Anyone violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination”. During interview, staff-in-charge stated she would address this with the staff member. Employee Records Not In Compliance

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on review of documentation, the surveyor found one (1) staff member’s (DOH: 07/05/2024) file did not contain a copy of a negative tuberculin result or a statement from a health professional indicating that the staff member was free of active tuberculosis. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report 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 surveyor observed multiple plastic cups, paper debris, and an empty pretzel bag on the Preschool/School Age Playground; therefore, this playground area was not free from litter and rubbish.

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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, the surveyor found the following: 1. A small broken piece of blue plastic that was triangular contained a sharp edge on the Infant/Toddler Playground; therefore, the playground was not safe from a potential foreseeable hazard. 2. Overgrown grass and weeds on the Preschool/School Age Playground and the Infant/Toddler Playground; therefore, the playgrounds were not well-maintained. Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance

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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Drink Requirements for All Child-Care Centers.

General: Based on observation, the surveyor found one (1) unopened gallon of milk and one (1) opened gallon of milk with an expiration date of 10/06/24; therefore, the milk was not free from spoilage as the milk was three (3) days past the expiration date on the day of the surveyor's visit. Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Children's Records Not In Compliance

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Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the surveyor found five (5) children’s files (all DOE: 7/12/2024) did not contain signed authorizations by the parents for the child-care center to seek emergency medical care for the children in the parent’s absence; therefore, the center failed to maintain a complete written record of enrollment information for the children. During interview, staff-in-charge stated the children’s files were transferred from the former child care center. Staff-in-charge advised she will update each children’s file. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance

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