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

Based on observation, the landscaping material was exposed, creating a tripping hazard in various areas of the playground.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, the following was found: Big Playground 1) Concrete was exposed under the tire swing. Toddler Playground 1) The climbing structure which was placed on a concrete slab did not have protective surfacing equivalent to the fall zone of the climbing structure.

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Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280. Section 3. Implementation and Enforcement.

General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH:11/18/24) was observed working with another staff member in the preschool classroom during the walkthrough of the center. Documentation of a background check to confirm an eligible status was not presented upon request. The owner stated that the staff member started training outside the center on 11/18/24 but her first day in the center was 11/25/24 and she was unaware that an eligible status was needed prior to her being in the center.

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, the following was found: Toddlers 1) Paint peeling on the walls Preschool 1) Paint peeling on the walls Women's restroom 1) The stall latch was not smooth. There was a spackled patch on the door but it was not smooth to the touch.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Observation of the Infant/Baby classroom revealed that an infant slept in a crib while covered with a blanket and laying atop a Boppy pillow. The staff in the room reported that the aforementioned infant was seven (7) months old. Premises In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Observation of the Infant/Baby classroom revealed that a bottle propped in the mouth of an infant as they slept in a crib. The staff in the classroom reported that the aforementioned infant was seven (7) months old. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation in the infant room, one (1) staff member was supervising six (6) children. During interview with the staff member, it was confirmed the ages of the infants in the room were three (3) months to six (6) months of age. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report General Administration Not In Compliance

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, a toilet bowl brush was stored on the floor, behind the toilet, in the third stall in the girls' restroom in the hallway. The toilet brush was accessible to children. During observation in the toddler yellow room, six (6) toddlers were seated in the bucket seats eating lunch; however, they were not secured with the straps for the seats. 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 Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation, on the outdoor play area landscape fabric was sticking out from the protective surfacing near the blue swing, creating a tripping hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, the protective surface material under the blue and yellow swing set in the outdoor play area failed to cover a fall zone that was equal to the height of the equipment. Equipment Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, of the infant room, two (2) infants slept in individual infant bouncer seats. The two (2) sleeping infants were not placed in cribs for sleeping. A second staff member entered the room sometime later; however, he/she went to a chair and sat down, leaving the infants in the bouncer seats. Transportation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, in the infant room refrigerator, there were six (6) bottles not labeled with a child's name and one (1) bottle that was not covered. 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

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1. Six (6) children (DOE: 09/10/2023, 09/05/2023, 10/04/2023, 09/12/2023) did not have information on file to enable the person in charge to contact the child’s preferred hospital to seek emergency medical care for each child in the parents' absence. 2. Two (2) children (DOE: 10/02/2023 and 09/12/2023) did not have information on file to enable the person in charge to contact the child’s preferred family physician in the parents' absence. 3. A file for one (1) child (DOE: 10/02/2023) listed Kosair Children’s Hospital as the child’s preferred hospital. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance

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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, the child care center has not completed the required background checks for the individuals who were identified as staff members. Although Employment Authorization Forms were presented for review for six (6) of the seven (7) identified staff members, those forms were obtained from other centers that are not under the same ownership as Main Street Kids Academy Okolona. Therefore, current eligibity was not verified at the time of the inspection. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 6. License Issuance.

General: Based on review of documentation, written proof of liability insurance coverage was not presented for review upon request. The presented insurance documentation reflected coverage maintained for a center at a different location. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, mattress pads on all ten (10) cribs within the blue Infant classroom contained a plastic covering, stamped with the warning "keep plastic away from babies and children". Additionally, observation of the outdoor play area revealed that the western portion of its surrounding fence had been damaged by a large, fallen tree branch which pushed down the barbed wire, installed on the fence's upper half, to a height where it could be accessed by children in care. Director Requirements In Compliance Employee Records Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, verification of a high school diploma, GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity, or a Commonwealth Childcare Credential was not presented for review for two (2) staff members hired on 8/16/2023. The document presented for review for one (1) of the two (2) staff members consisted of a college transcript that failed to denote an earned degree, high school diploma, or GED. The individual documented on his/her employment application that a GED was earned; however, no such document was presented for review. The documentation submitted for review for the second staff member consisted of a Commonwealth of Kentucky High School Equivalency Diploma. Emailed correspondence with a representative of the Office of Adult Education confirmed that the presented document was not a 'legitimate KY GED record'. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, hand sanitizer marked with the phrase "keep out of reach of children" was stored near the sinks in both the restrooms within the Toddler's classroom and "Women's" restroom.

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General:The following observations were made at the child care center: 1. The opening attaching the pipes of the sink within the "Women's" restroom to the wall was not sealed, leaving the inner drywall exposed. 2. Two (2) rectangular openings were present at either end of the blue Infant room wall near the baseboards, exposing the wall's inner material. 3. Several boards within the "little village" play installment's inner wall were not secured and moved easily. 4. Two (2) ceiling tiles within the yellow (Older Infant's) classroom contained large, brown stains, indicative of water damage.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

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, liquid soap was not present within the "Men's" restroom. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, confirmation that the "Women's," "Men's," and Toddler restrooms were equipped with ventilation to outside air could not be determined at the time of the inspection. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, an unidentifiable piece of thin, metal debris was located within the grassy section of the outdoor play area.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, a short, metal pole protruded from the ground of the outdoor play area, creating a potential tripping hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, a wide section of the western portion of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was significantly damaged and misshapen by a large, fallen tree branch. Equipment Not In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.

General:The following observations were made at the child care center: 1. One (1) crib to the left of the entrance of the yellow (Older Infant) classroom contained an area of splintered wood and chipped paint on its upper rail. 2. The small, blue couch within the Preschool Rec classroom was missing one of its rear feet, causing the couch to sit unevenly. 3. One (1) shelf near the restroom within the Toddler classroom contained a series of cracks on its lower section which created a rough a sharp surface. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 Inspection Report

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Toys and Furnishings.

General: Based on observation, a long, wooden, ladder-like structure was laying horizontally on the ground of the outdoor play area. The structure contained sections of splintered wood and exposed nails. Additionally, the structure moved and wobbled significantly when pressed upon, indicating that it was unstable. Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements Not In Compliance

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Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a Food Service Permit was not presented for review. Documentation verifying that the local health department had completed an inspection at the center was presented for review, however, the staff in charge reported that a Food Service permit had not yet been issued.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, both of the LG freezers within the center's kitchen did not contain indicating thermometers, therefore, verification that the freezers maintained a temperature of zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or below could not be determined. 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 Not In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, an updated, written evacuation plan was presented for review, however, the staff in charge reported that the plan had not yet been submitted to the local emergency authority. Posted Documentation Not In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, no schedule of daily activities, including the dates and times that the activities would be conducted with the children, was posted within any of the center's classrooms. Animals In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.