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

General: Based on observation, an alarm system within the center emitted a continuous, loud beeping sound throughout the first thirty (30) minutes of the inspection. Children within the school age classroom were observed covering their ears due to the elevated noise caused by the alarm. Director Requirements In Compliance Employee Records In Compliance Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation and review of documentation, one (1) staff member acted as caregiver to seven (7) children within the preschool classroom and one (1) staff member acted as caregiver to six (6) children within the school age classroom. Review of DRCC records revealed that the maximum number of children that may be in the preschool classroom is five (5) children. The maximum number of children of children that may be in the school age room is five (5) children. Therefore, the children in the aforementioned classrooms were not each provided with a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet of space.

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

General: Based on observation, the lower portion of the door jamb adjacent to the restroom was peeling yellow paint. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance

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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, of the outdoor play area, the backboard of the basketball goal was detached and laying on the ground.

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

General: Based on observation, an alarm system within the center emitted a continuous, loud beeping sound throughout the first thirty (30) minutes of the inspection and intermittently for approximately ten (10) minutes thereafter, indicating that it was not in good repair. 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

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, seven (7) children were present on 02/09/23, but only nine (9) children had a documented arrival time. In addition, five (5) parents had signed the DCC-94 attendance record on 02/09/23, for the week ending 02/10/23. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable

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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, two (2) staff members hired 09/17/18 and a staff member hired 06/22/20 completed twelve (12) hours of annual training from 07/2020 to 06/2021. 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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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation and interview, a 8-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer and a plastic canister of wipe sanitizer was stored on top of a two-feet-high bookshelf. These items were accessible to children and the warning label for each stated, "Keep out of reach of children.” 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 and interview, black fabric weed block was raised three (3) inches above the mulch throughout the outdoor playground, causing a tripping hazard.

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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 and interview, a blue 5-foot slide did not have protective surface material to cover the Fall zone equal to the height of the equipment distance around the equipment on the outdoor playground.

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

General: Based on observation and interview, a wood fence post was not in good repair on the outdoor playground. The wood post had rotted and busted off the fence with two (2) sharp wood screws approximately 2-inches long unprotected and exposed. Equipment Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation of the playground and interview, the plastic seat of a blue adult size chair was cracked. In addition, the glider pedestals on the swing set were missing. Transportation Not Applicable 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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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 8. Kitchen Requirements.

General: Based on observation and interview, a 10-ounce NUK infant bottle of milk was placed on the cubby storage shelf and was not labeled to indicate to whom it belonged in the Infants' room. 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

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

General: Review of the presented employee records revealed four (4) staff members with hire dates 6/15/20, 6/23/20, 6/22/20 and 7/8/20 whose file did not contain documentation to verify completion of the six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation. Review of ECE-TRIS verified that the staff members did not complete the six (6) hours of training. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present training documentation for the aforementioned staff members at the time of the survey. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 11. Toys and Furnishings.

General: A portion of the blinds located in the Toddler Room was missing/broken off. The seat portion of the blue staff member’s chair located in the Toddler Room was cracked exposing sharp plastic pieces. The blinds located in the bathroom was broken. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance

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

General: Review of the presented children’s records revealed a child with enrollment date 8/12/19 whose file did not contain a current immunization certificate. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present a current immunization certificate for the aforementioned child at the time of the survey. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable Emergency Regulation In Compliance

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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: A visit was conducted at the center on 12/03/2020. Upon entry into the parking lot, two (2) staff were observed removing items from a vehicle. Entry into the child care center revealed one (1) staff present with seven (7) children, who ranged in age from sixteen months to eight years of age. Continued observation revealed that a ten-month –old infant was in an adjoining room asleep in a crib with no staff supervision. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Staffing Requirements Not In Compliance

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation of the child care center revealed the child care center did not maintain the minimum staff-to-child ratios and group size. Observation revealed there were (8) children present with one (1) staff member. The youngest child was ten months-old. Therefore the center exceeded minimum staff to child ration by three (3) children. Director Requirements In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to assure that an individual was listed as an authorized escort on a child's enrollment record prior to releasing the child to the individual. A staff member with a hire date of 2/20/2020 drove children with the enrollment date of 6/15/2020 to their home in his/her personal vehicle one (1) or two (2) days per week. However, the staff member was not designated in writing by the children's parents to be an authorized escort for the children. Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance

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922 KAR 2:405 · 922 KAR 2:405E. Emergency Regulation.

General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to comply with the regulatory requirements specific to 922 KAR 2:405e. Based on observation upon entry the staff member present was not wearing a mask. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3

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

General: Based on observation, at 10:21a.m. a staff with the hire date of 02/11/2019 brought four (4) children into the Toddler room. She left the room and walked into the room adjacent to the Toddler room, leaving the children unsupervised. She re-entered the room ten (10) seconds later. Staffing Requirements 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 observation and interview, upon entering the child care center there were only two (2) adults present in the center with twelve (12) children, ranging in age from five (5) months to five (5) years old. All children were in one room under the care of the two (2)staff members. Therefore, the child care center failed to maintain the minimum number of adults workers present to assure compliance with minimum staff to child ratio. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, upon entering the child care center at 8:26a.m. there were two (2) adults with twelve (12) children, ages five (5) months to five (5) years old. At 8:33a.m. a staff left the Preschool room, leaving just one (1) staff with twelve (12) children. Therefore, the child care center did not maintain the minimum staff to child ratios and the maximum groups sizes that are based on the age of the youngest child. General Administration Not In Compliance

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, there was no current documentation presented for review confirming compliance with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire marshal report that was presented for review was dated 2018. Director Requirements Not In Compliance

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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge failed to present evidence of employee evaluations for staff members with the hire dates of 10/3/2018, 11/5/2018, 11/5/2018, and 11/5/2018.

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on observation, in the infant room there was an uncovered electrical outlet. Employee Records Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, verification of education was not presented for review when requested for staff members with the hire dates of 12/17/2019, 2/11/2019,and 5/29/2019. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, verification that staff members with the following hires were free from active tuberculosis was not presented for review: 09/17/2018; 09/17/2018; 05/29/2019; and 12/17/2019.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, no one employed at the child care center was currently certified in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. 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 six (6) hours of cabinet approved orientation was not submitted for review for a staff member with the hire date of 02/11/2019. Review of ECE-TRIS verified the incomplete training for the aforementioned staff member. Programming Not In Compliance

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 5. Infant and Toddler Play Requirements.

General: Based on observation, upon entering the child care center at 8:26a.m. there were twelve (12) children ranging from five (5) months to five (5) years old combined as one group. The children remained in one group until 10:00a.m. Therefore, the younger children were combined with older children for more than one (1) hour. Premises Not In Compliance

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

General: Observation at 8:33a.m. revealed twelve (12) children present in the preschool room. Review of the DRCC records revealed the Preschool room measures to allow thirty- five (35) square feet for only six (6) children. Therefore, there were six (6) children more present in the room than the space allows. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report 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 child care center failed to apply a protective surface on the playground around the metal play structure that is used for climbing, swinging, and sliding. The only ground covering present was grass and concrete. Therefore, there was no protective surface creating an adequate fall zone.

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

General: Based on observation, the gate as you enter the playground was dragging the ground. The bottom wooden support plank on the gate was not attached and nails were exposed. Equipment Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation, children ages five (5) months to five (5) years old were combined together from 8:26 am to 10:00 am. There were not any age appropriate activities or toys offered to the Infant/Toddlers during that timeframe. Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was damaged; therefore, the temperature could not be verified.

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

General: Based on observation, the thermometer in the kitchen freezer was damaged; therefore, the temperature could not be verified. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5 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, upon request the staff in charge failed to provide evidence of a current immunization certificate for a child enrolled on 04/16/2019. Written Documentation Not In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain a current Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Plan. Additionally, the staff member failed to submit a newly signed and dated emergency plan to the local emergency management.

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

General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge failed to provide documentation of a professional development plan for the staff with the hire date 11/5/2018.

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

General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, the staff member failed to maintain a written record of a practiced fire drill conducted in November, 2019 detailing the date, and the children's names who participated in the drill. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview, the child care center failed to maintain adequate supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements. Interviews revealed that a previous employee of the child care center was observed leaving her infant classroom unattended to come out of the room to discuss a concern with another staff member. General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements Not In Compliance

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements, i.e. the director did not provide for the health, safety and comfort of child. Interviews revealed that children in care are allowed to go into the bathroom alone when they get upset to calm themselves down. Interviews revealed that certain children ranging in age from two-years-old through five-years-old have been encouraged to go into the bathroom alone while in care until they calm down. Interviews revealed that a three- month-old child who was diagnosed with colic cried for most of the day to the point of interrupting naptime for the other children in care. Interviews revealed that the mother of the aforementioned infant was not notified of his continuous discomfort while being cared for in the child care center.

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

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present verification that the file for a staff member with a hire date of 11/5/18 contained a high school diploma, GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; or Commonwealth Child Care Credential. 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 10. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.

General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises is accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the sink in the bathroom, Infant Room and Toddler Room revealed the hot water temperature measured 140 degrees. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on observation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the infant room revealed an infant held and drank a bottle while sitting in a bouncer seat. Interview with the staff member present revealed the infant was eleven (11) months old.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements.

General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of posted documention revealed the weekly menu was not posted. Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain written documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, the staff member in charge did not present verification that a fire drill had been conducted and documented in December 2018. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Posted Documentation Not In Compliance

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to post documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of posted documentation in the Infant and Toddler Rooms revealed the daily schedule of activities, which included the dates and times of activities to be conducted, were outdated, as the month of December was listed. Continued review revealed the schedule of activities in the School Age and and Preschool Rooms were not dated. Animals Not Applicable

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