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

General: Based on review of documentation, it could not be verified that two (2) staff members (DOH:09/04/24 and 07/26/24) had proof of a high school diploma, Child Care Credential or GED. 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 Not In Compliance

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 14. Transportation.

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, it could not be verified that the center had a current third-party transportation contract. The presented contract was for 2020 through 2021 thus not indicating a current contract for transportation. Interview with a staff member revealed that the center had used the transportation service in October of 2024. 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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Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.

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 08/01/22) was not presented for review at the time of the inspection. 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 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 1 of 2 Inspection Report Children's Records Not In Compliance

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Based on review of documentation, the enrollment file for an child with an enrollment date of 08/09/23 did not contain a preferred hospital. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance

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

Observation of the playground area revealed a large, round apparatus, referred to as the 'rounder', that did not have sufficient protective surfacing under it, evidence by exposed ground. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 4 Inspection Report

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

General: Observation of the outside playground, located in the rear of the child care center, revealed a black chain link fence that was chipping paint. The paint shavings were lying on the protective surface and was accessible to the children. Equipment Not In Compliance

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922 KAR 2:280 · 922 KAR 2:280 - Section 4. Procedures and Payments.

General: Upon request, a background check for a staff member with the hire date of 09/14/2020, who was under the age of eighteen (18) years old, was not presented for review. Supervision In Compliance Staffing Requirements In Compliance General Administration In Compliance Director Requirements Not In Compliance

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

General: Upon request, the child care center did not present verification that one (1) staff meeting had been conducted and documented in writing within the last year. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 4 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

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

General: Review of presented staff file's revealed the file for (1) staff member with the hire date 09/14/2020 did not contain the results of a background check, name, address, date of birth and a tuberculosis screen result or physician statement at the time of the survey.

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

General: Review of presented staff file's revealed the file for (1) staff member with the hire date 09/14/2020 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screen or physician statement at the time of the survey. Programming In Compliance Premises Not In Compliance

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

General: Observation of the cafeteria revealed a staff member's purse was sitting on top of a table, accessible to the children. Further observation of the cafeteria revealed two (2) purses and a lunch bag sitting on the floor, accessible to the children.

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

General: Observation of the cafeteria revealed a large, white air vent that had a buildup of debris and dried substances. 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: Observation of the Pre-K room 110 revealed the children were limited to play only in the home center and the library center daily. The children did not have enough toys, play apparatus and developmentally appropriate materials to provide the children with a variety of activities during the day. Interview with the staff member revealed the children only play in those two (2) areas due to the staff member not wanting to clean all of the toys.

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

General: Observation of room 111 revealed six (6) children's backpacks that were stacked on top of one another. Interview with the staff member revealed that is where the children's backpacks are stored due to the children do not having an individual place to put their belongings.

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

General: Observation of the cafeteria revealed a large, red Coca Cola cooler that was damaged; a large piece of plastic that had sharp jagged and pointy edges was exposed. Observation of the outside playground area, located behind the child care center, revealed one (1) of the four (4) swings had a broken chain and the black rubber seat was torn in half. Therefore, the swing was in disrepair. Further observation of the playground revealed a red, rubber climbing net that had one (1) handle that was broken. Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation Not In Compliance

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

Review of posted documents presented for review revealed each statement of deficiencies and plan of correction were not posted in a conspicuous place. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 4 Inspection Report

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

General: Interview and review of posted documents revealed there was not a posted schedule of daily activities in room 110 and room 111. Interview with the staff member in charge revealed an acknowledgement that the aforementioned rooms did not have a schedule with daily activities posted. Animals Not Applicable Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance

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922 KAR 2:400 · 922 KAR 2:400E. Emergency Regulation.

General: Observation of the cafeteria revealed lunchroom tables were folded and placed as walls to create classrooms. There were four (4) classrooms created with the furniture. Review of the emergency regulations, 922 KAR 2405e section 4 (1) states that walls can not be made out of furniture.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.

General: Based on observation, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. There was an exposed electrical outlet in Room 110 located in the dramatic play area. Employee Records Not In Compliance

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

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. The employee files presented for review revealed the file for an employee with hire date 9/16/16 did contain a current child abuse and neglect check (CAN). The CAN check in her file was from 2014 when she volunteered for the school. Interview with the Director revealed that the employee had not worked alone and she was unable to provide a current child abuse and neglect check (CAN) for the employee at the time of the survey. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. The employee files presented for review revealed the file for an employee with hire date 3/1/14 did not contain a statement from a health professional that the individual was free of active tuberculosis. Upon request, the Director was not able to provide the documentation at the time of the survey.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. The employee files presented for review revealed an employee with hire date 3/1/14 had not obtained the fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training. Review of the ECE- TRIS report verified that the staff member did not complete the fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training. Upon request, the Director was unable to locate documentation to verify that the staff member had completed fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training. 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 In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, staff members with hire dates of : 05/01/13, 09/15/13, 01/01/13, 03/01/14, and 09/01/14 failed to have documentation verifying 15 completed hours of cabinet approved child care training for each subsequent year of employment. Based on exit interview with staff in charge, some training had not been cabinet approved. 345 - Driver Requirements Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation. (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1. The background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; and 2. An annual check of the: a. Kentucky driver history records in accordance with KRS 186.018; or b. Driver history records through the state transportation agency that issued the driver’s license; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. Programming

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

General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, upon entering onto the playground, a black, plastic divider was cracked and broken leaving a sharp, edge on the divider creating a tripping hazard. Additionally, the plastic coating on the chains to the swings was cracked and broken, leaving sharp edges on which to hold. Both the divider and chains were in disrepair.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children's files in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, two (2) children's files failed to contain an enrollment date and a parent signature on the child's written record. Based on exit interview with the staff in charge, she acknowledged that both files failed to be signed, and acknowledged the lack of an enrollment date space on the applicable forms.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare Director failed to maintain a copy of the current regulations for staff review. Review of the available regulations at the center revealed that they were printed in 2006.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.

General: Based on Interview, the childcare center Director failed to maintain staff meeting requirements. Interview with the Director revealed that staff meetings were conducted weekly, but were not documented. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 5 of 26 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 4. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the director failed to maintain all staff evaluation requirements. Review of documentation revealed that none of the staff members had an evaluation that assessed each staff person's interaction with children in care and classroom performance in 2014.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 5. Staff Requirements.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare director failed to maintain all training requirements. Review of documentation revealed that a staff member with the hire date of 09/15/2013 did not complete orientation training until 05/18/2014, which exceeds the ninety (90) day time limit. 345 - Driver Requirements Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation. (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty-one (21) years old; (b) Complete: 1. The background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; and 2. An annual check of the: a. Kentucky driver history records in accordance with KRS 186.018; or b. Driver history records through the state transportation agency that issued the driver’s license; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; and (d) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. Programming

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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, the childcare center failed to maintain all computer requirements. Observation of the computers in each classroom revealed that the computer equipment was not equipped with a monitoring device, which limits access by a child to items inappropriate for a child to view or hear.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Transportation.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare center failed to maintain all transportation requirements. Review of documentation of the transportation policies and procedures revealed the lack of a written plan that details the type of transportation, a staff schedule and a transportation route.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the center failed to maintain children's records. Review of children's files with the enrollment dates of 12/09/2011 and 08/24/2012 revealed the absence of a pick-up list and an emergency authorization.

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 2. General.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare center failed to maintain all required policies and procedures. Review of documentation revealed the lack of job descriptions.

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

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare center failed to maintain all earthquake and tornado drill requirements. Review of documentation revealed that the tornado and earthquake drills were not practiced quarterly as there were tornado drills practiced on the following days: 10/2014, 11/2014, 03/11/2015 and 03/20/2015 and the earthquake drill was practiced on 09/18/2014. Posted Documentation

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922 KAR 2:110 · 922 KAR 2:110. Section 3. Records.

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the childcare center failed to maintain a disaster course of action. Review of documentation revealed the lack of a written plan and diagram outlining the course of action in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, posted in a prominent place.

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

General: Based on Review of Documentation, the center failed to maintain written documentation. Review of the center's records revealed that there is no written policy that specifies that the procedures that were taught at the orientation training shall be implemented by each child-care center staff member.

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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 13. Animals.

General: Based on observation, review of documentation, and interview the center failed to maintain animal requirements. Observation of classroom 112 revealed a fish tank with various fish in it. Review of documentation revealed that there was no written parental consent on file from parents. Interview with staff in charge revealed that permission slips have not been sent out for the fish at the facility.

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