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Home › KY › Smiths Grove › Joyful Noise Christian Childcare
424 Wayne Street, Smiths Grove KY 42171 · License #L383895 · Center · Licensed
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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: 08/05/25) had not completed six (6) hours of orientation within the first three (3) months of employment. 2) A staff member (DOH: 08/30/23) completed three (3) hours of annual training from July 1st to June 30th of the subsequent year of employment. 3) A staff member (DOH: 10/23/18) completed zero (0) hours of the (15) hours of annual training from July 1st to June 30th of the subsequent year of employment. The staff member completed pediatric abusive head trauma 01/10/20 and did not complete the training again every five (5) years.
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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 child's hands were not washed with liquid soap and warm running water after a diaper change in the infants' room.
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General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, two (2) children (SD:07/29/24 and 1/23/23), immunization certificates were valid until 11/20/24 and 2/23/24, respectively. Interview with staff determined she was unaware the immunization certificates were not current.
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 observation, interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1) A staff member (DOH: 03/01/24), completed six (6) hours of orientation training on 01/15/25, which was not within the first three (3) months of employment. 2) A staff member (DOH: 08/30/23) completed twelve and a half (12.50) hours of training between July 1 and the following June 30 of the subsequent year of employment. 3) A staff member (DOH: 10/23/18), had not completed any training hours between July 1 and the following June 30 of the subsequent year of employment. 4) A staff member (DOH: 11/25/19), completed fourteen (14) hours of training between July 1 and the following June 30 of the subsequent year of employment. Interview confirmed staff had not completed required training hours.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the planned program of activities was not developed in the two-year-old's room.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, two (2) ceiling tiles were stained. The stain on the first ceiling tile was approximately two (2) inches in diameter and was located in the office area. The stain on the second ceiling tile was approximately an inch in diameter and was observed in the hallway that led to the outdoor play area.
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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, fabric weed block was raised above the mulch in the outdoor play area. This created a tripping hazard in the outdoor play area.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a staff member (DOH: 10/23/18) did not have an annual written performance evaluation on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation, documentation of a family involvement activity was not available for review. Employee Records Not 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, a staff member (DOH: 03/01/24) did not have education verification on file. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 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, the following was found: 1. A staff member (DOH: 02/26/24) had a TB skin test dated 03/13/24. 2. A staff member (DOH: 03/01/24) had no TB documentation. The staff member was observed caring for children during the inspection.
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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: 09/22/22) completed six (6) hours of cabinet-approved early care and education training during the training year 09/01/22 to 09/30/23. 2. A staff member (DOH: 10/23/18) completed ten (10) hours of early care and education training during the training year 07/01/22 to 06/30/23. 3. A staff member (DOH: 11/25/19) completed ten (10) hours of early care and education training during the training year 07/01/22 to 06/30/23. 4. A staff member (DOH: 07/11/22) completed ten (10) hours of early care and education training during the training year 07/01/22 to 06/30/23. A review of ECT-TRIS verified this information. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices 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, seven (7) preschool children did not wash their hands with liquid soap and running water when they returned to the classroom from playing outside. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance 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 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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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the following was found: 1. A child enrolled on 07/11/22, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 08/21/23. 2. A child enrolled on 04/05/21, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 05/01/23. 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 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member hired (DOH: 10/23/18) did not have her professional development plan on file. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two (2) staff members hired 10/12/18, and 11/25/19, did not have an annual professional development plan on file.
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, two (2) staff members hired 10/13/18, and 09/22/22, did not have first aid and CPR training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. 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, two (2) staff members hired 10/12/18, and 11/25/19, did not have an annual written performance evaluation on file for review. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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 interview and review of documentation, a staff member hired 09/22/22, did not have education verification on file. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member hired 09/22/22, did not have TB documentation on file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a staff member hired 10/23/18, completed no training hours from 07/2021 to 06/2022. A staff member hired 11/25/19 completed one and one-half (1 ½) hours of cabinet approved training hours during the subsequent year of employment. A staff member hired 10/12/18, completed one (1) hour of cabinet approved training hours from 07/2021 to 06/2022. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 12. Toilet, Diapering, and Toiletry Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, several tears, ranged from one to two inches long, were in two (2) diaper changing pads in the infants' room. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 5 Inspection Report First Aid/Medication Not In Compliance
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Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 7. First Aid and Medicine.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, a bottle of Children’s Motrin and a bottle of NOW Solutions ear oil drops were not labeled to indicate to whom they belonged to in the dining area. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
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Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation and interview, dirt was underneath three (3) swings and a yellow slide on the outside playground. Equipment In Compliance 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 Not 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, a child enrolled on 02/17/22, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 04/30/22. A child enrolled on 04/05/21, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 02/15/23. A child enrolled on 05/24/22, had an immunization certificate on file that was valid until 10/15/22. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 3 of 5 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, three (3) children, enrolled on 10/14/21, 05/24/22, and 09/20/22, did not have allergy information listed on the enrollment form. Two (2) children, enrolled on 09/20/22, and 12/12/22, did not have a preferred hospital listed in the enrollment information. In addition, these two (2) children, enrolled on 09/20/22, and 12/12/22, did not have a physician and the physician's phone number listed in the enrollment information. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on observation, interview and review of documentation, seventeen (17) children were present and only fourteen (14) children had an arrival time documented. Therefore, three (3) children did not have an arrival time documented. In addition, a parent signed the DCC-94 attendance record on 03/08/23, for the week ending 03/10/2023.
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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a monthly fire drill had been conducted in February 2023, but the date, time and name of children participants were not documented.
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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 observation, interview and review of documentation, a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not conducted in 2022. A monthly fire drill had been conducted in February 2023 but was not documented. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 4 of 5
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 observation and interview, a caregiver supervised eleven (11) children for approximately five (5) minutes in the two-year-olds' room. The age of the youngest child was two-years-old. Therefore, staff-to-child ratio was not maintained. General Administration In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2
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Category: ratio. 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, staff meetings were conducted but were not documented.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 10. Director Requirements and Responsibilities.
General: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver, hired on 10/23/18, did not have an evaluation on file. A second caregiver, hired on 10/23/18, had an evaluation on file that was dated 1/22/19. A third caregiver, hired on 11/25/19, had an evaluation on file that was dated 6/3/20. Employee Records Not In Compliance
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, a caregiver, hired on 10/23/18, had TB documentation on file that was dated 10/18/18. A second caregiver, hired on 10/23/18, had TB documentation on file that was dated 10/21/18. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, a caregiver, hired on 11/25/19, did not complete one and one half (1 ½) hours of Pediatric Abuse Head Trauma training within the first year of employment. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 4. Premises Requirements.
General: Based on observation, clear plastic was raised above the protective surface and created a tripping hazard on 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, no protective surface was under three (3) swings, a yellow slide, and a red climbing apparatus on the outdoor playground. Equipment In Compliance 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 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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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, three (3) children, enrolled on 9/13/19, 7/13/21 and 10/14/21, each did not have information pertaining to allergies on file. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a caregiver's coat draped over a half door and was accessible to children in the preschool room. Hygienic Practices 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, a caregiver did not disinfect the diaper changing mat after she changed a child's diaper in the toddlers' room. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation Not Applicable An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance Emergency Regulation Not In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:410 · 922 KAR 2:410E. Emergency Regulation.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, the center failed to assure that machine washable toys shall not be used and all child care staff, directors, owners, and operators shall complete a new, mandatory training on cleaning, sanitizing, health procedures, and mandatory reporting prior to the date of reopening, in accordance with 922KAR2:410E. Surveyor observed two (2) fabric purses for the children to play with in the dress up area in the preschool room. In addition, a caregiver hired 10/23/18, did not have documentation of completing the mandatory training.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 5. Evacuation Plan.
General: Based on review of documentation, the center did not have an updated emergency evacuation plan on file.
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff hired 10/12/18, had TB documentation on file dated 2/6/17.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on observation and review of documentation, staff hired 10/23/19, completed six (6) hours of cabinet approved training and staff hired 10/23/19, completed eight (8) hours of cabinet approved training during the first year of employment. Two (2) staffs hired 10/23/19, did not complete one and a half (1 1/2) hours of pediatric abusive head trauma training within the first year of employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Programming Not In Compliance
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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, the program of activities, posted in the infant/toddler's room, was dated 1/2/2020 to 1/3/2020. Premises In Compliance 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 In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, a child's, enrolled 6/3/19, immunization certificate was valid until 11/29/19. A child's, enrolled 5/8/19, immunization certificate was valid until 12/8/19, and a child's, enrolled 11/18/19, immunization certificate was valid until 12/31/19. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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 child, enrolled 9/29/17, did not have authorization by the parent for the child-care center to seek emergency care for the child in the parent's absence. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on review of documentation, staff hired 4/29/19 and staff hired 10/23/18, did not have a written plan for professional development. Staff hired 10/12/18, professional development plan was dated 11/26/18. Staff hired 10/23/18, professional development plan did not include a date.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, a fire drill was not conducted during 12/2019. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals Not Applicable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 11. Staff Requirements.
General: Based on Observation, staff hired 10/23/18, did not have a TB documentation on file. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Programming Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:120 · 922 KAR 2:120. Section 2. Child Care Services.
General: Based on Observation, the program of activities posted in the one-year-olds' room was dated 1/14/18 to 1/18/18. Also, the program of activities posted in the three-year- olds' room was dated 11/12/18 to 11/12/18. Premises In Compliance 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 In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, a child enrolled 11/5/18. immunization certificate did not include a date of expiration. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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 child, start date 11/5/18, enrollment form did not list the name of the child's preferred hospital. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
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922 KAR 2:090 · 922 KAR 2:090. Section 9. Records.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the monthly fire drills dated 11/15/18, 12/20/18 and 1/11/19, did not list the time of each drill and the names of the children who particitpated in each drill. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.