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Sheryl Buffingtons Daycare Preschool Palace
325 Sunset Dr, Butler PA 16001 · License #CER-00255394 · Child Care Center
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- (724) 234-5410
- Website
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- Address
- 325 Sunset Dr, Butler PA 16001 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 121 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The files for staff person #1, #2, and #4 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #5 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 and #6 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-1-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
The file for staff person #5 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
In the great hall, there was a power strip on the back wall that had 2 electrical outlets that lacked outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
In the upstairs preschool room on the second floor, the back window that was accessible to children was not restricted to open 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The homework hall lacked a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
In the homework hall, the windowsill had visible dirt including dead bugs.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the toddler room, there was one area of peeling paint on the far blue wall.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
In the infant room, there was a 4moms baby swing that had been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health assessment for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1 lacked 2.5 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training. The file for staff person #2 lacked 1.5 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
In the toddler room, a power strip that was plugged into an outlet in the back left corner of the room lacked 6 outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
On the toddler play space on a shelf, there was a bottle of Purell Hand Sanitizer that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. In the large preschool/school-age room in an unlocked drawer in a desk, there was a bag of Luden's Wild Cherry Throat Drops that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
On the upper preschool play space, there were multiple areas of the green carpet surface that were torn, not secured on the ground, and had overlapping areas of the carpet that resulted in a tripping hazard. On the toddler play space, there was a piece of metal wire that was protruding out from the top of the fence that had sharp edges and was accessible to children. In the preschool bathroom downstairs in the last stall, there was a board with knobs attached for hanging coats that was leaning against the wall and was a visible hazard.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the infant room, there was peeling paint on the wall in a couple areas in the back left corner behind a chair. In the 3 year old room downstairs, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the wall to the left of the sink and one area on the wall to the left of the freezer. In the toddler room, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the right wall.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
On the outdoor toddler play space, the emergency contact forms were not present on the play space for the preschoolers, young toddlers, and older toddlers that were receiving care on the play space.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
In the infant room, there was a bottle of Up & Up Infants' Acetaminophen that was not labeled with the child's name. In the toddler room, there was a bottle of Parent's Choice Infant Ibuprofen that was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
In the toddler room, there was an open bag on the floor in a child's cubby that contained a bottle of Parent's Choice Infant Ibuprofen that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
In the 3 year old room, the diapering can near the sink and changing area contained diapers/pull-ups and was not plastic-lined inside the hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that said the person was not suitable to provide child care and lacked an explanation from the physician or CRNP.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 2-13-25 to 3-18-25.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1, prior to their hire date, had completed the health and safety course titled Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours) and had the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training dated 6-14-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 6-10-24 that was after the May 2024 expiration of the prior training.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had state police clearances, child abuse clearances, FBI clearances, and NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between clearances/certificates.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 6-9-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
In the Great Hall, there were multiple bottles of hand sanitizers, including Bath & Body Works Hand Sanitizer, in an unlocked drawer in the desk that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
On the front preschool play space, there were multiple bolts on the base of the awnings that were protruding upwards and were a visible hazard. On the back preschool play space near the back left corner, a piece of the fence had come apart and was on the ground leaving a gap in the fence. There was a stake in the ground near that area of the fence that had sharp edges on top and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the back left room on the bottom floor, there was peeling paint in a few areas on the small wall that's connected to the back wall and one area in the back right corner. In the toddler towers room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the left wall and one area on the right wall. In the infant room, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the back wall.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The files for staff person #2 and #4 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 4-3-24 to 6-19-24 and 7-12-24 to 8-12-24.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
- Violation
The emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The facility lacked a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #4, hired provisionally, lacked an FBI clearance or verification of being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current FBI clearance.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #1, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education to qualify as a staff person.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #2, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of child care experience to qualify as an aide.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
In the preschool palace room, there were multiple bottles of hand sanitizer that were under the sink in an unlocked cabinet and bottles of Bic Cover-It Correction Fluid and The Original Super Glue in a bin that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the great hall, there were multiple bottles of hand sanitizer on the table that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. On the toddler play space, there were multiple bottles of hand sanitizer in a bin on a shelf that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the downstairs hallway, there was a container of Boudreaux's Butt Paste labeled "Keep out of reach of children" that was in a child's open backpack that was hanging on a hook on the wall near the entrance and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.67(b) · Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week.
On the toddler play space, there was a trash can that contained trash inside that had not been removed from the facility grounds in over a week. According to staff, the outdoor play space had not been used in months.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
In the prince and princess room, the left window had a screen that had a large hole and had tears in the screen.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The homework hall lacked a first-aid kit.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On the toddler play space, the first-aid kit was in a bin on a shelf that was accessible to children. In the preschool palace room, the first-aid kit was in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
On the preschool play space, there was a wooden stake with sharp edges that was protruding out near the back fence and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the infant room, there was peeling paint in one area on the back wall.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
On the preschool play space, there was a red tricycle with a cracked seat that had sharp edges and a circular merry-go-round with bikes that had one bike that had a wheel coming apart from the bike and was missing a pedal.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
In the infant/toddler room with infants and 1 year olds present in the room, there were multiple blocks with tears in multiple areas that had small pieces coming apart with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the older toddler room in the right bathroom, there were 3 loose wooden doors from a toy cabinet that were laying on a shelf in the bathroom and had hinges that had sharp edges that were accessible to children. In the infant/toddler room, there was a cubby in the front left corner of the room that had a partition/divider that was loose and coming apart from the cubby. In the older toddler room, the cabinet near the sink had a plastic drawer that was cracked and had sharp edges that were accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
In the infant room, there was a highchair that was missing the center strap for the T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
In the great hall, the refrigerator that contained food for the children had a bottom drawer that had food that was dried and sticking to the inside of the drawer.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The files for child #2 and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #7 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #7 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #4, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The files for child #5 and #6, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #2, a 6 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st & 2nd Hepatitis B, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, & Polio vaccinations and the 2nd Rotavirus vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #3, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #4, a 1 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP & Pneumococcal vaccinations and the 1st MMR & Varicella vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
- Violation
In the infant/toddler room, there was Mommy Bliss Gripe Water that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. In the older toddler room, there was a bottle of Infants' Tylenol that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the older toddler room, there was a bottle of Infants' Tylenol that was expired.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the infant/young toddler room, there was Children's Tylenol for child #8 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. In the infant/young toddler room, there was Mommy Bliss Gripe Water for child #3 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
In the great hall in the refrigerator where food stored for children is contained, there was a bag stored in the refrigerator that contained moldy cheese.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #4 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
The facility lacked a current occupancy permit posted or on file at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
- Violation
In the Kings & Queens Room, an infant was observed sleeping on a Boppy Newborn Lounger Pillow and was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
In the Kings & Queens Room, there were 2 Boppy Newborn Lounger Pillows, one in use by an infant, that were observed in the room and were recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
In the Kings & Queens Room, there were 2 Boppy Newborn Lounger Pillows, one in use by an infant, that were observed in the room and were recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and therefore were not age-appropriate rest equipment.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
In the Kings & Queens Room during naptime, there was one child observed on a cot that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 did not give a written report to the parent when their 7-month-old child received a serious injury while receiving care in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
* From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2023
- Violation
*** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2023
- Violation
**** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2023
- Violation
***** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the Kings and Queens room, child #5 had Auvi-Q medication that was expired.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
In the Royal Nursery, there was one rest mat that had a tear in the fabric exposing the stuffing inside.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The facility had a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment that did not address the prevention of child maltreatment as required to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). The emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #7 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year. The files for staff person #1, #2, #4, and #10 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #7 had fire safety training that was completed over a year after their start date.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire with a completion date of 9-10-22 (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #8 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire with a completion date of 9-10-22 (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #8 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire with a completion date of 3-21-22 (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 11-3-15 and 12-2-20. Staff person #5 had not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 9-14-16 and 10-6-21. Staff person #8 had mandated reporter training dated 3-5-22 that was not completed within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #6 lacked a disclosure statement and had state police and child abuse clearances that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had state police and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for staff person #7 lacked a current staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
In the Great Hall, there were a bottle of Bic Wite Out, Elmer's Rubber Cement, Micro Ban Sanitizing Spray, and Assured Men's Shave Cream in unlocked drawers and Anker Multi-purpose Adhesive Spray on a shelf that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
In the Great Hall, the first-aid kit lacked tweezers.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
On the back play space, the fence in the back left corner and on the left side of the play space had multiple areas with sharp edges along the top of the chain-link fence. On the back play space in the 2 year old covered pavilion area, there were multiple areas of the turf surface that were not laying flat and were raised causing potential tripping hazards.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the Royal Nursery, there was one area of peeling paint on the wall in the back right corner near a cubby. In the preschool room, there was peeling paint in a few areas on the left wall near the entrance to the room.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2022
- Violation
In the Royal Nursery, there was a mat on the floor that had multiple areas with small pieces of fabric coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to infants in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
In the Prince and Princess room with 1 and 2 year olds in the room, there was a table with 8 high chair seats that lacked a T-shaped safety strap.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
- Violation
In the preschool room at approximately 9:30 a.m., there were 3 children receiving care in the room that lacked emergency contact forms in the room.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #4 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
- Violation
The file for child #2 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
The files for child #1, a 22 month old, and child #3, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the Kings and Queens room, child #5 had Auvi-Q medication that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
In the Prince and Princess room, the Royal Nursery, and the Toddler Towers room, the diaper changing pad had a fabric cover that was not being changed after each use between diapering.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
The files for staff person #1 and #4 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The files for staff person #1 and #9 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #7 lacked 12 hours of child care training completed within a year of their start date.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
According to staff statements, when an incident report is completed for a child, the original report is given to the parent and a second original report is placed in the facility's accident file. A third copy of the report is not being made and kept in the child's file.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
There was a tear in a screen in a window in the older toddler room.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the preschool/schoolage room was stored low enough to be in reach of children in care.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There were small areas of peeling paint on walls in the preschool/schoolage room and the preschool room.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There were sharp adult scissors on a desk in the Preschool/Schoolage room, in reach of preschoolers in care.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
There was no documentation the facility's emergency plan had been reviewed and updated in the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
There was no documentation of initial emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #8.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The faciility's emergency plan was not posted conspicuously in the downstairs portion of the facility.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include the procedures involved in a lockdown.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2021
- Violation
There were cleaning supplies in a cabinet in a low unlocked cabinet in the unlocked kitchen adjacent to the preschool/ schoolage and preschool rooms.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
The most recent firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety training documented and on file.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
Facility Persons #1, #3, #4, #6, and #7 completed pediatric first aid and CPR more than 90 days after their start date, according to training documented and on file. There was no documentation of completion of pediatric first aid and CPR on file for Facility Person #2, employed at the facility more than 90 days. Facility Persons #6, and #7 completed the remaining nine health and safety training topics more than 90 days after their start date, according to training documented and on file.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2021
- Violation
The most recent FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was more than 60 months old. The current child abuse and criminal history clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearances on file. Current clearances on file for Facility Person #6 were invalid as the child abuse clearance was a volunteer clearance, and the FBI clearance was not processed through the Department of Human Services.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The current mandated reporter training documentation on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training documented and on file. the current mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 90 days after her first day in a childcare position at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
Facility Persons #5 and #6 were classified as assistant group supervisors. There was documentation of 12 credits in a human services field on file for Facility Person #5. There was documentation of 18 credits in a human services field on file for Facility Person #6. There was no child care experience documented and on file for either Facility Person #5 or #6.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
There were two children in high chairs in the infant room, not secured with a t-shaped strap. There was an additional high chair in the infant room without a t-shaped strap.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
There was no current agreement on file for child #2.
Corrected by Dec 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for child #1 did not specify the arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The release persons were not specified on the agreements on file for children #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child #6 did not specify the admission date.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
The emergency contact forms on file for children #3 and #9 did not include the release persons' addresses.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
There was not an emergency contact form in the Kings & Queens room for one of the children receiving care in that room.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
There was no documentation of an influenza vaccine from the previous year on file for chidl #6.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
- Violation
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #6 was completed after her start date in a child care position, and did not include the results of a TB screening. The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for child #3.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for child #3.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
The facility's emergency plan did not specify accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2021
- Violation
There was no proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
The documentation of the two most recent inspections of the facility's fire detection system indicate the inspections were completed on 8/29/20 and 10/6/21, more than a year apart.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
The certification contact information was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents who only access the downstairs portion of the facility. The operator indicated parents were not yet provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
- Violation
The operator indicated they had not yet sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The files for staff person #1, #2, and #4 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #5 had fire safety train…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1, prior to their hire date, had completed the health and safety course titled Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours)…” — what has changed since then?
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