3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The embedded equipment cannot be used until the required 9 inches of mulch is obtained for the playground.

On 11/13/2024, certification representative assessed embedded equipment on playground area and measured mulch that was under it. The mulch measured at approximately 1-2 inches which is under the required measurement of 9 inches, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 9/4/2018 and 11/27/2023, which is past 60 months.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, child lock for the cabinet under the sink in the Toddler B room was broken. There were several cleaning products in the cabinet, including Clorox wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children".

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, release persons were not written on child #2's fee agreement.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 6/8/2023. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, a staff person was observed to not wash a child's hands with soap and water after diapering.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/24/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Any staff hired during the next two (2) months must receive training on facility's discipline policy which shall be documented in the staff person's individual file at the facility. Any staff hired during the next two (2) months must also receive an additional training on discipline/positive guidance within the first two (2) weeks of hire. Training must be approved by Northeast Regional office prior to any staff receiving training.

Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two (2) hours of training regarding Behavior Management. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Complaint investigation verified that staff person #1 grabbed and carried child #1 by the arm causing a dislocated elbow.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

20.71(b)(5) · A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.

Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, and child #6 will be dismissed from care by close of business October 4, 2023 until either the immunization record is updated, or a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

During complaint investigation conducted 10/4/2023, it was found that the following children were not immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1: no record of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #1 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #2: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #2 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #3: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #3 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #4: 3 of 4 doses each of the Pneumococcal, DTaP, and HIB vaccines and no record of Hep A vaccine. Child #4 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet). Child #5: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #5 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet). Child #6: 1 of 2 doses of Hep A vaccine. There was no exemption on file. Child #6 is preschool aged (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, last health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 9/2/2022. Child #1 is an older toddler. Last child health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 10/12/2020. Child #2 has several visit summaries on file following 10/12/2020. Child #2 is preschool-aged.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/4/2023, facility's smoke detectors were tested past 30 days on the following dates: 2/13/2023-3/22/2023; 5/3/2023-6/21/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 shall register for and attend training titled "Supervision: Counting Children," which is located on the PD Registry.

During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, Intermediate B group had 16 total preschool aged children. Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children as being in her group, then 7 children. Staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group. Certification representative advised them that 2 children were not named as being in groups, as their groups totaled 14 children. Certification representative conducted ratio/supervision checks in other rooms then came back to Intermediate B group. Staff person #1 identified 9 children as being in her group and staff person #2 identified 7 children as being in her group.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity shall create a discipline policy for the facility that will be submitted and approved by Northeast Regional Office. Discipline policy shall address both positive and forbidden discipline. After approval, the legal entity will review the policy with all current staff and new hires going forward who will sign and date an acknowledgement. Discipline policy is to be kept on file.

Complaint investigation verified that staff person #3 yanked child #1's arm and placed him down roughly.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

During complaint investigation conducted 6/21/2023, an incident report dated 3/31/2023 in child #1's file was not signed by parent until 4/3/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by July 11, 2023.

During unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/21/2023, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2023, staff person #1's file did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During unannounced monitoring conducted 6/21/2022, facility's fire detection system testing log reflected that fire alarms were tested past 30 days on between 2/13/2023-3/22/2023. Additionally, log indicated that fire alarms were last tested on 5/3/2023 which is over 30 days ago.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all out-of-state clearance results are on file.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, Facility Person #1 has resided in New York and Arizona within the past 5 years and does not have out-of-state clearances on file or proof that they were properly requested at time of hire. Facility person #1 is past 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, an electrical outlet was uncovered in the Pre-K room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, a cabinet under the sink in the Pre-K bathroom had a disarmed child lock, exposing several cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children".

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the School-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, there last Child Service Reports on file the following children are as follows: Child #2: 11/16/2021 Child#3: 10/28/2021 Child #4: 12/1/2021

Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(7) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, last health report on file for Child #2 is dated 10/27/2021. Child is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet). Health report is a visit summary, which does not state that child is able to participate in child care and is free from communicable diseases.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, the following children do not have verification of ongoing vaccines with schedule recommended by the ACIP. No exemptions are on file: Child #1: No flu vaccine. Child #2: 3 of 4 doses of DTAP and Rotavirus vaccines, no flu vaccine or Hepatitis A vaccine. Child #3: No flu vaccine.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

During renewal inspection conducted 1/3/2023, a lunchbox containing cheese, fruit, and yogurt was observed in the cubby area of the Toddler B room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video. Neither child appears to be injured or upset during the video.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 and Staff #2 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding positive guidance. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 and Staff #2 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding positive guidance. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On complaint investigation conducted 8/11/2022, Certification Representative reviewed a video from an incident that took place in the facility on 8/1/2022 at approximately 10:45A-11:00A. In the video, Staff #1 is seen grabbing Child #1 by the right arm from behind and swinging her around to sit on her bottom. Staff #2 is seen picking up Child #2 and sitting him down roughly. There is no audio on the video.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The operator must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS approved, live training regarding Supervision & Ratio. It does not matter if the PQAS approved, live training is done through the ELRC. The operator must receive DHS approval of training content prior to scheduling the training. The training may not be conducted while children are in care.

On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 19, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The Legal Entity must submit a supervision policy and procedures that must include specifics related to maintaining supervision during transition times. The policy & procedures must also address 3270.113(a-e). The policy & procedures must be submitted to the NE Regional Office for approval and then all current staff and new hires must sign an acknowledgement that they have been trained and understand this policy. The acknowledgement will be kept on file at facility.

On complaint investigation conducted 7/13/2022, two incidents of lack of supervision occurred at facility on 7/7/2022. Facility staff reported that a Child #1, who is an older toddler, left the building without staff supervision around pick-up time. Child #1 was outside alone for approximately one minute until a parent found him and brought him inside. Additionally, Child #2, who is preschool-age, was left inside while the rest of his class and Staff #1 went outside. Child #2 was inside for approximately one minute before another staff member noticed him and brought him outside. Facility showed certification representative video evidence of both incidents.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until Child Abuse clearance results are on file.

On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, Staff #4 had expired Child Abuse clearance dated 5/11/17 on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

On unannounced monitoring conducted on 7/13/2022, an outlet in the Pre-K room in Building 2 was observed to not have protective receptacle cover.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, last health assessment on file for Child #1 is dated 12/21/2021. Immunization record indicates that child received 3 of 4 doses of DTaP, HIB, and pneumococcal vaccines. Child is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

On unannounced monitoring conducted 7/13/2022, the following staff members have not completed health assessments within the past 24 months: Staff #4: last health assessment is dated 6/9/2020. Staff #7: last health assessment is dated 6/11/2020. Staff#9: last health assessment is dated 7/8/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, facility's fire detection log indicated that alarms were tested on 6/20/2022 and on 7/29/2022, which is past 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

On unannounced monitoring conducted 8/11/2022, file for Child #2 only contained immunization record and did not contain a health assessment. Child was enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During review of several staff files on 1/5/22 cert rep observed that STAFF # 1 (start date 11/12/21 & provisional hire end date 12/26/21) did not have the NSOR verification letter in file. NSOR application was sent 11/11/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

During an unannounced complaint visit to facility on 10/7/21, facility person #1 admitted that she had a group of 8 preschool children assigned to her on 9/30/21 and that she allowed child #1 and #2 to join facility person #2's group of 12 school-age children as they were leaving the outdoor play space. This left facility person #2 with 2 preschool children and 12 school-age children. Facility person #2 was out of ratio for a few minutes until the children were returned to the preschool group.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · The legal entity must arrange for facility person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved training regarding supervision of children. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is done through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training may be live online or in-person. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 Cert rep. was shown video from the facility security camera for 9/30/21 which shows facility person #1 motioning to two preschool children join facility person #2's assigned supervision group as they were leaving the outdoor play space. Facility person #1 admits she did not verbally tell facility person #2 she had the children line up with the school-age group and facility person #2 said she did not realize child #1 and #2 were in line with her group until she walked to the front of the building. Facility person #1 admitted to an incident over the summer where she was reported to the director by another staff person for being in the preschool bathroom with the door partially open when she was the only staff person in the room supervising the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. Please provide the immediate correction and supervision policy that is in place. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 Cert rep. was shown video from the facility security camera for 9/30/21 which shows facility person #1 motioning to two preschool children to join facility person #2's assigned supervision group as they were leaving the outdoor play space. Facility person #1 admits she did not verbally tell facility person #2 she had the children line up with the school-age group and facility person #2 said she did not realize child #1 and #2 were in line with her group until she walked to the front of the building. Facility person #1 admitted to an incident over the summer where she was reported to the director by another staff person for being in the preschool bathroom with the door partially open when she was the only staff person in the room supervising the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During a complaint investigation visit that was conducted on 10/7/21 facility person #1 did admit to Cert rep. that she did use an obscene phrase when speaking to facility person #3 while supervising a group of preschool children

Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.