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Akira Academy Daycare And Preschool
2918 W 9th St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00250827 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (484) 452-4540
- Website
- AkiraChester.com
- Address
- 2918 W 9th St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 44 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement are not being reviewed and updated every 6 months. Emergency contact and agreement were done 4/24/24 and again on 9/15/25
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.181(b) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1-4 's agreements were incomplete
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
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 on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Child # 4 did not have documentation of a child service report in file
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's immunization record was missing 2 HIB, and Pneumococcal
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) · 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. 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 on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have the most recent health assessment in file
Corrected by Dec 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file Staff # 4's health assessment was dated 4/11/23 Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 1/17/23 Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 4/22/23
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of age and address in file
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
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 on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 6's health and safety training was the incorrect training. Staff # 6 had documentation of Family health and safety training and not the center/group health and safety training
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following The sink in the infant room was not operable
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 alone in the classroom with a combination of 6 young and older toddler alone with children. Staff # 2 does not have all clearances - (no FBI and NSOR clearance) and does not have all preservice trainings in file - (no Pediatric CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter training, and helath and safety training)
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.. Staffy cannot work alone
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of a signed disclosure statement Staff # 5 's mandated reporter training was dated 2.6.20
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.62(a)/3270.62(b) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 1, and # 3 was observed with 9 preschool children outside the facility in the parking lot playing. Facility does not have outdoor play space, but have measured indoor space
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 2 's emergency contact was not present in the infant room while children were in care
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
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 on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.The facility's documentation of fire drill log was not being conducted every 60 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25 and 7/16/25 2. The facility's documentation of testing the fire system was not conducted every 30 days- 1/28/25, 2/26/25, and 7/16/25
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #8's verification of experience in file was not acceptable
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant was observed in a crib that was not labelled for individual use.
Corrected by Dec 9, 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.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and #5's emergency contact did not have physician's name, address and phone number listed.
Corrected by Dec 9, 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.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have an updated health assessment in file Child # 3 had a physical completed but did not have a health form in file Child # 4's health assessment was dated 3/9/23
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility had medication logs that were not completed in its entirety with written instructions on how/when to administer
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6's TB was dated 8/31/22
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4 and # 5's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administration of minor first aid, and emergency medical care
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8 had 2 references that were the same
Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -6- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #--6- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of receipts or completed out of state clearances in file.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's file did not have a written letter from the parent in regard to exemption from immunization.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The bottles /cups in the infant room was not labelled.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During renewal inspection on 12/18/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Room # 3 listed as school age was not set up and ready to receive children.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS DATED 03/11/2015.
Corrected by Nov 25, 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.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED YEARLY EVALUATION.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2022
- Violation
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).
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 HAD A TOTAL OF 7 (MIXED GROUP) CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS 5 MONTHS OLD.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
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.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A HAND SANITIZER BOTTLE IN REACH OF CHILDREN LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A RECALLED INFANT SEAT STILL IN USE AT THE FACILITY. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Violation
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).
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A CSR ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- 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.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
ON NOVEMBER 16, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID OR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; A FOOD MENU WAS NOT AVAILIBLE OR POSTED FOR PARENTS OR STAFF.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CRP/FIRST AID TRAINING. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 FIRST AID TRAINING WAS OUTDATED (4/9/19).
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS TORN BLUE CARPET LOCATED IN THE PREK CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM AND WALLWAY AREA.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSONS #1, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter training.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE 8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM THE TOUNGEST CHILD 3MONTHS OLD AND THE OLDEST CHILD 2YEARS OLD. STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM TO TAKE 1 CHILD TO THE RESTROOM LEAVING STAFF PERSON #5 OUT OF RATIO WITH 7 CHILDREN.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN BOTH PRESCHOOL BATHROOMS #1 AND #2 WERE TEMPING AT 118° F.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN BANDAGES.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(d)/3270.178 · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION VAN. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS, SCISSORS OR WATER.
Corrected by Dec 10, 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.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS PEELING CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; BOTH TOILETS LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANING.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE ONLY 2 PLAYPINS AVAILIBLE IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 8 CHILDREN PRESENT. DURING THE INSPECTION, CERT REP OBSERVED TWO CHILDREN TAKE A NAP ON THE SAME PLAY PIN. THE REST EQUIPTMENT IN THIS INFANT ROOM WAS NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE REFRIGERATER DID NOT HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STYROFOAM PLATES WERE USED TO SERVE INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THEIR LUNCH.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT 4 INFANT AND YOUNG TODDLERS SITTING AT HIGHCHAIR TABLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN ASKED BY THE CERT REP "WHY ARE THE CHILDREN LOCKED IN THE CHAIRS FOR SO LONG" STAFF PERSON #4 STATED "THEY ARE IN SEATS BECAUSE THEY GET INTO EVERYTHING".
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(4) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE LUNCH PROVIDER DID NOT INCLUDE A DAIRY PRODUCT OR A GRAIN.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 (LOCATED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM) WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT CHILD 3MONTHS OLD WAS LEFT SLEEPING IN A BOUNCY SEAT. THERE WERE NO CRIBS AVILIBLE FOR INFANT SAFE SLEEPING.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION; STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH INFACT/TODDLER HANDS AFTER DIAPER CHANGING. IN ADDITION, (IN THE SAME INFANT CLASSROOM) DURING LUNCH TIME CHILDREN DID NOT GET THEIR HANDS WASHED BEFORE EATING LUNCH.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING LUNCH TIME STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING FOOD TO THE INFANT/TODDLER CHILDREN.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER DIAPERING A CHILD OR INBETWEEN DIAPERING OTHER CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, STAFF PERSON #4 CLEANED MULTIPLE CHILDRENS RUNNY NOSES AND DID NOT WASH HANDS INBETWEEN CLEANING CHILDREN OR AFTERWARDS.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.161(c)/3270.161(d) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A BAG OF CHICKEN NUGGETS LOCATED ON THE KITHCEN COUNTERTOP THAT SAT OUT (NOT REFRIGERATED) FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE NO WRITTEN STATEMENTS FOR "INFANT FEEDING SCHEDULE" AVAILIBLE FOR EACH INFANT.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #4 LEFT THE 3MONTH OLD INFANT SITTING IN THE BOUNCY SEAT WHILE BOTTLE FEELING.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
ON DECEMBNER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, STAFF PERSON #4, AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. IN ADDITION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OUTDATED.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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.
ON JULY 8TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #4, AND #5 DID NOT HAVE NSOR CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
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
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #5 ONLY HAD ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER ON FILE.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. 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 PERSON #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
During the renewal inspection on 07/27/21, file for staff person #1 did not contain completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection on 07/27/2021, agreement form on file for child #2 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
During renewal inspection on 07/27/2021, file of child #1 did not contain a health report completed by child's physician that included a review of the child's health history.
Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 17, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 12/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement are not being reviewed and updated every 6 m…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring on 9/4/25, Cert Rep observed the following : Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file Staff # 4's…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 19, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was missing prevention and identification of c…” — what has changed since then?
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