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Children Of Purpose Stem Academy
723 Madison St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00249357 · Child Care Center
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- 723 Madison St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 51 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy - Staff # 2 was observed working alone with children without having all preservice trainings in file. Staff # 2 did not have the correct Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- 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 # -4- 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. Facility Person #-4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1. Staff # 1's child abuse was dated 4/14/20 (corrected) 2. Staff # 4 had a receipt of FBI dated 7/29/25 but did not have documentation of current FBI in file
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of education in file
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: the classroom located at the entrance needed cleaning and the rugs needed cleaning as well
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's file did not have a written immunization exemption by the parent in file
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The sinks/bathrooms in the facility had the incorrect handwashing sign posted
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 was observed in the bathroom with 2, without being able to see and direct the 4 other - 2 yr old unsupervised in the classroom
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to paid.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement did not have fee amount and the day to be paid
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement did not have child's arrival and departure listed
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not have physician's number
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4 did not have insurance and policy number
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement is not being updated every 6 months. Last updated 10/19/24 and 4/11/25 and has not been updated since
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's file did not have an updated health assessment in file
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed changing an infant diaper. Staff # 5 did not wash child's hand or their hands after diapering
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5 was observed changing an infant diaper , and did not sanitize the table after changing the infant
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4 did not have parental signature for obtaining medical care and minor first aid
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's CPR/First Aid was the incorrect training. Training was completed online and not by a PQAS certified trainer
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include a shelter in place location inside the facility
Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
- Violation
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.
During unannounced monitoring on 12/9/2024, Cert Rep observed the following The outdoor equipment that is embedded was mounted over a protective surface did not meet the recommendations of the United States consumer product safety commission
Corrected by Dec 9, 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 unannounced monitoring on 12/9/24, Cert Rep observed the following An infant was asleep in the bouncy chair
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not show shelter in place
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff #2 had documentation 7 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours Staff # 5 had documentation 8 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours Staff # 6 had documentation of 7 clock hours of childcare training and not the annual 12 hours
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the infant room is missing scissors and tweezers
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.118(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's dog rabies immunization expired on 3/4/24
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4, and # 7 did not have an agreement in file
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6).
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have a complete file to meet the requirements listed.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5, 6 and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluations in file
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: A missing outlet cover in the young toddler's bathroom
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- 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 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the mandated 1-hr health and safety training in file
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's fire safety training was dated 10/2/23
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The ceiling tiles and vents in the infant room and preschool room were dirty - The facility had dog feces in the outdoor play space
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The sink in the older toddler room was clogged and was not draining
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The handwashing sign was not posted in the infant room, the bathroom in the preschool room, the older toddler room, and the young toddler room
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's playground on the toddler side of the playground had embedded equipment and no mulch - The preschool side of the playground needed more mulch
Corrected by Nov 28, 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 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: An infant was asleep in the bouncy chair in the infant room
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no written plan of daily activities was not present in the young school age/old school age room on the space. The daily activity posted was a toddler schedule
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: While Cert Rep was reviewing files in the school age room, Cert Rep overheard Staff # 5 using harsh language to children in care older toddler room
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2, 6, and # 9's agreement did not list release persons as listed on the emergency contact
Corrected by Nov 28, 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 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 8's emergency contact did not list physician's information
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's emergency contact did not have health insurance and policy number Child # 7's emergency contact did not have policy number listed
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- 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 renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space for all the children receiving care in the infant room, and preschool room,
Corrected by Nov 14, 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.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 5's health assessment was dated 6/12/22
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no menu posted
Corrected by Nov 28, 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 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 2,3,4,5,7, and # 8's emergency contact did not have parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid
Corrected by Nov 28, 2024
- 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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During unannounced monitoring on 8/14/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone with 10 children - 2 - 2-year-old, and 8 - 3- 5-year-olds.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During complaint investigation on 6/24/24, while reviewing facility's video footage, Cert Rep observed Child # 1 getting off the cot during nap time. Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 forcefully grabbing Child #1 by the arms to first lay on the cot, then restraining Child # 1 to sit in a chair.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.
During complaint investigation on 1/24/24, it was determined that Staff #1's hookah pen was found by Child #1 at the facility. During pickup by Child # 1's parent, Child # 1 was observed having the hookah pen and chewing on it.
Corrected by Jan 24, 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 # --1 and 2 may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #---1 and 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 1/24/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 working in a childcare position at the facility. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was previously cited for not having completed clearances in file to be able to work in a childcare position at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(1)(iii) · Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 12/11/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, and # 2 did not have 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/11/2024, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had a department of Ed. FBI in file and not the correct DHS FBI. Staff # 7, and # 10 had an incomplete state police clearance in file. Staff # 8 did not have documentation of receipts to show that state police clearance and child abuse was applied for. Staff # 9 and # 12 did not have documentation of completed child abuse in file nor a receipt to show it was applied for. Staff # 3, 8,9,10,11,12 had a receipt in file to show that the NSOR clearance was applied for, but no documentation in file for completed clearance. Staff# 9, and 12 had a Delaware ID in file but no receipt in file to show that out of state clearances had been applied for. Both staff have exceeded the 45-day provisional waiver hire
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- 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 12/11/2024, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 did not have documentation of child service report in file.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on 12/11/2024, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 had an annual physical completed, but did not have a child health report in file. Child # 3's health assessment was dated 8/5/22.
Corrected by Dec 26, 2023
- 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.
During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/17/2023, certification representative observed that there was Vaseline and a soap/water cleaning solution (toxic material) near the diaper changing facility, and the toxics were accessible to children.
Corrected by May 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/17/2023, certification representative observed that in the transition area there was paint chipping on the wall.
Corrected by May 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #9 WAS DATED 6/28/21.
Corrected by Nov 19, 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 OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN NSOR CLEARANCE.
Corrected by Nov 19, 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 OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS TOXIC (KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN) HAND SOAP BOTTLES ASSESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM #1, #2, #3 AND #4. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(d) · 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).
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM #1, #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TOILET BOWL WATER CONTINUED TO RUN IN ROOM #3 (OLDER TODDLER ROOM). THE WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AND BACK OFF THROUGHOUT THE DAY IN ORDER FOR THE TOILET TO FLUSH.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #1, #2, #6, #7 AND #8 DID NOT HAVE DESIGNED PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected by Nov 19, 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 OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #8 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #8 DID NOT INCLUDE THE INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
Corrected by Nov 19, 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 OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #6, #8 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
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.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5, #7 AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- 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 OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT WASH CHILDREN HANDS FOLLOWING DIAPER CHANGING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT WASH DOWN THE DIAPER CHANGING TABLE IN BETWEEN CHANGING CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS FOLLOWING DIAPER CHANGING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A GALLON OF MILK SITTING ON A CART (IN ROOM #2) FOR MORE THAN 30MINS. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #3 AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE CPR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID TRAINING.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 ONLY INCLUDED 8 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
ON OCTOBER 19, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER POSTED OR SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE DID NOT HAVE CURRENT UPDATED LIABILITY INSURANCE POSTED OR ON FILE.
Corrected by Oct 26, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN CLASSROOM #1 WAS TEMPING AT 133 DEGREES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(d) · 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).
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS THAT ARE USED FOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS NOT CLEAN FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY ON.(CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; MATS AND REST EQUIPTMENT LOCATED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM WERE NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- 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.
ON OCTOBER 13ND 2021, DURING NAP TIME CHILDREN COTS WERE NOT AT LEAST TWO FEET APART ON THREE SIDES. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; STAFF PERSONS LOCATED IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM WERE NOT ASSIGNED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION OF SPECIFIC CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #5 (INBETWEEN CHANGES) DID NOT WASH THE DIAPER CHANGING SURFACE WITH A SONITIZING SOLUTION OR BY CHANGING A PAD OR OTHER CURFACE COVERING. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
ON OCTOBER 13ND 2021, DURING LUNCH TIME STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT WASH HER HANDS PRIOR TO SERVING FOOD TO THE CHILDREN.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; INFANT BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE POLICE CLEARANCE ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 WAS PASS FIVE YEARS OLD. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Oct 13, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #4 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUSED TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. BOTH RECORDS ONLY HAD ONE REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE.
Corrected by Oct 26, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 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 Oct 26, 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 OCTOBER 13TH 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
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- 1The Nov 5, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 11/5/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy - Staff # 2 was…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 9, 2024 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring on 12/9/2024, Cert Rep observed the following The outdoor equipment that is embedded was mounted over a protective surface did no…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 28, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 11/14/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not show shelter in place” — what has changed since then?
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