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Karsons Little Einsteins
828 W 8th St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00253711 · Group Child Care Home
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.31(e)(1)(iv) · Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 3/19/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annual 12 hours, but had 6 hours completed.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock childcare training hours and not the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training
Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.76 · 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 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The classroom located on the 2nd floor left of stairs carpet was shredded and accessible to children
Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's agreement was last signed on 1/30/25 Child # 3's emergency contact was last signed 1/7/25 and agreement last signed on 1/30/25
Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)/3280.181(d) · Emergency contact information must include the criteria specified in §3280.124(b)(1-7) Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact was not signed and dated by parent
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that the Pediatric CPR/First Aid dated 3/27/24 in Staff # 2's file was altered. When the QR code was scanned, on the Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate it showed it belonged to Staff # 1
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification of child maltreatment
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(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.
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's file did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 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 #--4- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 4 did not have documentation of State Police clearance in file. -Staff # 4's mandated reporter training was dated 11/29/19
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of 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 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter away/lockdown procedures and shelter away from the facility
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(a)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have documentation of a current health assessment in file
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not have documentation of 12 annual clock hours of childcare training in file.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: The agreement for Child # 1 was snot signed by the operator.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1-4 had completed an online Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was not approved by the Department.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · 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 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's FBI was dated 10/30/18.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of 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 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children in file.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was alone downstairs with 2 infants and 3 - 1-year olds.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Toxic cleaner in the lower cabinet in the upstairs bathroom, and on the floor in the 1st floor bathroom that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The daily activities for the classroom located on the 2nd floor of the facility was not posted.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 1/9/23/ and 8/4/23 Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 3/17/23 and 9/15/23 Child # 4's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 6/4/23 and 6/22/23
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During renewal inspection on 3/25/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility , Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and # 2 was observed not washing children's hands after diaper change.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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 3/25/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 11/22/21.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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 3/25/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact fid does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(c) · The operator must 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 must document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Staff Person #4 record did not contain documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(f) · The operator must send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 5/26/2023, the operator did not provide documentation of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers must be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 5/26/2023, a protective receptacle cover was missing from electrical outlet in the infant room.
Corrected by May 26, 2023
- Violation
3280.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children must be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 5/26/2023, the window in the second-floor bathroom opens more than 6 inches.
Corrected by May 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.103 · Plastic bags may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 5/26/2023 during the renewal inspection plastic bags were accessible to young toddlers in the main childcare room.
Corrected by May 26, 2023
- Violation
3280.108(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 5/26/2023 cubbies were not securely mounted in main childcare room creating a potential tipping hazard.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3280.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
On 5/26/2023, review of enrollment information given to parents did not include general daily schedule and responsibilities for meals.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement must specify 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 must complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).
In 4 out of 5 children's records reviewed the agreement did not include 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.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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.
On 5/26/2023, emergency contact information was not available for children in care in the infant and main childcare rooms.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Bottles were not labeled with the child's name in the infant and main childcare rooms on 5/26/2023.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(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.
Staff Person #3 record did not contain verification of education. On 5/26/2023, Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised in the infant room.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.192(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.
Staff Person #4 adult record did not contain a copy of request for FBI clearance.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3280.75(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR CLASSROOM WAS IN REACH OF THE CHILCREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
- Violation
3280.101(a)/3280.101(b)(6) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and equipment for large muscle development.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT HAVE GROSS MOTOR EQUITMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.105(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 MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. COTS AND REST EQUIPTMENT USED FOR THE TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOL WERE NOT LABLED FOR SPECIFIC USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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 MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSON ADDRESS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITIES DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE OR ON AN EXCURSION. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.131(a)(2)/3280.182(1) · The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A DIAPER CHANGING OBSERVATION. STAFF PERSON #1 PUT RASH CREAM ON THE CHILD. THE CREAM WAS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE CHILDS NAME ON IT.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A DIAPER CHANGING OBSERVATION. STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A MEDICATION LOG FOR THE CREAM THAT WAS PUT ON THE CHILD.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH. THERE WAS NO FOOD MENU AVAILIBLE OR POSTED FOR PARENTS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.171(b)/3280.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. PICKUP AND DROP OFF PROCEDURES WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
ON MARC 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FIRE DRILL LOG WAS EMPTY. ACCORDING TO PROVIDER THEY HAVE NOT HAD A FIRE DRILL AS OF THE DATE OF THIS INSPECTION.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FLOOR PLAN FOR EVACUATION ROUTES ON EACH FLOOR WERE EMPTY.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
ON MARCH 17, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, DOCUMENTATION FOR PROOF OF TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS WAS NOT AVAILIBLE.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSON TO CONTACT PARENTS WHEN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES OR A METHOD TO INFORM PARENTS ONCE THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(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.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION THE RECORD FOR: -STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATMENT ON FILE. -STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, NSOR CLEARANCE, OR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WAS A CAN OF DISINFECT STRAY LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM SINK COUNTER ASSESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSOECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE WATER IN THE BATHHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN WAS TEMPING AT 126.4.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.74 · 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.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSOECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE NEAREST HOSPITAL, POLICE DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AMBULANCE AND POISON CONTROL CENTER WAS NOT POSTED NEAR OR ON THE FACILITIES TELEPHONE.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. 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 §3280.75(c).
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KITS IN EACH CLASSROOM WERE MISSING SOAP. IN ADDITION, THE FIRST AID KITS USED FOR OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN WATER.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE PRESCHOOL AND INFANT CLASSROOM BOTH HAD PEELING CHIPPED PAINT ON THE LOWER PORTION OF THE WALLS.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.104 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THERE WERE NO HIGH CHAIRS AVAILIBLE FOR FEEDING INFANTS.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.151(c)(3)/3280.151(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.
ON NOVEMBER 4TTH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR DID NOT STATE THE EMPLOYEE IS SUITABLE TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.192(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 NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DIPLOMA, EDUCATION OR TRAINING TRANSCRIPTS.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(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 NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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 NOVEMBER 4TH 2021, DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED ALL FACILITY DOCUMENTS; THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 3/19/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annual 12 hours, but had 6 hours completed.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 10/6/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 had documentation of 11 clock childcare training hours and not the annual 12 cl…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 2/20/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed that the Pediatric CPR/First Aid dated 3/…” — what has changed since then?
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