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 the Allocated Unannounced inspection on 6/30/25 it was observed that there was Air Defense air freshener spray on top of the cubby in the monkey room and it was accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During an Allocated Unannounced inspection on 6/30/25 it was observed that one bedding mat in the monkey room was split at the seams.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, it was observed that the first aid kit was accessible to the children in the front room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

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.

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, it was observed that the play couch in the back room was fraying from use.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

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 the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

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 the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the emergency contact and financial agreement was not updated within a 6-month period. The last review date was 6/5/23.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator.

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health report was not completed within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment was completed on 12/22/23.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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

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

During complaint investigation on 8/15/2024 it was found that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment (grabbed child by upper arms and put child down on resting mat).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.

During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed a portable heater in use in the Tuttle Room.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that cubbies in the Tigers Room, the Monkey Room, and the shelf in the Turtle Room were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024

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

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will have until 2/13/2024 to complete the above listed trainings. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1, and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024, certification representative reviewed the files of staff person #1, and staff person #2. The file for staff person #1 did not have present a completed pre-service Mandated Reporter Training, and staff person #2 did not have the pre-service 10-hr Health and Safety Training completed as required to be completed within 90 days of hire per the 3270 regulations. (See code sheet for hire dates).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed toxic wipes and hand sanitizer in the entryway, Clorox disinfectant wipes in the Tigers Room, and A & D ointment in the Turtle Room, and the toxic substances were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and plaster in the Tigers Room, the Turtle Room and the Panda Room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024

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

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 the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that 2 mats were splitting and the foam inside was exposed, and all of the mats in the Turtle Room were not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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