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3993 E Church St, Cochranton PA 16314 · License #CER-00240113 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
In Room 105 (Gross motor), there was an unlidded trashcan that contained soiled facial tissues.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In Pre-K there was a hole in the metal door leading outside that posed an injury hazard due to sharp metal edges. In the School age room there were several stained ceiling tiles in the far-right back corner next to the vent and above the exit. The inside and outside walls of the Little Tykes playhouse in the Toddler playground, next to the garage were dirty, with dirt, algae, and moss, which was accessible to children. The garage wall that was within the toddler playground was also covered with dirt, algae, and lichen, and accessible to children. There were 4 exposed bolts on the swings in the preschool playground that posed a cutting/scratching hazard to children. There were metal splinters on the rock-climbing wall on the blue painted edges.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
There was peeling paint in the handicap bathroom stall in the women's bathroom near the gym. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the climbing structure in the preschool playground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The Certification representative observed a substance on the floor and around the bottom of the toilet in the 1st stall in the boy's hallway bathroom that appeared to be dried urine.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There was no handwashing sign at the urinal in the Men's bathroom near the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
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.
In the preschool room in the dramatic play area on the back wall there was a cracked red bin posing a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the school age room there was a toy soap pump that had a cracked handle.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
There were 3 sensory bottles in the Toddler room containing items smaller than an inch inside with an unsecured lid making the items accessible to children. The Toddler 1B room included pool noodles cut into discs that had teeth marks, which if bitten through creates removable parts < 1 inch in size accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The Toddler 1B room also contained a bin with plastic lids from children's food pouches that have removable parts < 1 inch in size that could be ingested by children still placing items in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. 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.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 2.6.26, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, dated 7.29.25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 1.16.24 and 2.11.26, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting does not include the streets that are safe for pedestrians and vehicles.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was Tylenol in the Toddler classroom, labeled for use by Child #5, which did not have written parental permission to administer.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
Peeling paint was observed in room 106 above the sink toward the ceiling..
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
There were 6 Magna Tiles in the school-age room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
There was an unlocked drawer in the Toddler room that contained several objects lass than 1 inch in diameter, including a metal ball, a screw, and paperclips, which were accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Room 106 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #1 that had an expiration date of 5.2025. Room 102 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #2, that had an expiration date of 7.2025; and Ibuprofen, labeled for use by Child #3, that had an expiration date of 3.2025. Room 103 contained Acetaminophen labeled for use by Child #4, that had an expiration date of 9.2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #1 are dated 2.7.23 and 3.25.24, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #3 are dated 2.22.23 and 3.25.24, more than 1 year apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
Room 105, which is licensed as childcare space was observed to be configured as a gross motor space at the time of the inspection and OCDEL had not been notified of the change in purpose of the room. It was corroborated by staff that the space was being used as a gross motor space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There were approximately 14 exposed bolts on the fence surrounding the playground that were accessible to children, creating potential for injury.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 102/104 where children's lunches are stored, measured 48 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection. The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 103 was broken and could not be read.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #5 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address or telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the policy number for the child's health care benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 and #8 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #5 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, is dated 12/18/23, more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6.1.22 and 10.22.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 8.12.22 and 1.15.25, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3.18.24-4.18.24, more than 30 days apart
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, Staff person #1 stated that while they had their back turned to the children cleaning up a broken toy one of the children sustained a cut on their upper lip and Staff person #1 did not see how it occurred.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, it was confirmed that Child #1 received an injury while in care on 2/29/24 and had gone to the emergency room for treatment and Western Region was not notified within 24 hours of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
During an incident investigation conducted on 3/19/24, it was confirmed that Child #1 received an injury while in care on 2/29/24 and had gone to the emergency room for treatment and the operator had not sent Western Region the written incident report until 3/5/24 which was more than 72 hours after the emergency room treatment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #4 contains only 11 of the required 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 6/1/22-6/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures does not include lockdown procedures and accommodations made during an emergency for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The training is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for staff person #2 contains current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that were obtained greater than 60 months after the previous clearances. The clearances are now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking documentation that the NSOR was requested prior to working with children. The file does contain a completed NSOR.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
Observed in the Pre-K room several plastic magnet tiles that had cracked corners causing sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Observed that written parent consent forms for administration of medication did not accurately identify the name of the medication: Toddler Room, child #1 medication log states Tylenol however the medication is actually Infant Tylenol. Infant Room, child #2 medication log states Tylenol however the medication is actually Infant Tylenol and child #3, medication log states Acetaminophen however the medication is actually Infant Acetaminophen. Toddler 2B Room, medication log states Motrin however the medication is actually Children's Motrin.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current health report lacking the physician statement regarding communicable disease and suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire system test log identified that alarm tests exceeded the required maximum 30 days with tests on 7/5/2023, 8/15/2023 and 9/15/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking verification of fingerprinting prior to start date as required under CPSL. The file does contain a completed clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #6 contains a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The training is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #5 contain current employee evaluations that were completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation. The files for staff persons #3 and #6 are lacking written evaluations within 12 months of hire. The files do contain current evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #4, serving as an aide, is lacking verification of completion of a minimum of an eighth-grade education.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed bottles of bleach, labeled keep out of reach of children, on the floor of the teacher lounge to be accessible to children in the adjacent Room 102/104 due to an unlocked door.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
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.
Observed an infant swing, used as rest equipment for child #5 who has physician approval to sleep in a swing, to be unlabeled and not used only by the specified child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed an infant swing, used as rest equipment for child #1 who has physician approval to sleep in a swing, to be placed between a pack and play and safety gate and lacking 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
The file for child #4 is lacking health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
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.
The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been reviewed / updated during the previous 6 month period. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact that has not been reviewed / updated during the previous 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking a current health report conducted during the previous 12 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The files for staff persons #3 and #5, both serving as child care staff, contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff person #4 contains only one of the required two nonfamily written references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #6 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The staff file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 contained current emergency plan training that was not conducted annually; the dates of the two most recent trainings were 1/12/21 and 2/8/22.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The staff file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 contained current fire safety training that was not conducted annually; the dates of the two most recent trainings were 5/28/20 and 6/8/21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children
The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 10/4/21, contained health and safety training dated 2/11/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current mandated reporter training dated 1/28/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 1/20/15. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 1/27/20 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing certificate dated 1/8/15.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
In Room 102/104 the locked backpack containing the first aid kit for that room was observed to be in the hallway hanging on a cart located to the right of the classroom doorway and not in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #1 lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 5/21/19. The child file for Child #8 lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 7/14/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a health assessment where 'yes' to having a communicable disease was checked off and no additional information was provided.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the most recent review is dated 3/2/21. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were 6/18/21 for the financial agreement and 11/4/20 for the emergency contact information form. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the most recent updates were 6/1/20 for the financial agreement and 7/23/20 for the emergency contact information form. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the most recent review is dated 6/9/21. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 5/27/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 5/27/21 and 1/18/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #6 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 5/5/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 10/18/21 and 3/15/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #7 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 3/26/21 and 3/14/22 for the emergency contact form and 6/22/20 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #8 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the two most recent reviews were 3/23/21 and 3/15/22 for the emergency contact form and 3/23/21 and 1/18/22 for the financial agreement form. The child file for Child #9 contained an emergency contact information form that was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent updates were 3/26/21 and 2/24/22.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of the date of hire: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 10/4/21, contained pediatric first-aid/CPR training dated 2/9/22 which was not obtained within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained 5 out of 12 hours of child care training for 12/19/20-12/19/21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The child file for Child #2, who has an enrollment date of 11/16/20, lacked an initial health report. The child file for Child #9, who has an enrollment date of 10/19/20, contained an initial health report dated 3/29/21 which was more than 90 days following the first day of attendance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.