Rising Star Learning Center

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 CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for staff # 1 contained child abuse clearances past 60 months. Child abuse clearances were dated 10/30/20 and 5/1/26.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Department of Justice FBI clearance, dated 4/13/24. The DHS FBI clearance is the required FBI clearance.

Corrected by May 12, 2025

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

First aid kit in the Preschool Room was on a shelf accessible to children.

Corrected by May 12, 2025

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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.

Blur play couch in the Toddler room was observed to have areas of ripped fabric.

Corrected by May 12, 2025

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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.

Play mirror in the Toddler room was observed to be cracked, causing a sharp edge.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

During an Unannounced Inspection on 1/13/25 an infant was observed sleeping in the crib with a pacifier strap attached to child's clothing.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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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 an unannounced inspection on 1/13/25 the diaper bad in the infant room was observed to be ripped, rendering the surface unable to be sanitized.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.

Facility has not conducted a fire drill every 60 days. Last fire drill was dated 7/11/24.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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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.

Emergency plan parent letter does not explain shelter and lockdown procedures.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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3270.62(b)(2) · The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet.

Twelve toddlers and infants were observed in the Toddler play area that has a capacity of 5 children.

Corrected by May 23, 2024

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3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A spray bottle containing cleaning solution was observed on a shelf accessible to children. Toxic plants were observed near the outside play area accessible to children.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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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.

Refrigerator in the Infant room did not contain a thermometer.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, 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. 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.

Facility does not have a supervision plan.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Facility does not have an incident report file.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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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.

Emergency plan did not contain specific details on what the accommodations are for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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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.

An expired Certificate of Compliance was posted. Dates on the certificate were 8/25/22 to 8/25/23. Facility had expired regulations posted for parents.

Corrected by Jun 14, 2024

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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 are two exposed bolts on the gate to the fence around outdoor play space.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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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.

The emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality

Corrected by May 31, 2022

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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 are five exposed bolts on the gate & fence to the outdoor play space

Corrected by May 31, 2022

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3270.124(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.

There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care & staffing provisions in the case of emergency

Corrected by May 31, 2022

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