Abc Grow With Me Preschool & Childcare Center Llc

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.

Consecutive documentation of mandated reporter training for Staff #1 was dated 9/5/2020 and 10/4/2025, more than 60 months apart.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet)

Corrected by Nov 28, 2025

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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.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of a child abuse clearance obtained prior to the start date in a child care position as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current child abuse clearance.

Corrected by Nov 28, 2025

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3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen which is not licensed child care space.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Observed staff person #2 providing child care to a group of 7 school aged children in the facility kitchen where a stove / oven was accessible to the children.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

In the Toddler room observed a container of prescription nystatin cream that was lacking the written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 9/18/2025 which has exceeded 60 days.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

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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 facility fire test log identified that the most recent testing of the fire detection system was conducted on 9/18/25 which has exceeded 30 days.

Corrected by Nov 25, 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.

The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency procedures does not include plans for lock down and does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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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 child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet), who has lived in North Carolina during the previous 5 years, is lacking the out of state clearances as required under CPSL to work in a child care position.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.

Observed the only space licensed as play space for the infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children is being used as child care space for the school aged children and is not available for use as play space.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

Observed toddler and school aged children using an unlicensed outdoor grassy area behind the facility building as play space.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Observed an exposed and protruding bolt at the base of a toilet in the bathrooms off of the gym play space.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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

Four chairs being used by school aged children in the gym play space contained fraying fabric on the back of the seats.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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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.

The refrigerator in the kitchen is lacking a thermometer.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.161(e) · Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.

Observed apples sitting out on the counter in the kitchen. According to staff the apples had been purchased a few days prior.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

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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.

Observed the textured paint on the floor in the indoor play space is peeling and chipping in 2 observed areas which are accessible to the children in care. Children who are still placing objects in their mouth have access to the chipped paint.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Observed in the older toddler classroom prescription ointment that was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it's use was intended and was lacking the written instructions for administration from the prescriber. The medication log identified that the ointment had been applied to a child in care.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

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