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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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. The emergency plan also did not provide 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.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.

Corrected by Feb 21, 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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: .RM106 ON THE GREEN WALL, RM 108 ON THE RED WALL NEAR THE SINK. RM 114 ON THE GREEN WALL.RM121 RED PAINT NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND RM 123 over the sink and on the wall to the right of sink.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not contain a health assessment with TB results.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of education and experience, staff #2 and #4 did not include a verification of experience.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #4 did not include two non family references.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Feb 7, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23: 1. The veneer on the changing station in the Toddler A room was removed exposing the particle board. 2. There was an unwound hose in the outside play area. 3. There were "Squares and Planks" boxes stored in the indoor play area. 4. The carpet edge was exposed and in poor repair in the Infant B room.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, child #1 did not have the child's special needs, allergies, or special conditions indicated.

Corrected by Apr 3, 2023

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3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, STAFF PERSON #1, 2, 3, AND 4 WERE NOT ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFY THE CHILDREN OF THEIR ASSIGNED GROUP.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFE ROUTES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

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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.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/7/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.

Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

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