Inspire Early Education

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

Staff person #1 bopped child #1 on the head in order to get the child to stop hitting another child, as verified by Staff person #1's written statement, and written witness statement from staff person #2.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2025

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In the toddler room, it was observed that a 1-year-old was served large pineapple chunks.

Corrected by Jan 18, 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.

In the Infant room, it was observed that the cord for the infant swing was laying on the floor, accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

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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.

It was observed in the preschool room, staff person #3 was in the kitchen area with her back towards the children, and two children were in the section of the room which was around a corner and not visible from the kitchen area.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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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.

The provider's written policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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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 record for Staff Person #1(DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer PSP clearance dated 8/7/2024 and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 8/6/2024, which are not valid for the purpose of employment. The file also contains a PSP clearance dated 10/1/2024 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 10/5/2024, both for the purpose of employment; however, both clearances were obtained after the staff person's date of hire which is not in compliance with the CPSL.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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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.

It was observed on 10/28/2024 the kitchen located at the back of the preschool room is equipped with an operable stove that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Oct 28, 2024

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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.

It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the school-age room the ceiling has a water stain. It was observed on 10/28/2024 in the preschool room bathroom two loose carpet squares are covering up a section of the floor that was cut out exposing the wood underneath. It was observed on 10/28/2024 on the preschool playground a section of the landscaping timbers used as a perimeter around the mulched area is rotted, exposing a rebar stake.

Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The agreements for Child #1 - #5 are not signed by the operator.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

It was observed on 10/28/2024 Staff Person #2 placed a soiled pull-up on the changing mat and did not immediately discard the soiled pull-up in a plastic-lined, hands free covered can.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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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.

The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) includes two written references from relatives.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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

It was observed in the Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook, accessible to children.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

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3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

It was observed in the Two-year old and Preschool classrooms that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

It was observed in the School Age classroom that there was not a first-aid kit in the child care space.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2023

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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.

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was a broken drawer on the lower cabinets accessible to children and there were two loose hanging cords accessible to children posing a potential hazard.

Corrected by Jan 13, 2024

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

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there was missing paint and plaster exposed and accessible to children in 4 different wall areas around the classroom.

Corrected by Nov 24, 2023

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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.

It was observed in the Preschool and School Age classrooms that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care spaces.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2024

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

The medication at the facility for Child #1 was expired and needed to be discarded in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

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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.

It was observed in the Toddler classroom that there were 6 diaper creams (Desitin, Aquaphor) in an unlocked cabinet on the diaper changing table, accessible to children. Corrected on site.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

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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.

It was observed in the Infant classroom that there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

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