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3280.76 · 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 conducted on 5/14/2026 observed cracked tiles along the outside play space floor.

Corrected by May 28, 2026

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3280.104 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed a highchair that was missing the safety straps. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3280.124(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed hand sanitizer on a shelf that is child accessible in the child care space. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3280.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #4 had medication on-site but did not have the parents written consent for administration of medication.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed two children's bottles in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed that the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The certification representative observed a manual test dated for 4/2/2026 and the next having been dated for 5/4/2026.

Corrected by May 14, 2026

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3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

Corrected by Jun 20, 2025

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3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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3280.52(a)(1) · A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed both staff on the premises qualified as secondary staff. There were seven children in care with two secondary staff members.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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3280.76 · 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 conducted on 5/30/2025 observed the shed located in the outside play space had chipped wood pieces at the bottom.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2025

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3280.92(a) · Portable space heaters, if allowed by local ordinance, may be used while children are in care, if the units are used in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed a portable space heater in the childcare space which is not allowed by local ordinance. (Corrected on-site 5/30/2025)

Corrected by May 30, 2025

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3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed an air freshener child accessible on top of the bathroom sink. Corrected on-site 11/27/2024.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

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3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at 1(800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at 1(800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity must develop a mandated reporter policy for current and future staff, which includes the procedure for staff reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the policy content prior to reviewing the policy with staff. The policy will be reviewed by all staff. Staff will sign off on their understanding of the policy and place a copy of the policy in each individual staff person's file.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3280.182(7) · A child's record must 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.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking child #1 on the head. The provider stated that she did not report the incident to the child's parents.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3280.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed that staff person #1 did not have an individual record at the facility. Corrected on-ste 11/27/2024. TA provided on 90-day time frame for the staff person to complete pre-service trainings.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

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20.71(b)(5) · A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.Reviewed outside agency determination received on 1/29/25, and staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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3280.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy which includes physical punishment of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the policy content and training content prior to scheduling the training and reviewing the policy with staff. The policy will be reviewed by all staff. Staff will sign off on their understanding of the policy and place a copy of the policy in each individual staff person's file.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3280.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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3280.26(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by May 27, 2024

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3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The diplomas on file are foreign diplomas in another language.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

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3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff members to receive training regarding ratio. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving 1 staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2024

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3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving one staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2024

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3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not include tape.

Corrected by May 27, 2024

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3280.76 · 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 conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the outside play space fence was in disrepair.

Corrected by May 29, 2024

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3280.105(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the space in between the rest equipment while the equipment is in use measured at 6 inches.

Corrected by May 16, 2024

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3280.113(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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3280.113(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 conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

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3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #1, #2, #3, and #4's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by May 30, 2024

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3280.124(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/13/2023. Observed child #3's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/28/2023 and the next date was put in for a future date of 6/28/2024. Observed child #5's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 10/11/2023.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of an updated health assessment conducted within the 24-month time period. The last health assessment on file is dated 3/5/2022.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected by May 17, 2024

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3280.192(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 conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's record did not include verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 30, 2024

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the fire alarm manual testing log showed that the fire alarm manual testing was not conducted within the 30-day time period. One was conducted on 2/22/2024 and the next testing date was conducted on 3/25/2024.

Corrected by May 30, 2024

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3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain an initial health report.

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During a renewal inspection on 5/17/23, certification rep observed one staff person alone with 3 preschool children, 3 Older Toddlers, and 2 Infants from 10:05 AM to 10:13 AM when another staff person arrived.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3280.106 · 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 at the facility did not measure below 45 degrees.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3280.124(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 forms on file for children # 1 and 2 did not have the physician's phone number.

Corrected by May 9, 2023

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3280.124(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 forms for children # 2 and 3 did not have the release persons' addresses.

Corrected by May 9, 2023

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3280.181(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 emergency contact forms and financial agreements for children 1, 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 1 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 2 are dated 6/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 3 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 4 are dated 6/2022.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3280.165 · The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met.

Facility provides meals and snacks to children while in care. There is no copy of the menu at the facility available to the parents.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff person # 2 started on 6/27/22; there is no proof of education and experience on file.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2022

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3280.76 · 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.

The cord to the mounted television is accessible to the children. The children are able to reach the cord and pull it.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.102(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 is a toy exercise bike in the outdoor play space that is missing the pedals. The metal rod the pedals are to be mounted on is exposed.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.103 · 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 are plastic bags in an unlocked drawer of the staff desk accessible to children.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.

There is no written plan of daily activities posted at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.134(a)/3280.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Cert rep observer staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.135(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.

Cert rep observed staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 brought the child outside immediately after the diaper change and did not clean the diaper changing surface.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2022

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3280.151(a) · 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.

Staff person # 1 started at the facility on 5/16/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file. Staff person # 2 started at the facility on 6/27/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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3280.192(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

There is only one written reference on file for staff person # 1.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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3280.76 · 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 3 rusty nails sticking out of the fence in the outdoor play area.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2022

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