3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 Assistant Group Supervisor (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.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/12/26 the certification representative reviewed the staff files and noted that staff person #1did not have an acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It was also noted that staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire. DOH: 9/23/2025 (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director will develop and implement a discipline policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding reporting abusive behaviors by staff. The policy will also include ideas for age-appropriate discipline techniques, staff stress reducers, as well as age-appropriate redirection techniques. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the plan as well as time to train staff on the policy.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/12/2026, it was disclosed from staff person #2 and #3 that staff person #4 told a child to "shut-up." Staff person #5 stated that they witnessed staff person #4 telling a child jokingly that "They wanted to throw them in the trash".

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #1 and #3's fire safety training expired. The last fire safety trainings on file for staff #1 and #3 were dated 2/4/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification that they attained their bachelor's degree.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the facility's evacuation routes were not posted. The route to the facility's relocation facility was posted in the childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification that the staff person attained an associate's degree.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the first-aid kit did not include a bottle of water. Corrected on-site 5/20/2025.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed a pack n play was labeled with four different children's names. Staff confirmed that the pack n play is used for four children who are on different schedules.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 observed staff person #1's adult health assessment's question #2 was answered "yes" for the staff person having a communicable disease. The health assessment also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 conducted on 5/20/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan parent letter did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/24/2025 observed staff person #1 could not name two children that were in the assigned group.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. The legal entity must develop a supervision policy, including name and whereabouts of assigned groups. Prior to implementation, this policy will be sent to the OCDEL Northeast Regional Office for approval. The legal entity will have a meeting with all staff to review the supervision policy. All staff will sign off on this policy stating they understand. This will be placed in each individual file.

During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/24/2025 observed staff person #1 could not name two children that were in the assigned group.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed the facility's fire drill log showed a fire drill conducted on 5/1/2024 and then the next drill conducted was on 9/6/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 observed the facility's manual testing log was out of compliance with the last date on the log being 5/1/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #1's health report was not dated.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Also observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of the health & safety (CCDBG) update.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of the health & safety (CCDBG) training.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of the DHS FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not contain soap and a bottle of water. Corrected on-site 5/17/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #3's file did not include verification of updated child service report. The last one completed on file is dated 6/5/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Observed the emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility did not have 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 every child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed child #3's health report was not conducted within the 12-month time period. The last health report on file is dated 10/14/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 observed staff person #2's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. It also did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 conducted on 5/17/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Corrected on site 5/17/2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · A child's record shall 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 5/17/2024 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

There is only one written reference on file for staff person # 6.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until June 8, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 3, staff person # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/FIrst Aid.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons #1 & 2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by June 8, 2023.

Staff persons #1 & 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

An unlabeled bassinet was observed in the infant area.

Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

There is no health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form for child # 1.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(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 # 2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service. Staff person # 5 (see code sheet for date of hire) does not have an initial health assessment or TB screening on file. Staff person # 6 (see code sheet for date of hire) does not have an initial heatlh assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Staff persons # 4 and 5 were hired as aides. There is no verification of education on file to qualify them for this position.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the fire alarm test logs dated 8/2/22 - 9/9/22, 10/7/22 to 11/7/22, 1/2/23-2/17/23, 3/10/23 to 4/20/23, and 4/20/23 to 5/22/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Act 12 of 2022 requires staff to have the NSOR verification, results of the child abuse history clearance, and either the PA state police clearance or FBI clearance results in order to be hired provisionally. Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility without NSOR verification.

Staff person # 1 does not have an NSOR verification on file. According to Act 12 of 2022, a staff must have an NSOR verification in order to be hired provisionally. The FBI clearance on file for staff # 1 is for the department of education, therefore not valid for department of human services.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

There was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the toddler area.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Certification rep observed 2 pack and plays that were not labeled for a specific child. One of the pack and plays was in use at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(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 on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 do not have the listed release persons' addresses.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The health assessment on file for child # 1 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

There is no annual emergency drill logged for 2021.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Provider's Correction Required: 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 Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 to have the NSOR verification certificate to work in child care. The CPSL revision also includes the removal of the provisional hire period as of 12/31/2019. Effective December 31, 2019, the 90-day provisional hire period was obsolete and has been replaced by a 45-day provisional hire period. The new 45-day provisional hire period is only permitted once the certified child care facility applies for a provisional hire waiver and it is granted by OCDEL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until PA State Police Clearance is on file. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until National Sex Offender Registry Certificate is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, the director, was reviewed. The file contained the request for a PA State Police Clearance dated 9/12/2017 but did not contain the completed clearance. The file for Staff Person #3 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry certificate or the request for the certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, was reviewed. The file contained a high school diploma but did not contain verification of experience prior to working at the facility. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, was reviewed. The file did not contain a high school diploma or verification of experience prior to working at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, hand sanitizer was observed in an unlocked desk drawer about 18 inches high. This was labeled "keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to the young and older toddlers in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the two first aid kits in the facility were hanging from wall hooks approximately four feet high. The first aid kits were accessible to the preschool and school age children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed on the playground fencing.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, batteries, thumb tacks, staples, screws, and paperclips were observed in an unlocked desk drawer about 2 feet high. These items, which are smaller than an inch in diameter, were accessible to the young and older toddlers in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the file for Child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) · 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, Neosporin, Benadryl, and Tylenol were observed in the first aid kits that were accessible to the children. The medicine was not labeled for individual use by a child.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the diaper changing pads were observed to have a fabric cover that is not able to be properly sanitized after each use.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/3/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain any written letters of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.