3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper ratio. This policy will ensure that proper staff:child ratio is maintained at all times. This policy must address how proper ratios will be maintained during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up when a staff is required to answer the door for parents, how lunch breaks will be handled, and what staff should do if a parent is dropping off and they will have too many children. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the ratio policy.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was asked to name their primary care group. Staff Person #1 named four young toddlers and an infant in their group.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was asked to name their primary care group. Staff Person #1 named four young toddlers and an infant in their group.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, a bookshelf, posing a tipping hazard, was observed in the infant/young toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

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

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall 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.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, it was discovered that an incident report is given to the parent and a copy is placed in the child file when a child is injured. However, there is not a master incident report file containing all incident reports.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023

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

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, pieces of foam insulation were observed scattered on the playground. The bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. A pile of lumber and many storage containers filled with rain water were observed in the storage area. A ceiling tile was missing from the downstairs bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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

3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the kitchen door leading to the playground was propped open and was not equipped with a screen.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, damaged plaster was observed in the back right corner of the room downstairs.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 9/11/23. During the inspection, Lambert potting soil, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the landing of the exit to the playground from the preschool room and was accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. Pokeweed, a toxic plant, was observed on the ground of the storage area and was accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, a soiled diaper in a plastic bag was observed on the landing leading to the playground from the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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

3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain emergency contact information for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain a financial agreement for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised while Staff Person #1 was in the bathroom. Other staff who qualify to work unsupervised were available in the facility to cover the bathroom break. Staff person #2 is an aide and does not qualify to work unsupervised.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, the side door to the playground was observed to be propped open with no screen for ventilation in the first room on the right upon entering the building.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, nails were observed to be sticking up out of the bench on the deck playground where the children were playing.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2023

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

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the playgrounds were inspected. Garbage, including wrappers and small pieces of styrofoar, were observed by the steps at the entrance to the back macadam playground. A large ladder was propped unevenly, posing a tipping hazard, on the back macadam playground. Broken fencing, with sharp screws exposed was observed on the large playground to the left of the building.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the large playground to the left of the building was inspected. A rusty desk was observed on the playground.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, the back room of the facility where the toddlers are located measured a temperature of 64° F. The main hallway of the facility measured a temperature of 59° F.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, all four doors leading into the preschool room (the large room on the left of the facility) were locked with slide locks at the top of the door connected to the top door frame.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.17(b) · The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, Staff Person #1, the director of the facility, stated that adults who provide specialized services to children are only permitted into the building on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2022

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. Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the Virginia State Police and the Virginia Social Services Clearances are on the file at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, Staff Person #7 was observed working with the toddler children at the facility supervised by other staff. Staff Person #7 stated that it was their second day of employment after moving back to the area from Virginia. A review of the staff files found that Staff Person #7 did not have Virginia clearances or the requests for those clearances on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, bat feces were observed outside the back door leading to the infant/toddler macadam playground.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, the door leading from the preschool room to the playground was propped open for ventilation and was not equipped with a screen.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that it would be corrected 8/26/22. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

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

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

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the fence on the infant/toddler macadam playground. The peeling paint was observed on the playground side of the fencing encasing the stairs leading to the playground.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

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

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for demonstrating that children are supervised is followed at all times. This documentation must include the name of the room, the name of the staff, the number of children and their ages. This must include whether staff are able to identify their primary care group. This documentation must be completed hourly and any time children are on the playground. This must be completed by one of the directors. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 26, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The trainings may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022

Category: supervision. 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. Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 will have until 8/4/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 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 #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6, then Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection, the staff files were reviewed. At that time, the following staff, who have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days, completed the 6 hour health and safety training outside of the acceptable date range and had not completed the 10 hour health and safety training. Staff Person #3 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/12/18. Staff Person #4 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 6/28/19. Staff Person #5 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/30/21. Staff Person #6 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/8/18.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the path to the toddler playground was overgrown with weeds, some reaching a foot high. The macadam infant/toddler playground behind the building contained a section overgrown with weeds, with some reaching a foot high. The threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

Category: supervision. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

Category: transportation. 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.

During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain health assessments that stated whether the children were free from contagious diseases and able to participate in child care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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

3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of any flu vaccine administered to the child. The file for Child #3 did not contain immunization record of the flu vaccine administered during the previous flu season. The last flu vaccine on file is dated 10/30/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the emergency plan located at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

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

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/3/21. At that time, rodent feces were observed on the ground just outside the back door leading to the playground that was being used by the toddler children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/3/21. At that time, the toddlers were observed on the back playground, where large cracks in the macadam were observed posing a tripping hazard. The rock stairs leading to the building where not gated off and the toddlers had access to the stairs, posing a hazard for the toddler children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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

3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. 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.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/3/21. At that time, the diapering area used by the infants and toddlers did not contain a trash can. A soiled diaper was observed laying on the floor of the diapering area in a plastic bag. The children on the playground would travel through this area to return to their classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021

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

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/3/21. At that time, many exposed bolts were observed on the macadam playground being used by the toddler groups.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 7/23/2021. At that time, Barbasol shaving cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cupboard about 12 inches high. This was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/23/2021. At that time, Magnatiles were observed in the young toddler area and in the older toddler area, accessible to the children in care. The instruction manual for the Magnatiles contains a warning that they are "Not for children under 3 years old."

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 7/23/2021. At that time, a broken toy basket, posing a pinch point, was observed in the Blue Room. Many exposed bolts were observed on the both playgrounds.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

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