Adelaide Educational Center

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 -may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have updated NSOR certificate completed and documented in her record.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At time of inspection, the electrical outlet strip in the downstairs toddler room that was accessible to children did not have overs on the remaining 4 outlets.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.75(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.

At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.

At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their emergency contact form. In addition, child # 3 did not have the address of the release person documented on the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.

At time of inspection, it was observed that staff person # 1 did not have any of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. 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.

At time of inspection, the operator had not updated and/or review the facility emergency plan within the last year. In addition, none of the staff at facility received annual emergency plan training.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 childcare position at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in her record.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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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.

At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have proof of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as a assistant group supervisor at facility.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.72(c)/3270.72(d) · Screens shall be in good repair. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

At time of inspection, the window as you enter the second floor on the right was broken with no screen and no adaptation to prevent the window from opening over 6 inches.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.75(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.

At time of inspection, the first aid kit in first floor childcare room did not have scissors.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.192(3)/3270.192(5) · 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. 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.

Initial health assessment and two non-family references were not documented in staff person #4 record.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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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.

At time of inspection, the facility did not have a copy of their annual fire detection system inspection report.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person #5 had not completed the required health and safety training completed as required.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in their record.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During time of inspection, there was a large round hole in the wall leading into the first-floor childcare space.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the fee and the date fee to be paid documented on agreement forms as required.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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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).

At time of inspection, it was observed that child service reports were not completed for child # 3 and #5.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

At time of inspection, the agreement forms for child # 1-3 were missing the times for arrival/departure and/or information for the designated release person.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have the address and phone # of the physician/medical care provider information listed on their agreement forms.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.

At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance and policy numbers documented on their emergency contact forms.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At time of inspection, Child #3 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. 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.

At time of inspection, child # 3-5 did not have updated influenza immunization or written letters of exemption form the parents documented in their records.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.

At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated health assessments documented in their records. .

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.131(a)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At time of inspection, there was no initial health assessment documented in the file for child # 1 and #2 as required.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During renewal inspection on Monday 09/19/22, cert rep observed boys bathroom located on the second floor was unclean.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise, staff persons 2, 4 and 6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed staff persons 2, 4 and 6 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff person 2 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional Development requirements. Staff persons 4 and 6 had not completed preservice training in health and safety.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 6 failed to have completed emergency plan training.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

In review of fire safety documents, staff persons failed to have completed annual fire safety training.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will have until 10/18/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, all employed more than 90 days, has not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff person 2 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements. Staff persons 5, 6 and 7 has not completed required pediatric first-aid/CPR training within 90 days of their hire date

Corrected by Oct 18, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 5 and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include mandated reporter training and out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks. Staff person 6 file failed to include PA state criminal history and completed mandated reporter training. Staff person 6 file contain PA state criminal history for volunteers. Staff person 7 file failed to include mandated reporter training.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include pre service training under the health and safety requirements.

Corrected by Oct 18, 2022

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3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain acceptable verification of education. Cert rep could not determine staff highest grade completed based on documents provided.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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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.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed two aides working unsupervised with an older toddler and preschoolers.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed in school age room, cleaning materials on a staff desk accessible to children.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.75(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 renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed first aid kit located in preschool room was missing gauze.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed water-stained ceiling tiles and dust/dirt located on walls in school age room.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed peeled and damaged paint/plaster throughout the facility's.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

During renewal inspection on Monday, 09/19/22, cert rep observed preschool class was missing a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(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.

In review of children files, emergency contact and financial agreement failed to be updated with parents within six months.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

In review of children files, child 1, preschool age, file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 08/26/19.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.

In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment inlcuded in file was last completed on 10/30/19.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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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.

In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to contain a copy of the initial agreement.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

In review of staff files, staff persons 5 and 6 failed to have two written nonfamily references.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

In review of emergency plan documentation, facility's emergency plan failed to provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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

In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

In review of emergency plan documents, operator failed to verify documentation of the emergency plan submission to the appropriate local and/or county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

In review of staff files, staff person 3 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 file only contained 10 hours of professional development training.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.131(a)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

In review of children files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include an initial health report. File included immunization records only.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2022

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed bottles/sippy cups unlabeled with children's name.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired 09/2019, file failed to contain NSOR certificate.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain acceptable verification of education. Cert rep could not determine staff highest grade completed based on documents provided.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed ceiling tiles in the boy's bathroom was stained with water damage.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed a broken light in the infant/toddler classroom.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 12/07/21, cert rep observed missing emergency contact information for a child receiving care.

Corrected by Dec 7, 2021

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