Bella Vista Childcare Academy

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 # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, Cert Rep did not observe the (PSP) Criminal History Clearance, or the Child Abuse Clearance in the file of staff person #1, however observed volunteer clearances for both (PSP) Criminal History Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

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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 on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe a bottle of water in first aid kit taken on excursions in the older toddler classroom.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe the refrigerator thermometer at 45 degrees F or below, in the infant room, however it was observed at 50 degrees F.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the operator's signature on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#4.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2025

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the designated release person written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#2.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission written on the service agreement form in the file of child #1-#5.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form in the file of child #1.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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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 on 10/23/25, while conducting the facility walkthrough, Cert Rep did not observe the written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the signed parental consent for swimming and wading on the emergency contact form in the file of child #5.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, while reviewing facility paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infant, toddlers, or children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions in the facility's emergency plan.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe staff evaluations in the files of staff persons #1-#7.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did observe an initial tuberculin skin test, x-rays, and other medical documentation in the file of staff person #7, dated 05/09/22, however did not observe a physical examination included with a health assessment.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's current certificate of compliance posted.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection on 10/04/24, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff persons #5 and #6.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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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 renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 5 's emergency plan training was dated 4/20/22

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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 # --8 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 #---8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have a complete NSOR to qualify for the position of Director -Staff # 8 did not have documentation of FBI receipt in file to meet the requirements under the 45-day provisional waiver hire

Corrected by Oct 5, 2023

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3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a complete file to meet the requirements of assistant director. Staff # 4 did not have transcript in file to meet the requirements of director.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 and Staff # 9 did not have documentation of verification of experience to qualify as an AGS

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - children in the older infant room did not wash hands before having lunch

Corrected by Oct 18, 2023

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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 renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - a child sleeping in the front older infant room was in a crib that was not labelled for the individual child use.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 observed taking preschool children to use the restroom was not able to see children at the same time because they were using 2 different restrooms

Corrected by Oct 5, 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).

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3 and # 5 did not have documentation of child service report in file.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing children files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 1 did not have documentation of health insurance and policy number in file. - Child # 3,4, and # 5 did not have documentation of policy number in file.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3's emergency contact and agreement were dated 8/16/22 -Child # 5's emergency contact and agreement were dated 2/20/23 - Child # 6's emergency contact and agreement were dated 1/19/23

Corrected by Oct 23, 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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - staff # 8 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 6 in the younger infant room was feeding Child # 7 in a bouncy chair, and Child # 8 on the floor holding the bottle.

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -Staff # 8 did not have documentation of 2 non-family references in file.

Corrected by Oct 23, 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.

During renewal inspection on 10/5/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Child # 3's health assessment was dated 9/23/22 - Child # 6 did not have a health assessment in file

Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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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 my inspection I observed that there was peeling plaster in the older toddler room by the wall near the sink.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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

During my inspection I observed that the bathroom in the preschool room had a hole in the wall by the toilet paper holder.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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

During my inspection I observed that the first-aid kit was accessible to children in the preschool room.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

During my inspection I observed that the infant and older toddler room did not have a written daily schedule posted.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have whom they could be released to on their agreement form.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not have their emergency contact person listed on their emergency contact form.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-4, did not have their parents work/home contact information on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 5, 8, did not have all the required information for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by Nov 4, 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 my inspection I observed that none of the classrooms had emergency contact sheets for their children.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

During my inspection I observed a child's hands not being washed after being diapered.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash her or the baby's hands after diapering.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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

During my inspection I observed that there were bottles in the infant room with no labels.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their childcare experience, or education.

Corrected by Nov 4, 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Nov 4, 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility was not practicing their emergency drills.

Corrected by Nov 4, 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

While conducting my inspection I observed the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2022

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3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that non of the staff were qualified to be director.

Corrected by Jun 6, 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that there were cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet.

Corrected by Jun 6, 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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency transportation plan posted.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2022

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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.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency routes posted.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2022

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