Caring 4 Kids Learning Center

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.

During unannounced visit 08/02/2024, 6 children of mixed age, youngest 3months and the oldest 6 years old were observed in the front childcare space with staff person #1

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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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 the unannounced visit 08/02/2024, cleaning materials and other toxics including bleach were located on a low shelf in an area accessible to children.

Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

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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 the unannounced visit 08/02/2024, peeling paint was observed on the hallway wall on the upper level.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2024

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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.

Staff#1 verified that staff#2 and Staff#3 left child#1 in the highchair outside of eating and the daycare child was not removed immediately once child#1 went to sleep.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2023

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Staff#1 verified that staff#2 and Staff#3 left child#1 in the highchair outside of eating and the daycare child was not removed immediately once child#1 went to sleep.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2023

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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.

On the day observing the file staff#1, and staff#3 did not have the annual and initial emergency plan training in the file.

Corrected by Feb 24, 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 #01 may not work in a childcare 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 #01may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

On the day observing the files for Staff#1 which did not apply for NSOR in the file.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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

On the day of visit observe items in front of the fire exit.

Corrected by Jan 25, 2023

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Observing the files for child#1, child#2, child#3, child#4 and child#5 which is missing start date on the agreement forms.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On the day of visit observed the files for Child#3 which is missing current Influenza shots and Child#4 which is missing multiple shots.

Corrected by Feb 24, 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.

On the day of observing the files staff#4 did not have proof of emergency plan training in the files.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2023

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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.

STAFF#1 STAFF#2 AND STAFF#3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FILE.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

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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.

STAFF#3 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION IN THE FILE TO QUAILFY THEM FOR THEIR POSITION.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2022

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