3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

At the time of inspection, bottles and cups of milk was observed sitting out in both the infant and preschool rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous area.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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.

At the time of inspection, staff person #1 foreign high school diploma was not translated into English.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61(e) · Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.

At the time of inspection, an indoor play area was observed with children at play in a gated area at the end of an egress hallway near the young toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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

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

At the time of inspection, there were several uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway, classrooms and indoor play area accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, there were Lysol sprays and scented aroma therapy sprays that were labeled keep out of reach of children in unlocked changing table drawers accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

At the time of inspection, the water temperature in the hallway accessible bathroom reached 116 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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

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 the time of inspection, the first aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, the ceiling tile over the large play slide in the indoor play space was cracked and damaged.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

At the time of inspection, the plywood backings on the children's bookcases in the Older Toddlers room had exposed broken and cracked plywood.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, there were areas of peeled paint and exposed plaster on both back walls of the indoor play space by the closets.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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

3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

At the time of inspection, the bottom half of the entrance glass door did not have visual strips or identification decals.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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

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

At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers classroom bathroom toilet was not flushing properly.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the Older Toddlers bathroom trashcan did not have a lid.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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

3270.102(d)/3270.102(f) · Slides that are over 4 feet high shall have guards along both sides of the ladder. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

At the time of inspection, children were observed playing on an outdoor play slide in the indoor play space over 4ft without the proper protective surface covering and proper guards.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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

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

At the time of inspection, one of the infant playpens for sleeping was not labeled with the infant's name.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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

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.

At the time of inspection, the small refrigerator in the infant's room, was not equipped with a thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of inspection, the Young Toddlers and Preschool rooms did not have the daily scheduled listed.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement Form was not signed by the parent or operator.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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 the time of inspection, children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have the required 6-month Child Service Report on file. Child #2 did not have the childcare fee amount on the Financial Agreement Form.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of inspection, child #2 Financial Agreement did not list the child's enrollment date.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the child's parent work address or telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, child #4 did not have health insurance information list on Emergency Contact Form.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of inspection, child #1 health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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

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 the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment or TB test results on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the facility did not have the facility's Pickup or Dropoff procedures posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.181(c) · 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.

At the time of inspection, children #1 through #4, did not have the required parental 6-month Financial Agreement review.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

At the time of inspection, the last fire drill recorded was conducted in 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, staff member #1 was observed working unsupervised with children without having completed the required Health and Safety pre-service training modules. The staff member has been hired for more than 90 days without completing the required Health and Safety pre-service training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Category: supervision. 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). 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired more than 45 days, who resided in Florida within the past 5 years did not include the completed clearance from Florida nor the receipts verifying a request for clearances from Florida.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of two years of experience.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52/3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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. 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).

At the time of inspection, staff member #3 was not physically present in the classroom with the four children she was responsible to supervise. Staff member #3 was observed in the kitchen next to the Busy Bee classroom unable to see, hear, direct or assess the activity of the kids in her group. While staff member #3 was in the kitchen, the Busy Bee classroom was observed with 1 staff member and 8 two-year-old children which was not in compliance with the staff: child ratios regulation.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

At the time of inspection, sleep equipment being used by children in the Busy Bee room were observed with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent of child #2 and child #4 placed their initials instead of signing their signature.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2025

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

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1 was missing the of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.

At the time of inspection, the health reports observed for child #1, child #5 and child #6 did not include the signature and title of the medical professional. Nor did the health reports for child #1, child# 5 and child #6 have the required statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

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

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 the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contain an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to the staffer's date of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the facility was unable to demonstrate the operability of the facility's fire detection device by sounding the alarm and did not have a professional annual fire inspection document.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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.

At the time of inspection, policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not present. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

At the time of inspection, verification of current liability insurance was not on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

At the time of inspection, Staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training on file at facility. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #1 did not include verification of 1 year of previous childcare experience. Staff person #1 is employed as Director. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(c) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity.

At the time of inspection large wooden swing/sliding board set was observed in indoor gym identified as childcare space. Documentation was not on file at facility and available for review to assess safety of equipment for indoor use. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, an outlet without protective cover was observed in play space area. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, bottle of Greaser labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in unlocked cabinet underneath sink. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(d) · 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 the time of inspection, windows on 2nd floor accessible to children were observed to open beyond 6 inches. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

At the time of inspection, cell phone identified as business phone did not have emergency numbers posted on or near it. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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.

At time of inspection, 3 tile in play space area were in need of repair. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, chipped and peeling paint was observed in Butterfly and Rainbow rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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

3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

At time of inspection, lower half of glass door located at main childcare entrance was observed to not have decal or visual strip. Non-compliance corrected at time inspection.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

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.

At time of inspection, hand washing sign was not posted at sink in Sunshine and Butterfly rooms. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

At time of inspection, portable sink present in infant room was not functional. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

At time of inspection, no dramatic role play items were present in Sunshine room. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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

3270.101(c)(1)/3270.101(c)(4) · Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for auditory development.

At time of inspection, Sunshine and Rainbow rooms did not have sufficient amount of auditory equipment. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

At the time of inspection, observed changing table with two protruding nails. Non-compliance corrected at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

At the time of inspection, a written plan was not established and posted in butterfly, busybee, rainbow and sunshine rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At time of inspection, emergency transportation plan was not posted in childcare rooms. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

At the time of inspection, emergency plan did not identify shelter in place location during an emergency situation. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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