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 renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: supervision. 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.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front a middle rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, certification representative observed a shelf that was wobbly and unstable in the third/back room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the emergency contact information of children #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a complete health assessment (contained documentation of a Tb test provided by RN only).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During renewal inspection on June 20, 2024, The record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, at 11:55 am cert rep observed 3 children in the front room with individual #1, who upon file review did not have any documentation on file to qualify them as a staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

During complaint investigation on March 6, 2024, it was confirmed during investigation that the facility did not provide an incident report to the child's parent.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a pediatric first-aid and CPR that was not a curriculum accepted by DHS, and the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of submission for the Child abuse clearance or the FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years experience to qualify them for the AGS position in which they were performing, and staff #2 and #3 did not have documentation of education or experience on file to qualify them as a staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

During unannounced inspection on March 6, 2024, there was not one or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR at the facility when cert rep arrived at 11:55 am (15 total children on site at the facility).

Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024

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

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.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/21/23 during the unannounced inspection in that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling, Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof, and Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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

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

Continued Non-Compliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 8/21/23 in that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 2022 1-hour Health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include an updated fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Document dated 6.23.22.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall under front window and Circle time room ceiling. Light bulbs in the Circle time room were uncovered, and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof. Front bathroom ceiling tiles were water stain/brown stained in color.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period, Documents dated 5/9/22, 12/7/21, 1/1/22, and 4/22/21 respectively.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the renewal inspection on 7/11/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of one-three month (s) after DHS approves the documentation format.

DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.113(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.

DURING PICKUP IN THE AREA SCHOOL YARD ON THE AFTERNOON OF 9/23/22, AT 3:41 PM, STAFF #1 REPORTED TO OCDEL THAT FACILITY CHILD #1 ESCAPED FROM STAFF #2. AT 3:55 STAFF #1 CONTACTED OCDEL TO SAY CHILD #1 WAS FOUND RIDING A SCOOTER ON A NEARBY STREET.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

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). 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 an unsupervised 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 FBI, NSOR, 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 an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

At the time of inspection on 10/3/22. The file for staff #2, hire-date 9-15-22 did not have written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements. The file did not have written proof of NSOR, and the IdentoGo/FBI receipt in the staff file was dated for 9/29/22, Per written correspondence, staff#2 was the only staffer with seven children in the school yard on 9/23/22, when it was reported to OCDEL that child #1 escaped from them at 3:55pm.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Peeling paint was observed in various areas along the wall near the office at the time of inspection

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

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

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 the time of inspection, on 7/18/22, there was no written proof of required (12-hour) annual training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(a)/3270.76 · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 the facility visit. There was a unlocked door between the current space and the add-on that was unlocked. The space lead to a set of stairs to an area with ceiling tiles and other equipment which could pose a hazard to the children in care. ,

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2022

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.

There was an uncovered outlet in the book area accessible to the facility children at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, there was a large fan in the book area accessible to the facility children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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