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.

At time of inspection, the director had not provided staff person # 6 with an annual written evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 #7 & 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 #7 & 8 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have FBI and NSOR documented in their record. Staff person # 8 did not have NSOR certificate documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

At time of inspection, the yellow wall in the older toddler room had chipped paint. In addition, the yellow and green walls in the preschool room also had chipped paint.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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.

At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide the address for the individual designated for whom their child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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.

At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have an updated health assessment document in their record. (last health assessment dated 8/17/22)

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At time of inspection, staff person # 2 only had one non-family reference documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.

At time of inspection, staff person #2 hired 6 months ago still had not completed required health & safety training as required.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Staff person #1 used physical punishment towards a child at facility (pinching).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 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 time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 had not completed the updated health and safety training as required per regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: ratio. 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 time of inspection, the windows on the second-floor grasshopper room did not have the child safety restrictions open to prevent the windows from opening over 6 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

At time of inspection, the front door in the school age section of the building was in need of repair and/or repainting. In addition, there was chipped paint on the picnic table in the preschool room than needs to be sanded and repainted or stained.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 # -- 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.

Staff person # 1 did not have valid/current mandated reporter training documented in their record at time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At time of inspection, staff person #8 only had one of two required non-family references documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At time of inspection, facility person #7 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their record.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 #7 and 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 #7 and #8- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

At time of inspection, facility person #7 did not have FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, disclosure statement and mandated reporter training document in their record. Facility/ Staff person #8 did not have NSOR certificate, disclosure statement and mandated documented in file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 time of inspection, staff person # 1-6 did not have annual staff evaluations documented in their records.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(e) · In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

During time of inspection, I was informed by the direction that the facility has 61 children enrolled. However, there are not enough Group Supervisors working at facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

During time of inspection, the above ground level windows in facility did not have the safety latches extended to limit them from opening 6 or fewer inches.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

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.

During time of inspection, the cubbies on the right side of entrance into building/large preschool room and those located in the hallway outside of young toddler childcare space were not mounted to prevent them from being a falling hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) · 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. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

At time of inspection, staff changing diapers in the infant room did not wash the hands of the infant after diapering. In addition, there wasn't a written hand washing requirement posted at the changing table in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At time of inspection child #5 did not have any immunizations documented and there was no letter of immunization exemption documented in record. In addition, Child # 1 and #2 did not have immunization for influenza documented in their records and there was no immunization exemption letter documented in their records.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: ratio. 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.

In review of heath and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 persons 1, 2, and 5 failed to have completed emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 person 4 will have until 09/07/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 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 person 4, staff person 4 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 person 4 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 4 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 persons 4 and 6, both hire more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have 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. 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 5 file failed to include proof of education.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) · A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/12/22, cert rep observed facility had a total of 59 children in attendance and 1 group supervisor present.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

In review of staff files, staff persons 4 and 6 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/12/22, cert rep observed floor tiles lifting in the walk way of the Explorers' room and facility's main entrance. Cert rep also observed carpet lifting and tearing in after school room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/12/22, cert rep observed refrigerator located in infant room, thermometer read at 50° F.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: nutrition. 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include current health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 06/25/20.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 4, 5 and 6 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters. Staff person 6 file only included 1 letter of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 person 4 file failed to include two written, non-family references.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In review of facility's emergency plan, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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

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 staff files, staff persons 1, 2 and 4, all employed over a year, file failed to include annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 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 4, hired 04/19/18, file failed to include health and safety professional development.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include updated mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training contained in file was last completed on 03/21/16

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: background checks. 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.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/03/21, cert rep observed missing outlet covers in child care space, grasshoppers.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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.

During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/03/21, cert rep observed toxic material accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021

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.

In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 11/20/18

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

In review of facility's emergency plan, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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