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.

On 10/31/24 during the complaint investigation, Staff person #4, who was assigned the responsibility of supervision for child #1, was unaware that child #1 left out of the classroom and then eloped from the facility premises. It was confirmed that child #1 had ran all the way to their home.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · The legal entity must document on the approved form provided by DHS, proving that the facility is maintaining supervision at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining a weekly record of supervision monitoring forms for a period of three months. The forms will be maintained at the facility and will be made available to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning staff for review during unannounced visits. Verification of compliance for supervision will be completed by more than one onsite visit at the facility over the three-month period of time.

On 10/31/24 during the complaint investigation, Staff person #4, who was assigned the responsibility of supervision for child #1, was unaware that child #1 left out of the classroom and then eloped from the facility premises. It was confirmed that child #1 had ran all the way to their home.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children through the ELRC. The Southeast Regional office will make the referral to the ELRC.

On 10/31/24 during the complaint investigation, Staff person #4, who was assigned the responsibility of supervision for child #1, was unaware that child #1 left out of the classroom and then eloped from the facility premises. It was confirmed that child #1 had ran all the way to their home.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On 10/31/2024, during the complaint investigation, a total of 12 preschool children were observed in the outdoor play space with Staff person #1 and Staff person #2. One child was escorted to the bathroom inside the facility by Staff person #3 leaving 11 preschool children with Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 outside in the play yard. When asked Staff person #1 initially identified 6 children in their assigned group for supervision and Staff person #2 identified 2 children in their assigned group for supervision leaving 3 children not assigned to a staff person for supervision. Staff attempted to identify their groups again. Staff person #1 then identified 8 children in their assigned group for supervision and Staff person #2 identified 2 children in their assigned group for supervision, leaving the responsibility of supervision for 1 child still not accounted for on the play yard.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 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.

On 10/31/24, during the complaint investigation, the original incident report involving Child #1 was not given to the enrolling parent on the day of the incident.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

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). Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, staff person#2 did not have evidence of a child abuse clearance in the individual staff records. Staff person #2 was observed working with the children during the unannounced visit. The individual records for staff person #1 did not contain a complete rap sheet for their FBI clearance. The rap sheet that was provided listed a conviction that did not have an outcome.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Category: background checks. 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.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, staff person #3 did not have an updated staff evaluation in the individual staff records.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, a total of 12 preschool children were observed in the outdoor play space that has an established capacity of only 4.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, certification rep. observed hand sanitizer located on top of a cubby accessible to the children in the 1st floor pre-school room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, certification rep. observed mouse droppings in the lower cabinet of the handwashing sink in the second-floor classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

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

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

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, certification rep. observed the first aid kit sitting on the blue heater cover accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

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.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, certification rep. observed leaves and debris in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

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

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.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 presented at time of inspection, contained a H.S Diploma that was confirmed to be fraudulent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

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.

On 10/31/2024, during an unannounced visit, staff person#1 did not have evidence of two written references in the staff individual records.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

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.

On 3/1/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1, did not have evidence of a completed updated health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

On 3/1/24, during the renewal inspection certification observed protective receptacle covers missing in the electrical outlets on the upper left side of the stairway entering the multicultural room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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.

On 3/1/24, during the renewal inspection certification observed damaged paint in the infant/toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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.

On 3/1/24, during the renewal inspection, the pack and play was not labeled for the use of a specific child in the infant/toddler child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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

3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

On3/1/24, during the renewal inspection, next to the diapering table, the trash can lid was missing. The additional small trash can on the other side of the diapering table canister was not in the hand-free covered can.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

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.

The one-hour health and safety updates in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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.

The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii)

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 exceeded one year between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 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.

Observed in the following areas: loose board on the outside walkway between PS and kitchen and garbage in the area. Baseboard peeling away from the wall at the exit from the toddler room to the outdoor play space. Cracked flower pot in the outdoor play space.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

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

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

A book cabinet was blocking the exit doorway between the Preschool Room and the kitchen.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A daily activity schedule was not posted in the multi-purpose room and school age room.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number,

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

An emergency transportation plan was not posted in the School Age Room.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: transportation. 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.

The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.