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.

During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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.

During the complaint investigation on 08/07/25, Certification Representative verified that a child was briefly unsupervised by staff person #1 on 08/01/25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times.

During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

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. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a) · 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 three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by a facility staff member.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 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.

During the complaint investigation on 03/08/24, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unknowingly behind in the classroom, unsupervised during a fire evacuation, by staff person #1.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024

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 the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed water stains outside the shark's classroom on the ceiling.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 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.

During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed a small area of chipped paint on the wall by the sink in the OST room.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

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

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

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files did not contain a fee agreement.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,3,4, and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023 , 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an annual evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did address the section pertaining to the child's special needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 4,6 and 7 files contained emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance coverage information of the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 3, and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include complete contact information for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,4,5, and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that were not updated every 6 months once enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 file contained an emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 7 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not contain a valid form of identification. The PA Dl in staff # 1 file expired on 4/27/2018. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid form of identification. The PA DL in staff # 2 file expired on 4/30/2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/4/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, the provider did not provide an emergency plan when requested.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 and 4 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training,

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,8,9,11,12,13,15,17 and 18 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the parent and the operator.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,and 20 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 and 10 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address o the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Child # 10 contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work telephone and work address of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on the child's disability.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the information on the child's medical insurance . Child #7 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child' s health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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

3270.182(5) · 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 20 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not signed parental consent for swimming. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include signed parental consent for transportation and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 ,2, 3 and 4 files did not contain verification of child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/16/2021, the provider did not submit a fire drill log when requested.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.