3270.32(a) · 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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on October 7, 2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #3 and Staff #4. It was noted that both staff files contained an expired Mandating Reporting certificate.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on October 7, 2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. It was noted that both staff files contained expired Health Assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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). 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 childcare 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/30/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4. Staff # 1, Staff # 2 and Staff # 3 content of records includes an expire NSOR Clearance. Staff #2 content of records includes an expire FBI Clearance. Staff # 4 content of records did not obtain an NSOR Clearance withing 45 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 04/30/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of child #1, child #2, and child #3. Emergency Contacts, and Fee Agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include a 6-month review.

Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During a complaint investigation conducted on 06/24/2024, the Certification representative reviewed the camera footage and reviewed some frustrations from Staff #1 trying to have the children sit at the table for breakfast with some force.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for child #1. Child #1 content of records did not provide an emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for child #3, and Child #4. Child #3, and Child #4 content of records did not provide a release of person of whom to be released address..

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

uring a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 7, and Staff # 10 content of records, and the content of records did not contain a Health assessment completed in addition to a tuberculosis screening at initial of employment.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 10 content of records, and the content of records did not include two letters of references.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed content of records of, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #12. Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #8, and Staff #12 content of records did not complete the emergency plan at the time of the initial employment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 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 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #10, and Staff #11 did not include and completed a yearly Fire Safety Training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #9 content of records and Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #9 discovered did not provide a 10-hour Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

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). 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 # 2,5,7,8, and 9 may not work in a childcare 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 # 2,5,7,8, and 9 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed content of records of Staff #2, and Staff #11. Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not provide a copy of the Child Abuse Clearance in the content of records. Certification Representative review content of records of Staff #8, and Staff # 5 and the contents of records did not include a request date for the FBI, and NSOR clearances. Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #9, and Staff #7 and the content of records did not include an FBI clearance. Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #2, and Staff #7, and the content of records did not include a State Police Clearance. Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #9, and the content of records did not include a NSOR clearance. Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #6, Staff # 7, and Staff #8, it did not include a signed Disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · 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.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 2 (1/28/18), and Staff #3 (6/117/15), contents of records, and Staff # 2 (1/28/18), and Staff #3 (6/117/15), did not provide an updated mandating reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). 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 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of staff # 4, staff #5, staff #6, staff #7, and staff #8, and it did not include proof of education and/or experience of childcare employment.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 08/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #9 and Staff #11 and did not include an update Health Assessment required every 24 months. Certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 5, and staff #12 and it did not include an initial Health Assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023

Category: health medication. 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. TIERED LIS: 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 compliant investigation inspection, the certification representative spoke to Staff #1 verifying child #1 was left for 25 minutes at the park during an excursion. The Director stated, "it took 10 minutes for the teachers and staff #1 to realize child #1 was not present in the group. The Director also stated, "there was no physical count of the children upon arrival returning to the center."

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

Category: supervision. 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. TIERED LIS:. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children.

During the compliant investigation inspection, the certification representative spoke to Staff #1 verifying child #1 was left for 25 minutes at the park during an excursion. The Director stated, "it took 10 minutes for the teachers and staff #1 to realize child #1 was not present in the group. The Director also stated, "there was no physical count of the children upon arrival returning to the center."

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: supervision. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times.

During the compliant investigation inspection, the certification representative spoke to Staff #1 verifying child #1 was left for 25 minutes at the park during an excursion. The Director stated, "it took 10 minutes for the teachers and staff #1 to realize child #1 was not present in the group. The Director also stated, "there was no physical count of the children upon arrival returning to the center."

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and notices there's a bleach bottle with water accessible to the children in the toddler room on the ledge between the sink and the library area. Also, during the walkthrough of the facility, the certification representative notices a full bag of charcoal for grilling near the exit door.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 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 an unannounced monitoring inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed that the Toddler room, (near the restroom), Infant room (on the top of the changing area), and along the hallway corridor heading towards the office has water damaged ceiling tiles.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and noticed a charcoal cooking grill, a charcoal bag in reach of children, and a box of exposed damaged ceiling tiles near the exit door.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and notices there is a black utility shelving unit with storage bins not sturdy and can potentially be a tipping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WERE NO METHOD TO CONTACT PARENTS AND INFORM PARENTS THAT THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- 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. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARNACE, or MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2022

Category: background checks. 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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN THE SPONGBOB CLASSRM THERE WERE A SMALL HOLE IN THE DRYWALL.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, IN THE PIRATES RM THERE IS PEELING PAINT.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

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.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(3) · 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR A MANTOUX TEST.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

Category: health medication. 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

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 7 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 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.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY FILE AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY DRILL LOGS.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND PEDICATRIC FIRST AID.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

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

3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES. STAFF #4 & #5 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

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