3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Staff #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the clearances and mandatory trainings are obtained.

During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include a Mandated Reporter Training that is dated within a 60-month period. The mandated reporter training was dated, 08/24/2017. The file viewed for staff person # 3 did not include a DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance or Child Abuse Registry Clearance that is dated within a 60-month period. The FBI clearance was dated 07/12/19 and Child Abuse clearance was dated, 1/8/2019. The file for staff #4 was viewed and the DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance was not dated within the 60-month period. The FBI Clearance was dated 12/29/18. ( See code sheet for hire dates)

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

Category: background checks. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, Febreeze spray and Vaseline Lotion were observed in the bathroom near the kitchen, and Vaseline lotion, gallon bottles of hand soap, and paint and paint thinner were observed downstairs in the front room. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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 on 1/9/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint in the green room under the windowsill, and downstairs in the alcove there was two holes in the wall and chipped paint.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

3270.82(h) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that the bathroom near the kitchen did not have a sign stating that "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that a resting mat downstairs was splitting open at the seam and the foam was exposed.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the files for child #1 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Agreement was not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact Form and Agreement were both dated 4/17/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the child health assessment in each file was over the 12-month period. The health report for child #1 was dated 12/23/23, and for child #2 it was dated 9/6/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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

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

During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper change..

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025 the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were viewed and their most recent health assessment was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment for staff #1 was dated11/1/21, for staff #2 it was dated 4/13/21, for staff #3 the health report was dated 3/2/21, for staff #4 it was dated 1/31/22, and for staff #5 the health assessment was dated 5/9/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: health medication. 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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

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 the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025

Category: transportation. 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. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until 1/25/2024 to complete the Health and Safety Training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #2 file and staff person #2 had not completed the 10 hour Health and Safety training that is required by the 3270 regulations within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for start date).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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 the renewal inspection dated 1//10/2024, certification representative observed that in the Ballroom upstairs that there was toxic cleaning material that was accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that in the front basement room and the first floor back room there was paint chipping on the walls.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that in the front basement area, there were cubbies that were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

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

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During the renewal inspection on 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare spaces.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(d) · Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.

During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not change gloves or wash hands in between diaper changes.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

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

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the Earth Classroom first aid kit did not contain tweezers and scissors.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 on 01.24.23, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 hired on 09.01.21, did not include out-of-state clearances (See LIS CODE).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023

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