St Alphonsas

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff 1 has first aid CPR on file but it is not from an approved curriculum/ PQAS certified trainer.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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.

Cleaning wipes was accessible in preschool classroom. Diaper cream was accessible in the first and second bathroom on the 2nd floor. Lysol was accessible in the second bathroom on the second floor.

Corrected by May 18, 2026

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Chipped paint was observed in PHLprek 2

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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.

Handwashing signs were missing in both bathrooms on the second floor.

Corrected by May 18, 2026

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.

A thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Phlprek 1

Corrected by May 18, 2026

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

Fee agreement for child 3,4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 18, 2026

3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by May 18, 2026

3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Fee agreement for child 3 and 5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected by May 19, 2026

3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by May 19, 2026

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.

Emergency contact for child 4 and 5 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 20, 2026

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.

Health assessment for child 5 was expired (dated January 2025)

Corrected by May 29, 2026

3270.181(c) · 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.

Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 were expired

Corrected by May 20, 2026

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 # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility until all CPSL requirements are met. .

The state police clearance in the file for staff #1 was in pending status at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

3270.107/3270.161(d) · 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. Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

The refrigerator in the classroom used to store facility children's food was dirty at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

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.

There were gap in the (Turf) flooring on the outdoor playground which could pose a tripping hazard to the facility children in care.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

When tested with a thermometer at the time of inspection the water temperature at sinks used by facility children was 135 degrees.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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.

The first aid kits in the pre-school and camp classrooms did not have all seven items required by the DHS-OCDEL regulations.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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.

At the time of inspection, peeling paint and rust was observed on the door in the play space leading to the second level of the facility.

Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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 the entrance to the facility, at the time of inspection, there was damaged wood and peeling paint on the lower section of the wall.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

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 the inspection on 7/15/24, the main entrance was cluttered with various items that blocked access to the doors. There was a large stroller, pieces of wood, boxes of blinds, and other items.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

The safe routes were not posted for parent's use at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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.

During time of inspection, there was an older toddler in the main 1st floor room able to elope out of the sight of supervising staff into an adjacent hallway unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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.

At time of inspection, child # 2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care documented in their record.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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, child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

At time of inspection, child # 1-4 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records and/or written exemption letters signed by the parent.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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 #1 and #2 both newly hired did not have current health assessments documented in their file.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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.

Staff person # 1 and #2 did not have TB screenings, x-ray and/or medical documentation to confirm they are free from TB documented in their records.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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 of the two required nonfamily reference documented in her record.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2023

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.

Staff person #1-4 did not have annual emergency plan training completed and documented in their records.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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.

Staff person # 1-3 (all working at facility over 1 year) didn't have fire safety training documented in their records.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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 # 4- 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 #4- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person # 4 did not have FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in their record.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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.

During time of inspection, the play table used by the children in the main childcare space had chipped paint and was in need of repainting.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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.

At time of inspection, child #1 did not have the name of health care provider documented on their emergency contact form.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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 #4 did not have an health assessment documented in their record.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2022