3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Facility did not have a copy of current general liability insurance on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

During the renewal inspection, Cert rep observed 8 children between the ages of 2-3 years old in the outdoor play space with one staff person. Cert Rep observed 8 children between the ages of 2-3 years old in the older toddler classroom with one staff person. Cert rep observed 7 children between the ages of 2-3 years old with one staff person while being escorted to the upstairs bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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.

There was an uncovered outlet accessible to children to the right of staff desk in the reception area.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025

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.

The wall to the left of the toilet in the middle bathroom in the infant classroom had peeling wallpaper and damaged drywall.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Three toilets in the infant classroom did not flush and had brown water in them.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 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.

The children in the older toddler classroom did not wash their hands before being served and eating lunch.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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.

The emergency contact information of child #1-3 did not include their health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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

3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

The agreement forms of children #3,4, and 5 were not signed and updated by parents within a 6-month period.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

There was an outlet uncovered in the young toddler room to the right of cubbie area and behind bookshelf on the rear wall. There was also an outlet uncovered in the STEM classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Refrigerator in the infant classroom did not have thermometer.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

Category: nutrition. 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.

The emergency contact information of Child #1 did not include the telephone number of physician.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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

3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

During the renewal inspection, the bottle of child #1 was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2023

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 initial inspection on 3/14/23, the facility provided an emergency plan that did not provide a method for the facility to contact the parents when the emergency arises or a method to contact the parents when the emergency has ended, prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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

3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the initial inspection on 3/14/23, verification of experience for that qualifies the staff member #1 for the position performing at the facility was not presented on file prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the initial inspection on 3/14/23, verification of experience that qualifies the staff member #2 for the position performing at the facility was not presented on file prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63/3270.103 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

During the initial inspection on 3/14/23, small rocks/pebbles less than 1 inch in diameter, trash cans, and the opening for the downspout was observed in the space designated as outdoor play space, prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2023

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

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

During the initial inspection on 3/14/23, the hot water temperature measured at the sinks/bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors measured 129.3° F, prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 initial inspection on 3/14/23, the first-aid kit located in the childcare space to be designated as the Pre K room on the 2nd floor did not have all required items, soap missing from the kit prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 initial inspection on 3/14/23, two written, nonfamily reference letters were not submitted with the file documents for staff members #1 and #2, prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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 initial inspection visit on 3/14/23, the facility presented an emergency plan that did not provide accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions, prior to the issuance of the initial certificate of compliance.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023

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