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Banks Learning Center Four Inc
409 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh PA 15212 · License #CER-00254703 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 322-2333
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- 409 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh PA 15212 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 33 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of Child #1, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 7/18/2024, but did not contain documentation of an assessment completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health assessments on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain statements they appear to be free from communicable disease and able to participate in child care.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2026
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form of child #1 was not present in the toddler room where the child was receiving care.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file of staff #1 contained health assessments dated 3/30/2023 and 4/15/2025, exceeding 24 months.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
For lunch, the children were served a peanut butter and jelly "Uncrustable," banana, cheese balls and apple juice. The children were not provided a dairy product.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the telephone number for an individual listed as an emergency contact.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The FBI clearances of staff #1 were more than 60 months apart (4/17/2019 and 4/23/2024).
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone in the preschool classroom did not have the fire department number posted.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The trash can in the front restroom contained a trash can where the swing lid was not operating leaving the trash can uncovered.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building by themselves creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The Legal Entity shall require all current staff persons at the facility, as well as all newly transferred/hired staff for the next 5 months, to attend 2 hour in person training regarding supervision of children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The Legal Entity will submit the training to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. Proof of training of all staff persons will be submitted to the department within 10 days of the completion of the training.
****Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The Legal Entity will develop a written plan for fire evacuation that ensures supervision of all children during the evacuation. The written plan will be posted in each child care space. The written plan will be included in the staff handbook.
***Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street..
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to participate in monthly staff meetings for a period of 4 months following the approval of this plan. At each meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last 6 months as well as the Department of Human Services' definitions and regulations related to staff:child ratio and supervision of children. An agenda will be created for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date and time of the meeting, a sign in sheet for persons attending each meeting and meeting notes will be maintained. Documentation from meetings will be sent to the Department within 10 days of the staff meeting.
**Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2025
- Violation
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.
Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. During this time, Staff #1 was unaware of Child #1's whereabouts and was not physically present with Child #1.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
Bic Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children on the desk in the preschool/school-age classroom.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
A large black trash bag was draped over the half wall between the preschool/school-age and toddler classrooms. The trash bag could be reached and pulled down by a child in either of the classrooms.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not have documentation of a current annual inspection of the fire detections system. The last inspection was dated 8/2/2023. The facility tested the system manually to verify it was operating properly.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
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).
At approximately 10:00 am, staff person #1 identified 4 infants and 1 young toddler in their primary supervisory group in the infant classroom. Since the youngest child, in this case an infant, determines the staff to child ratio, staff person #1 was not in compliance with 1:4 ratio.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
SECOND CITATION (FIRST CITATION ON 8/8/2023): The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
Child #1, who is 6 months of age or younger (see coded LIS sheet), was being fed a bottle by facility person #4 while sitting in an infant seat was not being held.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file of facility person #6, who had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, contained documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022"after 12/30/2022 (dated 3/8/2023).
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
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.
The child abuse clearances of facility person #2 exceeded 60 months (8/31/2017 and 1/23/2023).
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1, identified as an aide, did not have documentation of education or experience.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
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).
Upon arrival at the facility at approximately 10:10 am, 13 children were present in the toddler classroom. Facility person #1 identified 3 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 1 older toddler), facility person #4 identified 6 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers) and facility person #5 identified 4 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler) in their supervisory groups. The supervisory group of facility person #4, who identified 6 children, contained a young toddler creating a 1:5 staff to child ratio.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. As they assisted in having the children rub their hands together, sanitizer dripped to the table in front of the children where it was easily accessible. The facility did not have signed parental consent as per Announcement C-09-#4 to use hand sanitizer with the children.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
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.
As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. When asked, facility person #4 stated the children did wash their hands in the bathroom, but since they played with toys since, the hand sanitizer was being used.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The preschool classroom contained a dorm size refrigerator which was not anchored to the child-sized table it was sitting on and could tip over on a child and cause bodily injury.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the indoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
Child #1, identified as an infant (see coded LIS sheet) was in an infant seat from the time of the certification representative's arrival at approximately 10:10 am until approximately 11:20 am when the child was taken out of the seat to finish being fed.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file of child #2 did not contain a financial agreement.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the child's admission date.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file of child #1 contained the original financial agreement.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
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.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the indoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
The file of facility person #1 contained a health assessment which appeared to be manipulated and after a conversation with representatives of the medical facility listed on said health assessment, it was determined facility person #1 had not been seen by the physician assistant who signed, or office listed on the assessment confirming it was in fact falsified.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of the inspection of the fire detection system by fire safety professionals exceeded 12 months (5/11/2022 and 8/2/2023).
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of 6 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 6 hours was taken on 1/3/2023 providing facility person #2 with 12 hours. The file of facility person #4 and #5 each contained documentation of 9 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 3 hours were taken on 1/2/2023 providing facility persons #4 and #5 each with 12 hours.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The files of facility person #2, #3 and #4 and #5 who took the 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, contained documentation of the required one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update" dated after the required completion date of 12/30/2022. The file of facility person #6 contained the acceptable health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022 but did not include documentation of completion of the additional one-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update."
Corrected by Jul 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
At approximately 11:50 am, the certification representative arrived at the door of the facility and rang the doorbell. At approximately 11:52 am, facility person #1 opened the door about 6-10 inches. The certification representative identified themselves while presenting their identification. Facility person #1 stated they needed to get someone and closed the door. Certification representative was let in approximately 8 minutes later when the door was opened by the buzzer system in the facility.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The infant room was documented as the hypothetical location of the consecutive fire drills conducted on 12/6/2022 and 1/10/2023.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of the current annual inspection of the fire detection system was dated 7/18/2023 with the prior inspection documented as conducted 4/2022 which is more than 12 months between inspections.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, but did contain one dated 5/16/2022.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facilities emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster or emergency in the area.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The PA state police clearance of facility person #1 and 2, both dated 1/31/2021, stated the "request was under review," and lacked a dissemination date to verify the PA state police clearances were not complete. Facility person #1 and 2 were observed caring for children during the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
An unlit cigarette was observed on the floor of the Infant/Toddler Classroom in front of the facility person and within direct reach of 2 young children.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
Cleaning materials were stored on top of the cubby in the children's restroom off of the Toddler Classroom. The toxic cleaning materials were labeled "keep out of the reach of children," and would constitute a hazard to the children if any of the containers leaked onto the diapers directly below the cleaning materials.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The Infant/Toddler and Toddler Classrooms and the office each contained 1 cordless phone which did not contain the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center and the other did not contain the number of the nearest hospital. The Infant/Toddler Classroom contained an additional phone which did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
The Toddler Classroom contained a green play Jeep, and the push bar to push the Jeep was broken/cracked in half causing an opening on each side with rough edges. The broken push bar exposed the children to pinch and crush points and rough edges.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the address of 1 release person, and the information of child #2 did not contain the addresses of 3, and telephone numbers of 2 release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 Rotavirus, 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio vaccinations.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
There was no documentation that the facility's staff were trained on the emergency plan after it was updated.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility without a current criminal history clearance.
The most recent completed criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed on 2/8/16, more than 60 months prior.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
3270.55(b) · Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.
On 8/2/21 at approximately 12:15 PM, Facility Person #1 was supervising 3 young toddlers and 6 older toddlers in the toddler room while Facility Person #2 was supervising an older toddler and 7 preschoolers in the preschool room. All children were resting on rest equipment. There were no other staff person present in the building until 12:30 when Facility Person #3 returned to the facility from her break.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall in the hallway outside of the toddler room, behind the door.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a packnplay in use in the toddler room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The immunization record on file for child #2 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal, polio and hepatitis A vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for child's age.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2021
- Violation
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.
There was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file for child #1.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
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.
There was no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on file for child #1.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The fire drill recorded on the fire drill log for 7/12/21did not specify the names of all of the staff participating in the fire drill.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2021
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
According to the operator's statement, the operator had not yet provided the parent of each enrolled child information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility's updated emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “The file of Child #1, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 7/18/2024, but did not contain documentation of an assessm…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The emergency contact form of child #1 was not present in the toddler room where the child was receiving care.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 25, 2024 inspection noted: “The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the telephone number for an individual listed as an emergency contact.” — what has changed since then?
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