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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 on 3/30/26 Staff 1's most recent fire safety training was dated 1/27/25, which is more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Staff 1's first Staff evaluation was dated 1/16/26, which is more than 12 months after their date of hire as staff. See LIS code sheet for Date of hire(DOH).

Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Cert rep observed the facility's refrigerator that is used to store potential hazardous foods for the child did not have a thermometer inside.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. TIERED LIS: 1. An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The provider shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan shall be completed by. 2. The director and persons responsible for maintaining child files shall view the DHS Vodcast regarding children's file with the Certification Representative. The director and persons responsible for maintaining child files keeping will contact the Certification Representative to schedule an appointment to view a DHS Vodcast regarding children's files. The provider shall provide a date for when this viewing of the Vodcast with the Certification Representative shall be completed by.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 4's fee agreements was not signed by the operator. Children 1 and 5's fee agreements did not list the fee amount.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 1, 2 and 3's fee agreements did not list the release persons. Children 2 and 3's fee agreements did not note the child's date of admission.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 Children 2 and 4's emergency contact information did not include the child's date of birth.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

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3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 on 3/30/26 Children 1, 2 and 4's emergency contact information did not list the name of child's physician or source of medical care. Child 2's emergency contact information did not list the addresses for all noted release persons.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2026

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

During a renewal inspection on 3/30/26 the facility had more than 60 days between fire drill 9/23/25-1/16/26.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

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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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person 4 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with child at the facility until such time as the Maryland Child Abuse clearance is obtained and on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Area Manager, Director, and any Staff responsible for the hiring of staff or maintaining staff files will be required to attend Existing Provider Orientation conducted by one of the four Regional Offices. The legal entity representative must contact the Regional Office of where they wish to attend the training in order to schedule this training. The operator shall provider that date for which this training shall be completed. 3. The legal entity will submit complete files for any newly hired staff, volunteers or other facility persons for a period of 3 months to the NE Regional Office. During that time, staff, volunteers or other facility persons, may not begin to work or volunteer in child care until their file has been approved by the NE Regional Office. Submitted files will be reviewed by the NE regional office within 1 week of submission. The operator shall provide a correction date that is a minimum of 3 months from the date an acceptable plan is received.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 4 did not have Maryland Child Abuse clearance on file. Staff 4 has resided in Maryland in the past 60 months. Staff 4 was observed to be providing care on 12/3/25 (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children).

Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

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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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 4's health assessment was dated 10/23/25, which is after their first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children).

Corrected by Dec 3, 2025

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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.

During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/3/25 Staff 5's file did not include a signed, dated and witnessed disclosure statement (See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children). Staff 5 signed, dated and obtained a witness signature on a disclosure statement on 12/3/25 however this was after Staff 5 was observed to have direct contact with children. Staff 5 was not provisionally hired.

Corrected by Dec 3, 2025

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3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the director, all regular staff and substitute staff who may work at this location to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision and Ratios. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this training will be completed. 3. The Legal entity, the director, and all staff will demonstrate compliance with all regulations related to supervision and ratios during 3 unannounced monitoring visits over the course of the next 3 months. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date an acceptable plan is received.

Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 at 3:40PM Cert rep observed 20 children (17 young school aged children and 3 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 20 of these children were in her assigned group. It was also reported that Staff 1 was not present on facility premises, and Staff 3 was on facility premises. Cert rep observed that Staff 3 was not present with the children and Staff 2 in the cafeteria. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction regarding supervision and ratio would be implemented by 9/23/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. At 3:45PM Cert rep observed 19 children (17 young school aged children and 2 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 19 of these children were in her assigned group. It was reported that Staff 3 was on facility premises, but had left to deal with a matter not related to the child care. Cert rep observed Staff 3 was not present with the children in the cafeteria. Staff 3 returned to the cafeteria where the children and Staff 2 were around 4:05PM.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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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 on 9/22/25 Staff 2's most recent emergency plan training was 8/26//24, which is more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep noted the emergency plan letter to the parents did not contain information on the facility's lockdown procedures.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 on 9/22/25 Staff 2's most recent fire safety training was 7/28/24, which is more than 12 months ago.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2025

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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 on 9/22/25 it was noted that Staff 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. This is evidenced by pediatric first aid/CPR training certificate dated 6/4/25 being present in the staff's file.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Staff 1 was hired provisionally as a director. Staff 1 has been working as a director. This is prohibited by the CPSL.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 it was noted Staff 1 received the following clearances on the respective dates listed, which are after their first day working with children(see LIS code sheet): PSP Clearance (2/19/25), Child Abuse Clearance (2/19/25), DHS FBI Clearance (3/5/25), and NSOR Clearance (3/7/25). Staff 1 was provisionally hired and their disclosure statement was signed and dated 3/4/25, which was after their first day working with children.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · 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). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shal have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must create or update their existing supervision and ratio policy in order to maintain proper supervision and compliance with 3270.51-3270.55 with regards to ratios. This policy shall address the specific ratios for children in similar and mixed age groups served at this location. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a specific staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision group sizes, and assignment to ensure no individual staff exceeds ratios for the children they are assigned. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision and ratio policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 at 3:40PM Cert rep observed 20 children (17 young school aged children and 3 older school aged children) present in the cafeteria with Staff 2. Staff 2 reported all 20 of these children were in her assigned group. It was also reported that Staff 1 was not present on facility premises, and Staff 3 was on facility premises. Cert rep observed that Staff 3 was not present with the children and Staff 2 in the cafeteria.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Child 1's fee agreement did not specify the child's date of admission.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2025

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3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. 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 on 9/22/25 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the phone number for the child's emergency contact persons and release persons

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 9/29/25 Cert rep observed the emergency contact forms for the children receiving care were not present where the children were receiving care.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep observed that the Valtoco medication that was reported to be Child 1's did not have Child 1's name on the medication container.

Corrected by Oct 1, 2025

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 the facility did not have an emergency drill that took place during child care hours documented at the facility from 2024 or 2025. The facility has been open for at least 12 months.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

During a renewal inspection on 9/22/25 Cert rep noted that most recent fire drill conducted at the facility while child care was being provided was 2/5/25 which is more than 60 days between fire drills. The Facility was closed and did not provide Child care at this location from 6/3/25 to 8/25/25.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2025

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, there was no documentation of a letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures including lockdown and accommodations for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions. An acceptable plan of corrections was received that stated "All families will receive a welcome packet upon registration of their child. The packet will contain policy and procedures for emergencies, and lockdown and how we will provide for a child with special needs or chronic medical conditions." The correction date was 12/13/24. During an unannounced inspection on 11/22/25, the letter provided still did not address the facility's lockdown procedures.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the operator signed off on the provider agreements. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the agreements were still not signed by the operator.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the emergency contact forms had been updated by the parents. the correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information had not been updated to include the name, address, telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.

Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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

During the renewal inspection on 11/20/24, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 . An acceptable plan of correction stated that the emergency contact forms had been fully completed. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the enrolling parent for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 .

Corrected by Jan 27, 2025

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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 11/20/24, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. An acceptable plan of corrections stated that the parent would complete the required insurance information including policy number. The correction date was 12/20/24. During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

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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 Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy that was provided was not available on site and did not adequately address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment as required by CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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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 of emergency plan training for staff #2 and #3.

Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

There was no documentation of a letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures including lockdown and accommodations for children with special needs and chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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3270.31(d)(1)/3270.36(b)(5) · A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential is equivalent to 9 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or child development and 1 year of experience with children. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Staff #2 had a high school diploma and a CDA but did not have documentation of an additional year of experience with children to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

There was no lidded trash can for use by children at the facility for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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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 "go bag" was missing scissors, tweezers, gauze and tape. The other 1st aid kit was missing tweezers and soap.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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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.

Staff stated that they do not have children assigned to them as primary care groups.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

The agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the

The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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

The work address of the enrolling parent was missing.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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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 for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

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3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person. Staff #1 must be removed from care until all required initial paperwork is on file.

There was no information on file for staff #1 who was present with the children (see code sheet for hire date).

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

There were no documented fire drills completed by the facility.

Corrected by Dec 30, 2024

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