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Home › PA › Saxonburg › The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr Llc
100 DEER CREEK RD, Saxonburg PA 16056 · License #CER-00243728 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On the school-age area of the outside play space, where there were children playing, there was a sandbox that had standing water in the tarp covering it.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Staff #3 contained emergency plan training dated 5.16.26, which is more than 12 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety Training that was dated 5.23.25, which was more than 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance dated 6.9.21 and an FBI clearance dated 6.7.21 both of which are more than 60 months old. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until these are updated.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
A play cash register in the Pre-K Room had a sharp wire sticking out of the one edge of it.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
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.
A blue and yellow, child sized couch in the Pre-K Room had a rip in it that had a sharp wire sticking up through the rip.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The Preschool room was lacking a posted written plan of daily activities.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 files for Child # 2 and # 3 both contained Emergency Contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The infant and preschool rooms were lacking posted emergency transportation plans.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: transportation. 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.
The file for Child #1, who is a Older Toddler age child, contains a child health report that is more than 12 months old. The file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, contains two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for Staff #2 contains a health assessment and TB that were obtained on 4.10.26 which is after the staff's start date.(See LIS code sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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's fire detection system testing log documented that it was tested on 10.3.25 and then on 11.3.25 which is more than 30 days between those two testings.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #3 contained 5.5 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 10/9/25 at approximately 3:40pm, Staff #1 smacked a child on the hand for taking an item from another child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
At approximately 12:55pm, an infant was observed sitting in a bucket seat at a table in the infant room. The safety straps were not buckled creating a concern for the infant's safety.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
In the School Age room was a wire shelf with toys and games on it which presented a tipping hazard as it was unstable.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
There was peeling paint in the first stall in the girls' bathroom, in the first stall in the boys' bathroom, and on the door entering the School Age room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Children were observed playing in the left outdoor play area where water was pooling in a yellow toy dump truck.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The parent letter lacked information explaining the method to contact parents when an emergency arises and how to safely reunite with their children when the emergency has ended, as well as providing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained fire safety training dated 5/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 3/20/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/10/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/7/19. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/31/24 which was obtained after working in a child care position. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a PA State Police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
The power strip in the PreK room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9 contained the original agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 form on file for Child #7 lacked the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The PS 2 classroom lacked an emergency transportation plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 health report on file for Child #4, a preshooler, dated 9/13/24 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report on file dated 8/25/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The Highlands Mucus and Cold medicine, labeled for Child #1, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Topcare Ibuprofen, labeled for Child #2, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Albuterol Sulfate medication, labeled for Child #3, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Children's Zyrtec allergy medicine, labeled for Child #4, had an expiration date of February 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: (December 30, 2024 and January 30, 2025)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a caddy on the countertop in the School Age Classroom. The caddy was within reach of school age children receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file contained documentation that the Staff Person had been suspended on 11.22.23 and returned on 1.12.24 when their NSOR was on file. This allowed them to work for 44 days without a completed NSOR Certificate or request prior to their removal. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 6.3.19.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
A power strip in the Preschool 1 Classroom was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the Preschool 2 Classroom
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
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.
Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed to be hanging in the Boys and Girls Restrooms The spray bottles could be accessible to school age children using the restrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
One unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the Boys restroom and in the PreK Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kits located in back packs for the PreK, Preschool 2 and School Age Classrooms were observed to be hanging from hooks in the hallway. The back packs were accessible to school age children passing through the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
In the outdoor play space, low metal poles that had been put in place to secure the fence were observed to have sharp edges along the tops of the poles. The metal poles were accessible to school age children receiving care in the space and posed a potential hazard. Exposed bolts were observed along the fence area between the school age and toddler play space areas and the entrance to the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
A small area of peeling paint was observed on the bottle shelving under the windows in the 2-year-old Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(c) · A child may not be present during removal of paint from the indoor or outdoor surfaces of a facility.
The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing tape.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
A hand washing sign was missing from two stalls in the girl's restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
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.
The seat covers on the outdoor see saw were observed to be torn and in need of repair, allowing foam to be exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 plastic bag was observed in an open backpack in the hallway outside the 2-year-old room Classroom. The plastic bag could be accessible to children passing from the classroom through the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
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.
The shelving on a small bookcase in the PreK Classroom was observed to be unsecured allowing the shelving to fall when pulled.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
An infant was observed to be seated in a table high chair seat without a safety strap present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Two infants were observed to be sleeping in pack and plays without the required 2 feet of space present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At approximately 1:44pm Staff Person #3 was observed to be seated at a table in the Preschool 2 Classroom. Staff Person #3 was unable to see 2 children who were resting behind play equipment in the classroom. At approximately 1:48pm Staff Person #4 was unable to see one child who was resting from their seated position in the PreK Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement form for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the date of birth for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 form for Child #3 was missing the telephone number for the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the PreK and School Age Classrooms were observed in bookbags located in the hallway across from the classrooms. The emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, who recently turned 2, exceeded 6-months between updates to their health assessments on 3.20.23 and 10.30.23, at which time they were still a young toddler.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The file for Child #3, PREK, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.21.23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
The physicians instructions were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler intended for Child #5. The medication has been administered to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle in their mouth.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/1/23-4/1/23, 5/1/23-6/1/23, 7/1/23-8/1/23, 8/1/23-9/1/23, and10/1/23 and 11/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for the facility does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for Staff #1 contained a health assessment and TB test that were dated more than 12 months prior to their start date.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
The back door which faces the outside play space had peeling paint on the outside of the door.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) but now has documentation on file that the trainings have been completed on the following dates: Health and Safety- 1/11/22 and CPR/FA - 12/16/21. 3270.31(f)(1-10).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #5 -- may not work 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked an application for the NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position. See LIS Code Sheet. Application is dated 11/24/21. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 12/1/21. The Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #5 is not the clearance required under the CPSL and is for volunteer purposes. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: 8/9/16 and 8/10/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff #4, who holds the title of director, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education of the human services field. There are at least 1250 hours of child care experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the outdoor play space, observed a child's play house which had cracks above and beside the window and observed a child's climbing play castle where the top of the castle was coming off and wasn't secured.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
In the young toddler room, observed rest equipment which lacked a label with child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the parents work address and work phone.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 for child #1, who is of preschool age, lacks a health report which has been completed within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 13, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #2.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 files for staff #6 and 7 lacked 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20 - 12/19/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.