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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 the department did not gain immediate access to the facility. CR arrived approximately 9:33am and did not gain access until approximately 9:37am.

Corrected by Dec 18, 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 the renewal inspection on 1218/25 the file reviewed for staff person #4, staff person #5, and staff person #6 did not contain required Health & Safety training.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2026

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

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 the file reviewed for staff person #7 and staff person #8 did not contain required mandated reporter training.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2025

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

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 staff person #1 was observed with (7) children with the youngest child being 1yo.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 upstairs childcare space was observed being utilized as storage.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 disinfectant was observed in unlocked cabinet in the upstairs boy's bathroom. Liquid refresher was observed at the bottom of the steps leading to 2yo classroom. Aquaphor was observed sitting on counter in 4yo classroom. All items were accessible to children.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 hot water in upstairs children's bathrooms exceeded 110° F.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 the first aid kit located in the infant room did not contain soap.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 chipping paint was observed throughout the facility. Damaged ceiling tiles in infant room needs to be replaced.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 child #1 was observed unsupervised outside the classroom with an outside provider.

Corrected by Dec 18, 2025

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person #6, Staff person #7, staff person #8, staff person #9, staff person #10, staff person #11, and staff person #12 contained online pediatric first aid/CPR certification and is not PQAS approved.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 staff person #1 left (5) young toddlers in the classroom unsupervised.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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3270.32(a)/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. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a NSOR certificate, FBI clearance, criminal clearance or a child abuse clearance. Furthermore, staff person #3 was observed working unsupervised with (8) children.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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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.

During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 staff person #2 was observed caring for (6) infants alone.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 missing electrical outlet covers were observed throughout the facility.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24 there was a missing receptacle cover observed in infant room.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was expired. Health assessment was dated 12/15/23.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During the renewal inspection on 12/17/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education.

Corrected by Dec 30, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain emergency plan at time of initial employment.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23 the first aid kit in the Two's classroom was missing tweezers and soap, the first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom was missing tweezers and gloves, the first aid kit in the PreK room was missing tweezers.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

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3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #6 and staff person #7 did not contain health assessment.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI has been updated and completed. Mandated reporter training must be completed mandated within 90 days of hire and updated within 60 months as specified in the CPSL. Submit a copy of the completed FBI for the identified staff person. Ensure that all CPSL clearances are updated within 60 months as required. Ensure that the mandated reporter training is completed within 90 days of hire and updated within 60 months as specified in the CPSL.

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-FBI was more than 60 months- no updated FBI on file; mandated reporter training was more than 60 months old when updated) (#2- mandated reporter training was more than 60 months old when updated)

Corrected by Mar 17, 2023

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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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation.

One staff person's record did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#3)

Corrected by Apr 17, 2023

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3270.133(7)(iv) · A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. Ensure that the medication log includes the amount of medication administered. Notify and retrain staff in proper completion of the medication log.

Prescription medication was administered to child #1 from 6/22/21-6/25/21 and the medication log did not list the amount of the medication administered.

Corrected by May 14, 2022

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