Universal Kids Childcare And Learning Center

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

During the renewal inspection on 7/24/25 annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

Corrected by Sep 8, 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. Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

As of 9/23/24 provider has not produced DE state clearances for staff person #1. No receipt has been produced to confirm that clearances have been requested. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on 8/7/24.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

As of 9/23/24 provider has not produced an updated fee agreement for child #1. Document reviewed was dated 11/13/23. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection completed on 8/7/24.

Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain annual fire safety training. Last training completed was on 05/14/23.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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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). P 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 childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1(hired see code sheet) did not include Delaware state clearances.

Corrected by Sep 7, 2024

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. Last signature was dated 11/13/23.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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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 the unannounced monitoring on 10/11/23 the refrigerator main floor did not have thermometer. The refrigerator in the infant room read 45° F. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/17/23.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the unannounced monitoring on 10/11/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/17/23.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 a current copy of insurance policy was not produced.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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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 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.

Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include first/aid cpr training.

Corrected by Oct 9, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include annual fire safety training.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the refrigerator on main floor read 50° F and there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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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 the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 an emergency drill log was not produced by provider.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 no documentation was produced confirming that emergency plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency agency.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual child care training.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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