3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

2nd CITATION: PROVIDER'S SUBMITTED CORRECTION DATE WAS 8.11.25, WHICH WAS EXCEEDED. At the time of the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was working with children, did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, Disclosure Statement, or valid Mandated Reporter training documentation. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, who did not have a file, there was no provider documentation of: State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, Disclosure Statement, or Mandated Reporter Training. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7.16.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

2nd CITATION: PROVIDER'S SUBMITTED CORRECTION DATE WAS 8.11.25, WHICH WAS EXCEEDED. The file for Staff #1 did not include verification of education or child care experience, and it could not be determined if Staff #1 qualified for any position. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the file, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 qualified for any position since education and experience could not be verified. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7.16.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

2nd CITATION: PROVIDER'S SUBMITTED CORRECTION DATE WAS 8.11.25, WHICH WAS EXCEEDED. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had a Health Assessment and TB Test. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7.16.25.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The Director nor the Area Manager were able to produce access to Staff Files upon request at the on-site inspection or electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had completed the Fire Safety Training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had completed the Health & Safety preservice training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was working with children, did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance, Disclosure Statement, or valid Mandated Reporter training documentation. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, who did not have a file, there was no provider documentation of: State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, Disclosure Statement, or Mandated Reporter Training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 for Staff #1 did not include verification of education or child care experience, and it could not be determined if Staff #1 qualified for any position. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the file, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 qualified for any position since education and experience could not be verified.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had written evaluations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Four (4) children determined to be Preschool-Age were observed to be receiving care in the facility previously identified as School-Age in a school building. The facility is not exempt from 3270.61(c) when preschool children are present.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Outlet covers were missing from the outlets in the cafeteria, gym, art room, and restrooms, which were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

Handwashing signs were not posted at any toilet or sink in the boys' or girls' restrooms.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

An Emergency Transportation Plan was not displayed in the gym.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 had a Health Assessment and TB Test.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

Individual records for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 were not produced at the onsite inspection or after they were requested. Therefore, it is unable to be assessed if the facility has an individual record for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, or Staff #6.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, there were no addresses or telephone numbers available.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, verification of age was not available.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain two (2) written, nonfamily references. Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, two (2) non-family references were not available to determine if individuals attested to the staff persons' suitability to serve as a staff member.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(7) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)) within 90 days of hire.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had completed the Emergency Plan Training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had completed Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

Due to lack of access to the Staff Files during the onsite, unannounced inspection, and after requesting the files, it was unable to be determined if Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 needed or had completed the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

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.

On gray metal shelves, approximately 3 1/2 feet tall, located next to the girls' toilet stall, in the restroom which is open to the child care space, the following items were observed, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," and were accessible to children in care: Super Hill-Aire Fresh & Clean (16 oz.), Rust-oleum Painter's Touch (12 oz), Liquid Swabby II Toilet Bowl Clearner (1 qt.), and Arsenal Spray Clean HD (750 ml). In an unlocked, brown, metal cupboard, located in the hall between the child care room and the restroom, five (5) bottles (946 ml each) of Diversey Virex TB Disinfectant Cleaner, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," were accessible to children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not specify the arrival or departure times.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The Agreement, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, did not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #2, did not include the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: health medication. 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, in the files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, did not include the release person's address.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 first-aid kit, in the art room, did not contain soap or tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.