Tender Care Day Care Inc

3280.76 · 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 large, carpet care space, on a overhead beam crossing the room from left to right, Cert Rep observed chipped paint on both the left and right ends of the beam.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Facility files did not include Liability Insurance documentation.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2026

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3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

The facility's fire drill log included the following: Drill completed 5/9/25 and the next drill was completed 7/9/25, 61 days later. Also, the last fire drill was conducted 11/10/25, more than 60 days before the inspection date of 3/18/26. Fire Drills are not completed in a timely manner.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

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3280.95(b) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met

The fire detection device testing log included the following test dates: 3/1/25 and then 4/1/25, a 31 day increment, 7/9/25 and then 8/9/25, a 31 day increment, 8/9/25 and then 10/7/25, a 59 day increment, 10/7/25 and then 11/10/25, a 34 day increment, 12/8/25 and then 1/9/26, a 32 day increment, 1/9/26 and then 2/9/26, a 31 day increment and finally, 2/9/26 and then 3/18/26 (the day of the inspection) a 37 day increment. Fire detective device testing is not completed in a timely manner.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

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3280.163(a)(2) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the lunch served did not include a protein. The lunch served was tomato soup, crackers, apple sauce and milk.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the drop off/pick up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by May 5, 2025

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3280.32(a)/3280.192(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.

Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 1, expired on 12/10/24 and was updated on 3/12/25. Documentation of the State police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 2 were renewed more than 60 days of the expiration date. The state police clearance expired on 1/14/25 and was updated on 2/22/25. The child abuse clearance expired on 1/22/25 and was updated on 2/25/25. The FBI clearance expired on 1/18/25 and was updated on 3/8/25.

Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

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3280.66(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the kitchen. The cleaning supplies were put out of reach of the children during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Documentation of the original agreements were on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5

Corrected by May 6, 2025

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3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include the address of the physician's medical care.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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3280.124(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 the time of inspection, it was observed that the classroom next to the kitchen was missing emergency contact information for children.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.

Documentation of the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child 3 was not updated within the last 6 months of the previous review date.

Corrected by May 7, 2025

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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.

During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the equipment/playhouses located on the playground was visibly dirty.

Corrected by Sep 21, 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.

During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the designated person in charge could not locate the fire drill log.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2024

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the designated person in charge could not provide the fire detection alarm testing documentation. Designated person in charge stated that a new alarm system was installed in June and facility members did not know how to test the fire detection system .

Corrected by Sep 1, 2024

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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file did not include an annual review.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2024

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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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff member 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 1, staff member 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff member 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/11/23. The facility does not have a written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facilities emergency evacuation plan on file does not include a continuity of operations plan.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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 member 3 and staff member 4 will have until April 3, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 3 and staff member 4 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 3 and staff member 4, staff member 3 and staff member 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Documentation of first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 3 and staff member 4 expired on 3/7/24.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff member 2 will have until April 3, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 2 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff member 2, staff member 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff member 2 has not completed the following preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR (see LIS code sheet)

Corrected by Mar 25, 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). 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.

Documentation of the mandated reporter training on file for staff member 2 showed that the training was completed on 1/30/24, which is more than 90 days of the staff members hire date.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2024

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning wipes were within reach of children in the toddler/ preschool classroom. A unlocked closet behind the door in the upstairs bathroom contained multiple cans of paint, joint compound and sealer. The cleaning wipes were put out of reach of children during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that windowsill under the air conditioning unit in the upstairs pre k classroom was dirty. There was a significant amount of dust in the vent in the upstairs hallway and in the downstairs classroom next to the dining room.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling under the window in the kitchen and on the back wall of the dining room. Paint was peeling on the windowsill outside which is accessible on the playground.

Corrected by Mar 19, 2024

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the top of the blue table in the upstairs pre k classroom was ripped, the fisher price barn was broken, the top of the lego table, the pink bin with my little pony toys and large blue bin with doll furniture were dirty. The pink slide outside on the playground was broke and cracked at the bottom. There were pieces of broken plastic that appeared to be a frisby by the green and blue playhouse on the playground outside.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were pieces of mulch, small pine cones and rocks less than 1 inch accessible to toddlers on the outdoor playground.

Corrected by May 8, 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 time of inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen were dirty and had visible food stains on them.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child left the toddler/preschool classroom to use the downstairs bathroom unsupervised. After the child used the bathroom, the child returned to the classroom still unsupervised.

Corrected by Apr 16, 2024

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

The original agreement was on file for child 1 and child 2.

Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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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.

Emergency contact forms were not on file for child 4 and child 5.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the classroom next to the dining room. This plan was posted during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 4, 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.

Documentation of the agreement and emergency contact information on file for child 4 was not updated in a 6 month period.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the pick up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan and the parent letter on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Mar 4, 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.

Documentation of the fire drill log on file showed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. Fire drills were conducted on 8/1/23, and again 10/2/23; which is 62 days and on 10/2/23 and again on 12/4/23; which is 63 days.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2024

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.

Documentation of the fire detection system tested wasn't completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 8/1/23, 9/1/23; which is 31 days. 9/1/23, 10/2/23; which is 31 days. 11/1/23, 12/4/23; which is 33 days and on 12/4/23, 1/9/24; which is 36 days.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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

Documentation of 12 annual training hours were not on file for staff member 1, staff member 3, staff member 4 and staff member 5.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was the only staff member at the facility with five children ranging from preschool age to school age children from 7:15am-7:30am.

Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

During a complaint investigation, it was observed that there was a significant amount of dead hornets in the light upon entering the facility. It was observed that there were mice feces on the counters and in the cabinet next to the stove.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

During a complaint investigation, it was observed that there were mice feces in the lower cabinet next to the stove where canned food was stored.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the inspection summary from the renewal visit dated 3/27/23 was not posted in a conspicuous location and licensing representative was unable to locate it.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the green metal fence that separates the older toddler playground from the other playground was falling over, and the gate used to enter the other playground was on the ground.

Corrected by May 24, 2023

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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 an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the upstairs classroom. The bottle of hand sanitizer was put out of reach of children during the visit.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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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 an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple ceiling tiles in the downstairs bathroom had significant water marks on them, indicating a leak. This was previously on the inspection summary from 3/27/23 where owner indicated that this was corrected on 4/29/23.

Corrected by May 26, 2023

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3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(5) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include toys to handle and manipulate and art materials for tactile development.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the only art materials available to the children in the older toddler classroom was a container of crayons and a few coloring books.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the downstairs classroom wasn't using a hands- free trash can to discard diapers. This was previously on the inspection summary from 3/27/23 where the owner indicated that this was corrected on 5/3/23.

Corrected by May 19, 2023

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, designated staff member in charge wasn't able to provide documentation that the fire detection system was being tested every thirty days.

Corrected by May 16, 2023

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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.

Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4 didn't include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff member 5 will have 15 days to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff member 5 must be supervised when interacting with children by another staff member who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) availble to supervise staff member 5, staff member 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Documentation on file for staff member 5 included a mandated reporter training that was not on the approved list of mandated reporter trainings that can be completed.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2023

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3270.63/3270.102(a) · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toys that the children were using in the classroom upstairs were dirty. There were several pieces of the fence that were broken that surrounded the outdoor playspace. The latch on the fence was cracked and broken. A picnic bench in the playspace was missing part of the seat causing nails to be exposed which could cut children if touched. There was a broken door on a playhouse located in the outdoor playspace that was removed during inspection.

Corrected by May 8, 2023

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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 time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk, accessible to children in the upstairs classroom. It was also observed that there was a cabinet located in the bathroom upstairs that was not locked and had cleaning materials stored inside within reach of children. The hand sanitizer and cleaning products were all placed out of reach of children during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the upstaris bathroom and the downstairs bathroom's water temperature was 116 degrees. The sink is the toddler room was 123 degrees.

Corrected by Apr 1, 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 time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the classroom upstairs was missing soap. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the window sills and shelves in the upstairs classroom had a significant amount of dust on them. It was also observed that there was peeling paint in the classroom upstairs, on the half wall upstairs and around the sink in the bathroom upstairs. Multiple ceiling tiles in the bathroom downstairs had significant water spots on them indicating a leak.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2023

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3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that child 1 was sitting in a highchair during snack. The child was visibly too big to be placed in a highchair. Staff explained to licensing representative that the child was in a highchair due to the child touching other children's food during meals and spitting everywhere so it was the easiest way to prevent the child from doing those things.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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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. Children must be supervised at all times. All staff members are required to take the "Supervision: Moving Children" training on Better Kid Care

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 4 walked away from her group to walk down the hall to talk to a staff member, leaving the children unsupervised.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the downstairs classroom wasn't using a hands-free trash can to discard diapers.

Corrected by May 3, 2023

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Documentation on file of the fire detection system testing showed that it was not being tested every thirty dates. The testing dates were 12/2/22, 1/4/23 and 2/15/23.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility didn't have the contact information for the regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 27, 2023

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

A shaving razor was observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the bathroom on the first level. This was corrected on site.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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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.

Staff person number 3 did not receive emergency plan training at initial employment. Emergency plan training is dated 2/16/22

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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

In the upstairs classroom on the left, an outlet was observed to be exposed. This was corrected on site by adding an outlet cover to the outlet.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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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.

in the 2/3 year old classroom (classroom straight through front door), dust was observed on the window sills and on the blinds. In the upstairs classroom tot he left, dust was observed on the window sills and blinds.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2022

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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 2/3 year old classroom (classroom straight through front door), toy bins were observed to be dirty and dusty.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2022

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3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

In the 2/3 year old room (classroom straight through front door) there was no schedule of daily activities posted. This was corrected on site.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

A school aged child was observed to come down the steps from the upstairs classroom unsupervised. The child walked into another empty classroom to retrieve an item and walked back up the steps to the classroom. The child was unsupervised while retrieving the item from the classroom downstairs.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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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.

Staff person number 1 had a previous health assessment dated 2/10/20 and an updated health assessment dated 3/8/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number 2 had a health assessment dated 1/4/20 and was updated on 2/24/22, which is greater than 24 months.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

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