Just About Kids

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, a red slide was observed to have a long crack at the bottom of the slide. This crack created a sharp edge, as well as a potential pinch point.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On the "3" side of Room 2/3, two white bins and one brown bin were observed on the floor next to the gate. The bins contained art supplies, including several bottles of "Sargent Art Tempera Paint" and "Creatology Glitter Paillettes." These items had warning labels that read "Choking Hazard for Children Under Three Years of Age." These items were stored within reach of younger toddlers who use the gated area as means to enter/exit the "2" side of the room, creating a potential choking hazard.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In Room 2/3, a large tube-style television was observed to be stored on a purple rolling media cart in the play area on the "3" side of the room. The television was not strapped down or stabilized in any manner, and wires were hanging down from the back, creating a toppling hazard. A second smaller, flatscreen-style television was observed in Room 4. This television was stored on top of a toy shelf and was not anchored, posing another toppling risk.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Two microwaves were observed to be dirty and in poor repair in the facility. These microwaves are used by staff to heat meals that children bring in from home. In Room 2/3, a microwave was observed above the sinks on the "3" side of the room. The inside of this microwave was worn and had burnt, rusty buildup on the interior surfaces. In Room 4, another microwave was observed on the counter. The interior of the microwave was dirty and had areas of what looked to be flaking rust above the cooking space.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of the full 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 included NSOR clearances dated more than 60 months apart (both: 11/14/2019-3/4/2025).

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On the "2" side of Room 2/3, a small area of damaged, flaking plaster was observed at the corner of the walls decorated with the words "Autumn" and "Winter." In the same room, another small area of damaged, flaking plaster was observed on the wall behind the crib.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 4/7/25, child #1, a 10-month old infant was seated in a highchair being fed by staff #1 who was standing directly in front of the child. The child turned, shifting their weight in the chair, causing the highchair to topple to the ground with the child. Upon review of the highchair it was determined that the highchair lacked the four corner stabilizer feet on the base. The highchair lacked a wide base without the stabilizer feet.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: On 4/7/25, child #1, a 10-month old infant was seated in a highchair being fed by staff #1 who was standing directly in front of the child. The child turned, shifting their weight in the chair, causing the highchair to topple to the ground with the child. Upon review of the highchair it was determined that the highchair lacked the four corner stabilizer feet on the base. The highchair lacked a wide base without the stabilizer feet.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In room 2 there was an electronic soccer goal that had wires sticking out which could be a hazard to children.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, Staff #1 placed Child #1 roughly into their crib causing the child's mouth to bleed.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: According to staff statement, Staff #1 uses a harsh tone to speak to the children and makes inappropriate statements to them and in their presence, such as "Oh my God, I can't do this today!" and yelling, "Please stop crying!" out of frustration.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 completed their Health and safety training part 1 on 2/18/25 and part 2 on 2/19/25 which were past their 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: An incident report was not filled out for Child #1 when it was observed their mouth was bleeding.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.