Tia The Journey
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 child #1 was observed unsupervised outside the classroom with an outside provider. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New policy regarding child supervision with outside providers was sent to all staff immediately and to all current outside vendors on 12/19/2025. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were reminded that agents of the Department must be granted immediate access to the facility upon arrival, without delay. Front-door procedures were reviewed with all staff to ensure prompt identification and response when a licensing representative arrives. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required Health & Safety training as outlined in subsections (f)1--10 was assigned and scheduled to ensure completion within the required timeframe. Documentation of completed trainings has been placed in each staff member's personnel file upon completion. An excel sheet of staff's information and trainings has been created to easily maintain compliance. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A training appointment was made with Tri-State Training & Safety Consulting for Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid for 1/20/2026 at 12:00 PM. This vendor is PQAS approved. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the renewal inspection, the personnel files for staff person #7 and staff person #8 did not contain documentation of the required Mandated Reporter training. Both staff members had completed the required Mandated Reporter training prior to the inspection, however the certificates were not placed in their personnel files. Immediately following the inspection, copies of the completed Mandated Reporter training certificates were obtained and placed in each staff member's file. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 staff person #1 was observed with (7) children with the youngest child being 1yo. Correction Required: 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the renewal inspection, the observed ratio occurred while waiting for a scheduled staff member who arrived late. Upon the staff member's arrival, she immediately took responsibility for her assigned students, and the group size and staff-to-child ratio were corrected. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 upstairs childcare space was observed being utilized as storage. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childcare space will be cleaned out by MLK weekend once construction of a storage room is completed then. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately upon notification, all listed items were removed from accessible areas and secured in locked storage. Staff were reminded that cleaning materials, medications, and other potentially harmful items must be stored in locked or inaccessible locations at all times. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 hot water in upstairs children's bathrooms exceeded 110° F. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Building maintenance fixed this issue during inspection |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 12/18/25 the first aid kit located in the infant room did not contain soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification at inspection, soap was placed in first aid kit. |
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| 2025-12-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Following the inspection, the Director scheduled repairs to address the chipping paint and replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room. Areas with chipping paint were identified and prioritized to eliminate potential hazards. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 staff person #1 left (5) young toddlers in the classroom unsupervised. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure there is a person to assist with supervision if teacher has to step out of the room. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 must be removed from childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 staff person #2 was observed caring for (6) infants alone. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure teacher is in ratio with 1:4 students. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 04/01/25 missing electrical outlet covers were observed throughout the facility. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were replaced. |
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