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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: A container of Children's Tylenol labeled for Child #1, with an expiration date of 04/2025, was observed in the facility's medicine box. A container of Infant's Tylenol labeled for Child #2, with an expiration date of 09/2025, was observed in the facility's medicine box. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's Tylenol for Child #1 and Infant's Tylenol for Child #2 were both sent home with parents, |
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: A container of Children's Tylenol labeled for Child #3 lacked written parental consent for administration. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's Tylenol for Child #3 was unopened and was not needed at center, so was sent home. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, identified as an aide, lacked documentation of an 8th grade education and 2 years' experience with children. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff #1 has been changed from "aide" to "volunteer" |
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room, Secret deodorant and Dermoplast pain relief spray, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children. In the Preschool Room, Aquaphor, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was observed on the counter and 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.) Preschool cabinet was locked with a child safety lock so contents are inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool/School Age Room, a peeling cabinet was observed on the trash drawer in the kitchen area, and not in good repair. 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.) The Preschool/School Age Room peeling cabinet has been repaired with duct tape. |
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| 2026-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, chipping paint was observed on the wall under the thermostat. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toddler room chipping paint was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room, plastic building blocks and plastic magnet tiles were observed to be cracked and could cause injury. In the Pre-K/School Age Room, a clear plastic bin was observed to be cracked and could cause injury. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the Preschool Room, plastic building blocks and plastic magnet tiles were observed to be cracked and could cause injury were removed from room. In the Pre-K/School Age Room, a clear plastic bin was observed to be cracked and could cause injury was removed from room.. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler space, soft vinyl blocks were observed to be peeling with exposed foam and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the Toddler space, soft vinyl blocks were observed to be peeling with exposed foam and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Blocks were removed from room. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 lacked an assessment of the child's growth and development. Correction Required: 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File for child # 3 now contains an assessment of child's growth and development. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number and now includes work address and phone or N/A. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form review on file for Child #3 is dated 2/21/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) he most recent emergency contact form review on file for Child #3 was dated 2/21/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection is now dated 10/22/25. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an initial health report which lacked a date, making it invalid. The file for Child #1 contains an updated health report dated 2/14/24. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #1 contained an initial health report which lacked a date, making it invalid. The file for Child #1 contains an updated health report dated 2/14/24. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 is dated 2/21/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent agreement form review on file for Child #3 is dated 2/21/25, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection is now dated 10/22/25. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan parent letter now includes a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan parent letter lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan parent letter now includes a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to safely reunite with their children. |
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