1ST YEARS DAY CARE CENTER LLC
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About the Provider
Additional outside daycare services are welcomed. These can include speech development and behavior therapists who will assist children requiring specialized attention in these areas.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-10-14 | 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: There was a cracked blue basket in the SA room. 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.) The blue basket that was present was thrown away |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 50 degrees. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermostat in the refrigerator was turned up to allow the proper temperature in the refrigerator to be 45 degrees or below |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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 #1 lacked a CRS withing 6 months, the last CRS was dated 12/18/24. 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.) The child service report that was completed in June 2025 was placed in the child #1 file |
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| 2025-10-14 | 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 file for child # 1 contained an agreement form that has not been reviewed withing 6 months period from the last review in 1/10/24. The file for child # 3 contained an emergency contact form that has not been reviewed withing 6 months period 6/12/24-5/22/25. 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.) An updated agreement from was completed by the parent and place in the file of Child #1 |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60days. The child start dated was 3/17/25. 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/14/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child #2 currently has a health report dated 8/15/2025 |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication Albuterol and nonprescription medication Children's Acetaminophen for child #4. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was returned to the parent of child #4-Parent states that the child no longer needs the medication. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health and safety training was completed prior to being hired with 1st Years Day Care Center, LLC which was in the file of staff person#2. The update that was previously completed was printed and put in the staff person #2 file |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#1 contained a current health report dated 7/18/24 that was not obtained within 24 months off the previous health report dated 5/9/22. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health report was received and placed in the file of staff #1 |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2 lacked the date of her TB test on her health report. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) check for the signatures and dates on all adult health assessments |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 lacked proof of education, and verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff#4 was not complete because we were in the process of onboarding her. This staff person was not included on the Staff Data Sheet. All required documents have not been received by this new employee-she was not working with children at the time of inspection |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 lacked one written recommendation letter. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff#4 was not complete because we were in the process of onboarding her. This staff person was not included on the Staff Data Sheet. All required documents have not been received by this new employee-she was not working with children at the time of inspection |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. the previous Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training was dated 8/20/23-8/25. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has an appointment to complete her Pediatric First Aid and CPR class |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 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: The file for staff # 4 lacked NSOR clearance. 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff#4 was not complete because we were in the process of onboarding her. This staff person was not included on the Staff Data Sheet. All required documents have not been received by this new employee-she was not working with children at the time of inspection |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a Dermasil Labs cream a Vitamin E oil and Lisol disinfecting wipes label " Keep out of reach of children" on top of the desk in the PS room 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.) Moving forward cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children |
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| 2025-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a Sanitizing Spray on a shelf among food in the kitchen. Correction Required: 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sanitation spray was removed from the table in the kitchen area |
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| 2024-10-25 | 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: There was a cracked red plastic basket in the school age room. There was a cracked green pencil box in the YT room. 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.) Moving forward all equipment will be in good repair and free from rough edges. The red basket was immediately thrown away and the green pencil box in the YT room was repaired to avoid rough edges and splinters |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a toddler contained a current health report dated 7/1/24 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/3/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although late, the health report was received on 7/1/24 |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/13/23. The report was obtained after 12 months from the prior report dated 9/6/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although late, the health report was received on 12/13/2923 |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: There was a toxic plan accessible to children in the playground. There was a Lonicera Xylosteun on the fence. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward toxic materials will be kept or contained that is not accessible to children |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was a garbage can that contained contaminated by human secretions trash without a lid in the preschool room. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward trash containers will have lids in place to avoid contamination. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a broken ceiling tyle in the preschool room. 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.) Moving forward ceiling and other surfaces will be kept in good repair and free from hazards. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Renewal | 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: There was damage plaster and peeling paint on the kitchen wall. There was damage plaster on the school age bathroom ceiling. 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.) Moving forward the plaster damage in the kitchen and school age bathroom has been repaired |
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| 2024-05-24 | 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: On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room. 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.) All staff are to maintain supervision of their children at all times. If staff must leave the classroom, they are to take the children with them to maintain proper supervision. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, there were two staff in the toddler room with 6 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff #1 left the room with 1 older toddler, to go to the bathroom. Staff #2 was left in the toddler room with 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff are to remain in ratio at all times. All children will be supervised at all times. Staff are to making sure that they are physically present with the children in their group in the facility and out of the facility. |
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| 2024-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, there were two staff in the toddler room with 6 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff #1 left the room with 1 older toddler, to go to the bathroom. Staff #2 was left in the toddler room with 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. On 5/24/24 at approximately 9:10 am, 8 preschoolers and 1 young school aged child were unsupervised in the preschool room. Staff #3 who was responsible for supervising the children, left the preschool room to open the main entrance door located outside of the preschool room. 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.) The Director talked to the teachers and after that the staff made sure they were not living the second teacher out of ratio while taking the children to the bathroom. The Director talked to the teacher, and she took the group with her to open the door after that. |
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| 2023-10-10 | 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: There were 2 cracked bins in the preschool room. There was a cracked bin in the YT room. There were two cracked bins and a broken easel in the school age room. There was a cracked bench toy, there were 3 brocken plastic panels on the floor and a green tittle sand box filled with water in the playground. 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.) The two toy baskets have been removed from the classroom |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: There were two highchairs with missing straps in the YT room. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The T-shaped safety straps for the highchairs have been properly affixed to the highchairs.. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: There was an OT eating lunch on a Styrofoam plate. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Styrofoam cups and plates are no longer available for children's use. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1,2,3 and 4 lacked the child's arrival and departure times in the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All agreement forms have been updated to reflect the arrival and departure times. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/18/23 that was not updated withing 6 months from the previous report dated 2/22/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health reports for infants and young toddlers will be requested from parents. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 2 and 4 are missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child # 2 and 4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/10/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of children #2 and 4 does not wish for their child to receive the influenza vaccine, therefore a signed and dated statement have been requested stating their wishes. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. The garbage can in the diaper changing area in the YT and the infant room were not operating as hand free. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Batteries have been replaced in the plastic-lined, hand free trash can to dispose of soiled diapers. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member suspended until required trainings are completed |
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| 2023-10-10 | 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: The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 9/23/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. 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.) The health and safety updated training was completed on. 9/23/23. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 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: There were 3 uncovered outlets in the room between preschool and YT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) All electrical outlets have protective covers, including unoccupied rooms. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a damaged heater cover in the school age room. There was a beehive on the playroom stairway deck. 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 radiator cover has been properly put back in place to cover the radiator properly. The beehive has been removed from the outside deck. |
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| 2023-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Drill Log, the tests were greater than 60 days apart from 5/9/23 to 7/15/23. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drills will be conducted within 60 days apart and documented accordingly. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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: There was a cracked purple basket in the school age room. There was a cracked clear bin in the preschool room There was a sand box with chipped sharp edges in the preschool room. There was a blue plastic cracked bin in the older toddler room. 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.) Baskets were removed from the classroom on the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection, the parents have indicated a person designated to pick up their child. |
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| 2022-10-04 | 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 files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) Telephone numbers and work addresses were obtained from Child#1 & #2 |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent for child#3 has indicated that there are no special needs required. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has indicated the designated person to pick up child #3 and the address |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 6/29/22 and the health report was dated 9/15/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health report was present at the time of inspection |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 an older toddler lacked an updated health report . The previous report was dated 2/3/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained the updated health report for child #1 |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4 no longer attends the childcare facility |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked an updated health assessment . The prior health assessments is dated 6/3/20. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has an appointment to obtain a health assessment. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The previous letter was sent on 10/22/20. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Local traffic safety authorities have been sent written notification of the facilities location and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and 2 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 11/14/21-11/14/23. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 11/10/19-11/10/21. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and 2 completed first-aid and pediatric CPR certification 4 days after this training was required. This violation was corrected prior to inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: The wooden stairs, not used by the childcare children, are accessible to children in the play space and lead to the school-age area on the second floor, approximately 2 stories above the play space. The wooden staircase and wooden railing had areas of splintering wood and exposed nails. There was a large rectangular air conditioning unit connected to a metal breaker box which had an exposed red leaver accessible to children in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For several years of the play area being inspected, the owners were never informed that a lack of a gate at the bottom of the fire escape and the shut-off switch for the air conditioning unit would be a violation. Since the owners are now aware of these issues, For the safety of the children a gate will be in place at the bottom of the fire escape and a lock in place on the air conditioning unit shut-off switch. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 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: There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the older toddler room purple wall by the phone accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) Replace electrical protective covering. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a dry erase board cleaner label "Keep out of reach of children" on the window frame assessable to children in the preschool room. 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.) All toxic materials have been removed and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first - aid kit in the School age room lacked scissors. 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.) The missing pair of scissors from the first-aid kit were replaced on the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a playhouse in pieces on a pile on the left side corner of the playground. There was an aluminum downspout extension that extended into the play space exposing sharp edges. There were two damaged lights in the infant room. 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 playhouse was put together and the aluminum downspout was removed eliminating any hazard. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 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: There was peeling paint on the wall by the infant room door. 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.) The small patch of peeling paint was covered on the date of inspection |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked sink in the upstairs school age bathroom. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Silicone was placed on the crack on the school age bathroom sink |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There was a large tear in the plastic covering on the seat of the blue vinyl couch in the breakfast room, whose pieces pose a choking hazard to the toddlers in care at the time. 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.) The couch was repaired. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: There was a large tear in the plastic covering on the seat of the blue vinyl couch in the breakfast room, whose pieces pose a choking hazard to the toddlers in care at the time. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The couch was repaired. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured childcare space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. Neither child was observed eating. Approximately 5 minutes later, staff person #6, the director, dragged the children, still in the stroller and high chair, into the infant room, until this certification representative asked that the children be removed from the equipment at approximately 9:15 am. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will not be in high chairs unless they are eating. |
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| 2021-10-19 | 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: At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio. 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.) We have hired an additional staff person. The director will count children in the center to make sure we are in compliance with ratio and supervision, as well as, other regulations. We are working on hiring a substitute staff person who can fill in when needed. Otherwise, we will not admit children if it will place us out of ratio. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio. The hallway is not measured space. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have hired an additional staff person. The director will count children in the center to make sure we are in compliance with ratio and supervision, as well as, other regulations. We are working on hiring a substitute staff person who can fill in when needed. Otherwise, we will not admit children if it will place us out of ratio. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency transportation plan posted in the preschool room. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan was immediately posted. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The last flu shot in the file for child #1, a 3 year-old, was in 2019 and there was not a written statement of exemption by a parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child no longer attends. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: There was no written parental consent for the nasal spray in the infant room for child #2. There was no written parental consent for the Motrin in the infant room for child #3. There was no written parental consent for the nasal spray and the inhaler in the older toddler room for child #4. 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.) We will obtain written parental consent for the medications. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The last two emergency plan trainings in the file for staff person #3 were dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes current emergency plan training. |
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| 2021-10-19 | 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: The file for staff person #4, working more than 90 days, did not include evidence of pediatric first-aid and CPR. Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person is no longer employed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, working more than 90 days, did not include evidence of the health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 is no longer employed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training in the file for staff person #4 was dated more than 90 days after their first day working with children. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person is no longer employed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 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: The file for staff person #5, who had worked more than 45 days, did not include an NSOR certificate. The file also included a disclosure statement and proof of NSOR that were both dated after their first day working with children and there was no witness signature on the disclosure statement.. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person is no longer employed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #2, both working with children for more than 12 months, did not include an evaluation by the director. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will complete evaluations for staff person #1 and #2. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. 5 children were observed in the breakfast room (first room to the right), a combined group of 3 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers. At the same time, staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. When in the hallway, staff person #3 was not physically present in the same space with the 5 children in the breakfast room. Based on conversation with staff person #6, who was still wearing their coat, they had just arrived at the facility and had run late due to a traffic accident. Based on conversation with staff person #3, they were responsible for all 7 children, placing them out of ratio. 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.) We have hired an additional staff person. The director will count children in the center to make sure we are in compliance with ratio and supervision, as well as, other regulations. We are working on hiring a substitute staff person who can fill in when needed. Otherwise, we will not admit children if it will place us out of ratio. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the director and on review of attendance sheets, staff person #1 was alone at the facility between approximately 6:45 am and 7:55 am, when staff person #3 arrived. During this time, up to 4 children were in care before the 2nd staff person arrived. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have hired an additional staff person. The director will count children in the center to make sure we are in compliance with ratio and supervision, as well as, other regulations. We are working on hiring a substitute staff person who can fill in when needed. Otherwise, we will not admit children if it will place us out of ratio. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:05 am, upon entering the front door of the facility, 2 young toddlers were observed in the front hallway, which is not measured child care space, one sitting in a highchair and one strapped into an umbrella stroller. Staff person #6, the director, was observed standing in the front hallway and staff person #3 was observed moving between the breakfast room and the hallway to attend to the children in those two separate spaces. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will not be cared for in the hallway. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The closet in the 1st floor hallway was unlocked, making the following toxics available to the children in care: On the floor were 2 cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, 2 bottles of Lysol all purpose cleaner, several bottles of glass and surface cleaner, a bottle of Lysol with bleach spray, Glade carpet and room freshener, and a can of Kaboom bathroom cleaner. On the 1st shelf was a large jug of Chlorox bleach. On a shelf above the sink in the older toddler room, there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray and a spray bottle of bleach water, which were accessible to some of the 2 year-olds in the room at the time. In the preschool room, there was a tub of Endust screen and electronic wipes under the staff person's desk, making it accessible to the preschoolers in care. All items included instructions to keep out of the reach of 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.) The closet door will be locked and remain locked. The other toxics were moved up higher out of the reach of children. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle of clear liquid was observed on a shelf above the sink in the older toddler room. Based on conversation with staff person #4, the liquid was bleach water. Correction Required: 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle will be labeled. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency phone numbers posted in the preschool room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The phone numbers were immediately posted. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit was in a bookbag on a low hook in the older toddler room, making it accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was moved back to where it belongs, up high and out of the reach of children. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 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: There were small areas of peeling paint observed on the pipes running from floor to ceiling near the window in the infant room. In the rear school-age room on the second floor, there were several small areas of peeling paint on the wall shared with the front room. 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.) The peeling paint will be removed. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: After diapering a young toddler, staff person #6, the director, placed soap on a wipe and wiped the child's hands. Based on conversation with the staff person, there was not enough water in the cooler to wash hands with soap and running water. There was not a handwashing sign at each of the toilets in both downstairs bathrooms. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The signs were posted in both bathrooms and the cooler was filled with water. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The last fire drill on the facility's fire drill log was dated more than 60 days ago. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have conducted a recent fire drill. |
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| 2021-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the system is interconnected but was purchased by the previous owner. The previous owner does not have the proof of purchase of the fire detection system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Based on conversation with the previous owner, the operator will write a statement with the approximate purchase date of the fire detection system. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a young toddler was observed sleeping on the floor. Based on conversation with the infant staff person, the child had been asleep approximately 10 minutes. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was moved onto their cot. In the future, all children will be placed on appropriate sleep cot. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not a daily schedule of activities posted in the infant room. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will post a daily schedule in the infant room. In the future, all rooms will have a daily schedule. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there was not emergency contact information present for two of the children observed receiving care in that room. In the front school-age room, there was not emergency contact information present for four of the children observed receiving care in that room. In the infant room, there was not emergency contact information present for one of the children observed receiving care in that room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will place copies of all enrolled children's emergency contact forms in every room. In the future, all emergency contact forms of all enrolled children will be in every classroom. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The list of vaccinations in the file for child #2, a 5 month-old, was missing 1 of each of the following: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio. The list of vaccinations in the file for child #3, a preschooler, was missing 1 Pneumococcal and 1 Hep A and there was no evidence of a flu shot. The list of vaccinations in the file for child #4, a preschooler, did not include evidence of a flu shot. There were no written statements of exemption by a parent in any of the files. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will either obtain an updated list of vaccinations or have the parent write a statement of exemption for the missing vaccinations. In the future, if children do not receive certain vaccinations, we will have the parent write a statement of exemption. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment in the file for staff person #1 was dated more than 24 months ago. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person already has an appointment scheduled to get an updated exam. In the future, we will make a chart of any upcoming physicals that staff are required to have. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart, and based on conversation with the operator, the individual continued to work with children for a short time before being removed from their child care position. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current child abuse clearance. In the future, I will create a log of due dates for the clearances of all staff members. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25 am in the older toddler room, staff person #1 was present with 6 children, a combined group of one young toddler, 1 older toddler and 4 preschoolers, placing them out of ratio. 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.) I will go to each room at the beginning of the day and check ratio to assure were in compliance. In the future, we will maintain appropriate ratio at all times. |
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| 2020-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Needs Verification |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two fire drills documented on the facility's log were dated more than 60 days apart and the last fire drill was dated more than 60 days ago. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have a fire drill and in the future, we will conduct fire drills monthly. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #5 did not specify the the fee to be charged or the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement will be updated with the missing information. In the future, we will make sure that the agreement form is filled out completely at enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the file for child #3 and conversation with the staff, the emergency contact information was dated after the child started attending the program. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes an emergency contact form. In the future, the emergency contact form will be completed in full upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, the emergency contact form will be completed in full upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the name or number of the health insurance policy for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, the emergency contact form will be completed in full upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include the address for one of the release persons. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, the emergency contact form will be completed in full upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last health report in the file for child #1, a young toddler, was dated more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have her parent obtain a current health report. In the future, parents will submit updated health reports for infants and toddlers every 6 months or sooner. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The list of vaccinations in the file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include a flu shot in the last 12 months. None of the files included a written statement of exemption by a parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A statement of exemption will be obtained from a parent. In the future, if parents choose not to get a vaccination for their child, they will provide a written exemption statement. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #3 were dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current health assessment. In the future, we'll make sure that updated staff health assessments are provided every 24 months or sooner. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The signature on the health assessment in the file for staff person #1 did not include the individual's title. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of the individual's title will be added to the file. In the future, |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff #3 were dated more than 60 months apart. 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.) The file now includes a current Mandated Reporter training. In the future, we will frequently check files to make sure mandated reporter trainings are completed on time. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last evaluation in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will complete an evaluation for staff person #2. In the future, staff evaluations will be completed every 12 months sooner. |
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| 2020-07-21 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The curtain hanging between the preschool room and the back of the young toddler room had a tear at the top and one at the bottom. 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 curtain will be discarded and replaced. In the future, we'll make sure all of our surfaces will be checked on a regular basis. |
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