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| 2026-07-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated which includes name, address and phone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and the financial agreement for child #1 and child #2 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period during the time period between 8/2025 and 3/2026. 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.) The emergency contact information and the financial agreement for child #1 and child #2 were reviewed by a parent at least once in the last 6 months. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, who has been enrolled more than 60 days, did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report for child #1 has been requested and should be updated within 2 weeks. |
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| 2026-07-02 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: Sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area, accessible to children in care. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sunscreen has been removed from the unlocked drawer in the kitchen area. |
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| 2025-12-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The vinyl pad on the diaper changing table used by children in care was torn. 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.) A new wipeable vegan leather cover has been replaced on the diaper changing table used by children in care. |
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| 2025-12-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom that was 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.) A protective receptacle cover has been placed in an electrical outlet on the wall outside of the bathroom. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A toilet training seat was dirty with what appeared to be dried urine and/or feces. A plastic seat in the toddler feeding table was cracked, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. There were tears observed in the fabric material on (5) pack n plays. 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.) Toilet training seats have been cleaned with disinfectant wipes and washed with soap. A plastic seat in the toddler feeding table was replaced with a brand new seat. The tears observed in 5 pack and play have been hemmed and secured. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A penny and (2) elastic hair bands, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, were observed under the pad on the changing table; and styrofoam plates were observed in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A penny and 2 elastic hair bands have been discarded, Styrofoam plates cabinet has been locked and inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was signed by the operator and the parent. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2, #3, and #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) The agreement for child 2, 3, and 4 arrival and departure time has been updated. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was dated 3/5/2025, which was following their date of admission. 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 emergency contact information was obtained for child #1. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #1 has been updated with the work telephone. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period between 12/29/2024 and 7/1/2025. 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.) The emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was reviewed by a parent on 7/1/2025. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.134(b) Description: Towels labeled and laundered Noncompliance Area: Children were observed using the same cloth towel to dry their hands after handwashing. Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will have disposable paper towels to clean their hands. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not wipe the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution after diapering a child. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cloth cover on the diaper changing pad was removed so the surface will be wiped with a sanitizing solution after diapering a child. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There were (3) bottles not labeled with the child's name for whom they were intended. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The three bottles were labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There were loose sheets observed in a pack n play that posed a potential suffocation risk for the infant using the equipment. A toddler feeding table was observed in use by a preschool child, which is not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions that specifies it is not intended for use by children older than 24 months. Correction Required: 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 loose sheet in a pack and play has been removed and replaced with a tight fitted sheet for the safety of the infant. A picnic table has been replaced for older kids in care for use for lunches and snacks. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Description: Age and training/Required training Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 lacked verification of the required minimum of 12 clock hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed a training called Its a Magical World on 1/13/2024 that will be counted for the annual training period between 12/2023 to 12/2024 to correct the violation. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.77 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.77 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter/exit the facility and access the outdoor play space. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A visual strip was placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter/exit the facility and access the outdoor play space. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The sliding glass door was partially obstructed by the children's coat storage unit. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children's coat storage unite has been moved away from the sliding door. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 2/20 to 3/20/2025. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Garbage bags and styrofoam plates were stored in unlocked cabinets in the kitchen area, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The garbage bags and styrofoam plates have been moved to a locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The amount of the fee to be charged has been added to the agreement for child #1. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: 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 date on which the fee is to be paid was added to the agreement for child #1. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) A person has been designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement for child #1. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following child #2's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #2 contained a current health report. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area, where they were accessible and posed a potential threat to the health and safety of children in care. Correction Required: 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.) Sharp adult scissors have been removed from the unlocked drawer in the kitchen area and is put out of reach from the children in care. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective covers were not placed in 2 receptacles in an electrical outlet on the wall by the sink in the bathroom, 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.) The protective covers have been placed in the electrical outlet on the wall by the sink in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children: An air freshener was plugged into the wall by the kitchen area; a container of odor neutralizer was sitting on the back of the toilet and a bottle of Biotin and Collagen shampoo was sitting on a shelf in the shower stall in the bathroom; a bottle of dish soap and 4 containers of multi-purpose wipes were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and a plug in air freshener refill, a bottle of sunscreen and hand lotion were in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials have been moved to an area inaccessible to children in care. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days during the period between 7/11 to 9/13/2023. Correction Required: The operator 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.) A fire drill was conducted within the last 60 days. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 7/3 to 8/3; 10/1 to 11/1; 1/1 to 2/1; 3/1 to 4/1; and 5/1 to 6/1/2024. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A crack was observed on a plastic truck in the child care space, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the toy. 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 plastic truck has been removed from the facility. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2-#4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #2-#4 has been updated with the services provided to the family and the child. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) - Signed /Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)/3290.124(a) Description: Signed /Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1-#5 contained a current agreement and emergency contact information that was completed following their first day of attendance. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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 agreement for child #1-#5 contains a current agreement and emergency contact information now. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: A parent of child #3, #4 and #5 did not receive the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent has received the original copy of agreement for child #3, #4, and #5 |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #3 has been updated and signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A shelving unit with 5 shelves located in the hallway between the child care space and the bathroom and a heavy glass top table with a pedestal base located inside the entrance to the facility was not secured in a manner that would prevent it from tipping, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Correction Required: 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.) A shelving unit with 5 shelves located in the hallway between the child care space and the bathroom and a heavy glass top table with a pedestal base located inside the entrance to the facility has been moved out of the facility. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission in the future. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #3 has been updated. The parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff has been signed by a parent. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.24(e) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(e) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The emergency plan shall be posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A note has been posted on the bulletin board, stating "Emergency Plan is available on request". |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.24(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The letter that the operator provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include the lock-down procedure. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include the lock down procedure. The letter has been updated and now includes the lock down procedure. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.61 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.61 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: There was no fencing or natural barrier on one side of the area being used as outdoor play space to restrict children from traffic. 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.) Fencing is now installed on all sides of the outdoor play space to restrict children from traffic. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.63 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were not placed in the electrical outlet located on the outside of the home by the entrance to the facility, 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.) Protective receptacle covers have been placed in the electrical outlet located on the outside of the home by the entrance to the facility. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.64(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.64(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: A can of Coppertone sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked draw under the changing table in the child care space accessible to children in care. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A can of Coppertone sunscreen labeled keep out of the reach of children has been removed from the area and has been placed where it is not accessible to children in care. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3290.77 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.77 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter the facility. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stickers have been placed on the sliding glass door used by children to enter the facility. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Initial review | 3290.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were several tears observed on a vinyl mat intended to be used as rest equipment for children in care. 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 vinyl mat was removed from the facility. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Initial review | 3290.102(f) - No hazardous toys/equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.102(f) Description: No hazardous toys/equipment Noncompliance Area: A Bumbo seat described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and intended for the use of children in care was observed in the space designated to be used for child care at the facility. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Bumbo seat described as a hazardous described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has been removed from the facility. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Initial review | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to present the proof of purchase for the hardwired interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility. 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proof of purchase for the hardwired interconnected fire detection system installed at the facility was not found. The Act 62 Attestation was completed and submitted to the Department. |
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