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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant and a young toddler sleeping in cribs located in the infant classroom which were not labeled for the use of specific child using the crib. Observed the rest equipment in the toddler / preschool area in the main classroom were labeled with numbers but did not have a coordinating chart to identify which rest equipment was to be used for each child. 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.) All cribs and rest equipment were labeled for individual use by children. A matching chart was created for numbered rest mats. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment in the toddler / preschool area in the main classroom which did not have a least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest of the equipment was immediately rearranged to maintain the required spacing. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not established or posted in the infant classrooms. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "A written plan of daily activities was not established for each group. During the morning hours, it was observed that the staff were not engaged in activities with the children and the children were engaged in free play during the time of the inspection." and "A written plan of daily activities was not posted in each group space or classroom". 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written daily schedules and activity plans were developed and posted in infant and toddler classrooms. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed the diaper changing station in the infant classroom had the hands-free lid removed and sitting on the floor next to the trashcan which left the trashcan without a lid and unable to be used in a hands-free manner Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "Observed the diaper changing station in the older toddler (front left section of the main room) did not have a hands-free covered can for the disposal of soiled diapers. Observed the lidded trash can at the diaper changing station in the infant/young toddler classroom did not operate in a hands-free manner. The trash can, which has a battery-operated hands-free mechanism, did not have batteries," 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.) The hands-free diaper disposal lid was reinstalled and is functioning properly. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: Observed a baby bottle in the windowsill and a bottle inside a crib in the infant classroom with formula/milk which had not been discarded after being served. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "Observed a baby bottle on top of the shelf in the older toddler area (front left section of the main room) with some formula/milk which had not been discarded after being served." Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Previously served bottles were discarded immediately. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.165 - Menus | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "The menu was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The menu was posted in the back room / kitchen on the refrigerator in an area that is not frequented by parents dropping off or picking up children." Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menus were immediately reposted in a parent-accessible area near the entrance. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(6) Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle containing formula/milk in the crib with a napping young toddler in the infant classroom. Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately removed from the crib, and staff were retrained on safe sleep and feeding requirements. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21/3270.119 - General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.119 Description: General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in the infant classroom with the mattress still inside the original plastic packaging with a suffocation warning label on the bag stating to "remove before use". The mattress did not have a crib sheet, and the infant was sleeping directly on the plastic bag. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infant's sleep in a crib, bassinet or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a fitted sheet. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant mattress was immediately removed from the plastic packaging, a fitted crib sheet was applied, and staff were retrained on AAP safe sleep standards. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 working alone in the infant classroom. The file for staff person #1 does not include verification of 2 years of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from working independently until verification of qualifications and experience was reviewed and documented. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1, an aide, working unsupervised in the infant classroom. Staff person #1 was not being supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff scheduling was immediately adjusted to ensure aides are supervised at all times by a qualified Assistant Group Supervisor, Group Supervisor, or Director. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61/3270.61(c) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61/3270.61(c) Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space/40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 children in the back infant room which has a capacity of 2 children. Correction Required: Measurement and use of indoor child care space. 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 were immediately redistributed to maintain room capacity requirements. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet in the infant classroom and in the toddler / preschool area in the main classroom which did not have a protective receptacle cover which were accessible to children 5 years of age and 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 outlet covers were immediately installed. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlocked black cabinet in the kitchen area next to the children's eating area which contained cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children", that were accessible to children. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "Observed an unlocked black cabinet in the kitchen area next to the children's eating area which contained cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children", that were accessible to children. Observed diaper creams and baby powder on the lower shelves of the changing table located in the infant/young toddler area (back left section of the main room) labeled "Keep out of reach of children", which were accessible to children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All hazardous and toxic materials were immediately locked and removed from child-accessible areas. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a) Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed the lights in infant classroom room were turned off during naptime which did not provide sufficient lighting in the room to see all of the children napping in the room. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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.) Classroom lighting was immediately adjusted to maintain sufficient visibility during nap time. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a toilet in the boys/men's bathroom in the back room (the kitchen/storage/cafeteria area) which was not flushed after use." Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/11/2026, "Observed 2 toilets in the boys/men's bathroom in the back room (the kitchen/storage/cafeteria area) which were not flushed after use." 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.) Bathroom fixtures were immediately cleaned and flushed. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant and a young toddler napping in Pack N Plays which were not labeled with the child's name for whom the rest equipment was intended. 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.) All rest equipment was labeled for individual child use. Each child has a number assigned. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not established for each group. During the morning hours, it was observed that the staff were not engaged in activities with the children and the children were engaged in free play during the time of the inspection. 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.) A structured daily schedule, including teacher-led activities and free play, was immediately developed and implemented for all groups. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in each group space or classroom. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A structured daily schedule, including teacher-led activities and free play, was immediately developed and implemented for all groups. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to the facility, staff person #1 was observed outside on the sidewalk talking on their phone. When the Certification Representative and the Certification Supervisor rang the doorbell, staff person #1 left their assigned group of 1 infant and 1 young toddler to answer the door and was on the opposite side of the half-wall unable to supervise their children from across the room. Staff person #1 was not physically present with the children in their group while outside or while they were on the opposite side of the half-wall of the facility near the entrance. It was stated that staff person #3 was caring for their assigned group in the older toddler area (front left section of the main room) while also caring for the infant and young toddler napping in the of the infant/young toddler area (back left section of the main room). Staff person #3 was not physically present with the napping infant & toddler. 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.) Due to new knowledge, the staff was immediately retrained on supervision expectations and proper group assignment procedures. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: The parent handbook, provided to the parent at the time of enrollment, does not include the facilities general daily schedule. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent handbook updated to include the facility's daily schedule. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed the diaper changing station in the older toddler (front left section of the main room) did not have a hands-free covered can for the disposal of soiled diapers. Observed the lidded trash can at the diaper changing station in the infant/young toddler classroom did not operate in a hands-free manner. The trash can, which has a battery-operated hands-free mechanism, did not have batteries, 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.) Hands-free covered trash cans were installed and repaired. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: Observed a baby bottle on top of the shelf in the older toddler area (front left section of the main room) with some formula/milk which had not been discarded after being served. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Previously served bottles were discarded immediately. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.165 - Menus | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The menu was posted in the back room / kitchen on the refrigerator in an area that is not frequented by parents dropping off or picking up children. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The weekly menu was relocated to a clearly visible parent area near the main entrance. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed a baby bottle on top of the shelf in the older toddler area (front left section of the main room) which was not labeled. 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.) All bottles are labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file was updated with verified education and experience documentation. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically with instructions for contacting the central regional child care office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility with the certificate of compliance or provided to the parents of each child enrolled. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have posted how to access the regulations online and the phone number at eye level on the parent board, window coming in and the front counter. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non 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 did not include a copy of an updated PA State Police clearance within 60 months of the previous clearance. The PSP clearance on file was dated 02/02/2021 with no subsequent clearance on file. (Corrected at the time of the inspection. A PSP clearance dated 02/26/2026 was received for staff person #6 and placed in the file.) 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.) Updated State Police clearance was obtained and placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to the facility, staff person #1 was observed outside on the sidewalk talking on their phone. Staff person #2 and #3 were over ratio caring for 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers, and 8 preschool age children. Staff person #2 was responsible for 6 preschool age children and staff person #3 was responsible for 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers and 2 preschool children. The maximum group size with an infant in the group is 1:4. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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). TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were immediately reassigned to ensure compliance with staff-to-child ratios based on the youngest child present. Additional staff coverage was implemented. 1. 03/11/2026 - Staff/Child ratios will be maintained at all times. (Implemented 03/11/2026) 2. 08/11/2026 - Ratio is documented hourly using a tracking sheet (Implemented 08/14/2026) The director reviews ratios three times daily A backup staffing plan is in place for transitions and absences As required by OCDEL: Weekly ratio documentation will be submitted for 3 months to verify ongoing compliance. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlocked black cabinet in the kitchen area next to the children's eating area which contained cleaning materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children", that were accessible to children. Observed diaper creams and baby powder on the lower shelves of the changing table located in the infant/young toddler area (back left section of the main room) labeled "Keep out of reach of children", which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All hazardous and toxic materials were secured in locked or elevated storage. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a)/3270.104(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.104(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the corner rails of the changing table located in the infant/young toddler area (back left section of the main room). Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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.) Damaged surfaces and furniture were removed from use. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: Observed the portable sink in the older toddler (front left section of the main room) did not have steps or a platform for the children to easily reach the sink for handwashing. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Steps/platform provided to allow children access to the sink. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 toilets in the boys/men's bathroom in the back room (the kitchen/storage/cafeteria area) which were not flushed after use. 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.) Bathrooms were cleaned, and staff were reminded of sanitation expectations. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: Observed the diaper changing table located in the infant/young toddler area (back left section of the main room) did not have a source of running water for handwashing. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing table will be removed until it is replaced, and a portable sink for handwashing will be installed by maintenance. |
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| 2025-10-20 | 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: On 11/5/25, it was observed that the changing table in the Preschool area (front right from the front door) was unstable. 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.) Changing table was tighten by maintence by the end of the day. Table is now secure. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that the pack and plays in the infant/toddler (front left from the front door) section of the room were not labeled for individual use. 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.) Each Pack 'n Play in the infant/toddler area was labeled with the assigned child's name. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that child 1 (who is an infant) was asleep in a bouncy seat from 11:30 until 11:45 when staff were asked by certification to move the child. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff moved the infant from the bouncy seat to a firm, flat crib per AAP guidance. Staff retrained on safe-sleep practices. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 2 did not contain health insurance information or a policy number. 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.) Child 2's emergency contact form was updated to include health-insurance provider and policy number. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that a staff person did not wash their hands after 2 different diaper changes. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was retrained on handwashing after diapering and toileting. Proper procedure posted at all sinks |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/25, it was observed that the facility menu was not posted. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The weekly menu was printed and posted near the kitchen entrance and family sign-in area. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that there were 2 infants in care and no infant feeding schedules were present. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written feeding schedules for both infants were obtained and placed in each child's record and near feeding area. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that pick up and drop off procedures describing the safe routes around the facility were not posted, for the parents at the facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A detailed Pick-Up/Drop-Off Route Map was created and posted at the main entrance for families. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for children 2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parental consents for emergency medical care and minor first-aid were signed for children 2 and 3 and filed. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that children's allergy information was posted, allowing any visitors to see the information. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's allergy list was relocated to a staff-only binder accessible behind the prep counter, out of public view. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that a large, heavy box was stored upright on the wall on the right side of the room in the school age area posing a crushing hazard. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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 large, heavy box posing a crushing hazard in the school-age area was removed and stored safely. |
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| 2025-10-20 | 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: On 11/5/25, it was observed that the trash can located between the sink and the diaper changing area near the bathrooms. 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.) A lidded, plastic-lined trash can was installed between the sink and diaper-changing area. |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center was not posted by the phone at the front desk. 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.) Corrected on site. This was being updated for lamination and was placed back into place with the phone |
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| 2025-10-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) - Inaccessible to children/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) Description: Inaccessible to children/Locked Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25, it was observed that a first aid kit containing Benadryl cream was accessible to children in the school age area of the room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit containing Benadryl cream was moved to a locked cabinet inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-08-26 | 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 8/26/25, it was observed that child 4 was out of staff supervision while he was entering the unoccupied office space. The preschool/school age children were unsupervised on the right side of the classroom while staff persons 6, 8, and 11 were on the front left side of the classroom. The view of the children was obstructed by the standing wall barriers. 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. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training with technical assistance regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Staff shall participate in follow up Technical Assistance visits and implement suggestions of the Specialist providing the Technical Assistance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All standing wall barriers were removed. Without the wall barriers everyone on staff will be under supervision. With approval from OCDEL we plan to impliment on Better Kids Care "Supervision What's Required" |
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| 2025-08-26 | 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 8/26/25, it was observed that staff persons 8 and 11 were unable to name the children in their primary care groups. Staff stated that they were new and had not learned the children's names. Staff person 6 was able to name all 16 children present but due to ratio constraints, could not be the primary care provider for all 17 children ages 1-12. 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.) Staff assigned primary care groups; daily half hour checks are done in each group. Childrens names are on daily check sheet and pictures are added to each childs profile. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that child 18 was observed sitting in a high chair eating. Staff stated that child 18 was three years old and was put in the highchair to prohibit them from running around while eating. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) High chair use for a three-year-old as a restraint has ceased. Child is seated at age-appropriate table/chair; no restraint unless adaptive equipment is prescribed. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/24, it was observed that emergency contact information for children 4, 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16 was not accessible to the staff in the childcare space where the children were present. 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.) As we discovered the app was having trouble as a bak up emergency contact info is on paper in the office. It is in a binder for staff to carry if needed |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that staff persons 8, 9, and 11 did not have a health assessment or TB test on file. 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. 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.) This violation was already addressed in this correction plan. All staff was removed until all documents are in and reviewed by OCDEL |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that children 4. 5, and 10 were present at the facility and did not have a complete child file available. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each parent was informed and they added the info before returning. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.191/3270.192(1) - Individual Records/Name, address, and phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(1) Description: Individual Records/Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that staff persons 8 and 11 were working in a childcare capacity and did not have a staff file present. There was no documentation of CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) requirements, Health Assessment and TB test, reference letters, or staff education, experience and training available at the time of the visit. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 and #11 were immediately removed from duty and will not return until all required documents are submitted and verified: State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR clearances, Signed disclosure statement, Health assessment and TB test Proof of education and experience. Two written non-family references. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that staff persons 8 and 11 were caring for children without documentation of education or experience on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff without all documents all file have been removed until all documents are in and reviewed by OCDEL |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25. it was observed that staff persons 8, 10, and 11 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. 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.) Staff provided two written non-family references; files updated. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25. it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 8 and 11 were observed caring for children without a disclosure statement or state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate on file. Staff persons 8 and 11 may not return to a childcare position until disclosure and all clearances are complete. Staff person 8 was also observed escorting children to the bathroom area where they could not be supervised by a qualified staff person. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #8 and 11 -- 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.) Staff person #8 & 11 have not been back to my center working with children. Each staff person has been collecting thier documents. Once all documents are in I will send them to OCDEL for review before allowing staff person back |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(b)/3270.37(c) - No more than 50% aides/Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(b)/3270.37(c) Description: No more than 50% aides/Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that staff persons 6, 8, and 11 were the only staff present at the facility, upon the arrival of certification staff. Staff 6 is aide qualified and staff 8 and 11 have no qualifications on file. The facility did not have enough qualified individuals onsite and the aide qualified staff was not supervised properly. Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff without required clearances were immediately removed from duty until documentation was received. Schedules adjusted so minimum staffing requirements are met at all times; aides are supervised by AGS/GS/Director. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)/3270.34(a)(1) - Director responsibilities/Finances, meals, personnel | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.34(a)(1) Description: Director responsibilities/Finances, meals, personnel Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25 and 8/26/25, it was observed that director responsibilities were not fulfilled in relation to personnel. Staff persons 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 11were observed working in the file without having required staff file documents on file. Staff persons 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 11 did not have complete CPSL documents on file Staff persons 4, 5, 8 and 11 did not have completed health assessments or TB tests on file. Staff persons 5, 8 and 11 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. Staff persons 5, 8, and 11 did not have documentation of education or experience on file. Staff persons 2, 5, 8, and 11 were working unsupervised at the facility without documentation of Health and Safety training. Staff persons 1, 2, 5, 8, and 11 were working unsupervised at the facility without documentation of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director is responsible for administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: Facility director or management staff will attend Existing Provider Orientation. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: For a period of three months, the facility director or management staff will send all new staff files for review as they are complete and ready to care for children. A complete file must include: proof of age/address, disclosure statement, state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, health assessment and TB test, education and experience, and 2 reference letters. Staff persons may not start caring for children until their file has been approved by the regional office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective immediately, no staff may return or start without a complete file. Management will attend Existing Provider Orientation (EPO) and, for 3 months, submit all new staff files to OCDEL for approval before the staff member starts with children. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that Clorox wipes were accessible to children in the school age area right outside the office area. 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.) Clorox wipes were on a high table outside of my office in the care space. Wipes were moved and put away. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 8/26/25, it was observed that the exit doorway in the back section of buildings, beside the kitchen area, was obstructed by an adult desk chair. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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 rolling desk chair was removed from the exit path beside the kitchen; it is now stored away from egress routes. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 8/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 1, 2, and 5 were caring for children unsupervised. On 8/20/25, staff persons 1, 2, 3, and 5 were present in the facility at the time of the arrival of certification staff. Additionally, on 8/27/25, it was observed that staff persons 8 and 11 were caring for children unsupervised. On 8/27/25, staff persons 6, 8 and 11 were present in the facility at the time of the arrival of certification staff. Staff persons 1, 2, 5, 8, and 11 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff persons 3 and 6 do have documentation of Health and Safety training and Pediatric First Aid and CPR on file, but are only Aide qualified and are therefore unable to supervise staff person 1, 2, 5, 8, and 11. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1, 2, 5, 8 and 11must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, GS, or Director) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, 2, 5, 8, and 11, staff person #1, 2, 5, 8 and 11 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.) All staff person was removed until all documents are on file and reviewed by OCDEL. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 4 and 5 did not have record of a health assessment or TB test on file. 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. 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.) Already addressed and corrected earlier in this document. Al satff will have all documents on file and a review by OCDEL before starting. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25, it was observed that staff persons 4, and 5 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. 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.) Staff person has all documents on file. After being removed from the cneter. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 8/4/25 and 8/20/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law), was not followed. Staff person 1 was observed working in the facility on 8/20/25 and did not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person 1 may not return to work until state police clearance is on file. Staff person 1 had previous criminal history that had not been reviewed by the regional office. Staff person 2 was observed working in the facility on 8/4/25 and 8/20/25 and did not have a child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file. Staff person 2 may not return to work until all clearances are on file. Staff person 4 was observed working on 8/4/25 at the facility and did not have record of state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 4 may not return to work until all clearances are on file. Staff person 4 was observed working at the facility on 8/4/25 and did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff person 5 was observed working at the facility on 8/20/25 and did not have record of state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR certificate on file. Staff person 5 may not return to work until all clearances are on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, 2, 4, and 5 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.) All staff without documents on file has been removed until all documents are on file and reviewed by OCDEL. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25, it was observed that staff person 5 did not have record of education or experience on file. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was missing proof of education/experience submitted documentation, which is now on file. ***staff no longer employed 11/5/25/ |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(b) - No more than 50% aides | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(b) Description: No more than 50% aides Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25, it was observed that there was not a staff person present at the facility who was qualified at a director, group supervisor, or assistant group supervisor. Staff persons 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 were present at the facility. Staff persons 2, 3, and 6 were aide qualified and staff persons 1 and 5 did not have record of any qualifications on file. Correction Required: At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction: Staff schedules were adjusted to ensure that at least one qualified staff member (Director, Group Supervisor, or Assistant Group Supervisor) is always present with aide-qualified staff. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 8/20/25, it was observed that ratio was not maintained. Staff person 1 stated that they were caring for 6 children. Child 1, who was part of their group was a young toddler. The required ratio should have been 1 staff for 5 children. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction: Staff assignments were immediately adjusted to ensure compliance with ratio requirements based on the youngest child in the group. |
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| 2025-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of current liability insurance was not on file. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liability insurance was obtained and put on file on 6/17/25. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a refrigerator. 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.) My refrigerator was delivered 5/23/2025 about a one hour after inspector left. I was able to set it up and place the thermometer in both the freezer and refrigerator for 48-hours to get both to proper temp. The freezer is at 0 and the refrigerator is at 40 degrees |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A hands- free trashcan was not available for the diapering area. 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.) There are currently 19 hands free lid protected trashcan through out my center. This includes diapering area, all rooms, all bathrooms, waiting area, and kitchen. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations. Staff person #2 does not have documentation of completed pre-service 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.) Both sections that include infants, toddlers, disabled children and the continuity of care were on the original emergency plan on page 15 of the plan. I have added an additional document as page 17 of emergency plan that clarifies the process of continuity of care. Staff person #2 has evidence of preservice training. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have a health assessment or TB test on file. 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. 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.) Staff #2 was able to get her staff health assessment completed and turned in. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of current liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I currently have a liability insurance policy in place for my hours of operations. Insurance companies are now requesting childcare licensing before providing insurance especially for new childcare businesses. This is the reason why I only had a quote. But I was able to prove previous insurance to get this policy acceptable for childcare before receiving a license number. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have documentation of experience. Staff person #2 did not have documentation of education or experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection Staff #1 did have the experience inside refernce letter that stated well over 3 years of seen experience. But still and all I was able to return to both refernces and they were able to add additional bolded letter with the exact words of over 3 years of experience has been witnessed by both people. Staff #2 was able to get hers completed right away and is now within her new hire package. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current emergency plan already had accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disablities starting on page 14 to 15 But I did add an additional section making sure it is clarified. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial employment. 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.) I have filled out the emergency drill form and completed a emergency training log to document when a staff member takes the training. Trainings are completed during hire and annually. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Operator did not submit emergency plan to Dauphin County EMA. Corrected during inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I am not sure how I had the incorrect Dauphin EMA information on the emergency plan proof of submittion but had the correct info on my emergency plan. Either way it was updated and submitted during inspection. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Saff person #2 did not have documentation of a completed state police 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 childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 accidently sent in the pending document before background was fully processed. Once this was brought to her attention she sent me the correct background check. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(3) - Associate's + 3 yrs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(3) Description: Associate's + 3 yrs Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have evidence of 3 years of experience working with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have two letters that were completed correctly during inspection as each document literally said they have witnessed my experience with children well over 3 years both personally and professional. These letters are both references and explains my experince. But as reqested both parties have added addtional statements. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.62(a)/3270.103 - Large muscle space provided/Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a)/3270.103 Description: Large muscle space provided/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have indoor or outdoor gross motor space for infants and toddlers. The outdoor play space does not have a mulch free play space. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. 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.) Mulch was to be swept out of under 3 years old area and a fence to be added to the middle of playground that will prevent mulch from being pushed to the infant/young toddler area. Another issue was the under the age of 3 years old children would kick mulch in wrong area as they traveled through the other side to get to the non mulch side. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were not posted near the sinks. Corrected on site. 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.) Handwashing signs were placed in correct locations during the inspection. These signs are paper. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Evacuation routes were not posted within the facility. Corrected on site. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation signs were put up during inspection. |
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| 2025-05-23 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non 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: The facility is located in a plaza; the fire detection system was not able to be tested. Documentation of annual testing was not available for this suite. 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.) During inspection I provided documents to inspector that at the time we did not know how to read but it shows that the plaza it self is all connected for emergency alarms. The biggest and oldest business in the location are the locations listed on report because they are the locations that hold the bigger equipment if direct location can not be shut off for whatever reason. I was able to confirm that the system is updated and serviced by the owners. I have attached a letter with the information the childcare inspector has requested. Also, every time the system is checked I will now get a report without asking due to the childcare regulations. |
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