A MOTHERS TOUCH 1 INC
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-12-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring period inspection, the certification representative asked the staff if anyone was in charge and was told no. The certification representative asked the two staff onsite if they held anything higher than a high school diploma and both staff reported no. There was no one there who was in charge for the certification representative to verify staff files. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider identified the staff in charge in the absence of the director presence. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(3) - Responsible designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(3) Description: Responsible designee Noncompliance Area: The certification representative conducted a follow-up for the remaining corrections. Upon arrival there was no director present at the facility and there and when asked if there is someone there in charge and the response was no. Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider provided the staff that is in charge when the director is not present. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 were all missing child service reports in their file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff that are assigned to the children and request for them to complete child service reports of the children that are required to have one every 6 months. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Durin the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through the emergency contact forms for the infants were not in the room that the children were being cared for. 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.) The provider will locate or print out emergency contact forms and include them in all rooms that children are being cared for in. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child # 1 was missing the second Hep A shot without a written exemption letter in the fil Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to provide a written exemption signed and dated to be included in the file. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 health assessment was missing a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to obtain a signature and date on the physical and include in the file. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative vied the staff files staff #3 was missing 1 reference in the 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.) The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to obtain a second reference and include it in the file. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the fire safety training certificate in the file. Correction Required: Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff and request for the staff to complete the fire safety training and include the certificate in the file. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a tile in the bathroom on the floor that needed repair near the sink. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will contact maintenance and request for them to repair the broken tile in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and notice play equipment not in good repair and appeared to be unsafe for children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will remove items that are not in good repair. |
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| 2024-10-24 | 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an infant lounge chair that needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will remove the cover on the lounge chair thoroughly clean it. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing child service reports in the file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have the staff that are assigned to each particular child to complete a child service report on the listed children. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan the plan did not include the plan for continuity of care plans . Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the emergency plan and include the plans for continuity of care. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy, the policy did not include child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will include child maltreatment to the shaken baby policy. The provider will send the certification representative a copy of the updated policy. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing 9 hours of professional development training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify staff #2 and request for them to submit 9 hours of up-to-date training to be included in the file. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space there was loose trash that needed to be picked up Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will remove any loose trash that is inside the play space area. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and checked the toilets in the boy's bathroom and one of the toilets did not flush. 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.) The provider will have maintenance repair the toilet that was not flushing at the time of the renewal inspection. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a fire extinguisher needing to be serviced. the dial indicator was on empty. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify their servicing company that services their fire extinguishers and request for them to service the fire extinguisher that stays empty. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the certification representative requested to view the policy that was in place for the pick-up and drop off services for the before and after care children. At the time of the investigation the policy was not available Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will submit a copy of the agreement for the pick-up and drop off procedures for the before and after care children. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see a daily schedule posted in the infant space. 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.) The provider posted the daily schedule correcting the violation onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, child #5 was missing the flu shot with no signed refusal letter in the file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider stated that the parent of the child will be notified to get a updated immunization record or the parents will have to sign a refusal form to be placed in the file. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)/3270.152 - Daily diaper supply/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)/3270.152 Description: Daily diaper supply/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed diapering and observed staff #3 not washing their hands after removing the gloves. The certification representative observed staff #3 not properly wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution. No sanitizing solution was used to clean the area after use. Correction Required: When children are diapered, the facility shall use disposable diapers, a diaper service or arrange with the parent to provide a daily diaper supply. 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 provider will request staff #3 to take a diapering and hand washing training to ensure that staff #3 is properly using the proper diapering and hand washing requirements listed in the state regulations. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative did not see the plans for continuity of care inside the emergency plan. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider added the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan and the violation was corrected onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan. the plan did not have a section that stated lockdown. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider added the section that addressed lockdown inside the emergency plan and the violation was corrected onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, staff #1 did not have a complete 12 annual hours of trainings in the file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider stated that staff #1 will be required to take the remainder of 12 hours of training. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files, Staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider added the staff evaluation to the file correcting the violation onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed missing outlet covers in the infant room on the wall near the cubby under the tree on the wall. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider replaced the missing outlet covers correcting the violation onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed toxins in the school age room accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider removed the toxins and placed it inaccessible to the children correcting the violation onsite. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.67(b)/3270.102(a) - Trash removed grounds once/week/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(b)/3270.102(a) Description: Trash removed grounds once/week/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space and observed areas of trash that was located inside the place space. There were parts that of the play equipment that were unusable and not in good repair that needed to be removed. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider corrected the violation onsite by throwing the unusable play equipment away and removing the trash that was located inside the play space. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the school age room first aid kit was missing band aids, gloves and tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider stated that the missing items in the first aid kit will be added to the kit. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(d) - On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d) Description: On excursions Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk and observed a staff member in the outside play area without travel first aid bag and emergency contact forms with them. The room did not have a travel first aid bag to travel with the class when going outside to in the play area. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider corrected part of the violation creating first aid travel kits for each room during the time of the renewal inspection. The provider will print out emergency contact information for each travel bag. |
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| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint inside: the older toddler room, the preschool room, damage wall under mirror in preschool room, peeling paint outside the older toddler room on wall top of ledge in library and peeling paint in the bathroom under mirror over top of sink. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider stated all areas of peeling paint and damage walls will be corrected by maintenance. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was determined that the child in the complaint was left unsupervised by staff person #1 when going to the bathroom. Children were also left unsupervised while staff person #1 went to answer the door for a parent picking up their child. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete the supervision training with the rest of the staff. Training will be completed by7/17/23. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the infant room was out of ratio. There were 11 infants and 2 staff members. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 -------- 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.) We created a template to document the ratio of children. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed to bouncy seats that were soiled and stained with brown spots and a cubbie that had dry baby formula and dust on the top of it in the infant room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will discard and replace bouncy seats. Space will be wiped down daily with sanitizing wipes. |
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| 2022-10-31 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact forms for child #5 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage and 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.) Owner will obtain health insurance provider and policy number from the child's parent. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the emergency contact information for child #8 did not include release persons address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner obtained the address of release person and wrote the information on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, child #1, #2, and #3 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care. 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.) Emergency contact form book will be kept in each room that children are receiving care. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, emergency contact information for child # 4 and child # 7 was not dated. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will have parent sign and date the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1 did not include verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training. Acceptable verification is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will work with employee to obtain school records. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, staff person #1's file did not include two written nonfamily references. 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.) Owner will have employee bring in two non-family references. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, the file of staff person #1, who was hired on 6/2/22, did not include NSOR verification. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. Staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. NSOR verification must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a child care position. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be removed from childcare position until NSOR verification is obtained. |
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| 2022-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/4/22, Certification Representative observed a spray bottle containing bleach sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bleach sanitizer will not be kept under the sink. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/4/22, at approximately 3:10 pm, child #1 was left outside on the sidewalk after being picked up for aftercare by facility staff. 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. 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.) To correct the violation we will make sure that we take the attendance sheet with us daily at each school for pick up. When we arrive at a school we will pick the children up and mark for attendance who is attending the aftercare program today. We will walk the school back to the daycare and proceed to pick up the next group of children. We will count the children and give the pick up list from the first school to the next after school teacher. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/18/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in the care of the facility is left behind on a facility excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction is to make sure that if the incident occurs where a child gets injured then we will reach out to the regional office if a child gets injured. Injuries should be reported within the 24 hours span of the incident. Moving forward when an incident takes place I will notify the parent, write the incident report and then reach out to the regional office for a report. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, Staff Person 1, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Tiny Tigers group, could not identify one of the children in the group. Staff Person 2, who was assigned the responsibility for supervision of the Friendly Fish Group, could not identify one of the children in the group. 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.) Each classroom will have a sign in and sign out chart for the children. Staff member will call child's name and they will their name on the chart every morning upon arrival. And also we will have nametags. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, the provider did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance policy. 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.) Plan is to send over liability insurance 11/4/21. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) - Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Description: Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/4/21, children's and facility persons records were observed in an unlocked cabinet which was sitting on the floor behind the front desk in the facility. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Order a new cabinet with a different lock on it. |
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| 2020-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/19/20 DURING THE FILE REVIEW FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #3 WAS DATED SEPT 2016. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff went and got physical done. |
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| 2020-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 12/3/20 DURING THE ONSITE RENEWAL, THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD BEEN REVIEWED AND OR UPDATED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I changed the date on the emergency plan to show the parents that we reviewed the plan in Nov. 2020. |
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| 2020-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 11/19/20 DURING THE FILE REVIEW FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE THE NSOR CERTIFICATE. 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.) Was able to find copies of NSOR for everyone except Director. I reached out to NSOR hotline and they are resending the clearance via email. |
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| 2020-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 12/3/20 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EVACUTATION ROUTE WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CLASSROOM. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I made new emergency route plans and placed 2 in the classroom. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE MATERIALS IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WERE LIMITED TO GAMES. A VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL AGE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS IS NEEDED. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ADDITIONAL AGE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS WILLBE PURCHASED. WE WILL INVENTORY SUPPLIES. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR CHILD #1 AND #2, BOTH ENROLLED MORE THAN 60 DAYS, DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS OR EXEMPTION LETTER. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PARENTS WILL PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EXEMPTION LETTER. WE WILL REVIEW IMMUNIZATION RECORDS WITH RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF AN INCIDENT/ACCIDENT FILE. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) AN INCIDENT LOG WAS CREATED. WE WILL LABEL AND KEEP INCIDENT LOG UP TO DATE. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION THAT THE FIRE SYSTEM HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ON 9/30/19. WHEN THE PROVIDED DEMONSTRATED THE SYSTEM, HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT FULLY FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE LIGHTS ON THE ALARMS WERE NOT WORKING AND ALL OF THE ALARMS WERE NOT SOUNDING. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE ALARM COMPANY CAME TO THE FACILITY TO LOOK AT THE ALARM ON 10/24/19 AND WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE WAS COMING OUT TO FIX IT ON 10/25/19. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 10/24/19 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE METAL GRATING OVER THE BASEBOARD HEATER WAS STICKING UP CREATING A SHARP HAZARD IN THE ROOM WHERE THE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WERE. THE FENCING IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS STICKING UP CREATING A HAZARD. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MAINTENANCE WILL REPLACE THE GRATING OVER THE BASEBOARD HEATER. WE WILL MONITOR IT MONTHLY. THE FENCE WAS REPAIRED AND WILL BE MONITORED. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, the cubbies in each room that was loose, rocking and could be pulled down by a child. Correction Required: Secure cubbies tightly against wall or floor to make them immovable, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cubbies were tightly secured against the wall or floor to prevent cubbies from being moved, rocked or pulled down. Staff will ensure furniture will always remain durable and safe at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection 4/12/19, the provider presented a document for liability that was not the actual declaration page provided once a policy is purchased. 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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of liability insurance obtained. A copy of the liability insurance will be kept on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 2 needs evidence of two full years of full time employment in a child care facility within the personnel file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtain evidence that specifically states hours, weeks and years of service provided in childcare facilities, the position held and responsibilities. Verification of education/experience will be on file for all staff persons. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 1 did not present two non-family references in personnel 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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will submit two non-family references. Two non-family references will be kept on file for all staff at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - First aid - 3 yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, Staff 2 presented an expired first aid training certificate. Correction Required: Competence in first-aid is demonstrated by the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid. First-aid training shall be renewed on or before expiration of certification or every 3 years, as applicable. prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPR, Pediatric and First Aid training will be completed, and updated in personnel file. Staff will be certified in first aid at all times. Verification will be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection of 4/12/19, Staff member #2, who identifies as the facility Director presented a Pennsylvania criminal background check that appeared to be altered. The altered clearance bears a different social security number than another Pennsylvania criminal clearance that was previously submitted by staff person #2 to the Department. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services), prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original clearances will be reviewed prior to hiring staff. Staff person number two is terminated from the legal entity. All required clearances will be maintained on file for all staff at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On April 17, 2019, staff member #2, identified as the Center Director, notified the Office of Child Development and Early Learning Representative via phone and email that they would no longer be employed at the facility as the Director. Facility has no director on site. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I am going to hire a new director. The director that I will hire will be at the facility 30 hours per week. I will not hire staff member number two at my facility in any capacity. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, a mobile barbecue pit, and stacked strollers were present in the outdoor play space creating an unsafe space for gross motor activity. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remove stacked strollers and outdoor barbecue grill from play space area. Play space will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards at all times. |
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| 2019-04-12 | Initial review | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on 4/12/19, the sink in the girl's bathroom was leaking water after being turned on. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sink was repaired. Periodic checks of toilet areas will occur to ensure toilet areas and fixtures are cleaned daily and in good repair. |
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