Pamela Butlers Babies
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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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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1 and #2 lacked a child service report within the last 6 months. The most recent child service report on file for Child #1 was dated 5/8/25, and the most recent child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 1/6/25. 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.) We have completed the service reports for children #1 and #2. The parents have signed off and were given the originals. The copies are in the files. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the file for Child #2 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have completed the information and had the parent sign the updated forms. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment prior to initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person does not have healthcare insurance at this time and did not have their annual physical exam. They contacted the physician and was provided with a physical exam and TB test on 2/11/2026. They is awaiting the results of the TB test. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A bottle for a child observed to be receiving care was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The name was put on the child's bottle with a permanent marker. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted and documented. |
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| 2026-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log on file at the facility did not include the names of facility persons that participated in the drills conducted. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added the names of everyone present during the drills. The names will be added, instead of the number of people will be included on the form. |
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| 2025-08-11 | 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: *SECOND VIOLATION On August 11, 2025, at approximately 10:05 AM, Staff Person #2 was observed in the Main Room supervising 10 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 7 preschool age, and 1 school-age), resulting in the staff person being out of the required staff to child ratio. When asked to identify their assigned group of children, Staff Person #2 identified 6 children (5 preschool age, 1 school-age) and said they did not know the names of 4 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 2 preschool age). Previously cited on SIN-00269287 on July 7, 2025. 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 will ensure all children in care are identified and supervised at all times. The staff have a necklace with the name, birthdate, age, parent's name, and contact number. During transition of staff, the staff person will hand off their tags and ensure that the staff person taking their place is able to identify each child in their care. Each classroom has a roster with the names and contact numbers of each child, including age, and birthday. Staff are asked to identify their children at least three times per day for the correct pronunciation, and to identify the children under their care. This was done and completed on August 11, 2025. After speaking with our ELRC Coach, they recommended putting the children's pictures on the tags. We are adding the pictures on the tags. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION A sharp kitchen knife and a crockpot in use were observed on the counter in the kitchen area accessible to children in care. Previously sited on SIN-00269287 on July 7, 2025. 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.) We removed all large and sharp knives from the kitchen area. We have signs posted to never leave any knives or sharp objects on the counter or where children have access. We posted signs on the door for staff to check the area before children can access through the area. We also purchased door knob safety caps over the door knobs that children cannot open. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year. Previously sited on SIN-00269287 on July 7, 2025. 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.) All three staff members have completed 12 hours of training. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION On August 11, 2025, at approximately 10:05 AM, Staff Person #2 was observed in the Main Room supervising 10 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 7 preschool age, and 1 school-age), resulting in the staff person being out of the required staff to child ratio. When asked to identify their assigned group of children, Staff Person #2 identified 6 children (5 preschool age, 1 school-age) and said they did not know the names of 4 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 2 preschool age). Previously cited on SIN-00269287 on July 7, 2025. 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). Tiered LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The director will collaborate with the ELRC to develop and implement a hands-free staff-child ratio tracking system, such as wristbands, lanyards, or clip-on tags, to ensure staff can identify all children in their assigned groups. Staff will conduct name checks during transitions---including moving between the playground and classroom, going to the restroom, changing activity areas, preparing for meals, and dismissal---to confirm that each child is accounted for. In addition, staff with assigned groups will verify the list of children in their care at key points throughout the day, such as morning arrival, after lunch, outdoor play, and before dismissal. The director will also complete additional verifications of group lists throughout the day to reinforce accountability, accuracy, and compliance. 3. The legal entity and director will collaborate with the ELRC to develop a monitoring system to ensure staff-to-child ratios remain in compliance at all times. No child will be admitted until ratios are confirmed by counting the children present, comparing that number to staff on duty, and verifying that the group is within the required ratio. The director will conduct daily monitoring at key times, including morning arrival, mid-day, and before dismissal. During these checks, staff assignments will be reviewed against the children present, and staff will be required to accurately identify each child by name. All monitoring will be documented in a log, which will be available for review by the Certification Representative. This monitoring system will be implemented and maintained for a period of 3 months. 4. The legal entity and director will arrange all staff persons at the facility, including the legal entity and director, to attend a minimum of two hours of in-person training presented by the ELRC. The training will focus on staff-to-child ratio requirements, strategies for maintaining compliance during transitions and staff breaks, and how to respond when ratios are at risk. The training will provide practical techniques, such as using rosters, name-to-face checks, and hands-free tracking to ensure staff always know who is in their care with a particular emphasis on accountability during playground, meal, and restroom transitions. It will also reinforce staff responsibility, effective teamwork, and clear communication with parents when a child cannot be admitted until ratios are met. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. 5. The director shall conduct monthly meetings for a period of 4 months. All staff persons at the facility will be in attendance. The director will discuss prior noncompliance, supervision, ratio and hands-free systems to ensure compliance with supervision and ratio. Staff meeting dates, agenda, and names of staff in attendance shall be documented. The documentation shall be maintained on file at the facility for review by the Certification Representative. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Our staff are forbidden to be out of ratio. Staff are required to stop accepting children when they are at their child/adult ratio numbers. Staff and parents have received letters and we posted the letter as well notifying them of the ratio and that no more children will be accepted in the center until more staff members arrive. As staff are getting closer to being out of ratio, they will start contacting parents and let them know what the situation is and when/if they will be able to bring their child to the center. If a staff person gets ill during the day, we will start calling parents and emergency contacts to pick-up their children to make sure we are not out of ratio. correction date - August 11, 2025. 2. A hands-free staff-child tracking system has been made. The staff have a necklace with the name, birthdate, age, parent's name, and contact number. Each classroom has a roster with the names and contact numbers of each child, including age, and birthday. Staff are asked to identify their children at least three times per day during transitions for the correct pronunciation, and to identify the children under their care. Center roster and a classroom roster listing the children are in each class. This was completed August 11, 2025 We are in the process of taking pictures to include them on the name tags. We are in the process of scheduling a Supervision Training with our coach. We are developing attendance sheets to use to take attendance at least three times per day, during diaper changing, transitions internally within classrooms and during outdoor play, and any transitions between classes or staff. The director will track and monitor the attendance sheets, and throughout the daily attendance tracking. This is scheduled to be ongoing after we get started after our training tentatively by October 31, 2025. 3. Again, staff are prohibited to being and staying out of ratio, especially in the morning when the day is beginning. No children will be admitted if staff will be out of ratio. Staff are required to count the children, the ages of the children, and inform the parents of the situation in advance if possible. Parent's will be informed when and if they can bring their child(ren). This started again on August 11,2025. We will add more items and information after our training. We will work with the ELRC to develop new policies, procedures and monitoring system to ensure that we maintain correct child to staff ratio. The director will conduct daily monitoring checks and will document all checks in a log. Correction date -- December 31, 2025. 4. We have been in contact with our coach, we are scheduling training on Supervision, this training will cover the various violations to help us put plans and strategies in place. Our coach will also complete follow-up training. Correction date December 31, 2025. 5. The director conduct monthly meetings that will include compliance issues, training sessions, supervision, ratio, and hands-free systems, updates on the supervision training from ELRC in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual strategic planning sessions. The meetings will be documented and typed so that everything will be documented for training purposes and to be in compliance. We will also work on a regular basis with our ELRC coach to provide input and recommendations. This will be an ongoing process with a correction date of January 31, 2026. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A yellow bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked with sharp edges and was not in good repair. 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 bin was removed. We checked all of the other bins and toys for any damages. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 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: At approximately 9:30am, 2 Staff Persons were observed supervising 12 children in the Main room. Staff Person #1 identified 5 children (1 infant, 3 young toddlers, and 1 older toddler) in their assigned group of children to supervise. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children (3 young school-age) in their assigned group. As a result, 4 children (2 older toddlers, 2 preschoolers) were not identified. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are implementing name tags in each class with all of the children's names on them. Each adult will have a set of name tags of the children they are caring for. Name tags will have the child's name, age, parent's name, and emergency contact information on them. Staff members must maintain the proper child-adult ratio at all times and know the names and ages of the children in their care. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement in the files for children #1 and #2 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two said agreements the parents do not have a copay. We corrected it at that time. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement in the file for child #2 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement form was updated to include the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement in the file for child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added the names of the people on her emergency contact list to be included on the agreement. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form on 4/14/24 and 5/26/25, which is more than 6 months apart. The file for child #4 contained documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the financial agreement on 2/8/24 and 2/3/25, which is more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will go through every file so that we can track and chart the information. In the past we let parents take forms home and they fail to being them back. We are starting a new tracking and monitoring system quarterly. The parents have to schedule time to sit and go over all their child's records with us to ensure that we have proper documentation in a timely manner. We have to make sure that we have correct numbers and contact information. Child files will be reviewed at least once every 6 months. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health reports in the files for children #4 and #5, who are preschool aged, are dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are scheduling quarterly meetings with the parents to go over every document that is required in their child's file. Parents will have ample enough time to schedule and get physical exams completed. Child files are now current. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A sharp kitchen knife was observed on the counter in the kitchen area accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The knife was immediately removed. The knife should not have been there because there was nothing on our menu that required needing that large butcher knife. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at the 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.) Staff #4 was not present when the plans were being updated and was off during our formal training on the plans. They returned after the training date. Staff #4 was trained on July 10, 2025. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year. 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.) All staff are in the process of completing their training hours. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:30am, 2 Staff Persons were observed supervising 12 children in the Main room. Staff Person #1 identified 5 children (1 infant, 3 young toddlers, and 1 older toddler) in their assigned group of children to supervise. Staff Person #2 identified 3 children (3 young school-age) in their assigned group. As a result, 4 children (2 older toddlers, 2 preschoolers) were not identified. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One staff member who was supposed to be at work that day at 6:00 a.m., was running late. However, the staff should not have gone over ratio. A staff member later arrived to make ratio in compliance. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the bathroom sink read 120° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water in the bathroom sink has been turned off. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The medication box In the bathroom contained a child's Albuterol Inhaler that expired in 07/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added the expiration dates of all the medication that we have for the children. The start and end dates to give the child is on the form. Children with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, will be verified with the parent every 30 days. Medications will be checked by staff every week and before medication is administered to the children. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Allocated 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: The emergency plan on file at the facility did not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency. 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.) We updated our Emergency Plan and added a continuity of operations on the page 4 of the Basic Emergency Plan that is attached or will be sent to you. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The hypothetical location for the three most recent fire drills conducted (11/8/24, 12/6/24, and 1/3/25) were the same and were not rotated around the facility for each drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have made all of our staff aware of the rotation in holding the fire drills. We will rotate the hypothetical location around the facility for each fire drill, and the location will not be the same for consecutive drills. |
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| 2025-02-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation on file of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent testing on file at the time of inspection was dated 1/6/25. 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.) The fire alarm was checked by the fire department and they updated the system. We will start pulling the fire alarm to test it on the same day every month, so that we will not forget. We are going to test the alarm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. We have put a new schedule next to the the alarm system so that we can track the test. |
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| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The files for staff persons #6 and #7, who were identified as aides, lacked documentation of education prior to service at the facility. Previously cited on SIN-00246960. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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.) We issued both staff members a warning letting them know that if we do not have their documents by the end of the day Wednesday, September 26, 2024, they have to be terminated. We also let them know that they can be rehired after we receive all of their documents. Both staff 6 and 7 have not received the information that they requested. Staff 6 has contacted three different organizations, to no avail. They do not show any records. Staff person 7 has resubmitted his information two weeks ago and still did not receive anything. He called yesterday and was told they are a little back logged on processing request. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 has not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The most recent update was documented on 11/21/23. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The contact was updated on the back of the form, were the parent signed it 5/14/2024. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 5/1/22 and 6/26/24. The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 24 months apart: 12/30/21 and 1/9/24. The file for staff person #7 lacked documentation of a health assessment at initial employment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 was seen on several occasions, however she did not have the doctor's complete her physical exam form until June. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7 lacked documentation of a TB screening and the results of the screening at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 is scheduled for a physical exam on 8/2/2024, when his TB test is read. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated our letters and are mailing them on August 2, 2024. We received information regarding a change of address for the County authorities. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff person #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 5 received another reference from a non family member, dated July 22, 2024. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We conducted fire drills with the children. We did not complete the Emergency Drill log with a specific scenario. We completed a drill on July 30, 2024, with a shooter scenario where we locked-down the facility. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan has not been reviewed within the last 12 months. The most recent update was observed to be dated 7/1/22. 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.) We had an Emergency Plan meeting on May 10, 2024, we reviewed the evacuation plan. We reviewed the plans and updated them on July 25, 2024 for thew 2024-2025 Licensing Year |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 have not had emergency plan training within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation of training in the files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 are dated 6.23.23. 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.) We had an emergency plan session on May 10, 2024 and June 3, 2024 to review the plans with the new staff members. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. 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.) We updated the emergency plans with the staff and reviewed them. We also updated the letters to be sent to the local and county emergency management authorities. Letters will be ready to be mailed and emailed to the authorities. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #3 had documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. Staff person #1: 3/26/22 and 5/25/24. Staff person #3: 3/26/22 and 5/25/24. Staff persons #2 and #4 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 3/31/24. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add these dates to our tracking and monitoring system and annual calendar when we complete the dates and times of events and activities that are due. Our staff members will also be held accountable for managing his or her annual checklist. Staff persons will renew and complete the required training. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 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 lacked documentation of PA State Police and NSOR clearance results prior date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The PA State Police Clearance in the file for staff person #7 lacked the disseminated date making the clearance not complete. The file for staff person #7 lacked FBI clearance results prior to date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #5 and #7 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.) We made a mistake with this staff person, during the NSOR application, there were some errors on her application, held it up. One of the forms we thought was from the State Police was not the actual clearance. We totally missed that and had her complete the Disclosure Statement, which was done completely wrong. Facility persons #5 and #7 were removed from care. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5, who was identified as an AGS, lacked documentation of education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) The transcript was received and she does have some college credits. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #6 and #7, who were identified as aides, lacked documentation of education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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.) Both staff members are in the process of securing documentation from high school / GED providers. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space, peeling/chipping paint was observed around the door frame where children enter and exit the facility. 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 door was scraped and painted. |
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| 2024-07-15 | Renewal | 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's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 10/1/23 to 11/1/23, 11/1/23 to 12/30/23, 2/1/24 to 3/5/24, and 3/5/24 to 4/11/24. 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.) We plan to add the fire detection system to our tracking and monitoring tools. We are using the Inspection Tool to develop new tracking systems listing everything that will be inspected. We will plan to have things completed by the end of each month, because the beginning of the month is too hectic. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Located in the unlocked bathroom cabinet, accessible to the children in care were Diaper Genie refills, labeled "Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children." Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Diaper Genie Refills were moved immediately and placed in a locked storage room where the children do not have access to. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We went through our documents and verified the amount of the fee with the parent and documented it on the form. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #5 lacked a child service form that provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. 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 Service Plans were completed and signed by the staff and parents, after a brief discussion of the report. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #4 and #5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both parents provided the name of the designated person to whom their child can be released. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The phone number of the child's physician was recorded. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent provided the address of the designated release person to pick-up the child. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 contained Emergency Contact Forms that had not been updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents signed and updated the forms. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a preschooler, lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We gave the parent several warnings about the health record, she stated they were faxing it and various other excuses. We di get her health record after we told her she had to get it completed or her child will be on suspension until we receive it. The health summary was completed on June 14, 2023. We received the form on July 17, 2023. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #3, #4, and 5, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/6/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the parents signed a handwritten exemption. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #3 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health report stating the child is free from communicable disease and suitable for childcare will be obtained. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update training that was required by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. 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 employee completed the updated training. She thought since she is enrolled at Community College Allegheny County completing an early childhood development, Associate degree that she was exempt from the annual trainings. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #3, #4, and #5 contained Agreement Forms that had not been updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the parents signed and updated the forms. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 staff member did contact her reference and was told that she sent it before, she did have two letters, she also had two folders and information got misplaced. She contacted the individual and was sent another letter of reference. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan Delivery documentation that was submitted during the renewal inspection lacked information on the county municipality that the emergency plan was shared. 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.) The Emergency plan was shared on the same date the local police was notified. I was using a fillable document and did not realize my information wasn't saved. I contacted the Allegheny County Emergency Management office verify that they received it, they could not tell me anything. I was asked to submit another copy by email. I did submit another copy. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We did not know that the Fire and Safety Training was annual. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid card has an expiration date on it, however, the Fire Safety certificate does not have an expiration date on it. We are scheduled to have the training on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (2/2/18). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 7/21/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person completed the Mandated Reporter Training. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked a current Child Abuse clearance. The file for Staff #1 contained State Police Clearances that that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #3 contained a disclosure statement that had no witness signature. 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 #1 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, mailed in her original paperwork through the US mail system, it was filed late. She went online and filed for another clearance so that she could get it back faster. Staff #3 was given another form to sign and have the witness sign. Staff #1 was removed from the facility until all clearances were obtained. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The two most recent staff evaluations for Staff #1 and #2 were completed more than one year apart. 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 evaluations were completed by the owner/group supervisor. The director started February 1, 2022, and did not know that the director was responsible to complete them rather than the group supervisor. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Located on the half wall in the middle of the Main Classroom were two containers of disinfecting wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children." Both of these containers were accessible to the children in care. 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.) Once the staff members realized the wipes were there after cleaning up from breakfast, they immediately removed them. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed trash scattered throughout the play space and multiple weeds coming through the fence, both creating a tripping hazard to the children in care. 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.) We are located on the first floor of a residential building and we share the space with another daycare center. The tenants sometimes let their children take-out the trash, they drop garbage and do not pick it up. We check the play area daily after we get the children down. We also do a thorough check before we take the child out to play. The trash was removed. There had been a lot of rain in the days prior to our inspection. The grass and weeds were cut down. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 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: Located in the Main Classroom was a toy bench that had a loose hitch on the top section creating a pinching hazard for the children in care. 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 bench was repaired so that the hitch is not loose and is no longer a pinching hazard for the children. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Child #6, an infant, lacked labeled individual rest equipment. 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 of the child's personal items were labeled and the rest equipment also. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #4 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent filled in the information. We checked with the parent and in our records to make sure that the informaton was the same. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and # 3 contained Agreements which did not specify the child's arrival or departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed the form with the complete information. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed the form with the complete information. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #5 lacked the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The admission date was put on the form. We had the admission dates on all the folders. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 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: The emergency contact for Child #3, #4, ad #5 lacked the health insurance coverage policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We looked through our files and requested the information from the parent/guardian. All of the forms were corrected and the parents that have insurance provided that information on the form. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) All of the parent/guardians were notified and they provided the information that was needed. |
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| 2022-07-01 | 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: The main room lacked a file containing emergency contact information for Child #6 while they were present and receiving care in the space. 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 parent was given the form to complete and she provided us with the information. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment that had not been updated within the last two years. The file for Staff #5 contained a health assessment that lacked that statement that the individual was suitable for childcare. 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.) 8/19/2022 Staff #5 contacted his physician and they checked the box stating that he is suitable to work with children and send the health assessment back with their stamp on it. 8/26/2022 Staff #4 stated that she did have a health assessment completed, she is in the process of scheduling an appointment to get the form including the TB Test completed. She did not get a TB Test when she got her physical. The completed form will be done and in the file on Monday, August 29, 2022. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent. 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.) We printed out the form and had the parent/guardian sign the form. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A bottle which was not labeled with the infant child's name was observed in the main room. 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.) That was the child's first day at the center. The staff who received the child had not labeled the child's items. The name was placed on the bottle and all of the child's personal items. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care 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.) The safe routes were posted on the fronot door and in the facility to provide correct information on the safe routes that the staff follow and in the event that a parent has to pick-up their child. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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.) The parent was given the form to complete. The parent completed all of the information and the form was put into the child's file. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Located in an unlocked cabinet in the main classroom were push pins and a stapler that were accessible to the children in care and creating a puncture hazard. 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 cabinet was temporarily closed and sealed so that the children could not get in it. The permanent plan of action was to purchase a lock for the cabinet. The lock was purchased and installed on the cabinet. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility contained documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill after the required date of 12/19/21. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our plan of action is to keep track of all drills using the Google calendar to schedule and track important dates including the annual emergency drill. We will also post the information on our monthly calendars and our monthly To-Do-List. The calendars will be verified by the director to ensure accuracy. Our schedules and lists will be placed on the agenda when we have our weekly/monthly staff meetings to ensure that all staff are informed. We are developing better communication systems so that all of our target dates and activities are completed in a timley manner. We will also communicate with our Certification Rep. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had current emergency plan training at the time of renewal inspection, they did not have training within their 90 days of hire. 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.) All of our staff members and two perspective hires did attend the Emergency Plan Training on July 16, 2022, the plans were just updated as of July 1, 2022. We completed the training and went over each item so that there are no discrepencies. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care 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.) Staff #1 and #3, as well as all our staff members started looking for trainings that can be taken to complete the 12 hours so that they are in compliance. We have also developed a schedule of when each staff member's trainings and other paperwork has o be completed. We will also use the Google calendar and to-do-list to track and monitor. We are using downloaded forms from the PA site to use so that we are aware of what each staff member needs to be in compliance. All staff will have to review his/her Penn State Better Kids Care to track and monitor training. We appreciate our Rep allowing us to use the hours from this year for last year's training hours. Both staff will complete the trainings as required. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has the required training so she is up-to-date on all of the trainings from this date forward. Again, we are using Google calendars and to-do-list to help ensure that we are in compliance. We are putting all certification items on our meeting and training session agendas. The director and owner are responsible for tracking and monitoring the lists and calendars. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and #3 contained a NSOR certificate obtained after the required date of 7/1/20. The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked a disclosure statement. The file for Staff#5 lacked a FBI clearance and contained an incomplete disclosure statement without a date. (See LIS Code Sheet) 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 #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.) We have signed disclosure statements for all of our staff members now. We since had every sfaff member complete the disclosure statement and sign them. Staff #5 did not get his FBI Clearance back, he had to go to the Alleghency County Clerk of Courtsm to receive more information and send it to the FBI fax number that they provided. We are awaiting his completedmclearance and until then will not work at the facility. Staff #5 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:25 PM Staff #3 and #5 left the main classroom to enter the back kitchen and office area, leaving Staff #1 and #2 alone in the main classroom with 14 children; 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, 4 older toddlers, 4 preschoolers, and 2 school aged 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are aware of the ratios, staff #3 did leave the room to heat up food for the child's lunch, as soon as Staff #5 realized he came out of the kitchen to ensure that we were in ratio. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the Main room lacked soap. 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.) Soap was placed in the first aid kit in the main room. We checked all of our first aid kits to ensure that all of them are equipped with the necessary supplies. We will track and monitor when any products are used to make sure that we replace needed supplies. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Located in the Outdoor Play Space was a large hole next to the steps when entering the facility and overgrown weeds located all along the fence creating a tripping 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.) The outdoor play space was corrected. The grass and weeds that grew due to heavy rain in the City were cut down all through the yard and around the fence. Low hanging branches were also cut down and removed. The whole next to the steps was filled in and packed with soil to fix the whole. We send pictures to our Certification Rep. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The bathroom lacked a hand washing sign posted at the toilet. 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.) A sign was posted in the bathroom behind the toilet, just like the sign that is posted at the bathroom sink. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed the side exit door from the kitchen was blocked due to a deep freezer being in front of the door. 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 freezer has been moved and we sent pictures to the Certification Rep. |
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| 2022-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a smoke detection system testing log. 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.) Our provider, Guardian, will be testing the system and we will use the form that we downloaded from the PA State website. We will track and monitor our system to track and log the information. The director and owner is responsible for all compliance issues. |
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