Aa To Zz Child Care And Learning Center Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Each child care space/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Child #1, child #2, and child #3 emergency contact forms present in the classroom were not updated at the 6month update. 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director found the updated and signed Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #2 and #3 later that day. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilites emergency drill was completed on 5.20.2025. 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.) The Director received the updated form for Emergency Drills and conducted the Emergency Drill on Thursday, August 6, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated state police clearance. The state police clearance expired on 5.14.26. Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance expired on 5.14.2026. Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated DHS FBI clearance. The DHS FBI clearance expired on 5.19.2026. 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 in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director had Facility Person #1 immediately complete their State Police and Child Abuse clearance the same date as well as scheduled their Finger Prints for the next day. All clearances have been returned. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the preschool/PreK/SA classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. 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 Director immediately contacted maintenance with the reminder that the ceiling tiles with water damaged have not been replaced yet. They ceiling tiles were replaced on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. The last fire drill was completed on 2.20.2026. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director documented the missing fire drills on the Detection Log, so the documentation is now complete and up to date. Our last Fire Drill was completed on July 13, 2026 |
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| 2026-07-21 | 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: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. The last 30-day testing was completed on 2.20.2026. 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 Director documented the missing Fire Detection system tests, so all documentation is now complete and up to date. The last Fire Detections System was tested was on August 6, 2026. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler space, Staples brand glue sticks labeled "Small parts. Not for children under 3 years" on a shelf accessible to children under the age of three-years-old. 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 glue sticks in the Toddler classroom were removed during inspection. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(h) - Soiled bedding cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(h) Description: Soiled bedding cleaned Noncompliance Area: It was observed in two cribs in the infant space contained bedding that was soiled with crusted food and crumbs. Correction Required: Soiled bedding shall be cleaned before it is reused. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soiled crib sheets were removed and replaced after inspection. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The operator has not obtained emergency contact information for child #1 prior to enrollment. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director contacted the family the day of Inspection requesting the Emergency Contact information be completed and returned immediately. The Emergency Contact information was brought the following day. |
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| 2025-11-13 | 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: At the time of inspection, emergency contact information for child #1 was not present in the child care space to which care was being provided. 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 Director contacted the family the day of inspection and requested the emergency contact information be completed and returned immediately. The Emergency Contact information was brought the following day. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include the proper DHS FBI clearance and RAP sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until proper DHS FBI Clearance and RAP sheet is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was removed from their a child care position until clearances were obtained. The file for staff person #1 now contains the appropriate DHS clearances and RAP sheets. Staff person #1's CPSL clearances and RAP sheets have been sent to OCDEL for review and is approved to be in the classroom. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant space a Magic Eraser and a spray bottle containing an unidentified cleaning solution were not stored in an original container or a container that specifies the contents stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magic eraser, spray bottle and other items were removed. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant space, a buildup of dirt, dust, debris, and food crumbs under the mattresses in the cribs used by infants. 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 dirt, dust and crumbs were removed immediately after inspection. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the handrail leading from the back door and down the stairs used by children to gain access to the outdoor play space had damaged and peeling paint exposing rust and jagged surfaces. 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 Director contacted maintenance the day of inspection requesting the handrail to the Toddler playground be repaired removing rust, jagged surfaces and to be repainted. Maintenance came the following week to assess damages and get an estimate for the repair. Handrail has been repaired. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant space and the toddler space, chipping and peeling paint on the unused baseboard heating covers. 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.) A maintenance request was immediately made day of inspection to clean and touch up the peeling paint on the baseboard heaters. Baseboard heaters were cleaned and repainted. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant classroom, plastic grocery bags were kept on a low shelf and accessible to children under the age of three-years-old. 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 plastic bags were immediately removed from children's reach during Inspection. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, the refrigerator used to store food and drinks served to children was not kept clean from spills of liquids and foods. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator was cleaned the day of Inspection. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 included a pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate which was not updated before the expiration of the previous certificate. The current pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate is dated 3/9/24 and the previous pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate was dated 2/21/22. 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.) The Staff file for Staff #2 contains a current Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Certificate dated 3/9/24. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance is dated 8/19/24 and the previous was dated 7/3/19. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 8/26/24 and the previous was dated 7/10/19. The current FBI clearance is dated 7/17/24 and the previous was dated 7/9/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff Person #1 contains a current State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, Cascade dishwasher pods kept in an area low and accessible to children in an unlocked closet. 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 inspector noted the closet door was unlocked, the Director immediately locked it during Inspection. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content. It was observed in the infant classroom a spray bottle and a pump dispensing bottle containing a cleaning solution that was not labeled with the content. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials are in a container that specifies the contents inside. All bottles with no labels, had labels by the end of Inspection Day. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, two drywall boards are bowed and detached from the cement wall. It was also observed in the preschool classroom, cobwebs, dust, and dirt buildup are present on and around the windows in the classroom. 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 windows were cleaned the day of inspection and my supervisor alerted Maintenance for repair of the drywall boards that were detached from the cement on the day of inspection as well. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool classroom, chipping and peeling paint on the back wall of the classroom. 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.) Peeling or damaged paint will immediately be fixed and maintenance will be aware. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the toddler outdoor play space, a Little Tikes tree climber had a fungus growing in areas accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Little Tykes tree climber was cleaned with bleach. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a crib being used by an infant did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs in use are moved to accommodate 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an infant was using a pacifier attached to a pacifier ribbon clip while sleeping in a crib. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pacifier ribbon was removed from crib at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant child care space that a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant Daily Schedule is posted on the parent board in the classroom. |
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| 2023-11-09 | 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: Emergency contact for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 physicians phone number was added to the Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for child #3 did not include work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 had the work phone number of the enrolling parent added to the form. |
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| 2023-11-09 | 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: Emergency contacts for children #1 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number 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.) Child #1 and Child #3 had all the information of the individual who may be released added to the Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant child care space that an infant's hands were not washed after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Infant children's hands are washed after diapering. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed near the diaper changing area in the toddler bathroom that disposable diapers are not being disposed of into a hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can in the Toddler Classroom was replaced by a hands free covered can. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant child care space refrigerator that an infant bottle 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.) All bottles in the Infant refrigerator are labeled. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. 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.) Director found our Shaken Baby Policy used Center Wide. All staff have completed Getting Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality Care and the Pa Health and Safety Update 2022. Both include training on identifying the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma training and child maltreatment. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.76 - Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.76 Description: Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler child care space, a wax warmer containing hot melted wax was placed on an unstable standing cubby that children store their personal belongings. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 wax warmer moved to a stable location. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant child care space, feeding utensils and pacifiers are stored under the sink with cleaning materials. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The feeding utensils and pacifiers were removed from under the sink in the Infant classroom. |
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| 2023-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in infant child care space, a charger with a 4-foot cord plugged into an outlet accessible to children. It was observed in the toddler child care space, a refrigerator cord and telephone cord hanging and accessible to children. It was observed on the toddler outside play space holes in the ground causing an uneven surface and potential tripping hazards. 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 charger cord was removed from the classroom. The refrigerator and telephone cords are secured together with tape and then taped to the back of the refrigerator. The uneven surfaces on the Toddler play space were filled in with dirt. |
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| 2023-06-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 1/5/23, 3/30/23, and no documentation for the month of May. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have scheduled a specific day for the fire drill to occur on our calendar each month That way we will ensure it happens and is not forgotten. |
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| 2023-06-06 | 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/27/23 and 3/30/23. 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 have a calendar to testing our Fire Detection Device to ensure it is tested in the correct amount of time. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom that several torn books were used by children. (corrected on site). It was observed on the infant side of the L-shaped classroom that play equipment, toys, boppy pillows, and infant chairs were not clean for children use. 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 books are checked throughout the day and any that become in despair are removed. A cleaning schedule has started in the infant classroom. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom that plastic bags, small rubber bands, and googly eyes were accessible to children. (corrected on site). It was observed on the toddler side of the L-shaped classroom sensory bottles with removable lids containing objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to toddlers. (corrected on site). It was observed on the infant side of the L-shaped classroom, a three-drawer storage bin containing items less than 1 inch in diameter was accessible to children. (corrected on site) 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.) Items that pose a choking hazard less than 1 inch in diameter were removed and stored out of children's reach. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 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: It was observed on the toddler side of L-shaped classroom that the vinyl cushion of a child sized chair was torn exposing foam. (corrected on site) It was observed in the preschool bathrooms that the pink and blue step stools were very dirty. 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 stools in the preschool classroom have been replaced and the ripped furniture |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.106(j)/3270.119 - Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j)/3270.119 Description: Prohibit items in crib/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that a pillow was placed in a crib. Staff #1 stated that the pillow is used to prop child #5 in a crib while sleeping per the parent's request. Staff #1 stated that medical documentation signed by a physician is not in the child's file. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pillow was removed and mother was spoken to about proper documentation needed. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that a crib being used by an infant was not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When the cribs are in use they are spaced 2 feet apart on 3 sides. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #4 does not contain the work address and work phone number for enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has filled in the missing information. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: Medication logs for Children #1, #2, and #3 did not include dates for administration by the parents. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents have added the dates of administration on the medication logs. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 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: Facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations planning. 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 continuity of operation plans were added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that bottles containing infant formula that was brought in by parent chilled were not stored in a refrigerator and were left sitting out on a shelf. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bottle that comes from a parent is immediately put into the refrigerator. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant area of the L-shaped classroom that bottles were not labeled with child's name. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles are labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and chronic medical conditions have been added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom an outlet cover was not placed in the electrical outlet under the window. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical plug was put back into the socket. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom that Magic Erasers were accessible to children. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magic erasers were removed from the classroom and into the office. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler area of the L-shaped classroom and the Preschool classroom Magic Erasers were not stored in an original container or a container that specifies the contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The contents label was printed and put with the magic erasers. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a gate separating the toddler area and infant area in the L-shaped classroom was secured using a bungee cord that had sharp hooks. (corrected on site) 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 bungee cord was removed and not replaced by anything. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the bathrooms used by toddler and preschool children that no handwashing signs were posted. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were added to all bathrooms that was missing one. |
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| 2023-01-20 | Initial review | 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 2/21/22, 3/30/22 & 6/10/22, 7/11/22, 8/24/22 and 10/11/22, 11/18/22, 12/19/22. 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 have a calendar for testing our fire detection devices now to ensure it is tested in the correct amount of time. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On Monday, 2/24/2020, staff persons 1 and 2 left child 1 (young toddler) unsupervised on the playground for 2 to 5 minutes. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision training will be completed by all center staff members to review how to best supervise the children whom are in their care. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An o'ball that was recalled in March of 2017 was observed in the infant child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On May 28, 2019 the O'ball was removed and discarded. Going forward all staff will be aware of new recalls as they are released and asked to check their classrooms as well as common areas for those items. If they are found to be in the center, they will be removed from child care spaces immediately. Director will revisit recall list as needed as new toys are donated and/or bought for the center to ensure they are not on the recall list. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A crib in the infant room was not labeled with the name of the specific child that uses the crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was labeled on May 28, 2019. Going forward infant room staff will confirm daily that all cribs are labeled by doing a visual check each morning and throughout the day. Director will do weekly checks to ensure all cots are labeled accurately. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities and routines (schedule) was not posted in the infant child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The schedule was posted in the infant classroom on May 28, 2019. Going forward staff and director will scan each space daily to ensure that a written plan of daily activities is posted in each child care space. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the telephone number of a listed release person. 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 phone number for the contact on file for child number 2 was obtained on May 28, 2019 and added to the file. Going forward director and staff will monitor emergency contact forms to ensure that all forms are filled our correctly and completely. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record for child 1 did not include an initial health assessment. The child had been enrolled for more than 60 days (since 1/2/19). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment was conducted on May 28, 2019, and the form was turned into the office and is on file. Going forward director will monitor files and work with families to make sure all health assessments are updated in compliance with regulation and that an initial health assessment is on file within 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2019-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person one will obtain a physical examination that indicates that an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination, and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Going forward all health assessments will be reviewed by director to confirm that the examination. results of communicable diseases exam, and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care is present on all necessary forms. |
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| 2018-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a plastic toy bin located in the preschool classroom was observed to be cracked. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Toy was removed and discarded immediately on 5/9/18. Director shall monitor that all toys, play equipment and other equipment used by children shall be clean and in good repair. |
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| 2018-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child 2's record was reviewed. The agreement on file did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Enrollment agreement was corrected and signed by parent on 5/9/18. Director shall ensure that enrollment agreements signed by parents shall identify arrival and departure times. |
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| 2018-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for child 1 was reviewed. The health assessments on file were dated 8-4-16, and subsequently 2-2-18. The child was a young toddler at the time the health report became past due. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Aa to Zz shall ensure that health assessments are collected and on file for toddlers every 6 months. |
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| 2018-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The adult health assessment on file at the time of inspection for staff person 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, nor the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff obtained a proper health assessment on 5/9/18. Aa to Zz shall ensure that all staff have a completed health assessment that contains the necessary components. |
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| 2018-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the record for staff person 1 did not include the required Pennsylvania State Police clearance. The PA clearance that was on file was not from the State Police and is not an acceptable alternative. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff applied and completed a PA State Police clearance on 5/9/18. Aa to Zz shall ensure that staff obtain the correct PA State Police Clearance upon employment. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was observed yanking two preschool aged children by the arm during a transition into the building. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees shall not use any form of physical punishment. Staff Person 1, was terminated on 3/19/18. Staff shall review supervision and classroom management policies immediately and be given resources at the next staff meeting. |
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| 2017-05-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a first aid kit was observed to be stored in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first aide kits will be inaccessible to children. All staff will be reminded that the first aid kit is to be locked or inaccessible to the children. Members of management will periodically check that all first aide kits are locked or inaccessible. |
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