The Owls Nest Daycare And Preschool Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-14 | 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: Observed a black storage cabinet in the middle toddler room which was not securely anchored to the wall creating a fall/tipping hazard. 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.) Black storage cabinet was anchored to the wall. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an infant, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 6 months ago. 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.) Student left the center and was withdrawn from the program. |
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| 2025-08-14 | 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: Observed staff file #5 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff's doctor rescheduled appointment so it was completed late. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1, #3, and #5 contained updated NSOR verification letters which was dated more than 60 days after the previous valid letter. Observed staff file #2, who began employment after 2/1/25, did not contain the new updated disclosure form which is required to be used for all new hires after 2/1/25. Observed staff file #3, contained an updated FBI fingerprint clearance which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid FBI clearance. Observed staff file #4 contained updated criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance which were all dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearances. 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 operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff listed have current valid clearances and disclosure statements at this time. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed ice melt materials labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children by the entrance door to the facility. 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.) Ice melt was moved outside the facility and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: Observed a trash can in the outdoor play area which was overflowing with trash and had not been recently taken out of the facility areas. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash was removed from the outdoor play area. |
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| 2025-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged drywall by the black cabinet in the middle toddler room. Observed a fan in the toddler eating area which needed to be cleaned. 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.) All items listed were cleaned and repaired. |
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| 2025-08-14 | 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: Observed the most recent fire alarm testing documentation in the upstairs room revealed that the last time the alarms were tested was 6/16/25 which was more than 30 days ago. 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.) Test was completed, just not documented and a fire alarm test was conducted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet in the infant bathroom where toddlers are toilet training. 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.) Plastic bags were removed from the area and locked in the closet. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed a tall lamp which could be pulled over/accessible to crawling children and unstable walkers in the infant room. 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.) Lamp was anchored to the wall |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed the initial health assessment for staff file #2 was obtained after providing initial service in the child care setting. Observed staff file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting. 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.) All required documents are printed and in staff files. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1 and #2 did not contain 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.) All required letters of reference are printed and in staff files |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1 and #2, both staff have been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of the professional development listed with section 3270.31.(f)1-10. 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 #1 and #2 have a current health and safety training in their file. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain a signed disclosure statement or a valid child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #1, who has been in a childcare position for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet) did not contain documentation of completion of the CPSL required mandated reporter training. Observed staff file #2 contained a state police criminal background clearance which stated request pending which is not a status for a valid state police criminal background clearance. Observed staff file #2 contained a NSOR verification letter which was applied for and dated more than 45 days after the first day working with children (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all required CPSL clearances and documents are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required documents have been corrected for staff #1 and #2 and are current. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 year's experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required documents have been corrected are current in staff file. . |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room, the following items were accessible to children, hand sanitizer on a low counter and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet. Both items are labeled "keep out of the reach of children". Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials and toxic substances were discarded or locked in a the cabinet in the prek room. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room, used tissues discarded in a trash can which did not have a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can was moved out of the room. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler room, a detached gate hinge on the gate restricting the food prep area. 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.) Screws will be replaced in the hinges making them secure. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed damaged paint by the lidded trash can in the infant bathroom. 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.) Damaged paint will be fixed and painted |
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| 2025-05-28 | 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: Observed the last documented fire alarm test was conducted on 4/18/25, which was approximately 39 days ago. 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.) Fire alarm testing was conducted, although staff forgot to write it on the paper. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained most recent child service reports which were dated more than 6 months ago. 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.) All CSR's were signed and put in files. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance coverage and 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.) Parents gave daycare the corrected emergency contact paper with insurance policy numbers. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 who has been in attendance for more than 16 months did not contain an initial health assessment. 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.) Health assessment was brought in by parents. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 who has been in attendance for more than 16 months did not contain written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The child must be dismissed at the close of business on the day of the inspection and cannot return to care without the written verification of administered immunizations or a written letter of exemption of immunizations is obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment and immunization record was brought in by parents when denied daycare the day after inspection. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: Observed staff file #2 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff's physical was completed within the required time frame, although did not pick up right away. Physician put the date of pick up on the physical. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5 contained only 1 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 #5 resigned from the daycare before giving the daycare her second letter of recommendation. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented emergency drills revealed that the two previous annual emergency drills were both conducted as lock down drills. The type of annual emergency drill is required to be different every year. 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.) Emergency drill conducted on 9/26/24 with all staff and kids. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: Observed the documentation of the annual review of the emergency plan was dated more than 12 months ago. 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.) All staff have gone over the emergency plan. At hire, the staff will go over the plan and sign and date that they understand the plan and what to do. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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 #-6- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #6 has not completed the revised updated health and safety training (3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-6- will have until 9/13/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-6- 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 available to supervise staff person #-6-, staff person #6-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 is no longer employed at the daycare. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #3 and #5, who have been employed for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of completion of pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-3 and 5- will have until 9/13/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-3 and 5- 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 available to supervise staff person #-3 and 5-, staff person #-3 and 5- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will complete the class. Staff #5 no longer is employed at the daycare. Staff #3 is supervised by an AGS and will continue to be until First Aid and CPR is completed. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained an updated child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #1 contained an updated criminal background clearance which had a status or request pending making the clearance not valid. Observed staff file #5 contained an initial criminal background clearance which was dated more than 5 months after staff #5 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5 contained a CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 90 days after staff 5 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #7 contained a CPSL required NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 11 months after staff #7 first day working in a childcare position. 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 #1 placed paper in file while inspector was present. Staff #5 no longer works in the daycare. Staff #7 completed NSOR in a timely manner as per regulations. Staff #7 said her paper never came. She called and requested another paper. She said it never came in the mail. We applied for a new clearance, and it came in the mail. Clearance was put in file. Staff file #7 has all required valid clearances at this time. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #3 and #4, did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 now has the correct paper stating she has 2 year's experience with children making her an AGS. Staff #4 also obtained the correct documentation of 2 years' work experience with children, although Staff #4 is no longer employed at the daycare. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a backpack hanging in a low cubby in the toddler eating area and accessible to children, contained a tube of diaper cream labeled "keep out of the reach of children". Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was removed from the diaper bag. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a gate to restrict children from entering non child care space which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed on the fence by the gate leading to the outdoor play are, a torsion bar clamp which did not have a nut to secure the bolt to keep it secure. 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.) Gate was removed and replaced with another type of gate. Nut was added to the bolt on the torsion bar. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: Observed 2 spots of damaged paint above the main room cubbies for the preschool and school-age children. 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.) Paint was repaired |
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| 2023-08-15 | 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: Observed a damaged plastic caterpillar foot on the climber in the outdoor play area. 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.) Caterpillar's foot was removed, along with all hardware. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an incomplete original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent and director completed the agreement. A copy was made, and original was given to parent. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the backpacks taken by the staff on walks with the children, did not contain the emergency transportation procedure. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency transportation plan was placed in the backpack. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 16 months ago. 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.) Parent brought current physical in. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler room cabinet, an epi pen and an albuterol inhaler which did not have the written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents brought in the original label and the original boxes with the prescriptions. |
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| 2023-08-15 | 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: Observed the facility did not have a policy to address abusive head trauma, shaken baby syndrome, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A policy will be written in addition to the training that staff took, to address our center's specific actions that will be taken to address and avoid abusive head trauma, shaken baby syndrome, and child maltreatment. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible electrical power cord in the infant eating area which did not have protective receptacle covers. 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.) Outlet cover was put in place. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a detached toilet paper holder and peeling caulking on the vanity in the preschool bathroom. Observed one spot of detached fencing in the outdoor play area. Observed a furnace vent which needed to be cleaned. 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.) Toilet paper holder was removed, caulking was replaced, fencing was fixed, and furnace was cleaned. |
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| 2023-08-15 | 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: Observed the fire alarm testing document revealed that the 2 times in the previous 12 months the fire alarms were tested more than 30 days apart. 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.) Fire alarm testing will be every 30 calendar days. Fire alarm testing was conducted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All agreements were copied and originals given to parents. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address for 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.) Address was filled in by parent. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3 and #5 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents signed for the omission of the flu vaccine. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed the toddler diaper changing area did not have a plastic-lined, 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 waste can was brought out from the cupboard on day of inspection. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of notifying the 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. 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.) Paper was made and sent to the local state police barracks. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for facility person #1 contained one 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.) Missing written, non-family reference was in the staff's file the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 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: Observed staff file #3, 4, and #6 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR (3270.31.(f)(10)) which was completed more than 90 days after their first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5 contained documentation of completing the required health and safety preservice training, 3270.31(f) 1-10 which was completed more than 90 days after their first day working in a childcare position. 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.) Better records will be kept on staff trainings, as well as scheduling child/infant CPR/First Aid as soon as staff are hired as to not go over the 90 day mark. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4, who has been working in a child care position for over 6 months, contains a Department of Education FBI fingerprint clearance which is not valid for working in childcare. Observed facility person file #1 ,a volunteer, did not contain a disclosure statement signed prior to volunteering at the childcare facility. Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire who has worked less than 45 days, did not contain a copy of the FBI fingerprint submitted receipt dated prior to starting in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5 and #6, contained documentation of the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 90 days after their first day working in a childcare position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1, 2, and 4- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All trainings and required clearances have been completed and are current in the staff files. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room, the following items which are labeled keep out of the reach of children, hand sanitizer accessible to children by the door and diaper cream accessible to children in a low extra clothes bag in the preschool bathroom. Observed in the small room, rubbing alcohol, RID dye, and shaving cream, which are all labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf. Observed in the toddler area, hand sanitizer and soothing gel labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low counter and in a backpack in a cubby. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items not to be in a child's space, shaving cream, alcohol, hand sanitizer, soothing gel, diaper cream, tye dye, etc have been removed from where a child can have access to them. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of descaling liquid stored on the toddler food prep counter. 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.) Descaling liquid was moved from the countertop and locked immediately |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed 6 bingo markers stored with the toddler arts and crafts cabinet which were labeled keep out of the reach of children and did not have a non toxic symbol. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bingo markers that did not have the non-toxic symbol on them were thrown away. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a furnace vent in the preschool room which needed to be cleaned. Observed in the outdoor play area, broken fence support straps with rough edges, a broken fence post cap, and zip ties on a section of fence which needed to have the pointed ends cut off. 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.) Vent was cleaned the day of inspection. Zip ties and broken fence post caps are being replaced. The broken fence support straps have been taken off. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 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: Observed in the small preschool bathroom a spot of peeling paint by the toilet. Observed peeling paint in the block corner of the toddler room. 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.) Areas will be repainted . |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Observed the toddler diaper changing area and the toddler sink did not have a posted handwashing sign. 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.) Sign was posted on day of inspection. |
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| 2022-08-16 | 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: Observed the documented fire alarm testing logs for the upstairs and for the downstairs revealed that 2 times in the previous 12 months that the fire alarm testing was conducted more than 30 days apart. 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.) Staff were educated on the correct times/time periods for the fire system checks. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 pushed a child's face down into a sleeping bag pillow. It was also determined that staff #1 pinched and twisted the skin on a child's neck. 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.) At that time, I told her she had to leave the property until the details were figured out. The next day, 07/19/2022 staff #1 was fired from The Owl's Nest Daycare by phone. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 pushed a child's head into a sleeping bag pillow causing the child to scream due to being scared. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At that time, I told her she had to leave the property until the details were figured out. The next day, 07/19/2022 staff #1 was fired from The Owl's Nest Daycare by phone. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 held a child's head down and also used their body to hold a child onto their sleeping bag restricting the child's movement. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At that time, I told her she had to leave the property until the details were figured out. The next day, 07/19/2022 staff #1 was fired from The Owl's Nest Daycare by phone. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(3) - Fruit/vegetable | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/31/20 the lunch prepared for toddlers lacked at least one fruit or vegetable. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one fruit or vegetable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Menu's are provided for staff on a weekly basis and followed to ensure all food groups are given at each meal provided at the center. If the staff have run out of an item the director will be notified and the items will be bought. Staff were informally trained on food groups. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and DHS FBI clearance updated every 60 months, current clearances were observed on file. Staff #2 was employed incorrectly as a provisional hire and lacked documentation showing a Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance was ordered prior to employment in a child care position. No current clearance was observed on file. Staff #3 was employed incorrectly as a provisional hire and lacked documentation showing submission of applications for a Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) prior to employment in a child care position. No current Child Abuse clearance or NSOR clearance was observed on file. Staff #4 was employed incorrectly as a provisional hire and lacked documentation showing submission of applications for a PSP, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, DHS FBI, and NSOR prior to employment in a child care position. Staff #4 brought all current clearances to the facility on the day of inspection. 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. Staff person #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all current clearances obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner/director will use disclosure statement correctly, and all clearances will be obtained and/or applied for before working on site with children. Staff #1 clearances lapsed and was corrected immediately upon find. Staff will be given renewal dates of clearances and/or physicals and be tracked effectively by director. |
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| 2020-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 lacked a written evaluation at minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Evaluations on file were dated 9/27/18 and 2/4/20. 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.) Owner bought the center on 2/14/19. All employees were given. All employees were given a written eval at the 1 year mark of employment. Staff will continue to receive written evals at least once a year. Al evals will be retained in personal files. |
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| 2019-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/19 at 10:50 an infant was observed sleeping in a swing, which is not a sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 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.) Infant was removed from the infant swing. All infants will sleep in the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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| 2019-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation, previously cited at renewal inspection on 8/13/19, staff #1 lacked an adult health assessment which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained a new health assessment with an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. All staff will have this statement on their health assessment. |
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| 2019-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 who is qualified as an aide was observed supervising 1 older toddler and 11 preschoolers alone in the preschool room. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At 11:15am an AGS resumed care in the preschool child care space. Files were reviewed and staff were informed of their qualifications for supervising children. No one under an assistant group supervisor will supervise children alone. |
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| 2019-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 10:50 on 10/29/19, 1 staff was observed supervising 1 older toddler and 11 preschool children on the 1st floor preschool child care space. 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.) At 11:15 an AGS and aide resumed care to meet ratio requirement's. The facility will be in ratio at all times. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The upstairs preschool child care space was observed having a children's dress up station which lacked anchoring to the wall creating a possible tipping hazard. 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.) When furniture is initially moved and/or moved in the center, all will be anchored immediately upon placement. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #2 and #3 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to 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.) Child Service Reports were completed for children #2 and #3. Child service reports will be completed on a schedule in January and June of every year. Child service reports will be completed on a schedule in January and June of every year. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, and #3 lacked parental review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period in the previous year. Current dates were observed on file for all children. 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.) A sign-off sheet will be fixed to every child's file where parents will sign off every January and June on our center's emergency contact info and agreement. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 lacked an initial health report as a school-age child. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All school-age children will have initial health report as a school-age child in file. Child will not be permitted in center unless parents have obtained an initial school-age physical. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 was observed having a previous health assessment dated 10/15/15 and a current health assessment dated 10/8/18, exceeding 24 months between assessments. 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.) All staff will have a current health report at initial hire. Chart will be made to track staff physicals so that they are completed every 24 months as per 3270 regulations. Staff will be given standard physical off of DHS website under child care forms. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessments for staff #1 and #3 lacked statements which included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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 information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will obtain the standard physical listed on DHS website under child care forms as to have all information required as per 3270 regulation. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having a cord hanging from the radio accessible to children and the downstairs child care space was observed having infant swings with cords accessible to children. 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.) Noise maker and attached cord were moved to a location non-accessible to children. All cords for swings were taped to floor and up the wall, making no cords accessible to children. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 lacked training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Current training was observed on file for both staff. 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.) Upon being hired, new employees will understand and complete all new-hire paperwork trainings. They will sign required paperwork, including our emergency plan. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, and #4 were not employed as provisional hires correctly. Staff #1 was observed having a hire date of 3/14/19 and a requested date for a Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance of 8/8/19. Staff #2 was observed having a hire date of 4/29/19 and a requested date for an FBI clearance of 5/26/19, and a requested date for a Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance dated 5/7/19. Staff #4 was observed having a hire date of 7/29/19 and a requested date for a Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance of 8/8/19. No Child Abuse clearance was observed on file for staff #4. 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. Staff #1 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #4 were removed from care until all clearances were obtained. All newly hired staff will complete PSP, FBI, PA child abuse, and disclosure statement prior to starting in the center. |
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| 2019-02-13 | Initial review | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement was signed by the operator. All agreements will be signed at enrollment. |
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| 2019-02-13 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date was written on agreement at initial inspection. All children will have admission date on enrollment. |
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| 2019-02-13 | Initial review | 3270.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The 8 passenger van lacked documentation of the current insurance coverage on file. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The vehicle was added to current insurance on the day of inspection. Insurance card was printed and placed in the van. |
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| 2019-02-13 | Initial review | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked update showing the new facility's name and staffing updates. 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.) The emergency plan was updated. Any changes to the emergency plan will updated to the plan in the future. |
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| 2019-02-13 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked written verification of the required 3 years of experience working with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 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.) Verification of experience was obtained and placed in file. All staff files will have correct verification of experience. |
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