Abc Community Learning Center
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-01-08 | 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 torn diaper changing pad in the infant room. Observed 2 exposed bolts by the gate and a broken plastic excavator with a broken top and rough edges in the toddler play area. In the preschool play area, observed a fiberglass picnic table with pinch points on the seats, a damaged tunnel with rough edges on a little tykes climber, and rough edges on a damaged green slide on the covered bridge climber. 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.) Identified issues have been fixed/corrected. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #2, did not contain the specific date of the child's admission to the facility. 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.) The date for child's admission obtained for agreement. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #2 did not contain written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signatures for child file #2 were obtained. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 form for child file #1 and #3 did not contain the complete address of the person 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.) Complete addresses obtained for child file #1 and #3. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 #2 contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 12 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.) Self correcting. Child file #2 has a current valid health assessment at this time. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 #1 did not contain an updated record of ongoing immunizations administered according to 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.) Updated immunization record obtained. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have an established medication log for children's allergy medication stored in the locked medication box. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child no longer attends. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 update health assessment which was dated more than 27 months (10/13/25) after the previous valid health assessment (6/5/23). 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.) Self-correcting as was obtained, but late. Staff #2 has a current valid health assessment at this time. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 expired criminal background clearance (dated 8/7/20) which was more than 60 months old making it invalid. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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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). As part of the CEL clearance process in 2025, this clearance was not received. Facility Person # -1- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a valid criminal background clearance is obtained. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of detached floor trim in the toddler room by the plastic kitchen. 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.) Trim has been repaired. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 in the toddler play area a red and yellow plastic house with a damaged carousel by the base. Observed in the large play area a fiberglass picnic table which had cracked benches creating pinch points when the children sit on them. 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.) Plastic house will be repaired/removed if unable to be repaired. Fiberglass picnic table will be covered/fixed so as to not have a safety related pinch point. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle, which was not labeled with a child's name, in a pack n play in the middle room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles are labeled for infants while in care at the facility. |
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| 2025-10-07 | 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 cleaning supplies accessible to children in an unlocked closet door in the middle room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Closet will always remain locked an inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-10-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a detached gate panel in the middle room. Observed a missing light cover in the preschool/school-age room. 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 panel will be repaired, and a light cover will be added. |
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| 2025-07-25 | 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: The file of staff #1 lacked out of state clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) Staff #1's last day of work at Apple Blossom was on 8/1/25. She also submitted her resignation letter on 8/1/25. She did not return to work and she is no longer an employee. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement in child file #2, did not specify the date of the child's admission. 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 added to the child's agreement in the file. |
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| 2025-01-14 | 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 there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the toddler room. 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.) The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency is displayed in child care spaces. |
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| 2025-01-14 | 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, a young toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 10 months after the previous valid health assessment. 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.) Self-correcting as child #1 has a current valid health assessment in the file. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained only 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff training hours were reviewed, and additional hours were obtained. |
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| 2025-01-14 | 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 a small bottle of gorilla super glue, which did not have the nontoxic label, in with the school age arts and craft supplies. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gorilla super glue was removed from the arts and crafts materials. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone located in the food prep area. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency telephone numbers will be posted by the telephone located in the food prep area. |
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| 2025-01-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the bathroom in the toddler area contained a vanity which had a loose cabinet door creating a pinch point. Observed a spot of damaged floor trim/drywall by the closet in the hallway to the outdoor play area. Observed multiple pieces of damaged plastic on the outside ground by the exit door leading into the outdoor play 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.) The loose cabinet door was tightened to avoid a pinch point. The spot of damaged floor trim/drywall by the closet in the hallway to the outdoor play area was repaired. The multiple pieces of damaged plastic have been removed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed the toddler room, while children were napping, did not have enough light to allow staff to be able to see and assess all of the children in the room. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional light was turned on in the room. Supervisor and staff members will be trained on regulation to ensure compliance during rest times. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1 was responsible for supervising 4 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 3 preschool children while they were napping. The youngest child determines the acceptable nap ratio which would be 1 staff person to 10 young toddlers/children. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and Supervisor will be retrained on ratios and regulation to ensure all staff understand and that compliance is always maintained. Another staff was immediately placed into the room. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(b) Description: Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: Based on observations and information obtained from staff interviews, it was determined that staff #2 was not on the facility premises while they were on their lunch break. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and Supervisor will be retrained on regulation to ensure staff members are present during scheduled lunch times. |
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| 2024-01-08 | 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 cracked toy bin with a rough edge in the preschool/school-age room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cracked toy bin has been removed from the preschool/school-age room. Staff will be retrained on this regulation. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed pack n plays used by children in the infant room were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A numbered list of assigned pack n plays will be posted in the infant room. Staff will be retrained on regulation to ensure staff understand and adhere to regulation. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room. 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 daily activity schedule for infants shall be posted in the infant room. Staff will be retrained on this regulation. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child files #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of services to be provided to the child and family. Observed the most recent child service report for child #3 was dated more than 8 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.) Agreements will list documentation of services provided to the child and family. Child services reports will be completed every 6 months as required and will be filed in the child's DHS file. Staff retrained on timelines and requirements for documentations per the regulation. |
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| 2024-01-08 | 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 facility emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant room. 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.) The facility emergency transportation plan will be posted in the infant room. Staff will be trained on this regulation and the required posting of the facility emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-08 | 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 #1 did not contain updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child 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.) Child #1 will provide additional information on vaccines. Staff will be retrained on regulation to ensure health assessments and vaccines meet requirements. |
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| 2024-01-08 | 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 #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #1 began providing initial service in a child care 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.) Self-correcting; Staff health assessment is currently in the staff file. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed Vaseline which is labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on the diaper changing table in the toddler bathroom. 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.) Staff will be retrained on regulation to ensure toxic materials are always locked or out of reach of children. Vaseline was moved to a higher shelf inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the telephone in the middle room did not have the emergency numbers posted by the phone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers will be posted by the telephone in the middle room. Staff will be retrained of this regulation. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling caulking around the toddler sink and a loose refrigerator cord accessible to crawling children in the infant room. 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 peeling caulking around the toddler sink will be removed and replaced with new caulking. The loose refrigerator cord will be taped and made inaccessible to infants. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a hand washing sign at the school-age sink, at the infant room sink and changing table, and at the sinks and changing table in the toddler bathrooms. 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 will be displayed at all sinks, toilets, and changing tables at the facility. Staff will be retrained on the regulation. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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: Observed a broken toy bin in the preschool/school age room. Observed exposed bolts on the swing cross brace supports. Observed exposed foam and peeling covers on the toddler rest mats. Observed a damaged blue and orange slide in the toddler 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.) Director will ensure all areas identified as violations be corrected. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: Observed a highchair in the infant room which did not have a safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure highchairs used for infants contain necessary safety straps. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed a shelf in the refrigerator located in the food prep area needed to be cleaned. 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.) Director will ensure refrigerator is cleaned. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #3 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 7 months. 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.) Director will ensure Child Service Reports are completed as required by regulation. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 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 #3, an infant, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 6 months after the previous valid health assessment. 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.) Director will request health assessments for children every 6 months for the required age group in order to remain compliant. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 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 #2, an older toddler, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment. 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.) Director will request health assessments for children, 2 years old and older, in the required period of time in order to remain compliant. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed burn cream and triple antibiotic ointment, which were not labeled with the name for whom it was intended, in multiple first aid kits throughout the facility. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure medications within the facility are labeled. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure safe routes are posted in the facility. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed crib mattresses being used inside pack n plays which poses a suffocation risk to the infants who use the pack n plays. 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 will remove mattress from pack and play. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained 6 training hours, out of the required 12 annual training hours, completed during the previously completed annual training year from 12/19/21-12/19/22. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will assign necessary training hours for all staff for training periods. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 contained documentation of the completed health and safety professional development training update which was completed after the due date of 12/30/22. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will assign necessary training hours for all staff based on required training updates. Staff #1 and #2 have the required training at this time. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed white out and gorilla glue accessible to children in an unlocked desk in the entrance way of the facility. Observed peeling caulking accessible to children in an unlocked vanity in the preschool bathroom. 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.) Director will ensure toxic materials are removed and are inaccessible from children. Director will ensure peeling caulking is removed. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed the preschool first aid kit did not contain scissors. Observed the toddler first aid kit did not contain porous gloves or scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will review regulations to include the required materials to be included in first aid kids. The Director will add required items which are missing from first aid kits. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a splintering edge on the wooden door in the outdoor play area. Observed a damaged white board in the outdoor play area. Observed 2 holes in the vinyl siding in the toddler play area. Observed in the preschool bathroom a vanity with a loose hinge. Observed the toddler toilet was missing bolt covers. Observed a swing in the infant room with loose hanging cords creating a visible hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure all areas identified as violations are corrected to meet compliance. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Initial review | 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 peeling paint by the sink in the toddler bathroom. Observed peeling paint by the yellow filing cabinet in the entranceway of the facility. Observed peeling paint on the middle hinge on the storage shed. Observed peeling paint on the metal tricycles in the preschool play area. Observed peeling paint on the storage door in the outdoor play area. 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.) Director will ensure all areas identified as violations due to peeling paint are corrected. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the work addresses and 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.) Had parent update emergency contact information for child #1 to include business work address and work phone. All emergency contact information will have this at enrollment. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessments received for child #2 as a young toddler were dated 3/29/18 and 7/14/20, exceeding at least every 6 months. 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.) Current health assessment on file child # 2. Will make sure health assessments are complete every six months for infants and young toddlers. |
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| 2020-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for child #1 as a preschool child were observed having dates of 5/22/18 and 2/20/20, exceeding at least every 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessment on file for child #3. Health assessment will be updated every year for a preschool child. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The wooden outdoor play space structure was observed having exposed screw heads and splintering wood on the top railings. The toddler bathroom was observed having a diaper changing pad with torn plastic. The preschool room was observed having a children's rest mat with torn plastic. 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 embedded equipment in the outdoor play space has been removed from the play space. The facility will dispose of the torn changing pad and purchase a brand new one. The facility will dispose of the children's mat in the preschool room and purchase a new mat. This will be prevented in the future by staff examining play equipment daily and all unsafe equipment will be immediately thrown away. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having an embedded children's wooden play structure which lacked 9 inches of loose-fill to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will ensure there is always 9 inches of loose-fill under all mounted play equipment to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The embedded equipment has been removed from the outdoor play space. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 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.) The facility has obtained the Child Service Report Document and will complete the form and review it with the family as listed on the emergency contact information every 6 months. Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have had a Child Service Report completed by staff and provided to their families. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked documentation of the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all address, phone numbers and health insurance information filled out. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely on enrollment. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 lacked the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all whom the child may be released to. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely on enrollment. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 9/26/18, exceeding 6 months as a young toddler. Child #3 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 10/10/18, exceeding 6 months as an infant. Child #4 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 9/11/18, exceeding 6 months as an infant. 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.) Child #1, #3, and #4 received a new health report. Health reports will be updated every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #3 lacked an annual flu immunization for the 2018/2019 flu season in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or a parent letter of exemption on file. Child #4 lacked a record of the ongoing vaccines administered to an infant 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 in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent letter of exemption has been obtained for children #1, #2 and #3 that they decline the flu immunization. Child #4 received a new health report. Health reports will be updated at least every 6 months for an infant. The center will receive the flu shot vaccination record when the child receives the vaccine. If the parent refuses the center will get a letter stating the refusal of the flu vaccination for the child. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and #2 lacked training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. The hire date for staff #1 was documented as being 10/29/18 and emergency plan training completed 7/9/19 and the hire date for staff #2 was documented as being 5/31/19 and emergency plan training completed 7/9/19. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 have received training regarding the emergency plan and is placed in file. All staff will have the emergency plan training completed at the time of hire. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 was observed having a disclosure statement signed on 5/31/19 verifying that a Pennsylvania State Police clearance was ordered but the current Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file was dated 6/11/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new employees will have the disclosure statement signed on the date of hire. All new employees will have the Pennsylvania State Police clearance on file on date of hire. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/19 the chain link fencing surround the infant/toddler outdoor play space which restricts children from unsafe areas was observed partially taken down for repairs. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chain link was repaired. Chain link fence will be in good repair and around the infant/toddler outdoor play space at all times. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant/young toddler outdoor play space surface was observed having multiple holes, dips, and uneven ground creating a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will fill in any holes, dips, and uneven ground and it will remain that way to ensure safety of the children is being met. |
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| 2019-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The preschool outdoor play space was observed having peeling paint along the foundation of the building. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will pressure wash all peeling paint of the building. Facility will ensure there is no peeling paint or damaged plaster. |
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| 2018-09-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. No current verification was observed on file for the position staff #1 was currently working. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained a copy of the college diploma and it was placed in file. In the future all staff will have their educational record in file prior to hire. |
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| 2018-09-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked acceptable verification of experience, education or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has obtained 2 written letters verifying experience of hours and placed in file. All staff will obtain proof of experience with children prior to hire. |
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| 2018-09-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two non-family references were obtained and placed in file for staff #1. All staff will have two non-family references present in their file. |
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| 2018-09-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement was signed for staff #1 on the date of the inspection. All new employees will have a discloser statement signed on the date of hire. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The wooden embedded play structure located in the outdoor play space was observed having a protruding nail head and splintering boards. The splintering boards were observed where children place their hands to climb down into the third landing from the sliding board. The protruding nail head was observed on the second landing from the sliding board. 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 playground equipment was checked and all nails were hammered in and the splintering wood was covered with duct tape. Play equipment will be monitored to be sure it is in good working condition and there are no splinters, nails, or sharp points. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having a Bumbo Seat which has been described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission because the seat lacked safety straps. 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.) The Bumbo seat was removed from the facility. No toys or equipment deemed hazardous by the United States Product Safety Commission will be in the facility. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having Pack N' Plays which lacked labels for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Pack N' Plays were labeled. All rest equipment will remain labeled for the use of a specific child. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infant room was observed having 1 infant 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 moved during inspection to an appropriate sleeping position. All infants will sleep in their individual cribs in positions recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #4 lacked complete work addresses and 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.) All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all address, phone numbers, and health insurance information filled out. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely upon enrollment. Children #3 and #4 are no longer in care. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked documentation of the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all address, phone numbers, and health insurance information filled out. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely upon enrollment. Child #5 is no longer in care. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3 and #4 lacked the 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, |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms were reviewed by parents with all address, phone numbers, and health insurance information filled out. Emergency contact forms will be filled out completely upon enrollment. Children #3 and #4 are no longer in care. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked parental review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. All files were observed having review dates of 9/12/17 and 6/27/18. 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.) Emergency contact forms and agreements will be reviewed by parents every 6 months or sooner if changes need to be made. Children #1 and #2 have current review dates. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. The most current health assessment observed on file was dated 11/2/16. 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.) Child #1 received a new health report. Health reports will be updated at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Child #1 is no longer in care. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, who was classified as a assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2500 hours of child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member missing verification brought in proper documentation. All staff will have verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Staff #2 was observed having a hire date of 12/18/17 and emergency plan training on 6/27/18. 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.) Every new employee will be trained regarding our emergency plan on their hire date. Each additional training will be documented and kept on file. Staff #2 has current emergency plan training. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training in the previous year.. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will receive 6 hours of child care training annually and it will be kept on file. Staff #1 completed 6 hours of childcare training. |
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| 2018-07-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 was observed having a volunteer Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future employees may not work until clearances are applied for and requests are on file as well as disclosure statement. No volunteer clearances will be accepted. Child abuse clearance was obtained for staff #2 |
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| 2018-03-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having a yellow slide in the preschool / school-age play space which was unscrewed and laying crooked attached to the equipment by 1 bolt. The young toddler outdoor play space was observed having a plastic slide with broken steps having rough edges on the plastic. 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 yellow slide was reattached using 3 bolts. All playground equipment will be monitored and kept in clean, good working condition. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school-age room was observed having a small tube television (approximately 15 inch screen) which lacked anchoring to the wall creating a possible unsafe fall 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.) The television was removed from the building. In the future all furniture will be durable and safe. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 was observed having a Pennsylvania State Police volunteer clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member applied for correct clearance and it is now on file. In the future no volunteer clearances will be accepted. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the preschool room, by the steps leading to the school-age room, was observed having duct tape over it concealing plastic pieces which had broken off inside the outlet. 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 plastic prongs and tape were removed and a working outlet cover is now being used. In the future no tape will be used to cover a broken outlet cover; it will be fixed immediately and all surfaces will be in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2018-03-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Damaged plaster was observed in the school-age room hallway leading to the 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.) The wall was repaired using drywall putty. The facility will be monitored for broken plaster and peeling paint. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The outdoor play space was observed having chain link fencing surrounding the space that is sagging and seperating from the top mounted bar. The outdoor play space was observed having exposed bolts on the chain link fence at the following locations: the exit and at 1 corner of the preschool/school-age space, where the fence adjoins the building in the young toddler and infant space, and at the entrance of the toddler/infant space. 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.) Director has notified board of the fence needing to be repaired and have no exposed bolts effective immediately. Appropriate outdoor equipment and fencing will be taken care of before license renewal. Outdoor child care space will be monitored for hazards and kept in good repair. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 lacked fee amounts and the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee amounts and dates fee should be paid will be placed in child #1's agreement. All agreements will have fee amounts and dates the child is to be paid. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the Department's approved form (child service report) updated every 6 months. The most current child service report for child #3 was observed with a date of 10/5/16. The file for child #4 was observed having an enrollment date of 8/22/16 and a child service report dated 4/10/17 and, child #5 lacked previous child service reports completed in 2016. A curent child service report was dated 5/12/17. 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.) Due to the 'pop in' schedules of a many of the children at ABC, there are times where children are out for weeks/months at a time before returning. We have since created a calendar as to when all children service reports are due and are required to be done. Child Service Reports will be completed for all children in care more than 15 hours a week. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #4, and #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New paperwork is being sent out and all new emergency contact forms with proper address slot for all addresses to be written in for anyone who is picking up or listed as an emergency contact. All children will have the address of emergency contact person on file. Child #5 is no longer in care. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #4, and #5 lacked parental review and updates to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. The file for child #2 was observed having review dates of 6/9/16 and 4/3/17. The file for child #4 was observed having review dates on 8/22/16 and 5/2/17, and child #5 was observed having a most current review date of 10/6/16. 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.) All new paperwork is being sent out by 8/21/17 for all children who are currently enrolled at the center. Due to the center's policy of drop in care, there are some children who may only attend 1-3 times during a 12 month period. A list has been made for these children for updated information or removal from program. All children will have files updated every 6 months. Child #5 is no longer in care. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed having the most current health assessment as a preschooler dated 5/25/16. The file for child #4 was observed having the most current health assessment as a preschooler dated 3/14/16. 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.) All new paperwork, including health assessment forms will be sent out to be completed and returned before the end of August to ensure that all children have current and up to date health assessment forms. All children will have health assessments updated according to regulations. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 lacked written consent for administration of an inhaler. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's mother has signed the medication log that is kept on the clipboard for all children receiving medications at the center. All medications at the facility will have written consent. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #6 lacked a health assessement. 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.) Employee's health assessment has been scheduled for beginning of next week. All staff will be charted as to when their 24 month check up is due to meet requirements of regulation. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a menu posted in a conspicous location for families to view. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A menu is hung and displayed on the refrigerator at all times. A menu has also been hung in all classroom areas for parents to be able to see. Menu will remain in parents sight. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked annual notification sent to the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program`s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day 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 day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter will be sent out as soon as appropriate party involved is determined. Previous director/assistant director have no knowledge of this being done. Letter will be sent annually. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked verification of child care experience, education, and training following the outset of service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education, and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff now have proper qualifications in their file folders. This is valid through transcripts, degrees, reference letters, diplomas. All staff will have proper verification of child care experience, education and training prior to employment. Staff #1, #2, and #4 are no longer employed in childcare at the facility. |
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| 2017-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has three letters of reference already in her file folder. Staff #5 will have all letters required by 8/8/17. All files will have two references in the file. Staff #5 in no longer employed in childcare. |
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