Abc Kiddie Kampus
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If I could give 0 stars, I would.
Money money money. It’s all about the money to these owners, Pat & Scott Verdine. They would hurt your 5-year old son’s feelings if it meant you were late on a payment. They would deny your 5-year old son graduation if you have any sort of past due balance. Even if you paid in full, once you’re late, you & your family are dead to them. Ignore all the mushy-gushy smiles and compliments you’ll receive upon your initial interview. Those are fake. They do that to everyone. Pat & Scott don’t care about you or your kids, they only care if you’re making them money. If not? See ya. Next.
Now, the teachers & instructors at the Old Forge location are SUPERB. Miss Kayla, Miss Rachael, Miss Victoria, Miss Shell Shell, Miss Mare Mare, and evening the recently terminated Miss Amber (one of our favorites) are amazing people and amazing teachers. But that doesn’t let the Verdine’s off the hook. Many instructors, like Miss Amber (the latest) have been lost over the years because of the Verdine’s greed, and ignorant behavior. It’s SOOO unfortunate, but that greed and ignorance has even spread to the children. They just don’t care. They care about your MONEY, not your children’s future, their feelings, or ANYTHING else. Money, money, money.
If you’re considering ABC Kiddie Kampus, pass and move onto the next. Being on the opposite side of the superiority complex that the Verdine’s have is not something I would wish on my worst enemy. There are plenty of other locations in NEPA that your children will be taken care of, but with RESPECT and non-condescending attitude from the ownership towards you or your kids. You both should be ashamed of yourselves. I wish you only knew what some of your workers said behind your back. Not that it’s a surprise to either of you. I’m sure you’ve had people talk behind your backs the majority of your lives, because the behavior you exhibit is a lifelong trait, not learned anytime recently.
I’ll have you know, that it broke my son’s heart to not be included in your 2020 virtual graduation ceremony. He cried. You made my son cry, and I will stop at NO bounds to make the public, and every future potential client if your establishment know about it.
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About the Provider
We realize that a child’s early years are crucial to lifelong learning. Our high-quality centers strive to lay the building blocks for your child’s future academic success.
Through a creative curriculum and a compassionate staff, children who come to one of our centers not only build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning but also meaningful friendships that begin in infancy.
We consider it our privilege to accompany children as they embark on a lifelong journey of growth and exploration. Our early learning programs start with children 6 weeks old and continue through 12 years of age. On a daily basis, our children experience a world rich with discovery guided by skilled and insightful teachers who celebrate each child’s individuality.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The director self-reported that on 8/13/26 child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in a classroom, for a period of time (roughly 3 to 5 minutes) by staff #1. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff #1 to receive a minimum of three hours of training specific to supervision and care of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training is completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction date 8/13/26. 2. The legal entity has arranged for staff #1 to receive three hours of training specific to supervision and care of children. The legal entity received DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling. Correction date 9/15/26 Staff #1 was temporarily restricted from working independently with children and was assigned to a classroom with a second teacher while the incident was under review. During this period, Staff #1 was not permitted to be solely responsible for a group of children. The Director met with Staff #1 to formally document the incident, resulting in a Behavioral Modification Form being placed in her employee file. The Director reviewed the incident and all supervision expectations with the entire staff on the following day before staff entered a classroom. The review focused on active supervision practices, emphasizing the requirement that children always remain under sight and sound supervision. Staff were retrained on transition procedures, classroom counts, face-to-name verification, and maintaining accountability for every child throughout the day. The Director reinforced the requirement that teachers conduct and document headcounts during all transitions and whenever children move from one area to another. Staff were also reminded to utilize the designated STOP Sign Supervision Checkpoints when entering or leaving any classroom to ensure all children are accounted for. The Director will conduct ongoing random supervision audits to monitor compliance with active supervision requirements and provide coaching and corrective action as necessary. Staff are required to consistently utilize the Kindertales childcare management system to complete face-to-name checks and maintain accurate child counts. In the event the electronic system is unavailable, paper attendance and count forms will be used to ensure continuity of supervision procedures. Supervision expectations were reviewed again during August 26, 2026, staff meeting and will continue to be reinforced through ongoing training, observation, coaching, and regular staff discussions to ensure the safety, accountability, and well-being of all children in our care. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon being notified of the missing information, the Director immediately contacted the parent and requested that the information be completed. The parent provided the physician's name, address, and telephone number, and the emergency contact form was updated to include all required information. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 were both missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director immediately contacted the families to obtain the addresses of all authorized release persons. The required information was received from the families and added to the children's files to ensure the records were complete and compliant with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #5 was signed on 7/28/25 and not updated until 4/23/26. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated every six months by improving the use of the tracking spreadsheet. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 2/24/25. 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.) While the inspector was on site, the Director located the child's updated health assessment in the file. The health assessment was dated February 27, 2026. Upon review, it was determined that the health assessment had been updated; however, it was three days past the required due date. The updated health assessment was verified and maintained in the child's file. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired provisionally (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) and did not have a completed PA State Police (dissemination date) on file (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Tiered LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until the missing clearance is completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director will create a form to track each staff and their required clearances, trainings, and documents to assist with the hiring process and ongoing updates. This form will have due dates for all required trainings, clearances, health assessments etc. This form must be approved by the Northeast Regional Office prior to use. The director will ensure that this form is used during the hiring process and to track all required updates. This portion of the plan should reflect a date that allows for time to develop the form and implement it. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director had a copy of the employee's Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check in the employee file that was originally provided to the previous Director and dated October 5, 2023. The document on file was a printed screenshot that had been sent electronically to the previous Director. During the inspection on July 24, 2026, the Inspector notified the Director that the document was incomplete because the bottom portion, which contains the verification information, was missing. Upon being made aware of the issue on July 24, 2026, the Director immediately addressed the concern and instructed the employee to obtain a new Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check. The employee obtained the complete and verified Criminal Record Check on the same day, July 24, 2026, and the updated document was placed in the employee's file. 1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 2. The Director will use a tracking form to monitor staff clearances, trainings, and required documentation to ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Upon discovery of the incomplete Criminal Record Check, the tracking form was updated on July 24, 2026, when the employee obtained the new, complete clearance. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the infant/toddler outdoor play area and on the wall adjacent to the outdoor steps leading to the preschool accessible to children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On July 24, 2026, the Director submitted a work order to the facilities department to address the peeling paint. The Director also communicated directly with the maintenance staff to schedule a time for the repair to be completed. The painting was completed on July 31, 2026, and the peeling paint issue was fully corrected. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The emergency exit door for the infant classroom was obstructed with toys, water play tables, and chairs, making the door unable to open. The emergency exit door in the preschool classroom was observed to be locked barring it from opening. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the inspector observed that an emergency exit was blocked by a table and toys. The Director immediately corrected the issue by removing the table and toys and ensuring the exit was fully accessible. The Director notified all staff present that emergency exits must never be blocked. In addition, the Director sent an email to all staff members reminding them that emergency exits must remain clear at all times and citing the applicable state licensing requirements regarding unobstructed exits. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed several manual tests dated for 3/02/26 and the next having been dated for 4/02/26 and then from 4/2/26 to 5/11/26 and from 6/22/26 to 7/24/26, all of which are over 30 calendar days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director had been scheduling fire drills on a monthly basis rather than tracking the exact 30-day requirement. Fire drills were conducted on January 2, 2026; February 2, 2026; March 2, 2026; April 2, 2026; May 1, 2026; May 28, 2026; June 22, 2026; and July 21, 2026. Upon becoming aware of the requirement, the Director reviewed the fire drill schedule and took steps to ensure future drills are conducted within every 30-day period as required by licensing regulations. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 was not cleaning the diaper changing area after each diaper change. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director informed staff that she needed to clean the mat and underneath the mat at each diaper change. Director reviewed diaper changing procedure with staff and observed staff performing the diaper changing procedure. Director created a changing table checklist for staff to initial after she checks to make sure her changing table and area underneath the changing table is clean, every half hour. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 the inspector observed a purse on the steps that lead to the sink that the toddlers use after diaper changes. The inspector observed two prescription bottles inside the purse that were accessible to the toddlers. 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.) After speaking with the inspector, the Director informed Teacher that her purse, cleaning materials, and toxic materials needed to be locked up immediately. Teacher locked her purse in a cabinet inside of her classroom. Director went to each classroom and did an inspection to make sure all cleaning materials, toxic materials, and purses/bags were locked up. Director verbally reminded all staff of the regulation that all cleaning materials and other toxic substances need to be stored away in a way that is inaccessible to children, in a locked container or area. Director also sent out an email to inform staff of the regulation. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector observed food and other detritus in between the space where the mat meets the edge of the change table as well as on the back side of the mat in the toddler 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.) Director informed staff that she needed to clean her mat and underneath the mat immediately and told her that going forward to make sure she cleans it after each diaper change. Director went to the other rooms with changing tables and checked to make sure their mats were cleaned and that the area under their mats was cleaned as well. Director made a cleaning mat checklist for the classroom for staff to check and sign each half hour to ensure mats and underneath mats are clean. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have the required enrolling parent's work address. The inspector also observed that children #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were also missing enrolling parent's work phone number as is required. 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.) Provider will ensure emergency contact form includes the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of all families enrolled in the center. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #3 did not have the required address for the designated release person as is required. 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.) Provider reached out to family to have them add the address of the designated release on their emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed an Eppi-Pen for a child currently enrolled at the facility that was missing the required medication log. 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.) Provider reached out to family the same day and had family fill out new medication log that was previously misplaced. Parent signed new medication log for Epi-Pen. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #2 and observed that the staff had an initial annual fire safety training on file dated 3/11/24 and did not update the training until 6/25/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 has an updated fire safety training on file. Provider will ensure that all staff get reminders of upcoming expiration dates of their annual fire safety training one month prior, two weeks prior, and the day before to ensure compliance. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed staff files and found that staff #1 and observed that the staff had a previous DHS FBI on file dated 3/11/20 and did not update this again until 3/12/25. 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 had a DHS FBI clearance on file that was expiring on 03/11/25. Staff obtained a new DHS FBI clearance on 03/12/25 before beginning her shift for the day. Staff has a current DHS FBI clearance on file. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector observed some chipped paint in the rear hallway accessible to children. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chipped paint is being fixed and painted in the rear hallway that is accessible to children. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 3/14/25 the inspector observed six toddlers, asleep on cots in the young toddler room, that were touching, with one toddlers foot resting on the other sleeping child's cot. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director spoke with staff to ensure that when cots are placed, at least two feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib, or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Director is checking daily to make sure that all staff are following the regulation. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that it did not address continuity of operations as was required to be part of the emergency plan by 7/1/22." The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add the following information to the emergency plan: continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes including daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files, and managing financial issues, such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and noted it was missing the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add instructions to the emergency plan related to informing parents that an emergency has ended and to provide instructions on how parents can be safely reunited with their children. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #6 all had previous fire safety training on 3/2/23 and did not obtain this training again until 3/5/24. Staff #6 had previous fire safety training on 9/29/23 and did not obtain this training again until 10/24/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that staff complete their fire safety training annually and that no lapses in time occur. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #4 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This training was not completed until 5/9/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 completed the mandated reporter training on 05/09/24. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #2 had a previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 2/22/19 and did up obtain a new clearance until 5/7/24. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated by 2/22/2024 The file for staff#5 was also reviewed and this staff did not have a complete PA State Police clearance on file as is required, Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 updated child abuse clearance on 05/07/24. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the sink vanity in the PreK 1 classroom to be peeling down the side and accessible to children. 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.) Provider contacted contractor to fix the sink in the PreK1 bathroom. Contractor replaced the sink vanity 11/16/24. |
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| 2024-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/14/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the PreK 1 bathroom to be missing a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing sign was replaced on 11/14/24. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, new staff in the toddler classrooms were unsure of the specific children assigned to their groups when asked by the inspector. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher was provided with extra supervision training and we went over proper supervision. Teacher has resigned since 11/14/23. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: There is no initial health report on file for staff person # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff may not return to work without a new health assessment form. Staff was given a blank form on 11/21/23. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There is no proof of education or experience on file for staff person # 2. 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.) Director requested diploma from staff. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.20(e) - Copies of reports in file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(e) Description: Copies of reports in file at facility Noncompliance Area: There is no accident/injury report file at the facility. Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A file was made to hold copies. All copies have since been added. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There is no emergency drill log on file to verify there was an annual emergency drill held in the last 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Print drill log from DHS website. Host drill. Record all times and pin to board with other drill logs. We held an emergency drill on 11/15/23. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Training was completed on 2/7/2023. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 11/29/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff 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.) Teacher received training on 2/7/23. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were water-stained ceiling tiles above the circle time mat in the preschool classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tiles were replaced. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days passed since the last fire alarm test log dated 9/1/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider conducted a fire drill on 11/15/23 and recorded it on fire drill log. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and 2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons #1 and 2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/23/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training was current at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid /CPR Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics training Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8will have until 12/31/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person# 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8, staff person # 2, # 3, # 4, # 7, and # 8 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 2 - corrected on 3/2/22 Staff 3 - corrected on 3/8/22 Staff 4 - training scheduled for 12/28/22 Staff 7 - corrected on 3/2/22 Staff 8 - had first aid on 6/7/22. Was not attached to file when scanned. All staff will completed health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of their hire date. all staff will be supervised until these trainings are completed by a person who has completed the trainings. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 7 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 7 will have until12/31/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer # 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 7, staff person # 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 7 completed the training on 9/29/21. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 5/3/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22; and a child abuse clearance dated for 5/9/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 5 had documentation in their file that they have lived in two other states within the last 5 years. Staff # 5 did not have the clearances from these states in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 6 also had documentation in their file that they have lived in one other state within the lasts 5 years. Staff # 6 did not have the clearances from this state in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 and # 6 were working in child care at the time of this inspection. These staff were hired incorrectly as indicated by the CPSL requiring both staff to have the clearances of any state they have lived in within the last 5 years. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 5 and # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The Director, any one responsible for the hire of staff and paperwork from the Legal Entity, and any other staff involved in the hiring if staff must arrange to attend the Existing Provider Orientation on February 22, 2023. This training can be arranged by contacting the Regional Office at 800-222-2108. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 and # 6 will not work at facility until all out of state clearances are returned and center director reviews. Staff # 1 renewed clearances on 5/11/22. All staff involved in the hiring process is registered for the existing provider training on 2/23/22. |
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| 2022-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for dates of hire. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 5/3/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22; and a child abuse clearance dated for 5/9/17 and this clearance was not updated until 5/11/22. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 5 had documentation in their file that they have lived in two other states within the last 5 years. Staff # 5 did not have the clearances from these states in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 6 also had documentation in their file that they have lived in one other state within the lasts 5 years. Staff # 6 did not have the clearances from this state in their file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 5 and # 6 were working in child care at the time of this inspection. These staff were hired incorrectly as indicated by the CPSL requiring both staff to have the clearances of any state they have lived in within the last 5 years. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 5 and # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 and Staff # 6 will not work in facility until the out of state clearances are returned and the center director reviews. Staff # 1 renewed clearances on 5/11/22. All staff involved in the hiring process is registered for the existing provider orientation on 2/23/22 Staff will be removed from child care until all appropriate clearances are received. |
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| 2021-11-16 | 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: There were two play mats in the pre - k classroom with torn edges, therefore, they cannot be properly sanitized. There is an exposed screw with a sharp point in the outdoor play space at the front of the building. 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 director removed the mats from the child care space. The director removed the exposed screw. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: More than 60 months passed between mandated reporter training for staff person # 1. Staff person # 1 participated in mandated reporter training on 6/5/15 and then again on 1/19/21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mandated reporter training on file for staff person # 1 is current. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: The water in the sink located in the Older Toddler classroom was measured at 112 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility owner came to the facility and turned down the water temperature in the sink. |
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| 2019-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plastic tote containing chalk and toys was observed to have a broken lid, causing rough edges and pinch points. 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.) Provider removed the broken lid from child care. Provider will ensure that all toys and equipment will be in good repair and free from visible hazard. |
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| 2019-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature in the Older Toddler room measured at 114 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider turned the hot water down in the facility. Provider will ensure that all hot water accessible to children measures at 110 degrees or lower. |
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| 2019-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Exits in the Pre k Counts room and the hallway to play areas were locked from the inside needing an Allen key to open them. Both exits are used as fire exits. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider unlocked both exits. Provider will ensure that the opening staff person opens the exit doors before facility opens and remains open all day. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Rubber gloves were observed under the sink in the 3 year old bathroom, accessible to children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved the rubber gloves to an area inaccessible to children. Provider will ensure that all objects that are a choking hazard to children are placed an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for Staff # 1 did not include an tuberculosis screening at initial employment. Staff # 1 began employment on 4/3/18. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will obtain a tuberculosis screening and place results in the file. Provider will ensure that staff obtain a tuberculosis screening at time of initial employment. |
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| 2017-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Brown bean bag chair in the Preschool room was observed to be ripped, stuffing was exposed. 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.) Provider removed the bean bag chair from child care. Provider will ensure that all furniture is durable, safe and easily cleaned. |
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| 2017-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPS regulations. Staff # 1 began employment at facility on 2/14/17, disclosure was signed on 2/14/17, State Police Clearance was dated 2/16/17 and Child Abuse Clearance was dated 4/12/17. File did not contain proof of applying for either 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.) File for # 1 has current clearances. Provider will ensure that all CPS regulations are followed, files are complete and up to date. |
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| 2017-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hot water in the 2 year old room measured at 115 degrees, water was accessible to children. Hot water in the Preschool Flex room measured at 113 degrees, water was accessible to children. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider turned the water temperature down in the 2 year old room and Preschool flex room. Provider will ensure that all hot water that is accessible to children measures at 110 degrees or lower. |
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