Abc School House
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Abc School House. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
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.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file for Staff # 2 contain 2 FBI and 2 NSOR clearances that are more than 60 months old. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff #1 included an FBI Clearance that was more than 60 months old; however, the file for staff #1 now includes an updated FBI clearance, that does comply with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 did not return to work until the results of a second attempt to fingerprinting were received. The file for staff #2 contained FBI and NSOR clearances that were more than 60 months old; however, the file for staff #2 now includes an updated FBI and NSOR clearance, that do comply with CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The lid of a sensory bottle containing broken off pieces of pinecones with a diameter of less than 1 inch was not secured, making the contents accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the Early Head Start Classroom. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid of a sensory bottle containing broken off pieces of pinecones with a diameter of less than 1 inch was immediately glued and secured, making the contents inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the Early Head Start Classroom. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement and emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #4 was not reviewed by a parent at least once during the period between 8/2024 and 3/2025. The financial agreement and emergency contact information for child #3 was not reviewed by a parent at least once during the period between 4/2024 and 3/2025. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent has reviewed the financial agreement and emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 within the last 6 months. ABC School House will assure that all parents/guardians 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. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following their previous health report. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report. ABC School does require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record will contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House will operate in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Maltreatment, including the Identification and Prevention of Maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. ABC has updated this policy at the center to include information of the signs and symptoms related to such maltreatment, for staff and personnel to identify, prevent, and report any such signs. Updated Policy will be emailed to the DHS inspector. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated following their first day working in child care. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment. ABC School House will review and confirm that all staff records include a current health assessment for each facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current NSOR Verification Certificate dated 1/24/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous NSOR Verification Certificate dated 11/16/2019. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #2 included a current NSOR Verification Certificate dated 1/24/2025. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: A first aid kit was observed in an excursion bag sitting on the floor inside the entrance to the Pre-K Counts classroom, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House has placed a luggage lock on the excursion bag sitting on the floor inside the entrance to the Pre-K Counts classroom, which contains a first aid kit in it, making it inaccessible to children in care, yet allowing staff to pick up the heavy bag quickly in case of an emergency. |
|||
| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 12/2/2024 to 1/27/2025. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. As tested during this current inspection, the fire detection system in in proper working condition. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #6. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection process, ABC School House staff did post a written plan of daily activities in room #6, following room capacity being added to center capacity. The room will now be used as part of our childcare space. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, included an agreement dated 4/3/2024, following their first day of attendance. The record for child #2 included an agreement dated 8/29/2023, following their first day of attendance. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House will make certain that an agreement will be signed by the operator and the parent, dated on or before the first day of attendance. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, included emergency contact information dated 4/3/2024, following their first day of attendance. The record for child #2 included emergency contact information dated 8/29/2023, following their first day of attendance. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House will be certain that Emergency Contact Information will be signed by the operator and the parent, dated on or before the first day of attendance. Information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/26/2024. The emergency contact information for child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/30/2024. The emergency contact information for child #6 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/23/2023 to 4/5/2024. The emergency contact information for child #7 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/23/2024. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 was reviewed by a parent. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #2 contains a current health report. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #5, #6 and #7, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #5, #6 and #7 contains a current health report. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 includes a current health assessment. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/5/2024. The financial agreement for child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/26/2024. The financial agreement for child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 4/25/2023 to 4/30/2024. The financial agreement for child #6 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/23/2023 to 4/5/2024. The financial agreement for child #7 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period between 8/29/2023 to 4/23/2024. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement for child #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 has been reviewed by a parent. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical out on the outside of the building by the entrance to room #2, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection process, a protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in an electrical outlet on the outside of the building by the entrance to room #2, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at each of the two toilets in the bathroom off the PKC classroom. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection process, ABC School House staff did display handwashing signs at each of the two toilets in the bathroom off the PKC classroom. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House did contact the parents/guardians for child #2 and #3 and had them each provide texted or emailed copies of the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. The information was included in the emergency contact information for each child. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 included a current health report dated more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #1 did include a current health report. However, this report was dated more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #4, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #4, a preschool child, did include a current health report. However, the health report was dated more than 12 months following the date of his previous health report. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #11, #12, and #13 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 after December 30, 2022, which was the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, as per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House staff did complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #11, #12, and #13; however, completion was after the specified timeframe. Training date needed to be completed earlier. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, #4, #10 and #12 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health report. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The records for staff #1, #4, #10 and #12 did include a current health assessment. However, each of the health assessment were dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health report. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #8 included professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-9 completed on 3/14/2022, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire - see staff individual codes. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-9. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House staff #8 did complete professional development. However, the completion occurred more than 90 days following her date of hire. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 included a child abuse clearance dated 12/15/2020, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 10/23/2015. The record for facility person #9 who was identified as a volunteer lacked a disclosure statement for volunteers. 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 #9 may not work at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House staff #1 did complete a child abuse clearance dated 12/15/2020. However, it was more than 60 months following the date of her previous clearance on 10/23/2015. Facility person #9 who was identified as a volunteer had on file the wrong disclosure. She did complete a disclosure specifically for a volunteer on the day of inspection to correct the violation, allowing her to remain working at the facility. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #5, who was identified as an Aide, lacked verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House staff #5, who was identified as an Aide, has completed a minimum of an 8th grade education. However, her record lacked verification of her education. ABC School House has obtained her recent transcript from 12th grade and placed in her record, as she will soon graduate this June, 2023. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the back of the preschool classroom and along the outside of the building in the outdoor play space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection process, a protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in an electrical outlet on the wall in the back of the preschool classroom and in one along the outside of the building in the outdoor play space, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: There were supplies/equipment and furniture partially obstructing the door that leads from the Pre-K Counts classroom into the hallway and the hallway that leads to the front door. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection process, ABC School House staff did remove items partially obstructing the door that leads from the Pre-K Counts classroom into the hallway and the hallway that leads to the front door. During the inspection process, ABC School House staff did remove items partially obstructing the door that leads from the Pre-K Counts classroom into the hallway and the hallway that leads to the front door. |
|||
| 2023-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator did not manually test fire detection system at least once every 30 days during the period between 9/1/2022 to 10/3/2022 and 12/1/2022 to 1/3/2022. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ABC School House operator did manually test the fire detection system every month between 9/1/2022 to 10/3/2022 and 12/1/2022 to 1/3/2022, having a misunderstanding of the time frame necessary, and recording a monthly check of the system. However, the fire detection system was tested the day of the inspection and recorded. A letter and records from the fire detection monitoring company are on site. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period between 9/7/2021 and 4/1/2022. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to inspection for child #1; however, the emergency contact information was reviewed and updated by the parent after the required 6-month period. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2 contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to inspection for child #2; however, the parent provided a current health assessment updated past the date required for the age of the child. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to inspection for staff #2; however, a current health assessment was dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment was included in the staff record. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period between 9/7/2021 and 4/1/2022. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to inspection for child #1; however, the financial agreement was reviewed past the required 6-month period, and was then signed. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed CCDBG health and safety training on 4/12/2022, more than 90 days following their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 3270.31(f)(1-9) |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to the inspection date for staff person #4, as safety training was completed; however, on a date more than 90 days after hire. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 2/21/2022, more than 90 days following their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to the inspection date for staff person #4, as professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was completed ; however, on a date more than 90 days after hire. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #5 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 4/16/2021, more than 90 days following their date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to the inspection date for staff person #5, as mandated reporter training was completed ; however, on a date more than 90 days after hire. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 included a current state police clearance dated 2/22/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/3/2017; a current child abuse clearance dated 2/23/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/7/2017; and a current FBI clearance dated 2/23/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 2/6/2017. The record for staff #6 included a current child abuse clearance dated 2/15/2020, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 10/23/2015. The record for staff #3 who resided outside of PA within the previous 5 years lacked a state criminal history check, state sex offender registry check and state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state in which they resided. Staff #3 may not work 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed prior to the inspection date for staff person #1, as a current state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance were all completed; however, on a date more than 60 months following the date of the previous clearances and were in the staff records. The violation for staff person #6 was fixed prior to the inspection date, as a current child abuse clearance was completed; however, on a date more than 60 months following the date of the previous clearances and was in the staff record. The violation was fixed for staff person #3 who resided outside of PA within the previous 5 years as of 06/23/2022, as the operator removed the staff from the facility until the out-of-state child abuse and neglect clearance was completed, mailed to WV, and was returned with the approval date of 06/14/022 and is now included in the staff record. |
|||
| 2022-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: A closed receptacle in the sensory room used to contain trash contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) was not plastic-lined. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed at the time of inspection. The director removed the closed trash receptacle from the sensory room, which contained used nasal tissue, in the can directly, without a plastic liner intact. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #3 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for child #1 and child #3 at the time of inspection, as the director did sign the agreements. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring that an agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-#5 contained agreements which did not specify the services to be 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). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for children #1-#5 following the inspection, as specific services to be provided to families were added to the Agreement and Emergency forms. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring that 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). |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed at the time of the inspection, for the file for child #1, as the arrival and departure times were added to the family agreement. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by reviewing family agreement forms and checking for documented arrival and departure times. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for child #5 at the time of inspection, and the child's admission date was written on the agreement. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring that an agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-#5 contained the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation for children #1-#5 was fixed following the inspection date, as the director made copies of family agreements and began to distribute originals to the parents and maintain copies in the child files. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring that all families/parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not contain emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for child #3 at the time of inspection. Contact information was added to the Emergency Contact sheet to reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by reviewing all Emergency contact information that is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information will be documented in order to reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information that did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for child #1 at the time of inspection. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by adding to the Emergency Contact sheet a place to gather and document Emergency contact information including health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #4 contained health assessments which were not updated within the required 24 month time period. The file for staff #7 contained an initial heath assessment conducted after their first day in a child care position. The most recent health assessments on file for staff #3, #4, and #7 are now current. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for staff #3, #4 and #7. Current health assessments are on file. A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation does now have a current health assessment. Prior to the current health assessment, staff worked was not working directly with children, but rather worked on clerical assignments. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring that 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. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not update their mandated reporter training within the required 60 month time period. All three staff previously completed the training on 2/19/15 and all three staff updated the training 6/9/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for staff #1, #2, and #3 prior to the time of inspection. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by having all facility person's records 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. |
|||
| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4, with a start date of 11/25/19, contained an initial FBI clearance dated 7/2/16 which was obtained from the Department of Education instead of the Department of Human Services, as required. A valid DHS FBI clearance dated 1/7/20 is now on file. The file for staff #4 also contained an NSOR certificate which was obtained after their first day in a child care position. The certificate is dated 6/3/20. The file for staff #5, with a start date of 5/12/20, contained an FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate obtained after their first day in a child care position. The FBI clearance is dated 6/12/20 and the NSOR certificate is dated 6/3/20. The file for staff #6, with a start date of 5/18/20, contained an NSOR certificate obtained after their first day in a child care position. The NSOR certificate is dated 6/30/20. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation was fixed for staff #4 and staff #5 before the time of inspection. The ABC School House does plan to maintain compliance in the future, by assuring the operator comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record will 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. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Crumbling rust was observed on the outdoor airplane play equipment near the rear seat. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Crumbling rust was sanded on the outdoor airplane play equipment near the rear seat. A picture was sent to verify corrective action. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Children were observed on cots which lacked two feet of space on 3 sides in room 3. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At least 2 feet of space will be provided on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Corrective action was made the day of inspection. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1- #5 lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a 2 year old, also lacked documentation of receiving the 3rd dose of pneumococcal vaccine. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will 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. Documentation pertaining to the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months, and all required doses of pneumococcal vaccine, will be required. Parents will complete proper form if refusal to vaccinate. Child #5 is no longer enrolled. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, hired on 9-27-18, contained documentation of receiving mandatory reporter training on 3-4-19, which exceeds the allowable 90 day time period. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record will include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Staff files will contain documentation of receiving mandatory reporter training within the 90 day time period. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.61(h)(2)(i)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii) - No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily/Designated on facility schedule | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: At 10:20 AM 9 children were observed in room 3 which has a measured capacity of 7. The time period that the room would exceed capacity was not designated on the daily schedule. Based on statements made by staff, the capacity of the room has been exceeded for longer than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The capacity established for an indoor space will not be exceeded for no more than two, separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities or lesson plan. |
|||
| 2019-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: A light switch box in the restroom of the new pre-k counts room lacked a plate cover. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The box was immediately covered. All surfaces will be in good repair going forward. |
|||
| 2018-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The facility failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of a child in care at the facility receiving emergency room treatment. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will immediately notify a child's parent and will telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if/when a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Notification to the appropriate regional office will be a priority, even if the care plan for the child is still in progress. Paper reports and additional information will be submitted as it is reported. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: Room 2 lacked a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. The written plan is currently displayed appropriately in Room 2. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, contained a health report that was not updated within 12 months. The most recent health report on file is now current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. The most recent health report on file is now current for child #1. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the 2nd floor hall, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a protective cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. The protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in the electrical outlet appropriately in the 2nd floor hall. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room 3 on the 2nd floor lacked tape. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first-aid kit will contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Tape was immediately added to the first aid kit in room 3 on the 2nd floor. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet wall plate in room 3 had a broken corner with sharp edges. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. The sharp edges on the electrical outlet wall plate in room 3 that had a broken corner was immediately taped and covered. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: A portable sink in room 2 lacked a hand washing 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A facility person and an able child will 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. The appropriate sign was immediately posted on the portable sink in room 2. |
|||
| 2018-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The rear exit of room 2 was blocked by a child sized desk on wheels. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit will be unobstructed. The child sized desk on wheels was immediately removed from obstructing the rear exit of room 2. |
|||
| 2017-07-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:00 PM the certification representative observed 15 children napping in the main area of the facility. The children ranged in age from older toddlers to preschoolers. 4 staff were present in the room. When asked which children they were currently assigned to supervise, staff #1 named 4 children, staff #2 named 4 children, and staff #3 named 3 children. This left 4 children unnamed. Staff #4 responded that she was on lunch and not currently in ratio. When asked again, staff #1 was out of the room speaking with a parent. Staff #2 again named 4 children, staff #3 again named 3 children, and staff #4 named 4 children. This again left 4 children in the room unnamed as part of any staff person's supervisory group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be assigned responsibility for and know which children are in their supervisory group at all times. Staff will practice naming their groups at different times throughout the day. |
|||
| 2017-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: At 10:00 AM the certification representative observed 19 children and 3 staff on the facility's playground. The children ranged in age from older toddlers to young school-age. When asked which children they were assigned to supervise, staff named 15 children. Staff #1 named all 4 older toddlers on the playground. Staff #2 named named 6 children. Staff #3 named 5 children. Staff were aware that there were 19 total children on the playground, however 4 children were not named. When asked again, staff #2 named 7 children, still leaving 3 children unnamed as part of any staff's assigned care group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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 her assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
|||
| 2017-06-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:00 PM the certification representative observed 15 children napping in the main area of the facility. The children ranged in age from older toddlers to preschoolers. 4 staff were present in the room. When asked which children they were currently assigned to supervise, staff #1 named 4 children, staff #2 named 4 children, and staff #3 named 3 children. This left 4 children unnamed. Staff #4 responded that she was on lunch and not currently in ratio. When asked again, staff #1 was out of the room speaking with a parent. Staff #2 again named 4 children, staff #3 again named 3 children, and staff #4 named 4 children. This again left 4 children in the room unnamed as part of any staff person's supervisory group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will start using a hands free method of supervision. Staff will know the names of all children in their groups at all times. All children will be assigned to a staff person. |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in room 4. 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities and routines has been posted in room 4. Now and in the future, a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play will be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group and will be posted in each area. |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: There was no verification that a copy of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development was given to the parents of children #1, #2, and #3, who have been enrolled more than 6 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). |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification that a copy of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development will be given to the parents of children #1, #2, and #3, who have been enrolled more than 6 months. In the future, the services to be provided to the family and the child, will include 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 will 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). |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health report for child #2 and any child in the future will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: There were cribs with loose sheets, posing a suffocation risk to infants in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since there were cribs with sheets that were loose fitting, posing a suffocation risk to infants in care, the older loose sheets were replaced with newly purchased, tight fitting sheets. In the future, conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the child, therefore all cribs will have tight fitting sheets. |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor and began working at the facility on 05/21/2002, did not include verification of experience signed by a representative of the experiential entity required prior to qualify for the position. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Included in the record for staff #1, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor and began working at the facility on 05/21/2002, is a verification of experience signed by a representative of the experiential entity, ABC School House, required prior to qualify for the position. In the future an assistant group supervisor will have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record will 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. |
|||
| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Noncompliance Area: There were electrical outlets (GPCI receptacles) in room 1 without protective receptacle covers, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlets (GPCI receptacles) accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room 1 were covered with protective receptacle covers, since the installed receptacles are no longer acceptable. In the future, protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 15401
Looking for Child Care?