Allentown Ymca Education Center
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| 2024-08-26 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility administrative staff self-reported a complaint on 8/22/24, stating that facility staff member # 1 was observed on 8/19/24 onsite pulling child # 1 by the child's leg into the child's spot during circle time and then that same facility staff person #1 pulling child # 1 out of their spot away from circle time by their arm. This was observed the same day by an outside agency worker in classroom # 251 and reported immediately on 8/19/24 to the facility class supervisor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The facility will develop a policy regarding physical discipline of children. The policy may not be one that has currently been used previous to this Inspection summary. The policy must be approved by a representative of OCDEL prior to be implemented. Once approved, all facility staff including facility administration must review and sign off they are aware of the policy and signatures should remain on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 8/19/2024, Staff member #1 was immediately removed from the classroom when the report was made to the supervisor. Staff member #1 did not provide care for children or work within the child care center during the investigation. Staff |
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| 2024-08-26 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility administrative staff self-reported a complaint on 8/22/24, stating that facility staff member # 1 was observed on 8/19/24 onsite pulling child # 1 by the child's leg into the child's spot during circle time and then that same facility staff person #1 pulling child # 1 out of their spot away from circle time by their arm. This was observed the same day by an outside agency worker in classroom # 251 and reported immediately on 8/19/24 to the facility class supervisor. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two staff members present in the classroom will both complete a three-hour mandated reporter training class. Staff members will participate in following training on 9/19/2024 by Ana Atach, PQAS trainer. Reflective Practices Regarding Life Skills to Improve Behaviors - Staff will learn interaction strategies, classroom culture strategies and activities to strengthen 6 life skills (attachment, belonging, self-regulation, collaboration, contribution, adaptability) and improve behavior. They will develop an action plan for those students who need to develop certain life skills. The goal of this training is to guide childcare staff through better serving children in the classroom that have diverse needs/abilities. Additionally, staff receive practical application to set-up the environment to reduce behaviors. |
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| 2024-07-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/30/24 certification rep observed an infant sleeping in a swing in the infant classroom when the rep entered and the entire time the rep was in the room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When children fall asleep in infant seating other than a crib, the infant will be immediately moved to a crib. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/30/24, certification representative observed 2 infants sleeping in separate cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides. The cribs were bumped up to each other and against a wall in the infant classroom. 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.) One infant crib has been removed from the classroom to allow for more space between the kids. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4/30/24, certification representative observed video coverage of facility staff # 1 restricting child # 1 by holding down the child's hands while child # 1 was playing with a bin of blocks they emptied on a table. Facility staff # 1 approached child # 1 at the table. Facility staff # 1 sat on the table and took the bin of blocks from the child and held down the child's hands from taking the bin back to play. Multiple staff at facility reported to certification rep that they have seen facility staff # 1 be inappropriate at times with children. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. Facility administration should develop a written policy regarding reporting any concerns to administration. This policy should be signed by all staff and administration should maintain proof that all staff reviewed and signed the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Please see the attached policy that was signed off by all staff upon hire and will be reviewed with all staff and signed off of again. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4/30/24, certification representative observed video coverage of facility staff # 1 restricting child # 1 by holding down the child's hands while child # 1 was playing with a bin of blocks they emptied on a table. Facility staff # 1 approached child # 1 at the table. Facility staff # 1 sat on the table and took the bin of blocks from the child and held down the child's hands from taking the bin back to play. Multiple staff at facility reported to certification rep that they have seen facility staff # 1 be inappropriate at times with children. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. All facility staff should take a 2 - hour in person PQAS approved training that includes but is not limited to working with all children and adapting activities and schedules to be inclusive to all children regardless of their needs. Facility should receive approval by the regional office prior to scheduling and staff taking the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Barb O'Malley will be facilitating a professional development on "Goodness of Fit". She will be training on classroom/child schedule, temperament (child/adult), pace of the day and developmentally appropriate practice. If a PQAS trainer can be secured earlier, we will train before 6/27/24. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced complaint investigation on 4/30/24, certification representative observed video coverage of facility staff # 1 restricting child # 1 by holding down the child's hands while child # 1 was playing with a bin of blocks they emptied on a table. Facility staff # 1 approached child # 1 at the table. Facility staff # 1 sat on the table and took the bin of blocks from the child and held down the child's hands from taking the bin back to play. Multiple staff at facility reported to certification rep that they have seen facility staff # 1 be inappropriate at times with children. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since 4/30/2024, the child has not be in Staff #1's care group. Staff # 1 has not be alone with a care group but has been with at least one-two other teachers at all times. All staff will receive a two-hour training on adapting activities for children with diverse abilities. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility fire alarms were not tested in more than 30 days from 3/28/24 to 4/29/24. 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.) Annually the center will have a third-party company perform a full test on the fire detection services. A copy of the annual inspection report will be available upon request. The facility is a multi-use facility with other programming taking place which does not allow for monthly testing. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the agreements on file for child #1 through child #9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated agreements were completed by all families for children #1- #9. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #22 did not include that a physical was conducted. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 12/11/23, the health assessment form was updated by the physician. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for staff person #23 is dated 7/14/23. The previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file is dated 6/17/21 and therefore expired 6/17/23. This reflects a timeframe where staff person #23 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was in compliance at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #21 had a Bachelor degree from a foreign country that was not evaluated, therefore, the staff could not meet the qualifications for the position she was performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #21 was immediately moved to an aide position on 12/4/23. Her last day of employment was 12/6/23. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #9, staff person #13, and staff person #20 had evaluations dated 7/13/23, 7/13/23 and 7/12/23, respectively. The previous date of evaluation was 2/3/22, 2/3/22 and 5/16/22, respectively. This reflects longer than a 12 month timeframe of when an updated evaluation was provided. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective 12/5/23, every child care staff member will have a minimum of one evaluation ever 12 months. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-09 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-07 | Incident Investigation | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: The operator had reported that a fire occurred in the large gymnasium on 6/6/23. The facility was without electric for an extended period of time. An onsite inspection occurred on 6/9/23. In the refrigerator in the kitchen, gallons of milk were observed. These were in the refrigerator from prior to the facility losing electric and are not safe for human consumption. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Refrigerated items were inventoried by the renovation company and all refrigerated items that were on-site during the power outage, including milk, vegetables and bread have been discarded. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Incident Investigation | 3270.62(c)/3270.76 - Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(c)/3270.76 Description: Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The operator had reported that a fire occurred in the large gymnasium on 6/6/23. During an onsite inspection on 6/9/23, the large and small gymnasium have not been cleared by the City of Allentown as safe for child use. The vents throughout the childcare areas were dirty and needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be safe for large muscle activity. 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.) Indoor large gymnasium and indoor small gymnasium are being removed from the child care license due to necessary renovations after the fire. Child care participants will not be able to use the gymnasiums for any reason as they have been removed from the license. A restoration company, performed a thorough cleaning of the vents in the child care classrooms. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Incident Investigation | 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: The operator had reported that a fire occurred in the large gymnasium on 6/6/23. During an onsite inspection on 6/9/23, the manual monthly monitoring log for the fire detection system was reviewed. The current date of manual testing was done on 5/30/23 with a previous date of testing being 4/28/23. This shows a period of more than 30 days of manually testing the fire detection system. 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.) System is manually activated or tested a minimum of two times per month. Each time the system is tested and/or activated it will be logged on our fire drill log. This will ensure that we are meeting the minimum requirement for the regulation |
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| 2023-04-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a video was reviewed showing staff person #1 pushing child #1 to the side of the room. Staff person #1 then grabbed the arm of child #1 and put him forcefully into a chair. Child #1 was then observed holding his arm where he was grabbed. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all facility members to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved training regarding Appropriate Discipline of Children. This training must be completed in person, or as a live training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will take two hours of PQAS approved training regarding Appropriate Discipline of Children. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a video was reviewed showing staff person #1 pushing child #1 to the side of the room. Staff person #1 then grabbed the arm of child #1 and put him forcefully into a chair. Child #1 was then observed holding his arm where he was grabbed. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not use any form of physical punishment. The staff person was terminated. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 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: During the renewal inspection, the soft foam blocks located in the school age room were torn exposing the inside foam. 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 soft block was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, in the Preschool 4B classroom, the dramatic play dress up stand was wobbly when touched and not durable and safe for children to use. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dramatic play stand will either be replaced with one that is more durable and not wobbly or mounted to ensure durability for children. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the immunization record for Child #1 does not include information that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommended schedule ACIP for the following immunizations: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunization record will be obtained for child #1. |
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| 2022-12-02 | 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: During the renewal inspection, the operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address continuity of operations. 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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Continuity of operations was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the trash can inside the small gym did not contain a lid and had used tissues inside of it. The trash can in the School Age room did not contain a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can was removed from the small gym and school age room. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the hot water in the Preschool room exceeded the maximum temperature of 110° F. 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.) Hot water was immediately turned off and re-measured by certification rep. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the faucet on the sink located in the older toddler and Preschool 4B classroom were not securely fastened to the sink. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The faucets will be fastened to the sink in both older toddler room and Preschool 4B. |
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| 2022-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the trash cans in both the women and men's bathrooms did not contain a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans with lids will be ordered and placed in bathrooms. |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report for child #3 and 5 did not state 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Statements are being obtained by the physician's for child #3 and child #5 that state, the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2021-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the water in room #226 measured 116° F. 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.) Hot water temperature was adjusted during the inspection and the DHS Certification Representative retested the water temperature to ensure that it did not exceed 110F. |
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