Allentown Jewish Community Center Day Ca
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 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 |
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| 2026-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): · PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Part 1 was completed 7/18/26 and Part 2 was completed 7/23/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete training and provide proof of completion before their 90 day mark of employment. |
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| 2026-04-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection all the trash cans in all the diaper changing areas were not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms with diapering were equipped with hands-free trash cans. |
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| 2026-04-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection protective outlet covers were missing from outlets in Room G and Young PS room 211. Also, in Room 211 one of the plastic outlet plates was broken. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All outlets were covered by plastic protectors. The outlet which was damaged was replaced. |
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| 2026-04-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An allocated unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 30, 2026. At the time of the inspection several bottles of sunscreen and a bottle of baby powder were found in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items were moved to protected spaces that were locked. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on December 9, 2025, after the facility self-reported that on December 1, 2025, Staff Person #1 left child #1 alone in the classroom for under 1 minute at the end of the day as the classes were moving from one classroom to the other. Staff person #1 admitted that she did not follow the facility's supervision policy. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. The correction date for this must be immediate. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this requirement is completed. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children will be supervised at all times. 2. Staff Member who left child alone was required to complete 2 BKC trainings on supervision; Counting Children and Moving Children. |
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| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member enrolled in and participating in a hybrid CPR and First Aid course. Will be tested on Thursday. |
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| 2025-08-25 | 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 on August 25, 2025 it was observed that several bolts on the outdoor playground's fence were exposed. Also in the library (room 205) a cord from the tv was posing a tripping/entanglement hazard as it was not secured. 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.) 1.) Maintenance will repair the fence by adding rubber covers. Covers had to be ordered, waiting for delivery to install. 2.) Cord in the library was secured to the wall to avoid tripping. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 it was observed that the refrigerator in Room 211 did not have an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New thermometer purchased for room 211. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on August 25, 2025 three cans of shaving cream that read "Keep out of reach of children" were found in a cabinet that was accessible to children in the Pre-K room(room 206). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items removed from closet and placed in locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-07-15 | 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: On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was observed and reported by other staff in the room that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 grabbed child's arm and took child to book area and Staff person #1 would not let child play because child had knocked down someone's castle. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility. 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.) Teacher was terminated and is no longer permitted on site. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. It was determined that on June 26, 2025, Staff Person #1 yelled at child because child pooped in their diaper. Staff Person #1 was observed and reported by other staff in the room arguing with child that child was smelly and needed a diaper change, they then threatened to put dirty diaper in child's face to prove to child that child pooped. Staff Person #1 reportedly gently nudged child away from AP, with Staff Person #1 saying to child that child was being mean to them and that child should leave them alone. Staff Person #1 was terminated from the facility. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher was terminated and is no longer permitted on site. |
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| 2025-07-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On July 15, 2025, an inspection was conducted at the facility. The fire drill log was reviewed and the last fire drill documented was conducted on May 7, 2025. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill conducted on July 17, 2025. Fire drills to occur every 30 days to maintain compliance. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: Staff admitted to seeing live mice in the childcare spaces. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removal of all insects or pests from the premises by maintaining a routine that will prevent these insects and pests from accessing the facility. |
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| 2024-11-13 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-30 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On September 4, 2024 at approximately 12:30PM, Child #1 was left on the outdoor playground for approximately 30 seconds when Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left with the group to go to another outdoor play ground. A family was exiting the building and found child #1 alone and immediately notified the Director. When the Director brought Child #1 back to the group, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not know Child #1 was not with the group. Both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted that they did not have primary care groups at the time. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS approved, live training regarding supervision of children and staff:child ratios. It does not matter if the PQAS approved, live training is done through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of training content prior to scheduling the training. The training may not be conducted while children are in care. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will immediately select and use Primary care groups within their classrooms. We will move forward with individual cards for each child. These cards will contain a photo, birthdate, name, phone # and any med conditions. Staff will carry these cards during transitions. I will schedule a 3 hour live PQAS approved training regarding supervision. |
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| 2024-09-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On September 4, 2024, at approximately 12:30PM, Child #1 was left on the outdoor playground for approximately 30 seconds when Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left with the group to go to another outdoor playground. A family was exiting the building and found child #1 alone and immediately notified the Director. When the Director brought Child #1 back to the group, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not know Child #1 was not with the group. Both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 admitted that they did not have primary care groups at the time. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff member shall be assigned their primary care groups. Each staff member shall know who is in their primary care group. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and Child #2 were missing their insurance policy numbers on their emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will reach out to the family members and request this information. |
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| 2024-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: A bottle of colic calm in the infant room had an expiration date of September 2023. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will remove the expired medication and let the family know that it has been removed and disposed of. |
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| 2024-08-12 | 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: In the men's bathroom on the second floor, part of one of the toilets were pulling away from the wall causing a hole in the wall to be accessible to the children. 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.) A maintenance request has been made for Building Services to complete this repair. |
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| 2023-11-02 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-08-29 | 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: Cert Rep observed 18 exposed bolts in the preschool outdoor play area that are accessible to the children. 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.) Bolts now have covers over them so they are not accessible to the children. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #1's parent did not sign the financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All financial agreements must be signed by a parent. I will reach out to this parent to stop by and sign the financial agreement. I will submit evidence of the signature to DHS. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #2 does not have an updated health assessment on file, date of last health assessment 1/9/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have asked the parent to submit an updated health report. I will share a copy of this as evidence of compliance. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child #3 has an epi pen for a milk allergy that is not stored in the original prescription box with the label. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I let this parent know that the child's medication must be stored in the original label. Since they do not have it, they are reaching out to the physician to obtain a letter signed by the doctor that will remain with the epi pen at all times. |
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| 2023-08-29 | 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: Facility person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, facility person completed the training on 7/26/23. Facility person #2 did not complete the required health and safety training update by 12/30/22, facility person completed the training on 6/30/23. Facility person #3 did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training or the required 1 hour health and safety training update. Facility person #4 did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training or the required 1 hour health and safety training update. Facility person #5 did not complete the 1 hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. 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. Facility persons #3, 4 & 5 have until 9/13/23 to complete the training. Until the trainings are completed staff must be supervised by an AGS or higher who has completed the health and safety training. If there are not enough staff available that meet the requirements necessary to supervise staff and volunteers without the appropriate training qualifications, the facility or classroom may not operate until the training requirements are met by the staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #3 will complete both the 10 hour health and safety training and the 1 hour health and safety update no later than September 7, 2023. Please note that Facility person #4 DID complete her 1 hour health and safety training on December 27, 2022. She did not complete her 10 hour health and safety training. She will complete this no later than September 7, 2023. Facility person #5 DID complete her 1 hour health and safety update, (dated 7/26/2023). However, she did not complete it by 12/30/2022. I will provide copies of the certificates as evidence of completion. |
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| 2023-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 was reminded numerous times in person and via email to complete this training. Moving forward, I will not allow a staff member to work until all required trainings have been completed. |
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| 2023-06-27 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-01 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The fence in the outdoor play space had several exposed bolts. The baseboards in the toddler and infant rooms were separating causing areas where a child could pinch their finger. 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.) All of the exposed bolts were covered. The baseboard in the infant room was repaired to prevent a child from pinching their fingers. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in room H, did not have a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room H is under construction right now. No children are using this room at the moment. As soon as the room is open, I will place a thermometer in the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has acceptable pediatric first-aid/ CPR training in an approved curriculum, however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff Person #2 has not completed pediatric first-aid/CPR within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #1 and Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 and Staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training relating to this citation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, I will confirm (prior to staff taking pediatric first-aid/CPR training) that the instructor is PQAS-certified in the training topic. Staff will always complete pediatric first-aid/CPR within 90 days of their date of hire. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #3 resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years of her employment and did not have the Child Abuse history clearance for that state. Nor was there proof on file that Staff person #3 had applied for the clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When hiring out-of-state applicants, I will always have their clearance history for that state. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing reminder sign in the bathroom in room 206. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was placed in he bathroom in room 206. |
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| 2022-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill log, a fire drill was conducted 2/10/22 and then 4/13/22, a period of 62 days. The next fire drill was conducted 6/24/22, a period of 72 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will conduct a fire drill once every 60 days. Since ECE needs to partner with other departments in the building, I will emphasis the necessity of staying within the 60 days. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the older toddler room is needs to be cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator in older toddlers will be wiped down, sanitized and cleaned. |
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| 2022-02-17 | 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: The fee agreement for child 4 does 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.) The parent will be contacted to obtain information specific to what persons are designated by a parent to whom the child can be released. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for the following children does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released; Child 1, 2, 3 Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form will be changed so that an address of the individual designated to pick up the child is noted. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility's emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add to our Emergency Plan to accommodate infants, toddlers children with special needs: At this time, we do not have children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The following staff do not have documented emergency plan training on file and provider admitted to inspector that emergency plan training is not done at initial hire; staff 1 and staff 3. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and 3 obtained emergency plan training. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2 did not updated mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous mandated reporter training on file. Staff 3 does not have proof of request or completed fbi clearance on file. Staff 4 has a state police clearance on file that does not have the state official seal making the clearance incomplete. Staff 2 has mandated reporter training on file dated 3.6.16 and 7.11.21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will update mandated reporter training within 60 months. Staff 3 and staff 4 were removed from childcare and documentation will be put in the staff's file. Staff 3 and 4 will not return until all completed clearances are on file. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4) Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 does not have proof of education and experience and credits and 3,750 hours of childcare experience on file to qualify as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 will no longer be listed as a group supervisor and changed to an ags. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the gym, there was a missing outlet cover. The gym is used by children 5 years of age or younger. This missing outlet cover was pointed out to director at time of inspection. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet cover that was missing in the gymnasium was replaced immediately in front of inspector. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the art room, there is a sharp edge on the base board heater. In the preschool room, there is peeling pain in the bathroom near the toilet. Inspector pointed out sharp edge on base board heater and peeling paint in preschool bathroom to director. 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Building Services will be contacted to complete the necessary repairs. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d)/3270.161(e) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d)/3270.161(e) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, inspector observed lunch totes in children's cubbies. When looking inside the lunch totes, inspector observed a cheese stick and organic pear spinach mango yogurt in child 5's lunch tote. Inspector observed yogurt and fresh strawberries in child 6's lunch tote. Inspector observed cheese (babybell) in child 7's lunch tote. Items were labeled "keep refrigerated". On 12.8.21 a verification inspection was conducted. Inspector observed a bottle of milk in a child's bag located in the child's cubby. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Milk was immediately removed and thrown out. |
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| 2021-12-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal, in the infant room, inspector observed deodorant in the unlocked draw with the name "Miss Ashley" on it and it was accessible to children. In 3 of the cubbies located outside the older toddler room in the hallway, inspector observed 3 sun screens and 1 diaper cream that accessible to children. Cubbies are located in the hallway that the children walk through.. All toxics listed are marked "keep out of reach of children", On 12.8.21, inspector conducted a verification visit. Inspector observed toxics (Bare Republic sunscreen, Coppertone Pure & Simple baby sunscreen and Thinkbaby SPF 50 sunscreen) in backpack of children. Backpacks are hung on hooks in the hallway and are accessible to children. All toxics are labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately removed all toxics from backpacks. |
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| 2021-07-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7.22.21 and 8.12.21 a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff 1 and staff 2 admitted staff 2 did not supervise the SA boys in the tent where the children change for swimming. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must develop a policy for Active Supervision especially during the time children are changing for swimming. Active Supervision policy for changing clothes for swimming must be sent to regional office for approval prior to training staff on policy. Once supervision policy for changing clothes for swimming is approved and all staff have been trained, Legal Entity must send proof that all staff were provided the training on the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will create a Supervision Policy to be used when children are swimming and utilizing the changing rooms. This policy will address the steps that are needed to confirm that children are being supervised at all times. |
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| 2021-07-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7.22.21 and 8.12.21 a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff 1 and staff 2 admitted staff 2 did not supervise the SA boys in the tent where the children change for swimming. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS approved, live training regarding supervision of children and staff:child ratios. It does not matter if the PQAS approved, live training is done through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of training content prior to scheduling the training. The training may not be conducted while children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make the necessary arrangements for the 3 hours of PQAS training. All staff will be required to attend this training.If my ECE staff has completed the Supervision Training Class from Spring of 2021 they will not be required to complete this class again. Camp counselors hired for the 2022 camp season will be required to complete this class, as well as any new staff that I hire for ECE. |
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| 2021-07-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7.22.21 and 8.12.21 a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff 1 and staff 2 admitted staff 2 did not supervise the SA boys in the tent where the children change for swimming. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Northeast Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. The staff will utilize a "Name to Face" form of documentation that allow them to account for all children during times of transitions. Form will be sent to inspector for approval before use. |
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| 2021-07-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7.22.21 and 8.12.21 a complaint investigation was conducted. Staff 1 and staff 2 admitted staff 2 did not supervise the SA boys in the tent where the children change for swimming. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will utilize the "Name to Face" documentation along with picture cards of each child for clarification that no child is left behind. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The younger toddler room did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scheduled had been removed to make changes to it. Moving forward, the old schedule will remain posted until the new one is ready to be posted for viewing. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not have the NSOR on file. Staff 3, 4 and 5 obtained the NSOR after July 1st, 2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff shall have a copy of their clearances in their files. Moving forward, a grid detailing all clearances of all staff will be created. This will allow management to know which staff member is required to renew their clearances prior to them expiring. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room, there was laundry detergent in an unlocked cabinet, which was eye level for the children. As a result, it was accessible to the children. There was also insect repellant in another unlocked in the pre-k room. That was on the bottom shelf, also making it accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cabinets that are in reach of children that contain cleaning materials will remain locked at all times. Moving forward, cabinets will be checked throughout the day by staff and management to ensure that protocol is being enforced. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, there was rust on the bathroom heater. In the outdoor play area, the wooden border had spilt wood, thus not making it in good repair and a hazard to the children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Building Services will be notified and instructed to remove the rust on the bathroom heater. Moving forward both staff and management will monitor the different areas of the ECE building on a monthly basis and note any areas that are in disrepair. |
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| 2020-08-03 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The door leading to the outside play area in the older toddler room was not able to open. Thus, it was an obstructed exit from the facility. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door leading to the outside play area is affected by the warm, humid weather. Building Maintenance can not alter the door by shaving down the sides because this will create a gap in the door. The solution will be to have Maintenance use WD-40 on the sides of the door to allow the door to open and close more easily. This will be done on a daily basis until the weather cools down and allows the door more freedom of movement. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a play house in the play area that had a broken piece on it which made that area of the play house have rough edges. 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 play house has been removed from the playground. Moving forward we will inspect all playground equipment once a month to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a recent fee agreement that met any of the DHS requirements. As a result, children 2 and 6 did not have a fee agreement on file that met any of the DHS requirements. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have created a document that displays the fee for services. Moving forward, all families will have a signed fee agreement in their files. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have an updated influenza shot or letter of exemption on file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, all children entering the school will have an updated influenza shot or a letter of exemption in their files. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have proof of education on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, upon initial employment, a staff member shall have evidence of their education. Periodically, throughout the year, management will check files to confirm that evidence of education remains in the file. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection between 8/8/2019-8/19/2019, it was found that staff 1 had a health assessment last dated 9/22/2016. It was also found that staff 4 did not have a health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, all staff will have an updated health assessment in their files. The city of Allentown is yearly, so management will monitor this by viewing files every 3 months. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the annual inspection between 8/8/2019-8/19/2019, it was found that staff 1 did not have any letters of reference on file. It was also found that staff 4 only had one letter of reference on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, all staff upon hiring will be required to have two letters of reference from a non-family member. Periodically, files will be reviewed by management to confirm that these letters are in place. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.103 - General Health and Safety/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was broken glass found on the playground surface. There was also wood bark from a tree stump accessible to infants and toddlers who still put objects in their mouths. The wood bark was loose on the stump and could easily be ripped off. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward staff and management will inspect the playground in the morning to confirm that no objects pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. The glass has been removed and the loose bark on the tree stumps have been removed as weill. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward the emergency plan shall be posted in a visible location immediately outside of the Director's office. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 and 3 had proof of applying for an FBI clearance on file. However, the FBI clearance was not on file. Staff 2 was hired on 8/17/2017 and staff 3 was hired on 5/16/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI clearance is obtained. 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 Persons 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the FBI clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, all staff shall have copies of all clearances in their files as the initial start of employment. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the facility's annual inspection on 8/8/2019, provider stated that the children, including toddlers and preschoolers, from the day care, utilize both auditoriums for various activities. The auditoriums had multiple uncovered outlets in them. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all areas that are used by children shall have protective receptacle covers in place. Each area will be reinspected on a weekly basis to ensure compliance. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school age room had a cabinet, which is to the left and in the back of the room upon entrance, that had toxics in it. The toxics were cleaning materials, including Lysol. In the preschool room, there was diaper cream accessible on the changing table. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic materials will be placed in a locked area in the bathrooms. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was an unlocked lock on the sink. The hot water temperature of the sink was above 110 degrees. The pre k bathrooms upstairs also had a hot water temperature above 110 degrees. The sink in the pre-k 1 room also had a hot water temperature above 110 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All hot water pipes within the preschool setting have been shut off. |
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| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) - Inaccessible to children/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The young toddler first aid kit did not have soap in it. The school age room first aid kit was on a lower shelf and accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all first aid kits will be checked on a monthly basis to ensure compliance. The school age first aid kit shall be placed in a cabinet that is not accessible to children. |
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| 2019-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A three month old infant was sleeping in a crib with a bib at the edge of the crib, which goes against the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children in the infant room will not have any items in their cribs. If the child falls asleep with a pacifier and the pacifier falls out, it will be removed. A child will not have a bib or any other items in the crib. Moving forward, all cribs will be checked throughout the day to ensure that the we are in compliance. |
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| 2019-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have proof of education or experience on file. Staff 2 also did not have letters of reference on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 shall submit proof of education (original diploma from university) From there, a copy will be created, initialed and dated by the Director. Staff 2 shall submit two letters of reference that have been written by a non-family member. Moving forward all new employees shall have these references prior to the hiring date. |
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| 2019-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 2 did not emergency plan training upon initial employment. Staff 2 was hired in March of 2019 and staff 1 was hired in February of 2019. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 and Staff 2 shall be trained in emergency plan training. Moving forward, at the time of initial employment and on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. Staff 1 and Staff 2 will have the dates of training kept in each individual staff files. |
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| 2019-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: As per facility, children have been swimming without staff having updated water safety training. As per facility, staff 3 and 4 swim with the children and did not have updated water safety training. There are also other staff that stand outside of the pool and help maintain ratio who do not have updated water safety training. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete a water safety instruction training from a certified lifeguard. Moving forward, on a yearly basis, all staff will participate in water safety instruction by a certified life guard. |
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| 2019-07-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance that was dated 10/4/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 shall comply with required regulations and submit a child abuse clearance for employment. Moving forward, all employees clearances must be under the category of "employee" and not "volunteer." |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Caps were missing on outdoor water play space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will cover bolts with caps. Teachers will do a spot check before they go out with the children. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child service reports were not updated on children 1-6. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, will use teaching strategies every fall, winter and spring. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a health insurance number on file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain immediately. Will update it as it changes. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have two letters of reference on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain letters of reference. Will maintain copies in file. |
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| 2018-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The bathroom trash can was missing in the older toddler room. 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 can lid was obtained. Teachers will check to see it's covered. If it's not, will replace immediately. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced swim visit on 7/25/2018, child 1 and 2 were observed swimming. Child 1 and 2 did not have permission for swimming on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get permission for swimming. In the future, provider will redo form to include swimming. |
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| 2018-07-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have proof of education on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain proof of education. In the future, proof of education will be on file before hire. |
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| 2017-11-02 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE NEW FENCE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE AROUND THE LARGE CLIMBER HAD EXPOSED BOLTS IN THE CORNERS OF THE FENCE AND THE ENTRANCE. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL PLACE BOLT COVERS OVER THE EXPOSED BOLTS. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL REPLACE EXPOSED BOLTS AS NEEDED. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS A CHAIR AND A FEW PLAY MATS IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM WITH TORN EDGES LEAVING THE STUFFING EXPOSED. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL TAPE THE EDGES OF THE PLAY MATS AND CHAIR. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF MAKE REPAIRS TO TOYS AND EQUIEPMENT AS NEEDED. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS NO HEALTH INSURANCE ID # ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION FOR CHILD # 1. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AT THE TIME OF ENROLLEMENT. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 1 STARTED ON 3/28/17. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE IS DATED 4/10/17. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 IS CURRENT. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR ALL NEW STAFF PRIOR TO THEIR START DATE. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE FEE AGREEMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1 WAS UPDATED IN 10/20/2016 AND THEN AGAIN ON 5/10/17. THE FEE AGREEMENTS ON FILE FOR CHILD # 3 WAS UPDATED ON 8/16/2016 AND THEN AGAIN ON 5/10/17. THE FEE AGREEMENT ON FILE FOR CHILD # 4 WAS UPDATEDON 3/15/16 AND THEN AGAIN ON 11/11/16. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE FOR CHILD # 5 WAS UPDATED ON 6/15/16 ADN THEN AGAIN ON 1/17/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE FEE AGREEMENTS ON FILE FOR CHILDREN # 2, 3, AND 4 ARE CURRENT. THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE THE PARENTS OF CHILD # 5 REVIEW AND SIGN THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM ON FILE. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGNECY CONTACT FORMS AND FEE AGREEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED A MINIMUM OF ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS NO SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSONS # 1, 2, AND 3. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE STAFF PERSONS # 1, # 2, AND # 3 SIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE ALL STAFF COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT THE TIME OF HIRE EVEN IF THEY HAVE VALID CLEARANCES AT THE TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE EMERGNECY PLAN AT THE FACILITY WAS UPDATED IN JANUARY, 2017. ALL STAFF WERE TRAINED ON THE UPDATED PLAN ON 2/16/17. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Staff members shall be trained within one week of th |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF ARE TRAINED ON THE CURRENT EMERGENCY PLAN PROCEDURES. IN THE FUTURE, THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN PROCEDURES WITHIN ONE WEEK OF ALL UPDATES. |
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| 2017-05-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1, A FOUR YEAR OLD, WAS UNSUPERVISED AND GOT OUT OF THE FACILITY GROUNDS. THE CHILD WAS UNSUPERVSIED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. THE CHILD WAS FOUND BY THE POLICE AND RETURNED TO THE FACILITY. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining copies of the documentation at the facility for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Checklists shall be made available to the certification representative upon request. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DOCUMENTATION OF PRIMARY GROUP COUNTING WAS PROVIDED TO DHS. CAREGIVERS WILL FILL OUT THE SHEET DAILY AND WILL DOCUMENT FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS. CHECKLISTS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE CENTER. |
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