Description: Anns Little Ones Daycare is a Group Child Care Home in EAST SPRINGFIELD PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-03-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, older toddler, contained an immuinization report that was lacking verification of a Hepatitis A vaccination as required by age 2 years according to the ACIP recommended schedule. 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.) Will talk to parent and obtain verification of a hepatitis vaccination or a written exemption letter. Provider will have updated immunization for all children. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a phone conversation with cert rep on 11/8/19, provider disclosed that the facility had individual battery operated smoke detectors and did not have an interconnected fire detection system. PA fire code requires group child care homes operating in a residence to have an interconnected fire detection system. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Wireless smoke detectors were purchased and installed. Fire safety codes will be followed. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.79(b) - Located in residence- locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A bow was observed sitting on top of a bookshelf in the entry room. Correction Required: If the facility is located in a residence, weapons and firearms shall be contained in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bow was removed from the premises. In the future will make sure these items are locked up if on the premises . |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler, contained an immunization report that lacked verification of an influenza vaccination in the previous 12 month period as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parent will sign a statement refusing this vaccine. For personal reasons. 'In the future the facility will maintain immunization verification according to the ACIP recommended schedule.' |
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| 2019-03-06 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom, at the base of the toilet there were two exposed bolts protruding up approximately 1 inch causing a hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Bolts under toilet will be cut down. In the future all building surfaces will be free from hazards'. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 does not contain a signed disclosure statement required under CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 will sign a disclosure statement and place it in the staff file. All staff will sign employee disclosure statements to comply with CPSL. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Spray bottles labeled Pine Sol and Bleach Water were being stored on top of the refrigerator and could potentially leak into the refrigerator where food is stored. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The Pine Sol and Bleach Water were placed on a tray to prevent leaking into the refrigerator. Toxics will be stored away from food. |
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| 2017-09-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The faucet on the bathroom sink used by the children was loose causing possible pinch and crush points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The faucet was tightened and will be monitored and tightened as needed. All equipmnet used by the children will be in good repair and free of hazards. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the names of the person(s) designated by the parents to whom the child may be released to. 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 names of the designated release person(s) will be added to the financial agreement form. In the future operator will review the financial agreement form to ensure all information is provided. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3 contained an initial health report that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A written statement regarding child #3s ability to participate in child care and is free from contagious or communicable disease will be obtained from child #3s pediatrician. In the future operator will ensure parents use approved DHS child health form. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and updated by the parents every 6 months. The dates on the financial agreement form are 6/5/16 and 3/6/17. 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 child file for child #2 contains an updated financial agreement form. In the future operator will ensure financial agreement forms are updated every 6 months. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1, who has a start date of 3/20/17, lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening and the results. 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.) Staff person #1 no longer works at the day care. In the future operator will ensure new hires have initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening completed prior to start date. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 lacked one nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #1 no longer works at the daycare. In the future operator will ensure new hires provide two nonfamily references at time of hire. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 lacked annual emergency plan training. The dates of training on file were 2/17/16 and 3/3/17. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff file for staff person #2 contains updated emergency plan training. In the future operator will ensure staff receive emergency plan training annually. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 lacked 6 hours of child care training for the period of 2/15/16-2/15/17. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff person #2 will obtain 6 hours of child care training. In the future operator will ensure all staff complete 6 hours of child care training annually. |
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