Appleseed Learning Center
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About the Provider
There’s a world of difference among preschools and child care centers. Parents who want the best in preschool education and child care, will choose Appleseed Learning Center. Not because we say so, but because of the many excellent features you’ll discover by visiting, and then enrolling at our center.
Be certain you have made the best choice for your child’s early education by investing 30 minutes of your time with us. Please give us a call today to set up a time to tour our facility and meet our staff. We are looking forward to meeting you and your children!
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Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked out of state clearances for Virginia where she lived within the past 60 months. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance was missing the disseminated date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Virginia clearances were applied for and staff person #1 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the clearances are received. The state police clearance for staff person #2 was reapplied for and now has the disseminated date on it. |
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| 2025-08-12 | 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: In the PS/SA Play Area on the wooden bench on the Toddler Play Area side there were four areas observed on the bench that had rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. There was also a long crack observed in the wooden bench that created a pinch and crush point. 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.) Regulation 3270.102(a): The wooden bench outside will be replaced with new wooden pieces to get rid of the pinch and crush points. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the OT classroom a child was observed to be sleeping in a pack n play that was observed to not be labeled for the use of that specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.106(a): In the OT classroom, the pack and plays and cots are all labeled with the children's names. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafey training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 10/9/23 and 7/15/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.31(e)(4)(ii): The file for [staff person #1] now includes a current Fire Safety training for 2025 (completed training 7/15/2025). |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 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: The file for staff person #5 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in the file was dated 7/26/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for [staff person #5] now includes a current Pediatric and First-Aid CPR training (took training 7/26/2025). |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 7/1/20 and 7/21/25. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/25/20 and 7/21/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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.) The file for [staff person #2] now includes a current Mandated Reporter Training (took training 7/21/25). The file for [staff person #3] now includes a current Mandated Reporter Training (took training 7/21/25). |
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| 2025-08-12 | 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: The file for staff person #4 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was requested through the Department of Justice instead of the Department of Human Services. The file for staff person #6 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked valid State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. The State Police and Child Abuse Clearances were requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes. The file for staff person #7 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a disclosure statement that was signed and dated prior to employment (See LIS Code Sheet). The file lacked a State Police Clearance that was completed prior to employment (See LIS Code Sheet). The State Police Clearance in the file is dated 6/18/25. The file lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The Child Abuse Clearance was requested for volunteer purposes instead of employment purposes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #4 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4): The file for [staff person #4] now includes the correct FBI clearance (completed 8/15/25 and did not work in ratio 8/12-8/15). The file for [staff person #6] now includes the correct State Police and Child Abuse Clearances (completed 8/12/25 and 8/20/25 and did not work in ratio 8/12-8/20). The file for [staff person #7] now includes the correct Disclosure Statement (completed 7/23/25). The file for [staff person #7] now includes the correct Child Abuse Clearance (completed 8/12/25). |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the School-Age Room a Peace Lily, which is toxic to humans was observed on a shelf inside the door 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. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d): The School-Age classroom Toxic Plant was removed from the classroom on 8/12/2025. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the Front School-Age classroom a bottle of Suave shampoo and a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed on a shelf in a cupboard next to food. 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 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.) Regulation 3270.66(b): The School-Age room Shampoo and Shaving Cream were removed from the food cupboard on 8/12/25. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: In the Front School-Age room a can of Barbasol shaving foam was observed. The can was not labeled that it was nontoxic. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.66(e): The School-Age room removed all Shaving Cream from the room on 8/12/25. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The water in the tall sink in the Front School-Age classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the 4-5 Year Old classroom was measured at 111 degrees F. The water in the children's sink in the OT classroom measured at 120 degrees F. The water in the sink in the Infant classroom measured 118 degrees F. The sink in the restroom in the hallway outside of the Infant classroom measured 119 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation 3270.69(b): The School-Age room and 4-5 year-old classroom have a hot water tank that will be turned down to 110 degrees on the hot water tank that controls those sinks. The OT classroom, Infant room, and hallway outside the infant room have a water tank that needs a replacement piece. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Kitchen two ceiling tiles were observed to have brown spots on them causing a visible hazard. Outside of the Infant classroom in the hallway two ceiling tiles were observed to be missing causing a visible hazard. In the PS/SA Outdoor Play Area the back concrete wall was observed to have a rough edge at the bottom of the wall causing a visible 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.) Regulation 3270.76: The brown ceiling tiles in the kitchen will be replaced with tiles that have no visible brown spots. The ceiling tiles that are missing outside the infant hallway will be replaced so there are no missing tiles. The wall outside at the playground had a rough edge that was fixed on 8/29/25. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 7/11/22 and 9/5/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will not be permitted to attend the center if they do not have a current health report. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: In the 3-year-old room it was observed that a medication log was missing for an inhaler intended for use by child #1 and for a bottle of cold and cough medicine that was intended for use by child #2. In the infant room it was observed that a medication log was missing for a bottle of Tylenol that was intended for use by child #3. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future a medication log will be kept with the medication so that accurate records of administration of medication can be maintained. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/12/20 and 7/18/23. The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/28/21 and 5/10/24. 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.) Now and in the future all health assessments for staff will be completed within the 24 month time period. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as administration/substitute on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file are dated 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 3/15/19 and 4/19/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 3/19/19 and 4/25/24. 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.) Now and in the future, all clearances will be updated within five years. Although this was already corrected, they were about a month late past the five year deadline. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a written evaluation that was completed 12 months from her hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The staff evaluation in the file was dated 7/23/24. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all staff evaluations will take place with a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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| 2024-07-25 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During staff interviews it was verified that staff person #1 restrained child #1 for a period of 10 to 15 minutes holding him down with her arm while child #1 struggled and screamed for staff person #1 to let him go. The owner self-reported the noncompliance. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The person who restrained the child was terminated immediately. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a clear and a red plastic cracked bin in the infant room. There was a cracked plastic bin in the playground shed and a cracked yellow cone in playground sand box. 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 bins and cone were disposed of and replaced with new. Going forward, staff will be reminded to review bins, toys and etc for damages on a weekly basis during clean up. Questionable items will be discarded and replaced as needed. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: There was a yellow highchair seat without straps in the infant room. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing strap was in the laundry. It was replaced the same day. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 4 lacked an agreement form. 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.) This student's agreement form was overlooked as it was a staff member's child and attending at no cost. Since then, the agreement has been completed and signed by the parent. |
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| 2023-08-14 | 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: The file for child # 4 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. 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 missing policy number was supplied by the parent of child #4. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 5 a school-age contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Appleseed now requires initial health reports upon enrollment. With the addition of our 5 Star Registration system software, we are able to have parents complete all paperwork prior to the start of school. Health reports, IEPs and etc are uploaded directly to the students electronic file for access. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(2) - Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(2) Description: Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a toddler contained a health report that is not dated. Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 's parent provided a new health report dated 8/21/23. It was reviewed by staff, scanned and uploaded to our 5 Star Registration system. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 an infant contained a health report dated 1/26/23. The file lacked a 6-month updated health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were notified that a current health report was past due. The parents brought in a new health report dated 8/17/2023 |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. The file for child # 2 and 3 lacked and updated immunization record. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child # 1,2 and 3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 received several vaccines including an influenza vaccine on 9/6/23. Child # 2 received updated vaccines at their appointment on 9/21/23. Child #3 provided updated health report with documentation of receiving updated vaccines on 3/28/23. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Soothing Gel for child #4,6 and 7. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi Q 0.15 mg Epinephrine injection for child # 8. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs were immediately written for the teething gel for all three children. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.161(e) - Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(e) Description: Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There was a bag of apples on top of the downstairs kitchen counter, the bag contained a rotten apple. There was a basket with apples and a basket with oranges on top of the microwave in the school-age room. All of the fruit had been purchased prior to the day observed. Correction Required: 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.) The good fruit was immediately refrigerated and the bad apple was discarded. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The child files were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the office. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We ordered a replacement key for the file cabinet which has arrived and it fits. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the Pre -K 4 room was dated 11/19/21-11/19/22. The facility lacked a current certificate of compliance shall posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the PDE room upstairs. This door is used by that specific group of parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Certificate of Compliance is posted in each classroom. Unfortunately, one had the wrong date. It was replaced immediately with a current copy upon discovery. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 lacked an updated Emergency plan training. Per Director statement the Emergency Plan Training was reschedule for 8/15/23. Prior training was dated 6/23/22. 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.) The Emergency Plan Training took place on 8/15/23. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an emergency plan in a conspicuous location at the downstairs space. 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.) There are several copies of our Emergency Plan posted on bulletin boards throughout the center. The copy of the Emergency Plan that was posted in the downstairs hallway was removed for recent painting and set on a shelf. It was immediately re-hung on the wall in the entrance hallway upon discovery of it being missing. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/21/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 1/26/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I believe this was cited three years ago when it occurred and was corrected during Covid before the annual inspection occurred in August of 2020. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 1/25/21. Staff #1 began employment prior to 1/25/23. The file lacked documentation of the previous State Police Clearance. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current State Police Clearance. The previous State Police Clearance was dated 1/1/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The previous Child Abuse Clearance was date11/16/17. The file for staff # 2 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The previous FBI Clearance was dated 11/11/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person #2 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 #1 began employment in 1999 and has many clearances in her file including the State Police clearance that was thought to be missing but it was overlooked. Staff #2 completed paperwork to renew clearances and received the Child Abuse clearance and the State Police clearance electronically the same day, 8/14/23. She received the FBI clearance on 8/17/23 and returned to work. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 contained a current written staff evaluation. The file lacked documentations of the previous written staff evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will receive annual evaluations which will be placed immediately in their files. |
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| 2023-08-14 | 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: There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the downstairs preschool room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the school age room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlets missing receptacle covers were covered immediately. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There were two backpacks hanging in the hallway in the downstair rooms that contained hand sanitizer, and Nystatin Ointment labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children. There was a bottle of Lysol disinfecting wipes and a hand sanitizer on top of the teacher's desk in the school-age room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There was a bottle of disinfecting wipes on top of a multi drawers' cart in the Pre -K 4 room labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. There were two backpacks hanging in the cubbies in the Pre -k 4 room that contained sunscreen labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to 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 toxic materials were removed and stored safely immediately upon discovery. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an unlidded trash can in the downstairs preschool room, The can contained used tissues and partially eaten bananas. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An appropriate lidded trash can is located in this room, however a small unlidded can had been added in the craft area. It was removed immediately. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a damaged drain on the floor near the infant room entrance. 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.) We have hired someone to replace the drain cover and the soonest it could be done is Monday, October 9. In the meantime, a cone and sign has been placed by the drain to prevent anyone from stepping on the cracked drain cover. |
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| 2023-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FIre drills take place monthly at which time the fire detection system is used and is operable. We were previously informed that if checked by a fire safety professional annually that a written record by them was acceptable. We will now record in a written log that the fire detection system is being checked every 30 days. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:15 pm in the toddler room, a child was observed sleeping on pillows in the "quiet cube." Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was moved to their rest equipment. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was an empty pack n play between 2 cribs in which there were children, leaving 2 feet on only 2 sides. One of the children were sleeping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The empty pack n play was moved from in between the cribs. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have 15 days to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2 staff person #1 and #2 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 person #1 and #2 had completed the prior 6 hour training, which was acceptable at the time. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 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 wooden kitchen set in the toddler/preschool room has a damage door with a hole with sharp edges and splinters 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 damaged area on the door was sanded and wood putty was applied. The hole was from a missing knob which was replaced. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was a pack and play with a one year old child sleeping in the infant room, The pack and play did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment was in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack and play was immediately moved the necessary six inches to meet the two foot requirement away from the unoccupied crib that was nearby. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 5 lacked specifying the services which are to be considered as extra on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This area was not left blank if you look at the documentation I sent in July. It states ELRC with copay. Other services are typed above this area. No other services were being offered that would be considered extra. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and 5 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) These children do not have special needs. Now and in the future N/A will be written in the blank spaces when there are no special needs. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 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: The files for child # 4 preschool child, lacked an updated health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 made an appointment for the child when they had a birthday due to insurance requirements; however, the first available appointment with the pediatrician is in November, three months from the phone call to make the appointment. * Please check documentation sent in July for child #5. We sent in a current health report for that child so they should not be included in the corrective action. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACI 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.) The parent of child #3 was asked to provide documentation of a flu immunization or a written document stating why the child will not be receiving it. The parent informed us that the child is currently scheduled to receive the flu shot at the appropriate time recommended by the pediatrician. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Clonidine medication for child # 7 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/10/22. 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.) The medication was returned to the parent for their disposal. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #8 lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit the staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although, staff #8 had a thorough and lengthy school bus physical which has been acceptable in the past, it did not verify that the person was free of communicable diseases.The physical form does state that the staff person does not have cardiovascular disease, hypertension, seizure disorders, respiratory dysfunction. It also states the person does not have mental, emotional or psychiatric disorder. There is no hearing loss greater than 40 decibels and visual acuity is at least 20/40. There is no loss or impairment of the use of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm. This seems more complete than required of other staff persons. This staff person is not currently employed by the center as they were only employed for the summer through August 25. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the pick- up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written notification of safe routes were posted in six conspicuous locations in the child care center. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for 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.) The missing page of accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the updated emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 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: The files for staff # 5 and 6 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 5 and #6 are date 8/20/22. 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 #5 and 6 took First Aid and CPR on 8/20/22 which was the first available professional development we were able to find. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 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: The files for staff # 6 and 7 lacked the DHS FBI clearance. Both files contained FBI clearance for the Department of Education. The file for staff # 3 contained a current FBI clearance that was renewed after expiration date 9/18/15-12/23/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 6 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 was re-fingerprinted using the DHS clearance code. Staff #7 worked here for the summer and will be re-fingerprinted when she is home on break from college and will not be re-scheduled to work until this has been completed. Staff #3 has a current FBI Clearance. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the toddler room lacked soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bar of soap was added immediately to the first aid kit in the infant room. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were two ceiling tiles that were leaking water in to the food preparation area in the kitchen. There was a rusted metal piece under the toddler /preschool sink with sharp edges accessible to children. The counter top of the sink in the toddler/ preschool bathroom is pulling off the wall. The counter top border in the toddler /preschool bathroom is missing the border leaving splinters exposed and accessible to children. There were 6 damaged lights in the toddler/ preschool room Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The leak was repaired by the upstairs tenant on 8/23/22 and the landlord replace the wet ceiling tiles after the inspection of 8/24/22. Duct tape immediately placed around the metal piece under the toddler/preschool sink which made the area smooth the touch. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint on the yellow wall by the changing table and on the back, blue wall by the mirror in the infant room. There was peeling paint on the green wall with toddlers art and on the play kitchen area in the toddler/preschool room. There was peeling paint on the right side wall of the entry door wall in the toddler /preschool room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tiny spot of peeling paint behind the sink near the changing table and by the mirror in the infant room was sanded and covered with fresh paint. The areas in the toddler/preschool room were also repaired. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for children #1-#4 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work addresses were added to the forms. In the future, all forms will be kept complete |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, first day in care was 9/15/19, lacked an initial child health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was removed from care. In the future, we will use the new calendar system to track due dates. |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(2) - Child's allergies | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked a health report that included a list of the child's allergies. Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment is in the file. In the future, the health assessments will be checked to make sure that all required questions are answered. |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8) - Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked a health report that included a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and it lacked if a special diet was prescribed for the child. Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment is in the file. In the future, the health assessments will be checked to make sure that all required questions are answered. |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked a health report that included an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment is in the file. In the future, the health assessments will be checked to make sure that all required questions are answered. |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked a health report that included 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.) An updated health assessment is in the file. In the future, the health assessments will be checked to make sure that all required questions are answered. |
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| 2020-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The dates for the mandated reporter trainings listed in the file are 6/29/15 and 7/1/20. The file for staff person #2 whom was hired as a group supervisor at the facility on 11/23/15, lacked an FBI Clearance that was updated 60 within 60 months of the previous clearances. The FBI Clearances were dated 2/5/15 and 6/20/20. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous training. The mandated reporter training was dated 1/28/15 and 6/11/20. The file for staff person #4, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 11/24/99, lacked State Police and Child Abuse Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police Clearances were dated 6/26/15 and 7/28/20. The Child Abuse Clearances were dated 7/2/15 and 7/30/20. The file for staff person #5 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The dates of the training were 3/8/15 and 5/5/20. The file for staff person #6, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on 4/15/14, lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police Clearances were dated 4/28/14 and 8/7/19. The Child Abuse Clearances were dated 4/17/14 and 8/7/19. The FBI Clearances were dated 4/8/14 and 8/9/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have current mandated reporter training and clearances in their files. In the future, a spreadsheet will be used to check necessary updated training and clearances. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An orange plastic cone on the young toddler playground was observed to be cracked causing pinch and crush points. The wooden dress up structure was observed to be missing a screw that caused 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 dress up structure will be removed from the classroom until it can be repaired. In the future, any missing screws will be replaced when observed. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the preschool playground around the bottom of the slide it was observed to only have 6 inches of wooden mulch instead of the required 9 inches of mulch. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person went out and raked up the mulch to make sure there was enough mulch under the slide. In the future, the depth of the mulch will be inspected on a weekly basis especially under the slide where it gets kicked out. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included the work phone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will add the phone number to the form. In the future, forms will be checked to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses will be added to the form. All addresses for emergency contact release persons will be obtained in the future. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #4 lacked health reports that were conducted no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health reports are in the files. All health reports will be obtained within 60 days or the child will be withdrawn. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked documentation of flu shots. The file for child #4 lacked a current vaccination for DTAP and pneumococcal 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.) Get the documentation from the parent. In the future, will check for proper documentation and if the immunization has not been given advise the parent to get the child immunized. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #3 lacked health assessments that were conducted 24 months from the previous health assessments. Staff person #2 health assessments were dated 8/30/16 and 9/7/18. Staff person #3 health assessments were dated 1/17/17 and 8/5/19. 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.) Current health assessments are in the files. In the future, health assessments will be obtained within the 24 month period. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom is a permanent employee, lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances that were updated within 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current clearances are in the file. In the future, before the staff person reaches their 5 year anniversary they will apply for new clearances. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the hot water temperature downstairs in the infant room was measured at 112 degrees. The small sink in the hallway downstairs measured at 113 degrees. It was observed that the hot water temperature upstairs in the girls and boys restroom measured at 117 degrees and the boys restroom upstairs in the PDE classroom measured 123 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had her maintenance man come into the facility right away to turn the water down. The water was checked again and was below 110 degrees. In the future, the water will be checked to make sure it does not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the blue wall in the preschool room by the cots peeling paint was observed. Upstairs in the preschool room on the wooden sink and stove peeling paint was observed. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall was sanded and prepared for paint prior to the inspection and the paint has been purchased and the wall will be painted immediately. Tape was applied to the sink and stove. In the future, all peeling paint will be removed and new paint will be applied. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs preschool classroom the screws on the bottom of the toilet were missing the covers. 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.) Tape was applied until covers can be placed on the screws. In the future, caps will be replaced when missing. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room downstairs, an expired Epi Pen was observed in the first-aid kit. In the Infant room downstairs, two expired Ibuprofens were observed in the first-aid kit. In the toddler room downstairs, two expired Ibuprofens, 1 expired Motrin, and 1 expired Pain Reliever were observed in the first-aid kit. 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.) The parent was called, told them to dispose of the Epi Pen, and the Epi Pen was thrown away. All other medications will be given to parents or thrown away. In the future, all medications will be checked to ensure they are not expired. |
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| 2019-02-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed by staff person #2 swatting child #1 in the back of the head during lunch time. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person who was seen swatting a child in the back of the head was terminated from employment immediately in compliance with our employee policy manual. In the future, all staff will have training that will help them interact appropriately with the children. |
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| 2017-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room upstairs a bin was observed to be cracked causing 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 bin was removed from the child care space and thrown away. In the future, all toys and equipment will be in good repair. |
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| 2017-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the preschool room upstairs did not contain nonporous gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gloves were added to the first-aid kit during the inspection. In the future, gloves will always be maintainged in the first-aid kit. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cribs in the Infant room were not labeled for use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cribs were labeled for each child. Operator will assure that all resting children have appropriate rest equipment that is labeled for use of a specific child. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The garbage can next to the changing table in the Infant room was missing a lid. 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.) Operator will purchase a new hands free covered can that will be placed at the changing table. Soiled diapers will be discarded by immediately placing them into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #1 was completed in excess of 12 months prior to hire. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will complete an updated tuberculosis screening. Operator will assure that all initial adult health assessments include a tuberculosis screening completed within 12 months prior to starting in a child care or food preparation position. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked verification of education. 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.) Staff Person's #1 and #2 will be classified as Aides until verification of education is provided and added to their staff file. Operator will require all facility persons to provide verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial rehire. The training on file exceeded 12 months. 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.) Operator will review the emergency plan with Staff Person #1 and signed verification will be placed in their staff file. Operator will assure that all facility persons receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial hire, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of their Mandated Reporter training as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 will complete Mandated Reporter training. Operator will require all new staff to complete Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire. Operator will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) at all times. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs Preschool classroom a bottle of bleach spray was observed on a low cubby in the classroom and on top of the paper towel holder in the restroom. The bleach sprays were accessible to children in the classroom. 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.) The bleach sprays were removed and made inaccessible to the children. All cleaning materials and other toxics will be kept in an area that is locked or made inaccessible to the children at all times. |
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| 2017-01-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A garbage can outside the restroom in the downstairs Preschool classroom was observed to be missing a lid and tissues containing human secretions were observed in the can. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lid was placed on the garbage can. All trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement will be contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. |
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