Absolutey Loving Hands Childcare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 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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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 all contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement, Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person was confused with this process due to original financial agreement; Staff person will follow the guidelines when preparing an enrollment. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1 (Young Toddler at the time) is dated 1/21/25, which is more than the required 6-month update. (See LIS code sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will post a reminder for parents to update their child's health assessment in a timely matter, that's in compliance with State and Federal Regulations. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person#3 must keep track of mandated reporter training, to stay in compliance with State and Federal regulations. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/31/22, more than 24 months prior. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff updated health assessment. Director will send out reminders for Staff members to update their health assessment on file so their files will stay in compliance. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 only contained one written non-family 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 will continue to supply two written letters from nonfamily references to complete their files. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted within the last year. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has gotten the proper training on how to count the 30 days to stay in compliance. |
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| 2026-04-16 | 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 most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 5/24/24, which is more than 12 months prior. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) Staff person will keep track of upcoming Fire and Safety according to the guidelines each year. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training. 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.) A staff person will keep track of any training that requires 45 days to process training |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was observed that at 11:38AM that Staff Person #1 was alone with 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers, until Staff Person #2 arrived at the facility at 11:59AM. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was alone with the children due to Staff coming to work late. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Staff Person #1 was alone at the facility until Staff Person #2 arrived at 11:59AM. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was alone with the children due to Staff coming to work late. |
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| 2026-04-16 | 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 was lacking scissors. 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.) Staff person will make sure all supplies and components are present in each First-Ade kit. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(d) - Training chair - sanitized | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(d) Description: Training chair - sanitized Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the training chair in the first-floor bathroom was not emptied and sanitized after being used. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person thought she had emptied the training potty, however it was an honest mistake. Staff person will be more visible and aware when its potty time. |
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| 2026-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The bathroom on the first floor lacked a handwashing sign by the toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has wash hand signs in the bathroom, however a leak had occurred the hand wash sign fell off the wall. There were other wash hand signs in the bathroom, just not in that particular area above that toilet. |
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| 2026-04-16 | 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 30-Day fire testing log on file at the facility listed testing dates of 7/4/25-8/24/25, 8/24/25-9/29/24, 11/14/25-12/23/25, which are more that 30 days in between testing. 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.) Staff person has gotten the proper training on how to count the 30 days to stay in compliance. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a highchair in the eating room was lacking safety straps. 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.) Highchair straps have been ordered to stay in compliance with Pa State Regulations |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed that during supervision and ratio checks at 10:25 AM that an infant was sleeping in their car seat on the floor in the infant room. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants will never sleep in their car seats at anytime |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 was lacking the addresses of the individuals 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.) Parents will continue to fill out the emergency sheet with all the information filled out |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The last update for the financial agreement and emergency contact form for Child #1 was dated 8/1/24 which is more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children files will be reviewed every 6 months to stay current |
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| 2025-04-11 | 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 most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 who is an older toddler is dated 3/19/24 which is older than 12 months. 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.) Parents will provide the most accurate health assessment for providers |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed that after a diaper change that the staff did not ensure that the child's hands were washed. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will have more training on how to property change diapers in the future |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(b) - Towels labeled and laundered | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(b) Description: Towels labeled and laundered Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff person used a cloth hand towel to dry their hands after washing them and then used the same towel to wipe the hands of a child. Correction Required: Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future paper towels will be available in the bathrooms |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While observing a diaper change staff was observed not throwing the diaper away by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. 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.) Staff will be properly trained on diaper change |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 was lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) A staff person will retrieve two references that's require for employment |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/2/25, after the expiration date of 1/31/25. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee's files will be reviewed every 6 months for compliance |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022 10hrs. (completed on 12/26/24). 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.) All new employees will have excess to website to complete any trainings that's require within 90 days. |
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| 2025-04-11 | 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 #1 contained State Police clearances dated 1/10/20 and 3/27/25, Child Abuse Clearances dated 3/12/20 and 3/22/25, DHS FBI Clearances dated 2/27/20 and 3/18/25 and NSOR Certificates dated 12/17/19 and 4/3/25 all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/30/24 which was after hire date (see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 contained a State Police Clearances dated 3/11/25, Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/22/25 and a NSOR Certificate dated 2/25/25, which were received after hire date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All employee's files will be carefully reviewed every 6 months to stay in compliance |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 who is classified as an assistant group supervisor was lacking documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include 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.) Staff Person will be classified as an aide until they are able to provide 2 years of experience with children. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:15 AM while assessing supervision and ratio it was observed that Staff Person #5 was alone with a mixed group of 7 children consisting of 2 infants, 4 older toddlers and 1 preschooler. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff person will stay in ratio when they have a mixed group of children to stay in compliance |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:05 AM, it was observed that there was a mixed age group of 8 children (3 infants, 1 young toddler, 3 older toddler and 1 preschooler) receiving care in the purple/music room that has a designated maximum capacity of 6. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will post a capacity form/ list in each room kids resign |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a bottle of disinfectant spray on a low shelve in the bathroom that was assessable 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.) Staff will keep all children safe by staying in compliance with ALH policies |
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| 2025-04-11 | 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 infant room was lacking tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first-aid kits will have all the materials needed in case of an emergency to stay in compliance |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: There was a wobbly toy kitchen in the SA room. There was a broken hockey table in the SA room. 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.) On the second floor is a play kitchen that needs to be level to the floor or bolted to the wall. The play kitchen will be removed if the maintenance cannot fix the problem. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The files for children # 3 and 5 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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 parents' provider the work address and telephone number for child # 2 and 3. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The files for child # 2 lacked the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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 parents for child # 2 and #3 provided the information for the designated individual to whom the child may be release. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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# 2 lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 11/13/23. The file for child# 3 lacked an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 8/23/21. 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.) The parents for children # 2 and 3 will bring the health report on 5/14/24. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Description: Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child# 1 a preschooler contained an initial health report dated 9/1/22. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report. The child start date was 4/6/22. The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/16/24, that was obtained more than 12 months from the previous report dated 9/1/22. 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. 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.) The child has a current health report. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 5/27/21. The file for child # 5 a school age contained a current health report dated 3/5/24, that was obtained after 12 months from the previous report dated 12/5/24. 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.) The parent for child # 4 was informed, and they will provide an updated health report in order for the child to return to care. Child # 5 has a current health report . |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: The first and second floor bathrooms lacked soap. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand soap is available for the children at all times, however sometimes the children like to play in the hand soap on the first, second floor. We monitor the children when washing hands, so they don't play in the soap. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility plans to update was being worked on and was not completed at the time of state inspection this was an error. We will enter updated information as we work on the project for our emergency plan. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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.) The pickup and drop off form is posted on the board. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was not post at a conspicuous location. 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.) The emergency plan was not posted on the board due to making updated corrections to the emergency plan. The emergency was posted on the board . |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I sent the copy to the local municipality and the county emergency management. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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 #1 lacked an updated fire safety training. The previous training was dated 6/26/22. The file for staff # 2 lacked an updated fire safety training. The previous training was dated 1/22/23. 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.) Staff#1 and #2 will need to complete a fire safety training due to certificate not found in the files of the staff members. Staff member must monitor their files and keep up with trainings that are vital to their job subscriptions. Staff #1 and # 2 completed the fire safety training 5/11/24. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a baby bag on the first-floor hallway floor that contained Desitin, Little Saline Spray Drops, Orejel and Mommy's Bliss Grip Water 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.) The baby bag was removed and place in a secure area immediately. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: There were 2 windows in the eating room on the second floor and 2 in the infant room above the ground without stopers to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows will have a stopper. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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 kits in the SA room and in the toddler room lacked scissors. 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.) We put new scissors in the first aid kid during the inspection. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a hole on the wall under the window by the play kitchen area in the SA room. There was a hole on the wall under the window by the hockey table in the SA room, the metal had a sharp edge. 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.) This is an area were old radiator's use to be, the owners of the building took them out, and it left an empty space where they use to be, children cannot get into this area, or hide. The spaces were covered. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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 ceiling in the SA room. There was damaged plaster on the wall under the window in the infant 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 ceiling on the second floor was scraped and re painted. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilet and sink in the second-floor bathroom lacked hand washing signs. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bathroom now has the hand washing sings. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: On the day of the inspection, the provider was unable to demonstrate the fire alarm system. The independent smoke detector on the second floor was not operable. 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.) The fire alarm on the second floor, needed a battery, however the other fire alarms and smoke detectors were working on the first floor. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/1/24 to 4/1/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our fire detector test was conducted less than 30 days. Our last test was conducted on 4/30/24. |
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| 2024-02-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of One varicella, one MMR and one DTaP vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of one DTaP, one MMR, one Varicella, one Pneumococcal, one Rotavirus, one Hepatitis B, two IPV, and two Hib vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. 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(ren) #1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/29/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I reach to the parents of William and Kylyn to retrieve a copy of the immunization records from the pediatrician to have on file. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the phone number and address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent completed the emergency contact that is required upon filing out the application for childcare. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 did not contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses to two persons to whom the child can 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.) In the past when children are enrolled in childcare the parents are responsible for filling out all paperwork prior to enrolling the children. All paperwork should be signed, dated and returned to the childcare. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain signed documentation establishing that the parent(s) reviewed emergency contact and agreement information. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past Child#1 and Child#2 are siblings they have the same 6-month review in each other files, however, the 6-month review was in Child#2 files. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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 #2, an older toddler, did not contain a health assessment completed in the past 12 months. 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.) In the past parents are responsible to retrieve Child#2 health assessment when Child#2 has a recent check-up. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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 Facility person #1 did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past a health assessment was conducted upon hiring Person#1. This form was mailed out to Person #1 but never received it in the mail. A new health assessment will be obtained. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Documentation the operator had notified local traffic authorities in writing in the past 12 months of the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not available on file. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past a letter of operator notice of childcare notification was documented in writing to the district area in which the childcare resigns. This document was replaced on 5/1/2023 could not find in files previously. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The files for Facility Persons #1 and #2 did not contain qualifications, including documentation of the completion of High School or GED. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past this is a rear situation Person#1 has been trying to receive her documentation of GED or completion of High School diploma. Person#2 has proof of GED. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the completion of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past the emergency drill is posted in the main office of the facility on the wall. These documents aer not available in the Directors files. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain the documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past 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.) Person #2 Went out of town to ATL and never returned to complete any of the training that was required to complete her application. This happened during COVID. This was a hard time for me and my childcare to keep and obtain potential staff persons. She no longer works at my facility. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire: Health and Safety Basics Training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their dates of hire: Pediatric First-Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2-- will have until 06/01/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2, staff persons #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.) Person#2 No long employed. Person #1 Didn't understand the instructions on which training to complete, she worked on the wrong 10 hour training " Get started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. This is a very good training but not the one requested. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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 Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of mandated reporter training in the past 60 months. 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 childcare 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.) Person# 3 worked as a Maintenace employee for the last 60 months and didn't have any contact with the children. However, Person#3 just moved up in his position and now this training is required. |
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| 2023-04-28 | 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 Facility Persons #2 and #3 contained PA State Police Clearances that were listed as under review, which are not finalized clearances. Facility persons #2 and #3 may not work at the facility until proper clearances are obtained. 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 #2 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person#2 no longer employed. Person#3 had a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal request. However, it had a request still pending for control #. Staff member had to wait for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to respond to the request. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Protective metal mesh grates covering baseboards heaters in areas accessible to children in the Rainbow Room and the main downstairs room were observed to have sharp edges that could cause puncture and/or laceration injuries. 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.) in the past baseboard heaters were repaired with tape around the metal mesh, however, the tape has worn, and the tape needs to replace again. |
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| 2023-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A toilet used by children in care in the Rainbow Room was observed to have two exposed, upwardly facing bolts protruding from either side of the base. Contact with said bolts could cause puncture and/or abrasion injuries. 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. 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.) In the past the toilet screw around the base of the toilet is too long and needs to be cut down and needs a cap on top. However, this is the original toilet in this facility. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 upstairs School Age Room, the right top side of a white shelf was coming apart and could cause a pinch 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.) I placed a protective tape over the white shelf to protect the children. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a fee agreement which did not specify the admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I corrected and added the enrollment date on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 #5 contained an emergency contact form that did not specify the health insurance/MA policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will reach out to the parent to get the policy number and add it to the form. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not designate the address of the release person. 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.) I corrected and added the information the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 with an admission date of 10-21-2021 did not contain an Influenza Vaccine.The file for child #2 with an admission date of 4-2-2021 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 8-2-2020. The file for child #3 with an admission date of 9-2-2021 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 12-28-2018. The file for child #4 with an admission date of 9-24-2019 contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 10-29-2020. 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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will speak to all of the parents to update the child's flu vaccines. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment date of 10-1-2019 and has not received an updated health assessment which was due by the mandatory date of 10-1-2021 to receive the health assessment. The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment date of 10-26-2019 and has not received an updated health assessment which was due by the mandatory date of 10-26-2021 to receive the health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and staff #2 received their health assessments. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 did not contain two non-family references. 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 #3 is no longer employed. I will sure that each staff has two non-family references in the their file. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 facility did not provide information to the parents on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I placed the form to access the regulations on the board for the parents to see. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency drill or emergency drill log documented on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will conduct an emergency drill with staff and children and I will log it into the emergency drill log. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 and staff #3 contained an emergency plan training date of 4-9-2021 and has not received the annual emergency plan training which was to be completed by 4-9-2022. 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. 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 did an emergency plan training on 4-15-22. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 had 1 hour of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. The file for staff#2 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 had 0 hours of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.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.) We will receive our 12 hours of training by June 24, 2022. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 who was hired prior to 12-20-2020 did not contain a Health and Safety Training which was due by the mandatory date of 6-17-2021. The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain Health and Safety Training which was due by the mandatory training date of 7-9-2021. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: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.) Staff #2 will get their 10 hour Health and Safety completed by June 24, 2022. Staff #3 is not employed any longer. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 facility had not obtained the provisional hiring waiver until 7-12-21. The file for staff#3 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance Date of 5-12-2021. 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.) I will make sure that new hires will have their child abuse clearances before they work with children. Staff #3 is no longer employed. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 #2 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain any staff evaluation completed since being employed in the facility. The file for staff #3 (See IS Code Sheet) did not contain a staff evaluation which was due by the mandatory date of 4-9-2022. 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.) A staff evaluation will be completed for staff #2 on 6-24-2022. Staff #3 is no longer employed. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Room, located on top of a green bin and accessible to children was an Orange Dab-O-Ink Dauber and written on it was: "Keep out of reach of children." In the utility room, a bottle of Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer was on the floor and was accessible to children in care and written on it was: "Keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I removed the bingo dauber and it is out of a child's reach. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: There was no evacuation route posted in the upstairs School Age Room. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I hung the evacuation route the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-11 | 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 smoke detection log contained a date of 10-4-2021, 11-9-2021 and 12-20-2021 all of which exceeded the mandatory 30 days for testing. 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.) I updated the log to reflect a 30 days testing. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a recliner chair that had peeling fabric in multiple areas on the head rest with small pieces that had a diameter of less than 1 inch coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 the fabric was repaired to prevent any harm to anyone. In the future any recliner chair or any chair that is damage will be remove or if we can fix the problem it will be done. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the music room, child #1, an infant, was in a pack 'n play that was not labeled with the child's name. 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.) On 7-15-20 the pack 'n play was labeled. In the future all pack 'n play will be label by #s or #s and names. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The music room lacked a daily activities schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 the music room schedule was placed on the wall. In the future all daily activities schedule will be posted in each room at ALH CC. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 agreement forms was filled out for child #3 specifying all fees and charges. In the future agreement forms will be filled out during enrollment. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #4 had an agreement that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 agreement forms was corrected for dates due to fees being paid. In the future all agreement forms will have information on payment dates and fees dates. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #3, and #4 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 the agreement form was corrected with the arrival date and departure time. In the future agreement forms will be filled out in its entirety upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-16-20 agreement form was corrected with the designated childs release information. In the future all information will be filled out on agreement form upon enrollment. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-16-20 child #3 emergency contact was corrected with the address and phone information of child's physician. In the future parents will provide this information ASAP to the ALH CC. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number 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.) On 7-16-20 child #3 contact information was corrected with work address and phone number. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated emergency contact form with the required information. In the future parents will provide ALHCC with all the contact information ASAP. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance. 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.) On 7-16-20 child #3 emergency contact form was corrected with the insurance name and policy #. In the future parent will provide all the information needed on their children during enrollment ASAP. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #3, and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address 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.) Emergency contact was corrected by parent on 7-16-20. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated emergency contact form with the required information. In the future the emergency contact information will be filled out with the name and address and telephone number of the individual that designated to pick-up the child or children at all times. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the music room, child #1 and child #2 were receiving care in the room and lacked emergency contact forms in the room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 the emergency contact forms were corrected and in place in the music room on 7-15-20. In the future the emergency contact forms will be placed in every room that have children at all times. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, #4, and #5, with a start date of 1-28-20, lacked an initial health assessment within 90 days of the child's start date, and require a current health assessment. (As of 3-6-20 according to the suspended regulations, an initial health assessment is required within 90 days of the child's 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.) On 8-3-20 child #2 had a doctor appointment his health assessment has been corrected on 7-31-20. The parent for child #5 will get an updated health assessment for the child. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated health assessment. In the future all health assessment will be done in a timely matter. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #4, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months, the 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination by age 15 months, the 1st doses of the MMR and Varicella vaccinations by age 15 months, and the 1st and 2nd doses of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file for child #1, an 11 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 3rd doses of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations by age 6 months in accordance with the schedule 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.) On 7-30-20, parent has provided the immunization records for child #1 this information has been corrected. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated immunization record. In the future parents will provide all immunization records from physician's office when requested ASAP. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification in writing within the last year notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-15-20 a written welcome letter was typed for Penn Hills Police Department, it was corrected on 7-15-20. In the future ALHCC will provide a letter to Penn Hills Police Department every year that a child care service are in progress. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-16-20 the parent has corrected the information for the emergency medical information. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated emergency contact form with the required information. In the future parents will sign all emergency information that's required upon enrollment ASAP. |
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| 2020-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #3, and #4 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7-16-20 this information was corrected by the parent of minor first-aid procedures. Child #4 will not be permitted to return to the facility without an updated emergency contact form with the required information. In the future all parents will fill out the enrollment forms completely ASAP. |
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