Avella Day Care And Learning Center
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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
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| 2025-09-10 | 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 emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the work phone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent had the center put their cell number as the work phone numbers. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs. The box on the form was left blank. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided information on allergies to penicillin, child gets rash, special disabilities-allergic response to penicillin, gets rash, child does not get penicillin anymore. Parent signed and dated changes. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include complete addresses for 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.) The director asked the parent for complete addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The parent gave the information and wrote it on the consent form. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance. The most recent health report on file is now current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent health report is in the child's file and is current. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not renew certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid on or before the expiration of the previous certification. The previous certification for each staff person was dated 6/10/23 and was renewed on 8/15/25. 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. 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 renewed our pediatric CPR and first aid o 8/15/25. Certification is in each staff's file. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: A coffee pot was observed to be accessible to children on the counter in the rear area of the PS room. The coffee pot measured 120° at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The coffee pot was removed from the center. |
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| 2025-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A broken area of plastic lattice, with sharp edges, was observed to be accessible to children in the outdoor play space. The broken area was located against the building to the right of the main entrance. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic lattice was covered with duct tape and there were no more sharp edges. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Broken sections of plastic were observed on a toy in the infant room. The toy included flexible accordion -like plastic sections which were broken at the folds. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy was removed from the infant room and was put in the trash. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained service reports which, based on the date of the parent's signature, were shared with the parent more than 6 months apart; 9/02/23 and 8/02/24. A current service report in now on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current service report is now on file. |
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| 2024-09-12 | 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 emergency contact form for child #3 has not been reviewed and signed by the parent since 2/17/24, which is over 6 months. The emergency contact form and agreement for child #2 were signed and dated by the parent at an interval greater than 6 months, but are now current. The forms were dated 1/06/24 and 8/23/24. 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.) The emergency contact form was signed but needed to be updated within 6 months |
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| 2024-09-12 | 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 file for child #2 did not contain a current health report. The most recent health report on file is dated over 12 months ago; 7/11/23. The file for child #4 did not contain a 2023 health report. The health reports on file were dated 9/19/22 and 7/26/24. The most recent health report on file for child #4 is now current. 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.) Parent of child #2 was informed that the daycare needed a Health Report within 3 weeks or the child will be asked to leave the center. |
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| 2024-09-12 | 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 #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart; 2/14/22 and 8/27/24. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. 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 #3 now has a recent Health assessment in her file. |
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| 2024-09-12 | 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 #1 contained only 1 written 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.) The staff now has 2 written references which was placed in her file on 9-12-2024 |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Several spring-activated staple removers, with sharp prongs, were observed to be accessible to preschoolers in the front room. The staple removers were stored in an unlocked cabinet drawer. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staple removers, with the sharp prongs were removed from the front preschool room and put in the trash. The day care inspector watched the director get rid of them. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's letter to parents explaining emergency procedures did not include the accommodations made for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures which will also include the accommodations for infants and toddlers and the operator shall also provide to parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent up date to the plan . |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, hired provisionally on 9/03/24, contained a child abuse clearance dated 9/11/24, which is after their first day in a child care position. The disclosure statement for staff #2 was not dated. The file for staff #3 did not contain a complete state police clearance. A receipt was on file dated 10/05/2020, however the completed clearance was not present. 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.) the file for staff #2, does now have a child abuse clearance in her file. Also the disclosure statement for staff 2 was dated that day of 9-11-2024. The staff #3 went on State Police site and received a new state police clearance before the inspector left the center and put in her file. |
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| 2023-09-22 | 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 cracked clear bin in the preschool 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.) The cracked bin was removed from the center and replaced by a new one. |
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| 2023-09-22 | 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 # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/6/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 1/11/22. The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 9/15/23. The report was obtained after 12 months, the prior report was dated 8/9/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were informed that must have a health report every 12 months for a preschooler. |
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| 2023-09-22 | 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 file for staff # 1 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff took the updated Health and Safety training curse and sent a copy of certificate of completion to Elizabeth Gonzalez certification representative. |
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| 2023-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There was an unlabeled pink zippy cup on top of the counter in the infant /toddler room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's name was put on the sippy cup as soon as certification representative talked to the director. |
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| 2023-09-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff # 2 and 3, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/24/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff # 4, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/27/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff #5, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 8/22/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. 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.) In the future all staff shall complete trainings before the date required. |
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| 2023-09-22 | 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 moisturizing Hand Lotion on top of the sink bathroom label " Keep out of reach of children" on the counter 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 moisturizing hand lotion was removed out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-09-22 | 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 5/15/23 to 6/17/23. 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.) In the future the fire detection alarm shall be tested before the 30 days are up and put into the fire detection system test day. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a plastic bin with a cracked lid in the preschool 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.) The plastic lid was removed and fixed with a piece of tape over the cracked lid. |
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| 2022-09-14 | 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 # 3 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers 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.) Parent provide the mark address and telephone number for Childs parental consent form and agreement form |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2 Emergency contact information will include information on the child's special needs as specify by the child's doctor, physician and or CRWP. Director will make sure it will be filled out correctly. |
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| 2022-09-14 | 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 lacked the address 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.) Parent was contacted and staff got Pennies Cassidy's address, parent removed Chantel Pechark due to Chantel not not allowed to drive anymore. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 2 and 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed the refusal for vaccination form for both children. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 contained an initial Emergency Plan training that was not conducted within a week of the start date . The staff start date was 10/4/21 and the training is dated 10/20/21. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was trained on 10/20/21 but was not trained within a week of start date. The staff will be retrained. |
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| 2022-09-14 | 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 contained a current Fire Safety training certificate dated 8/4/22. The file lacked Fire Safety training for the year prior. 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.) The file did not have fire safety in her file. Will make sure fire safety training is in staff file and training is with in the current time period. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 and 2 lacked the PA Stated Police clearance certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff did show in their files that they had no records but did not print out the required PA state Police clearance certificate, so the staff printed out the certificate and it is in their files. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked a written evaluation for the year 2021. The file contained a current evaluation date 4/22/22. 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.) The director did a written evaluation for 2021 and had staff sign it and put in file. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A plastic container, storing toy bears, in the white cupboard near the kitchen area was observed to be cracked, creating a pinching hazard for children in care. A plastic container, storing scissors, in the brown cabinet below the television was observed to be cracked, creating a pinching hazard for children in care. 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.) As soon as the cracked plastic container was brought to the directors attention, the plastic container was thrown in the trash can and removed from the center. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 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 #1 did not contain 2, non-family references, as only one non-family reference was observed. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, non-family 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.) In the future the director will read the references brought in by the staff more carefully to make sure it is a nonfamily reference. Director will make sure new nonfamily reference is put in staff's file. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, with a hire date of 9/10/2021, was observed to have an incorrect FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and out of state child abuse clearance applied for prior to the start of employment at the facility. This is evidenced by the FBI clearance not being applied for until 9/14/2021, and there not being any documentation of application for NSOR certificate and out of state child abuse clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will make sure the FBI clearance is correct, NSOR certificate, out-of-state child abuse clearance is applicable before the start of employment at the center. As soon as the new FBI, NSOR certificate, and out-of-state child abuse clearance arrive in mail, a copy will be sent to state inspector. |
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| 2021-09-16 | 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: Peeling paint was present on the white posts along the outdoor ramp leading to the play space, which was accessible to children. Peeling paint was present along the side of the black porch ramp leading to the play space, which was accessible to children. 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 peeling paint was removed and repainted black to cover all the peeling paint. |
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| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work information. 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 information was obtained from child's parents with N/A for mom and dads home and work addresses and phone numbers were provided. In future all emergency contact information will be on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of the child receiving an influenza immunization within the last 12 months as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was informed sh has until Nov 11 to get health form completed with updated information in regards to the influenza immunization/ or give a statement of no they are not getting the (flu) influenza immunization. In the future parents will have written verification from physician, physicians ass. CRNP, the Department of Health or local health dept of ongoing vaccines administered to infant, toddler, or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2019-09-20 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was observed not to be complete as evidenced by it not being completely filled out by the medical provider. 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 took health assessment back to doctor and doctor filled out all places that were not filled out and signed health assessment. In the future all parts of the health assessment will be filled out completely. |
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| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed not have been updated by the operator. This is evidenced by a previous employee still being listed as the primary person responsible in the absence of the director. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan was updated on 9/25/19 and sent to the Dept of Public Safety in Wash Pa. Also the updated plan was put in the Emergency file with New Primary persons responsible in absence of the director. In the future the operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed with all staff. |
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| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The FBI Clearance on file for staff person #2 was observed not to have been complete as evidenced by not containing all attached documents. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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.) On the 24th of September 2019, staff applied for new FBI clearance and had her finger prints on Thursday Sept 26. Staff waiting on new clearance. Per inspector directive, staff cannot work until full FBI information is in staff's file. In the future all attached documents of clearances will be in the staff file, Also the operator shall comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The railing heading down the steps into the play area were observed to have the end of the screw protruding from the other side of the wood exposing the children to the sharp edges of the screws. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sharp edges of the screws were cut off below surface the day they were observed by inspector. In the future all facility's outdoor play area will be clean and in good repair: free from visible hazards. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) - Physical examination/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain a statement saying that a physical was conducted nor that the staff person was suitable to work in a child care position. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff returned to doctor they signed and checked staff was suitable to work in child care position. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was observed not to contain complete documentation of an examination for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 took her physical form back to doctor. Same physician reviewed her physical and marked no and initialed were it was no for communicable diseases. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room bingo daubbers marked keep out of reach of children were observed to be stored with the arts and crafts items. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bingo daubers were thrown away as soon as the inspector noticed them. In the future no "keep out of reach " art supplies will be in children's art and crafts items. |
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