Description: BAHS PLACE is a Child Care Center in SEWICKLEY PA, with a maximum capacity of 91 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were several rest mats in the preschool classroom which had frayed and torn edges and corners. 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.) Now and in the future clean, age-appropriate rest equipment will be provided. Discarded individual worn rest mats. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for Child #1 is dated more than 6 months ago. 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.) An updated child service report will be completed for Child #1. Now and in the future will make sure all child service reports are updated in accordance with 3270.123(a)(3), |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, does not include the recommended number of Hepatitis B vaccinations or an annual influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 9/27/19 Now and in the future the facility will not retain an infant, toddler or preschool child for more than 60 days following first day of attendance unless the parent provides written verification that the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. 10/4/10 rec'd written notice from parent of Child #1 as to why Hepatitis B is late. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 states that the health care professional did not complete an examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 is seasonal and not currently scheduled to work. The health assessment will be corrected by the health care professional who completed the exam if/when Staff person #5 is scheduled for their next shift. Now and in the future will do a better job proofreading adult health assessments to make sure health care professionals complete the adult health assessment form correctly. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #6 indicates that the staff person has a communicable disease with no further information included. 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.) 9/30/19 rec'd health assessment for Staff person #6, corrected by health care professional who completed the exam, stating that Staff person #6 does NOT have any communicable diseases. Now and in the future will do a better job proofreading adult health assessments to make sure health care professionals complete the adult health assessment form correctly. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #3 does not include the health care professional's assessment that the staff person is suitable to work in child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 has not worked at the facility since summer and is not on the schedule as of 9/27/19. She will bring an updated health assessment prior to working again if she does return. Now and in the future will make sure adult health assessments include a statement that the staff person is suitable to work in child care. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 included a state police clearance and child abuse clearance which were both obtained for volunteer purposes. The file for Staff person #2 included a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes. The file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 5/20/19, more than 90 days ago, did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Staff person #1 and #2 were removed from a child care position until the proper clearances could be obtained.. Now and in the future will make sure clearance certification purposes are for employment and not volunteer. 10/9/19 Child Abuse rec'd Staff person #1 11/17/19 State Police rec'd Staff person #1 9/30/19 Child Abuse rec'd Staff person #2 Staff person #4 is seasonal and not currently scheduled to work. Updated paperwork will be in their file if/when Staff person #4 is scheduled for their next shift. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #3 is dated 6/6/17, more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all staff, including seasonal staff will have a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one every 12 months. 9/27/19 prepared a written evaluation of Staff person #3. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child service report for Child #2 from March 2018 is more than 6 months after the previous child service report from March 2017. 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.) Child #2 has a current child service report on file. Now and in the future we will continue to provide families and children with information about a child's growth and development at least once every 6 months, in accordance with regulations. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #1 does not include a statement from the physician or health care professional completing the exam that the child is free from contagious or communicable disease and is able to participate in child care. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We requested the parents to ask the pediatrician for a statement that their child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious disease or communicable disease. On 10/17/18 we received a state child health report form from the parents signed by the child's pediatrician. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an expired diaper cream in the young preschool room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper cream was discarded during the inspection. Now and in the future we will monitor medication expiration dates. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #1, dated 6/30/18, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 3/16/16. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3, dated 7/25/18, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 6/24/16. The current health assessment on file for Staff person #4, dated 9/5/17, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 4/8/15. 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.) On 9/27/18, we requested verification from Staff person #1 that they had a health assessment prior to 6/30/18. On 9/28/18 we received documentation from Staff person #1 that they had a health assessment on 2/8/17. Staff persons #3 & #4 have current health assessments on file. Now and in the future we will have on file for a staff person health assessments every 24 months. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 only includes one written nonfamily reference, the second reference was written by a relative, 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.) On 9/27/18 we requested a nonfamily reference letter from Staff person #2. On 10/23/18 we received a second nonfamily reference letter for Staff person #2. Now and in the future, 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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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of bleach water and a bottle of Triad Disinfectant Cleaner, labeled "keep put of reach of children", which was stored in a cupboard in the older preschool room, right next to a stack of pull-ups disposable underwear, with no barrier between the items. leading to potential harm to a child if the disinfectant cleaner were to leak or spill and be absorbed by the pull-ups. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles of bleach water and disinfectants were placed in plastic bins. Now and in the future all cleaning products will be kept in bins to provide a barrier. |
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| 2017-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage. 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.) Paperwork now correct. Will include the policy number for health insurance coverage on the emergency contact form. (Copies of insurance cards are kept in all files.) |
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