Bangor Pre-school Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the inspection on 7/1/26, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training requirements and PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 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 will be supervised by an AGS until all pre-service trainings are completed. |
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| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 does not have 2 written non-family references on file 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.) Two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person will be received for staff person #1. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not list the names, addresses and phone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released as it was documented on child #1's agreement. Child #2's emergency contact form did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. It also did not include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #5, #6 and #8's emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) Have all the parents fill out the paperwork properly with the information that was missing. Child #1 emergency contact form will list the names, addresses and phone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released as it was documented on child #1's agreement. Child #2's emergency contact form will include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. It also did not include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #5, #6 and #8's emergency contact form will include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the older toddlers were observed in the outdoor play space. The emergency contact forms for the children present were still in the indoor older toddler classroom and were not with the children in the play space. 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.) Informed all the classrooms that when they use the outdoor space, they need to bring their binders from the classroom with the emergency contact forms outside with them. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the initial health report for child #2 was not received within 60 days of enrollment. This is evidenced by the initial health assessment on file dated 11/18/25. Child #5 does not have a health assessment on file and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). 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.) Received a physical for child #5 dated 2/12/26 to put in their file. Child #2 has a physical on file and is getting a physical every year moving forward. |
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| 2026-06-08 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for child #6 was not updated every 12 months, as required. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file dated 2/28/25. 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.) Parent brought in a physical dated 1/15/26 to get the child's physical up to date. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent brought in an updated health assessment to the doctors for them to fill out correctly and answered the questions that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2, child #5 and child #6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.) Had the parent go on the Playground App and properly sign their names on the emergency contact form giving parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file. 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.) Before the employee begins or the first day of employment, the new staff is trained in the emergency plan. |
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| 2026-06-08 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #4 did not compete Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the Pediatric First Aid/CPR on file dated 3/28/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Have the staff register for and attend a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR class within the first 90 days of hire. |
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| 2026-06-08 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #12 did not update their FBI clearance every 60 months, prior to the current clearance's expiration, as required. This is evidenced by the current FBI clearance on file dated 1/15/26 and the previous clearance dated 1/7/21. Staff person #13 acknowledged that staff person #12 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while waiting for the updated FBI clearance. 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 has current clearances on file. |
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| 2026-06-08 | 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: At the time of the inspection, multiple chipped paint spots were observed on the walls in the older toddler classroom. 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.) Painting over the damaged spots on the walls. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, two buses used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer were not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that these buses are used in the summer for transportation to and from field trips. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scheduled for the PSP to come to the center on July 3, 2025 and inspect the buses. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 did not update the health assessment every 24 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current health assessment on file dated 1/10/25 and the previous health assessment on file dated 11/28/22. 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.) Already corrected. Staff has a physical on file dated 1/10/25 to make her current. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, yogurt was observed inside two lunchboxes in the pre-k room. This is required to be refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff immediately put the lunchboxes in the refrigerator in the kitchen until lunch time. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no written statement obtained from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had the parents provide the infant room with a feeding schedule for their child. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #13, a seasonal employee, did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current mandated reporter training on file dated 3/28/25 and previous training dated 9/22/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Mandated reporter training will be updated very 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Already corrected by employee and has the mandated reporter training in her file dated 3/28/25. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the FBI clearance for staff person #9 was not updated every 60 months as required. This is evidenced by the current FBI clearance dated 10/8/24 and the previous health assessment dated 10/3/19. 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months prior to the current clearance expiration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was already corrected by getting her fingerprints done on 10/8/24. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 10/12/22 and not updated every 24 months as required. 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.) Having all staff schedule a health assessment every 24 months before their previous one expires. Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #9 did not update mandated reporter training every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration, as required. This is evidenced by the current mandated reporter training dated 2/11/25 and the previous mandated reporter training dated 2/7/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). As per OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, mandated Reporter Training must be renewed every 60 months (5 years), prior to the previous certification turning 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having staff members do their mandated reporter trainings prior to the expiration of the current one on file. Staff #9 has current mandated reporter training on file. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During an inspection on 9/27/24 between 7:26am - 7:29am, staff person #1 was present in the infant room with 5 infants. Also, during 7:45am - 7:50am, staff person #2 was present in the preschool room with 11 preschool aged children. The number of children in each classroom would have required at least two staff in each classroom. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having more staff come in early during the day to make sure we are in staff:child ratio. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During an inspection on 9/27/24 between 7:26am - 7:29am, staff person #1 was present in the infant room with 5 infants. Also, during 7:45am - 7:50am, staff person #2 was present in the preschool room with 11 preschool aged children. The number of children in each classroom would have required at least two staff in each classroom. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision and ratio policy. The policy must address how the facility will maintain appropriate supervision and proper staff:child ratios at all times. The policy must also address situations that might affect staff:child ratios, such as staff late or calling off and children being dropped off outside of their agreed upon care hours or days. The policy must address a plan to either turn children away or keep parents at the facility until extra staff arrive. This policy must be sent to the Northeast Regional Office for review and approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved procedures, and their signatures will indicate their understanding and ability to implement the policy. This documentation must be maintained at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision and ratio policy. The policy must address how the facility will maintain appropriate supervision and proper staff:child ratios at all times. The policy must also address situations that might affect staff:child ratios, such as staff late or calling off and children being dropped off outside of their agreed upon care hours or days. The policy must address a plan to either turn children away or keep parents at the facility until extra staff arrive. This will be reviewed by DHS and staff then trained in it. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the inspection on 9/27/24, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was last documented as being conducted on 8/18/24 and not every 30 days as required. 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.) Making sure all fire detection systems are checked every 30 days. Went around and checked them on 9/27/24 and documented it. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(g) - Hazardous toys and equipment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(g) Description: Hazardous toys and equipment Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a Fisher Price Infant to Toddler rocker was observed in the Infant room. This piece of equipment was deemed hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on 6/14/22 and cannot be used in child care. Correction Required: Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed the infant/toddler rocker from the infant room immediately. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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 for child #1, child #3 and child #10 did not include 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.) Called or messaged the parent for the full address for their emergency contacts. The emergency contact form for child #1, child #3 and child #10 was updated to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed was not displayed in the Extra Room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hanging up the letter stating the means of transporting a child to emergency care in the extra room. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/11/24, an Epi-Pen was present in the Older Toddler room for child #11. The box for the Epi-Pen read to discard after 4/2024. 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.) Epi-Pen as removed from the classroom and brought down to the office for the director to give to the parent at pick up time. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: Avi-Q was present in the Older Toddler Room for child #12. There was no signed parental consent for, or medication log signed by the parent for this medication for child #12. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discussed with parent about filling out a medication log, parent took home the Avi-Q that day since it was expiring the following week. Was told by parent they were waiting for a new one and would bring that one in with a signed medication log. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(b)/3270.134(c) - Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(b)/3270.134(c) Description: Towels labeled and laundered/Paper towels discarded Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the handwashing station in both School Age rooms did not contain paper towels for children to dry their hands after washing. 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. Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provided paper towels on the paper towel roll in the back school age room and needed to put up a paper towel holder in the front school age room, once this was complete the paper towels were then placed near the hand washing station. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 did not have tuberculosis screening at initial employment. This is evidenced by the tuberculosis screening on file dated 11/10/17 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #6 has scheduled her TB shot for employment. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #11 did not have 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.) Requested they get 2 non written letters of reference to show their character and suitability as a facility person. Staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #11 submitted two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the Director admitted to not providing the Chapter 3270 regulations to the parents electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our certificate of compliance is posted in our downstairs foyer for parents to have access to as well as the regional office phone number. However, we will add the regulations to the QR code when created so the parents have reference to it electronically as well. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file does not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will let the parents know through WFMZ, Facebook and a mass email sent to all the parents about the emergency situation that rises and how to reunite with their children at the end of the emergency. This information was updated in the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Director admitted the parent of each enrolled child does not receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures. 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.) Creating a QR code to provide to the parents with the letter explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, staff person #7, staff person #8, and staff person #9 did not complete 12 clock hours of childcare training during their 12/22-12/23 training period. The hours completed are 7, 7, 9 and 4, respectively. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff now all have 12 clock hours of child care training from trainings they took in 2024 which are counted towards the last training period. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: Staff person #10 and staff person #11 did not have signed disclosure statements at time of initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #13 did not have a witness signature on the disclosure statement dated 6/22/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #10, staff person #11 and staff person #13 now have signed disclosure statements on file. This was new to us with this inspection, we were always told that if they came with all their clearances they did not need a disclosure statement on file. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of documented childcare experience on file and did not qualify for the position they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having Staff #2 have the person who wrote the reference letter fill out the verification form showing their 2500 hours of experience. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: The indoor space in the young toddler room allows for 7 children at one time. During the inspection on 6/11/24, 10 children were observed receiving care in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved 3 children to our Older Toddler room from the young toddler room immediately. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The air duct vents on the wall in the Older Toddler room were dusty. 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.) Vacuumed the air duct vents to remove the dust from the surfaces. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: A portable space heater was observed on the floor in the Director's office. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed space heater completely from the building. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: CHILD #2 (see code sheet for start date) had an initial health report dated 5/12/22. This date is more than 60 days past the child's start date. 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.) Provider will make sure that all children have an initial health report submitted within 60 days of their start date. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 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: CHILD # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is a young toddler whose initial health assessment is dated 8/22/22 and updated health assessment is dated 6/15/23. There was more than 6 months between the two health assessments. CHILD #2 (see code sheet for DOB) initial health assessment is dated 5/12/22 and updated health assessment is dated 5/23/23. CHILD #2 recently turned older toddler and should have had an updated health assessment while still a young toddler. 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.) CHILD #1 and 2 each have updated health assessments in file. |
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| 2022-12-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: Owner and director told cert rep that on 11/21/22 at 6:30 am the furnace was not working, and the temperature was below 65 degrees until 10:30 am. Facility was open during that time. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When the director came in at 7:00 am she immediately called the plumber to inform him the furnace wasn't working. The plumber arrived 1/2 hour later and got the heat working and returned an hour later to put a new motor on the furnace. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup observed a cot in the INFANT room that was not labeled for the older infant who uses it and mattresses for the younger infants that were not labeled. 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.) Provider will use a label maker to put names on all cots and put names on the walls next to the pack n' plays and label the mattress pads. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 all schedules indicated outdoor play time is provided. None of the groups were observed being taken outdoors for play. The weather was sunny with temps in the 70's. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Weather permitting, all classrooms will go outside daily. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 does not have a health assessment or record of immunization status in file and has been in attendance for more than 60 days. Refer to code sheet for date of birth and start date. 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.) Provider will obtain a health assessment including child's immunization status from the child's legal guardian. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep observed a diaper change in the OLDER TODDLER room. STAFF # 1 did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. Child went to the table and played with toys. STAFF # 1 did not wash their own hands after diapering the child. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reminded staff of proper diaper changing procedures and when to wash hands throughout the day. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) did not have a health assessment and TB results in file. 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 # 2 gave provider a current health assessment and TB results. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 3 (see code sheet for start date) had a current health assessment in file however, the department form was not used. Questions were not answered that would address information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. The health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the STAFF # 3's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: 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. 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 # 3 will have their doctor complete the proper health assessment form for child care. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup observed bottles in the INFANT room and in the YOUNG TODDLER room that were not labeled with the child's name. Staff in both rooms said that the names wore off. 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.) Provider will make sure that all bottles in the infant and young toddler room refrigerators are labeled. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 3 listed on Staff Data Sheet as an AGS possessing a HS diploma did not have verification of 2,500 hours of previous child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF # 3 submitted college transcript and verification of more than 2,500 hours of previous child care experience. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep & cert sup reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 does not have 2 written nonfamily references in file. 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 # 2 will turn in 2 letters of reference as soon as possible. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep and cert sup reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 1 has lived outside of PA within the past 5 years and does not have out-of-state clearances. STAFF # 3 applied for the NSOR on 1/24/22. Provider stated STAFF # 3 lost the NSOR verification letter and re-applied for another on 3/11/22 and did not receive it. STAFF # 3 has Dept. of Ed FBI clearance which is no longer accepted for child care employment. STAFF # 1 was working unsupervised with 6 older toddlers. STAFF # 3 was working unsupervised with 10 SA children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Facility Person # 3 may not work unsupervised with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF # 1 will not work until the out of state clearance is received. STAFF # 3 re-applied for the NSOR on 6/14/22 and will apply for the DHS FBI clearance. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep observed 2 windows in the YOUNG TODDLER room on the second floor where the chains that limit the opening to 6 inches were disconnected from the window allowing the windows to open more than 6 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.) Provider will get new hooks for the 2 windows and fix them immediately. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(d)/3270.178 - On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(d)/3270.178 Description: On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep checked the first aid kit on the bus that had just returned from transporting SA children on a field trip. The first aid kit contained all required items, but no bottle of water. Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, bus driver got a bottle of water which will be kept with the first aid kit on the bus. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/14/22 cert rep observed damaged paint in the PRESCHOOL room along the window wall and in dramatic play area. Cert rep observed damaged paint in the EXTRA ROOM (old infant room) by the ball pit and by the door. Cert rep observed damaged paint in the OLDER TODDLER room under the window and at the shelf by the door. 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.) Provider will plaster all paint spots that are chipped in each room. |
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