Banks Learning Center Four Inc
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 7/18/2024, but did not contain documentation of an assessment completed within the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the director will always require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The child's record will contain initial and subsequent health reports. Child #1 Is no longer enrolled. |
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| 2026-02-11 | 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: The health assessments on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain statements they appear to be free from communicable disease and 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.) At BLC all health reports will include a statement that a child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Child #1 Is no longer enrolled. |
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| 2025-05-05 | 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: The emergency contact form of child #1 was not present in the toddler room where the child was receiving care. 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.) At BLC all emergency contact forms will be present in the toddler room where the child is receiving care. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 contained health assessments dated 3/30/2023 and 4/15/2025, exceeding 24 months. 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.) At BLC all facility persons providing direct care who comes into contact or works with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(1) - Dairy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(1) Description: Dairy Noncompliance Area: For lunch, the children were served a peanut butter and jelly "Uncrustable," banana, cheese balls and apple juice. The children were not provided a dairy product. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all lunch and dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older will include at least one dairy product. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the telephone number for an individual listed as an emergency contact. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all emergency contact information will be required from parents for each child enrolled. Emergency contact information will reference who will be contacted in an emergency. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The FBI clearances of staff #1 were more than 60 months apart (4/17/2019 and 4/23/2024). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 at all times. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone in the preschool classroom did not have the fire department number posted. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the telephone nearest hospital, police department. ambulance and poison contrl center will be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the front restroom contained a trash can where the swing lid was not operating leaving the trash can uncovered. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area will be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ****Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. Correction Required: The Legal Entity shall require all current staff persons at the facility, as well as all newly transferred/hired staff for the next 5 months, to attend 2 hour in person training regarding supervision of children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The Legal Entity will submit the training to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. Proof of training of all staff persons will be submitted to the department within 10 days of the completion of the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will require current/newly transferred staff from the last 5 months to attend a Mandatory 2 hour in person Supervision training of children completed by Shawna Preston of the ELRC. The Director will submit proof of the training to the Department within 10 days of completion of the training. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ***Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street.. Correction Required: The Legal Entity will develop a written plan for fire evacuation that ensures supervision of all children during the evacuation. The written plan will be posted in each child care space. The written plan will be included in the staff handbook. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will develop a written plan for fire evacuation that ensures supervision of all children during the evacuation. The written plan is posted in each child care space and included in the staff handbook. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will e supervised by a staff person at all times. The outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: **Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to participate in monthly staff meetings for a period of 4 months following the approval of this plan. At each meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last 6 months as well as the Department of Human Services' definitions and regulations related to staff:child ratio and supervision of children. An agenda will be created for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date and time of the meeting, a sign in sheet for persons attending each meeting and meeting notes will be maintained. Documentation from meetings will be sent to the Department within 10 days of the staff meeting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director for 4 months will participate in monthly staff meetings to review and discuss the previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on the inspection summaries issued in the last 6 months. The Director will create an agenda for each staff meeting with a log identifying the date, time and sign in sheet for persons attending meetings and notes will be maintained. All documentation from meeting will be sent to he Department within 10 days of the staff meeting. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. During this time, Staff #1 was unaware of Child #1's whereabouts and was not physically present with Child #1. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all staff will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. All staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building. Child #1 was discovered by a passing pedestrian with whom the child remained for approximately 15-20 minutes until staff #1 came out of the building, thanked the pedestrian, and took the child back into the facility. During the time the child was unsupervised outside the facility, the pedestrian observed the child leave the sidewalk and walk between two cars heading towards a very busy city street. 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.) At BLC all conditions at the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of all children. Providing supervision at all times in/out of facility. |
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| 2024-09-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff and witnesses, when a fire drill was occurring on 9/3/2024, staff #1, who was supervising child #1, was unaware child #1 exited the building by themselves creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio for approximately 15-20 minutes. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC 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...YT 1:5 maximum group size 10 OT 1:6 maximum group size 12...Preschool 1:10 maximum group size 20.......YSA 1:12 maximum group size 24.......OSA 1:15 maximum group size 30.... |
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| 2024-08-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A large black trash bag was draped over the half wall between the preschool/school-age and toddler classrooms. The trash bag could be reached and pulled down by a child in either of the classrooms. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all toys and objects with a diameter less than 1 inch, objects with removeable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects will not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths |
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| 2024-08-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Bic Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children on the desk in the preschool/school-age classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all cleaning and all other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-08-26 | Allocated 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: The facility did not have documentation of a current annual inspection of the fire detections system. The last inspection was dated 8/2/2023. The facility tested the system manually to verify it was operating properly. 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.) At BLC the fire detection device/system will be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act 62 P.S. § 1016c. The Director or designated staff person responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection are met. |
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| 2024-07-08 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-11 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-16 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-03-13 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:00 am, staff person #1 identified 4 infants and 1 young toddler in their primary supervisory group in the infant classroom. Since the youngest child, in this case an infant, determines the staff to child ratio, staff person #1 was not in compliance with 1:4 ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC when children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group will determine the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements of 3270.51. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION (FIRST CITATION ON 8/8/2023): The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all health reports will include a review of all children's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP. BLC will implement a dismissal policy in accordance with the Department of Health. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a health assessment which appeared to be manipulated and after a conversation with representatives of the medical facility listed on said health assessment, it was determined facility person #1 had not been seen by the physician assistant who signed, or office listed on the assessment confirming it was in fact falsified. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will inform all staff that all health assessment have to be in its original sate and that any manipulated forms will not be accepted. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The preschool classroom contained a dorm size refrigerator which was not anchored to the child-sized table it was sitting on and could tip over on a child and cause bodily injury. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all furniture will be durable/safe/cleaned and appropriate for childs size/age/and needs. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the indoor play space. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the written plan of daily activities will be posted in the group space |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: Child #1, identified as an infant (see coded LIS sheet) was in an infant seat from the time of the certification representative's arrival at approximately 10:10 am until approximately 11:20 am when the child was taken out of the seat to finish being fed. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all infants/toddlers will be stimulated and nurtured by being held/rocked/talked to/played with and carried throughout day. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 did not contain a financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC an agreement will be signed by operator and the parent. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child. 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.) At BLC the services being provided to family/child including Dept approved form to provide information to the family about child's growth and development. Director will complete and update the form and provide copy to the family in accordance with updated regarding emergency contact information in 3270. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the agreement will specify the designated person to whom child can be released . |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not include the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all files will specify the date of the child's admission. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained the original financial agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all parents will receive the original agreement and the facility will retain the copy. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non 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 was not posted in the indoor play space. 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.) At BLC a written plan identifying the means of transportation a child to emergency care/staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed conspicuously in all child care spaces. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained an immunization record which did not contain documentation of the recommended immunizations recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC a health report will include a review of the childs immunized status according to the ACIP. All dismissal polices in accordance with the Department of Health reg in 28Pa code. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency. 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.) At BLC the Center will operate in conformity with the Federal and State laws and regulations. And all State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility including the Dept of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry , the Dept of Health, Education, Transportation. All conditions at the facility that may not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #6, who had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, contained documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022"after 12/30/2022 (dated 3/8/2023). 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.) At BLC the facility will operate in conformity with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulation. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Dept of Environmental Resources , the Dept of Labor and Industry/Health/Education/Transportation. All conditions that may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: Child #1, who is 6 months of age or younger (see coded LIS sheet), was being fed a bottle by facility person #4 while sitting in an infant seat was not being held. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC children 6months and younger will be held while being fed a bottle at all times. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of 6 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 6 hours was taken on 1/3/2023 providing facility person #2 with 12 hours. The file of facility person #4 and #5 each contained documentation of 9 training hours between their annual training year of 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022. An additional 3 hours were taken on 1/2/2023 providing facility persons #4 and #5 each with 12 hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all staff will have a an Annual minimum of 12 child care training hours, including verification of child care experience/education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearances of facility person #2 exceeded 60 months (8/31/2017 and 1/23/2023). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490, submitting to Children and Youth Agency a plan supervision as required by the Child Protective Services Law. Not lacking required hiring documents, not permitted to work in a child care position at the facility. Also knowing all provisional employees may not be permitted to work alone with children and will be in vicinity of a permanent employee |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, identified as an aide, did not have documentation of education or experience. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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.) At BLC all Aides will have one of the qualifications specified in 3270 including verification of child care experience, education, training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival at the facility at approximately 10:10 am, 13 children were present in the toddler classroom. Facility person #1 identified 3 children (1 infant, 1 young toddler and 1 older toddler), facility person #4 identified 6 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 3 preschoolers) and facility person #5 identified 4 children (1 young toddler, 2 older toddlers and 1 preschooler) in their supervisory groups. The supervisory group of facility person #4, who identified 6 children, contained a young toddler creating a 1:5 staff to child ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC when mixed age levels are present the age of the youngest child will always determine the staff/child ratio, and the maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. As they assisted in having the children rub their hands together, sanitizer dripped to the table in front of the children where it was easily accessible. The facility did not have signed parental consent as per Announcement C-09-#4 to use hand sanitizer with the children. 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.) At BLC all cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be only used in ways that do not contaminate play surface/food/prep areas and does not constitute a hazard to children. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: As the toddlers were sitting at the table waiting for lunch, facility person #4 pumped hand sanitizer into the children's hands. When asked, facility person #4 stated the children did wash their hands in the bathroom, but since they played with toys since, the hand sanitizer was being used. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC staff/child will wash hands after toileting and before eating. And signs will be posted at each toilet/training chair/diapering area and sink. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non 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: Documentation of the inspection of the fire detection system by fire safety professionals exceeded 12 months (5/11/2022 and 8/2/2023). 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.) At BLC the fire detection system will be in compliance with the standards established in section 1016c/the Director will ensure all requirements are met. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: The files of facility person #2, #3 and #4 and #5 who took the 6- or 10-hour health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022, contained documentation of the required one-hour updated health and safety training course, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update" dated after the required completion date of 12/30/2022. The file of facility person #6 contained the acceptable health and safety training prior to 10/4/2022 but did not include documentation of completion of the additional one-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update." 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.) At BLC the facility will be operated in conformity with the Federal and State laws and regulations at all times, with no conditions posing a threat to the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:50 am, the certification representative arrived at the door of the facility and rang the doorbell. At approximately 11:52 am, facility person #1 opened the door about 6-10 inches. The certification representative identified themselves while presenting their identification. Facility person #1 stated they needed to get someone and closed the door. Certification representative was let in approximately 8 minutes later when the door was opened by the buzzer system in the facility. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all staff will immediately provide agents access to the facility, children, files and records. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The infant room was documented as the hypothetical location of the consecutive fire drills conducted on 12/6/2022 and 1/10/2023. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director/Manager or staff will always conduct fire drills in different hypothetical locations rotating around the facility. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: Documentation of the current annual inspection of the fire detection system was dated 7/18/2023 with the prior inspection documented as conducted 4/2022 which is more than 12 months between inspections. 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.) At BLC the fire detection system will be in compliance with all regulations. And Director will ensure all requirements acceptable and documented |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Toddler Classroom contained a green play Jeep, and the push bar to push the Jeep was broken/cracked in half causing an opening on each side with rough edges. The broken push bar exposed the children to pinch and crush points and rough edges. 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.) At BLC all toys and play equipment used by children will be clean and in good repair at all times. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 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 information of child #1 did not contain the address of 1 release person, and the information of child #2 did not contain the addresses of 3, and telephone numbers of 2 release persons 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.) At BLC all emergency contacts will include name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child can be released. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 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 immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 Rotavirus, 2 DTAP, 1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio vaccinations. 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.) At BLC all parents are required to provide updated written verifications of ongoing vaccines directed by the Dept. of Health. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 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 facilities emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of a disaster or emergency in the area. 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.) At BLC the facilities emergency plan will include a plan of continuity of operations in the event of a disaster or emergency in the area. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021, but did contain one dated 5/16/2022. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC we will maintain documentation of our annual emergency drill. |
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| 2022-08-17 | 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 PA state police clearance of facility person #1 and 2, both dated 1/31/2021, stated the "request was under review," and lacked a dissemination date to verify the PA state police clearances were not complete. Facility person #1 and 2 were observed caring for children during the inspection. 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.) Facility persons #1 and 2 were removed from the facility until the completed clearances were obtained. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An unlit cigarette was observed on the floor of the Infant/Toddler Classroom in front of the facility person and within direct reach of 2 young 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.) At BLC all hazardous materials will be kept out of the reach of children in direct reach. Also all cleaning material and any toxic material will be kept in a container that is locked or inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: Cleaning materials were stored on top of the cubby in the children's restroom off of the Toddler Classroom. The toxic cleaning materials were labeled "keep out of the reach of children," and would constitute a hazard to the children if any of the containers leaked onto the diapers directly below the cleaning materials. 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.) At BLC all cleaning materials are stored and labeled out of the reach of children and there will be no toxic materials in any containers in the area of diapers. |
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| 2022-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The Infant/Toddler and Toddler Classrooms and the office each contained 1 cordless phone which did not contain the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center and the other did not contain the number of the nearest hospital. The Infant/Toddler Classroom contained an additional phone which did not have the telephone number of the nearest hospital. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC, all telephones will contain the information of nearest hospital, police and fire, ambulance, poison control centers. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the child's correct birthdate. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all emergency contact information will include the name and birth date of the child. The parent of Child#3 has included the child's birthdate on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health insurance information on the emergency contact form on file for child #2 specified the policy number, but not the insurance company. 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.) At Banks Learning Center all emergency contact information will include the complete health insurance information. which is needed in an emergency situation. Child #2 has indicated the name of the insurance company. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were no health assessment on file for children #1 and #3 each enrolled at the facility more than 90 days (as per regulation adjusted due to covd-19). 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.) At Banks Learning Center all parents of an enrolled child, including a child, foster and relative to operator or facility person will provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Health assessments for child#1 was submitted and due to COVID 19 a letter for child #3 was submitted in explanation with parental signature for tardiness of health report. We will obtain a health assessment for this child as well. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 indicated she had a communicable disease, but did not provide any further information. 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.) At Banks Learning Center all adult health assessments will include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Facility Person#3 has submitted a new adult health assessment indicating no communicable diseases were found. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility's written health and safety plan to aligns with CDC guidance to minimize the risk of COVID-19 did not address the pick-up and drop-off policies or the screening procedures. 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.) At Banks Learning Center no condition at the facility will pose threat to the health and safety of children. A new CDC COVID-19 procedures has been submitted. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all current certificate of compliance and applicable regulations under facility is certified will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. The certificate of compliance has been posted. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of emergency plan training at hire on file for Facility Person #5. 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.) At Banks Learning Center we will assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at time of each plan update. We will document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at facility. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The only mandated reporter training document on file for Facility Person #3, employed at he facility since 8/9/18, was dated 6/3/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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.) At Banks Learning Center we will comply with CPSL and with Chapter 3490. All facility person's records will include verification of child care experience, education, and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Persons #1, #3, and #4, all employed at the facility prior to 9/30/19 and required by the CPSL to have an NSOR clearance on file prior to 7/1/20. There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5, employed at the facility since 10/28/19. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #6 ,who began employment at the facility on 10/2/19, was dated 5/26/20. The only child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was dated 9/15/14 - more than 60 months old. The current FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the prior FBI clearance on file (2/17/14 and 6/20/19.) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 #2, #3, #4, and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file. 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.) Facility Person #4 provided an NSOR clearance on the date of the inspection. Facility Persons #1, #3 and #5 were removed from child care positions until they submitted NSOR clearances. Facility Person #2 did was removed from a child care position until she had a current completed child abuse clearance on file. At. Banks Learning Center we will and have complied with CPSL/Chapter 3490. All facility persons records will include a copy of requests for criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, with a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL. |
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| 2020-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a fire drill documented as conducted on 12/18/19. The there was no other documented fire drill prior to the facility's closure on 3/19/19 due to covid-19. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all fire drills will be held every 60 days. with the participation of facility persons and children in attendance will participate in the fire drill, exiting the building weather permitting. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room there were two packnplays and a sleeping bag in use without at least two feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center 2 feet of space will remain on three sides of all bed/cot/crib/rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Equipment was moved so that rest equipment had the proper spacing around it. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The address of the release person was not listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #1. 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.) At Banks Learning Center all Emergency Contact information will include the name/address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The release person address was added to this emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on fie for child #3 was completed more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center will require the parent of all enrolled children/foster children/relative or facility persons to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all health reports will include the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. We received a health assessment for child #1 that included 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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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record included on the health report on file for child #2 did not indicate he was up to date with the following immunizations: rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, pneumococcal and polio. The health assessment was conducted when the child, now 6 months old, was 2 months of age and lacked documentation of the immunizations required at 4 months. 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.) At Banks Learning Center the facility will require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician/Pa/CRNP/DHS or local department of ongoing vaccines administered to all children in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. We received an updated immunization record for child #2 showing he has all current immunizations. |
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| 2019-08-30 | 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 Facility Person #2 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all facility persons that have direct care/contact with child or food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing services and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were no child care training hours documented an on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 for their most recent respective review years (between anniversary dates) Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all staff persons will obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. Facility Persons #1 and #2 have each completed 6 hours of trainings. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution in a locked storage area in the infant room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaner was labeled with the contents. All cleaning supplies and toxics will be labeled with the contents. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room did not include gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center all first aid kits will contain the following: gloves/soap/gauze pads/tweezers/tape/scissors and bandaids.Gloves were added to this first aid kit. |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log and the statement from the operator, not all children in attendance participated in the fire drill conducted on 6/7/19. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center a fire drill will be held at least every 60 days. All facility persons and children in attendance will participate in the fire drill. All facility persons and children shall exit the building weather permitting. We completed a fire drill and made sure all children exited the building |
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| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(b) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log did not list the number of children participating in the fire drill for one of the fire drills in the last year and did not record the names of the staff participating in the fire. Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center a written record will be kept of the date/time of day/hypothetical location of the fire and the evacuation time/names of staff persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. We conducted a fire drill and recorded all required items. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an infant observed to be sleeping in a bouncy seat on the floor in the preschool room, not in the position recommended by the AAP. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center Four all infants will be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant couldn't sleep in position. This child was immediately placed on her back in a packnplay. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 was the original. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center Four the parent will always receive the original agreement and the facility will retain a copy of the agreement. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and TB tests on file for Facility Person #3 were conducted more than 12 months prior to her start date in a child care position. 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.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.) At BLC Four all facility persons providing direct care who comes into contact with children or works with food preparation will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in o our facility and every 24 months thereafter. We will obtain a current health assessment and TB test for Facility Person #3, completed no earlier than a year prior to starting. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2. 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.) At Banks Learning Center Four the Director will 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 Director 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. These staff have since been trained on the emergency plan, and it is documented for the file. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two packnplays in use in the infant room without the required 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the pack n plays in the infant room were immediately separated at the appropriate distance. Staff will assure and measure that 2 feet of space on the three sides of a bed, cot, crib and all other rest equipment that is in use. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form in the infant room for one of the children in care in that room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the emergency contact form for the infant was placed in the appropriate file and room. Staff will assure that the emergency contact information will be present in a child care space for children receiving care in space. BLC will have a secondary back up form and have a daily check of emergency forms per classroom. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a Flovent inhaler in the medication cabinet in the hallway behind the classrooms, with no written instructions from the prescriber for the medication at the facility. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the inhaler was disposed of immediately. All staff persons now will only administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Staff is aware that the instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. After these instructions all medications will be locked in the medication cabinet with the appropriate documentation. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following medications were located in the medication cabinet in the hallway behind the classrooms, and not labeled with a child's name: Orajel, Buttpaste cream, hydrocortisone ointment, two Ventolin inhalers, and a Flovent inhaler. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all the unlabeled medications were immediately disposed of in the garbage can. All staff will insure that the label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. The parent will provide a written consent for administration of medication. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following medications were located in the medication cabinet in the hallway behind the classrooms, without written parental consent to administer the medications: Amoxicillin, Orajel, Buttpaste cream, Pittsburgh Buttpaste cream, Nystatin ointment, and a Flovent inhaler. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all medications were immediately disposed of in a receptacle. Staff will now assure that the label of a medication container will identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. All medications will be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. All parents will provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two bottles in the middle room, not labeled with a child's name. 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.) At BLC we will check all baby bottles/cups upon child's arrival daily and secure the labeling with the appropriate child's name. We have placed a basket with permanent markers in each classroom to easily access markers to assure that each bottle/cup is labeled daily. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a sharp knife accessible to children in the laundry tub sink in the preschool restroom. 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.) At BLC the knife was immediately removed and put in the secure kitchen area. Staff will assure that all utensils are maintained in the kitchen area and that Staff will not pose a threat to the health and safety of our children. No sharp utensils will be used in the child care space. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:50 AM, Facility Person #1 was caring for 3 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler in the middle room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the child was immediately transferred to his/hers appropriate group to assured the proper staff/child ratio. Staff will assure that when children are in a mixed age level, that the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio. and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:50 AM, there were 15 children in care in the middle room, which has a measured capacity of 14 children. 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.) At BLC one child was immediately transferred into the Preschool room. Staff will assure that each room maintain its capacity and that all child care space can be measured with the allowable number of children in the space by dividing the total square foot by 40. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the preschool restroom near the sink, and an uncovered outlet on the wall in the toddler restroom near the sink and changing area.. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all uncovered outlets were immediately covered with outlet covers. Staff will always check on a daily basis to assure that the protective receptacle covers are on all electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at both sinks in the preschool restroom was measured to be124 F. On, 4/5/18, the water temperature at both sinks in the preschool restroom was again measured to be 124 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center the hot water is successfully and completely turned off under the sinks. Hot water is not accessible to children in the facility. BLC will monitor and assure that the hot water will remain off with a plumber installing a shut off valve. |
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| 2018-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an small area of peeling paint in the preschool restroom behind the sink 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.) At BLC the paint behind sink in the preschool was immediately plastered /painted. Staff will do a daily check to assure that there is no peeling/damaged plaster or paint , indoor or outdoor in the child care facility. |
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| 2017-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, 5 children were observed resting on sleeping bags labeled with the names of other children. There was a young toddler in a packnplay labeled with another child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center Four all individual clean , age-appropriate rest equipment will be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and our facility. All rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and will only be used by the specified child. The children were moved to the correct sleeping bags and the child was taken out of that packnplay, and placed in their own labled packnplay. |
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| 2017-08-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#4 were the originals. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At Banks Learning Center Four all parents will receive the original agreement form and Banks Learning Center Four will retain a copy of the agreement. We made copies of the agreements and gave parents the orginals. |
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