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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a preschool aged child was sitting in a high chair during an activity. The high chair was not appropriate for the child's size and age. It was reported that the child was placed in the high chair to prevent the child from running outside of the facility. 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, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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| 2026-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Through staff statements and an observation, a highchair was being used to restrain a preschool aged child to keep the child from running out the door of the facility. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all facility persons will not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locker room, or prohibition against restraining a child and does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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| 2026-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 was lacking the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all agreements will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child can be released. |
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| 2026-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments for Child #3 who is a young toddler are dated 4/29/25 and 3/31/26, which are more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must 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 require all parents to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The child's record will contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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| 2026-07-22 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/14/25. Which is dated more than 12 months ago. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Fire detection devices and systems will be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act 62 P.S. 1016. All primary staff personnel who is responsible with this chapter will ensure the requirements are met. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer that was on top of the microwave which could potentially leak and contaminate the area in which food is prepared. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) At BLC all toxic materials were placed into a plastic basket in which the daycare purchased for all classrooms to store their classroom materials in an appropriate manner. |
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| 2025-07-25 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire detection system testing report on file at the facility is dated 7/17/24. Which is dated more than 12 months ago. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will continue to work closely with the management to coordinate the yearly inspection to be in compliance with the yearly schedule. The Director will offer to take financial responsibility and order an individual fire inspection to keep the facility in compliance with state regulations. A fire inspection was completed in July 2025, but management did not receive the report by the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff Person #1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the operator will assure that each facility person will receive 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 will document the date of each training and the names of facility persons who received training. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the most current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the current certificate of compliance will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. BLC will provide the parent of each child with information on how to access the regulations electronically and within instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 contains 9 of the 12 hours of annual professional development child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all staff persons will obtain an annual 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a yellow truck in Room 2 that was missing a wheel which created a sharp edge for the children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all toys play equipment and indoor/outdoor equipment used by the children will be clean, in good repair free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters, and exposed bolts at all times. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed an empty plastic bag in Room 2 that was in an unlocked drawer and accessible to the children in care. 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 of less than 1 inch and objects with removeable 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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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator at the facility lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the facility will have a operable clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45F or below. A operating thermometer will be placed int he refrigerator. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.21 - Communication with Parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.21 Description: Communication with Parents Noncompliance Area: In Room 1 a black loose electrical cord was dangling from the counter to the floor. In Room 2 there were two white cords that dangled from the counter to the floor. These loose, dangling cords created a strangulation hazard to the children in care. Correction Required: The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all electrical or any cords dangling will be secured to the wall without and loose cords preventing any strangulation hazard. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan parent letter did not explain what accommodations are made during an emergency for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC each parent of an enrolled child will receive a letter upon enrollment explaining the emergency procedure with any accommodations that are needed to children in care including infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in Room 2 was on top of a low counter making it accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all first aid kits will not be accessible to children. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Initial review | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The doorframe leading from Room 1 to the facilities restroom has become separated from the door which left an inch gap that had multiple exposed nails and created a cutting hazard for the children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all floors wall ceilings and other surfaces including outdoor play space will be kept clean and good repair free from all visible hazards. The doorway frame from the classroom leading the restroom has been tightened and is completely repaired and is no longer a hazard to the children. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that had been present in the Side Room alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the room. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been present in the Side Room the whole time Cert Rep was at the facility. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go to outside the childcare space to use the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised. 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 facility premises/facility excursions off premises will supervised by staff at all times, including outdoor play space used by the facility A second staff person arrived at facility. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room to take snack to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler alone and unsupervised in the Front Room. When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two additional children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping alone and unsupervised on the floor. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been in the Side Room the whole time that Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, he went to the Side Room to lay down. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was allowed to go outside the childcare space to the restroom in the hallway by themselves, alone and unsupervised. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child went outside the childcare space into the hallway to use the restroom by themselves, alone and unsupervised. 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 each person 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. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility facility premises. The second staff person arrived at facility and was present with her group of assigned children in the side room and staff #1 remained present with her assigned groupof children in the front room. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed Staff #1 place a child in a highchair as a source of discipline as a result of not listening. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC staff persons will not restrain a child in a highchair restricting a child's movement. Staff #1 removed the child from the highchair when it was brought to their attention. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: According to Staff statements and documentation, there is not a director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC a director will be employed and present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: When Staff #2 arrived at the facility and took two children with her to the Side Room, Cert Rep observed a third child sleeping on the floor that was already present in that classroom alone and unsupervised before Staff #2 entered the classroom. Cert Rep asked Staff #1 if the child had been there in the Side Room the whole time that the Cert Rep was present. Staff #1 stated that the child went to the playground with the group, and when they returned, that he was present alone and unsupervised in the Side Room. Staff #1 admitted to forgetting to name the child when Cert Rep arrived. Therefore, ratio was 0:1 from the time Cert Rep arrived at the facility until Staff #2 arrived and took the two additional children to the Side Room. At approximately 11:09 AM, a school ager was permitted to go use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space and until she returned to the classroom, the ratio was 0:1. At approximately 11:23 AM a Preschool Age child was permitted to use the restroom, located in the hallway outside the childcare space, by themselves alone and unsupervised. From the time the child was permitted to leave the childcare space until he returned to the classroom, ratio was 0:1. 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 maximum child group size and ratio of the staff persons are Infants 1-4 max 8. ..young toddlers 1-5 max 10.... preschool 1-10 max 20.....YSA 1-12 max 24..... A second staff member arrived at the facility and took 2 school aged children/2 preschool aged children and 1 older toddler into the side room while Staff#1 had four young toddlers in the front room. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the Front Room with 9 children: including, 1 infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, 2 Preschoolers, and 2 School Agers. Cer Rep later observed that there was also a School Aged child that was in the Side Room alone and unsupervised. At approximately 10:45 AM and then again at 10:47 AM, Staff #1 left the Front Room in order to take snacks to the children in the Side Room, leaving 5 children alone and unsupervised including 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, and 1 Older Toddler. During the time the Staff #1 went back and forth between the two classrooms, the ratio was 0:5. At approximately 11:17AM, a Preschool Age child wandered out of the Side Classroom, even after redirection, putting Staff #1 in the Front Classroom with 6 children: 1 Infant, 3 Young Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler, and 1 Preschooler. During the time the Pre-K Child was present in the front classroom. the ratio was 1:6. 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 two staff will be present in the facility when two or more children are in care, with minimum one facility person will be a staff person. A second staff member arrived at the facililty and transferred 2 school aged children/2 preschoolers and 1 older toddler in the side room leaving staff #1 with 4 young toodlers in the front room. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:38 AM, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children; 9 children were in the Front Room with Staff #1, and one child was later observed alone and unsupervised in the Side Room. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC two staff will be present in the facility when two or more children are in care, with the minimum of one facility persons will be a staff person. A second staff person arrived at the facility. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(b) - Two facility persons on excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(b) Description: Two facility persons on excursions Noncompliance Area: At 10:38 AM, after many attempts at knocking at the door and attempting to contact the provider, Staff #1 answered the facility door. Upon entry, Staff #1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children. When asked about the long delay in answering the door, Staff #1 stated that they were outside on the housing development's playground, which is not part of the facility premises. After further questioning, it is determined that Staff #1 had been alone with the 10 children on an excursion. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC two staff persons will be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Side Classroom a broken knob and a broken handle were observed on the Play Pie Shop, creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all toys play equipment and other indoor/outdoor equipment used by children will be clean/good repair/and free from all hazards. All the toys (play pie shop) the screws were and will be tightened and replaced with the proper screws. Repaired.. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC we will update in writing emergency contact information once every 6 months or as needed with changes, requiring parents to review and update emergency contacts. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an Infant, contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC the Director will require the parent of all enrolled children to include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenzas vaccination as required on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/22/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC a health report will include a review of the child's immunization status according to recommendations of he ACIP ,implementing dismissal policies in accordance with the Dept of Health. And parents will provide a written signed exemption letter. And if not satisfied the child will be dismissed. Child #1 has a exemption letter in their file. |
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| 2023-05-01 | 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 address Continuity of Operations. 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 our Emergency Plan will always be in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, by having a continuity of operation section. |
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| 2023-05-01 | 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: Although Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 have current Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update Training. At BLC all staff and Center will be in conformity with all applicable Federal and State laws/regulations. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual. 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 BLC all health assessments will include an examination for communicable disease and results of examination. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all parents will review and update emergency contact information/financial agreements at least once every 6 month period or with any changes to information. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation for 2 hours of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At BLC all staff will obtain an annual minimum 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Department of Aging FBI Clearance not a required Department of Human Serivces FBI Clearance. The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #4 lacked a signed disclosure statement. 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 #4 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CPSL and chapter 3490 at all times. All new and re certifying staff will use the appropriate code when registration for their finger prints to assure that the documents are from Human Services. Also the Manager will set a calendar to monitor the dates of staff's previous and new clearances. Also the Manager will follow up after Director for a second monthly review of staffs files to assure that all disclosures and paperwork is signed and dated. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Located in the bathroom on the changing table was a ripped pad that had exposed foam. This changing pad was accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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 B.L.C all plastic bags/styrofoam/ toys and objects with removable parts less than 1 inch will not be in facility and accessible to children who are still placing them in their mouths. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The Agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At B.L.C the agreement will be filled out completely with specification on date the fees are paid to the facility. |
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| 2022-05-02 | 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 Health Report for the following child lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination. 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 B.L.C we will always require that all children maintain written verification from physicians or local Health Dept. for ongoing vaccines recommended by ACIP before and while attending the facility. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained Emergency Plan training that was updated in an interval greater that 12 months. (See LIS Code Sheet) 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 B.L.C. the Director will track the training dates and schedule trainings annually before the plan update, as well as making sure the employee has the training before the initial hire. Also documenting all trainings by Name, Facility, Dates and keep in each staffs file. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At B.L.C. all staff persons will maintain a minimum 12 hours of training yearly. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances and FBI Clearances that were updated in an interval greater than 60 months. The file for Staff #4 contained an expired Child Abuse Clearance. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 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.) At B.L.C. all staff will have requested or obtained all clearance information required under CPSL before employment at the facility. And updated in an interval greater than 60 months, before expiration. Staff will be suspended from position until the clearance is obtained. |
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