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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking proof of a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was notified immediately that proof of education was missing from the file. The program director requested a copy of the staff member's high school diploma or her transcripts. Once received, the document was placed in the member's file (May 28, 2026). |
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| 2026-05-27 | 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 record of testing the smoke detection system every 30 days. 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.) The smoke detection system was tested on June 08, 2026, and the results were documented. A testing calendar has been created to ensure the smoke detection system is checked on a regular schedule. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Room 111, there were foam blocks with bite marks in them. 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.) This was corrected and foam blocks removed the day of the inspection. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Room 101 read at 51 degrees F. 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.) Corrected the day of inspection, a new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator and it read at less than 45 degrees. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, 2 and 5 all contain agreement forms that were lacking the operator's signature. 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.) Child #1 was corrected the day of inspection by operator signing the document. Child #2 corrected and updated document in file by operator signing the document Child #5 corrected and updated document in file by operator signing the document |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and 5 contain Agreement forms that were lacking the fee amounts. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 fees added and corrected document in file Child # 5 fees added and corrected document in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 file for Child #1 and 5 contain Agreement forms that were lacking 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.) Child #1 corrected, date added and placed in child file Child #5 corrected, date added and placed in child file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and 5 both contain Agreement forms that are lacking the services provided to the family. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 corrected by adding services provided and updated document in file Child #5 corrected by adding services provided and updated document in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and 3 both contain Agreement forms that are lacking arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 arrival and departure times added and updated document added to child file. Child #3 arrival and departure times added and updated document added to child file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, 2, 3 and 5 all contain Agreement forms that are 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.) Child #1 release people added, updated form added to child file Child #2 release people added, updated form added to child file Child #2 release people added, updated form added to child file Child #5 release people added, updated form added to child file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for Child # 1, 3 and 5 all contain Agreement forms that are lacking admission dates. 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.) Child #1 admission date was added, updated form added to child's file. Child #3 admission date was added, updated form added to child's file. Child #5 admission date was added, updated form added to child's file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3 and 5 all contain original Agreement forms. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All original agreement forms were given to the parents and a copy were placed in the child's file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that was lacking the parent's work address. The Files for Child #4 and #5 both contain emergency contact forms that were lacking the parent's work address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 document updated Child #4 document updated Child #5 document updated |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 document updated and placed in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the 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.) Child #2 document updated and placed in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 #2 and #3 both contained emergency contact form's that had updates that were more than 6 months apart. 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.) Child #2 updated document and placed in file Child #3 updated document and placed in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 who is a young toddler aged child, contains two health assessments that 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 current health assessment in file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #4, #5 and #7 are lacking a health assessment. 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.) Staff #4 and Staff #5 have updated Health Assessments in file Staff #7 has updated Health Assessment and will be placed in the file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a TB screening that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #4, #5 and #7 are lacking TB screenings. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed and updated document in file Staff #5 completed and updated document in file Staff #7 completed ans updated document in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 #6 contained a health assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 has an updated Health Assessment in their file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 contained a health assessment that was lacking a statement of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 has an updated Health Assessment in their file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: In Room 101, there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the 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.) Corrected day of the inspection, the child's name was written on the bottle. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility did not send out an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities indicating the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected. Updated letters have been sent out to local authorities. |
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| 2026-01-08 | 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 #2 and #3 both contain Agreement forms that had more than 6 months between updates. 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.) Child #2 is corrected and updated document placed in file Child #3 is corrected and updated document placed in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 and 5 both contain emergency contact forms that are lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 was signed and updated document was placed in child's file. Child #5 was signed and updated document was placed in child's file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and #5 are both lacking 2 written nonfamily reference letters. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 corrected, 2 reference letters and in file Staff #5 corrected, 2 reference letters and in file |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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.) Correction made. A letter was drafted and posted on the parent board with the information on how to contact the regional child care office and how to access the regulations electronically. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The Facility's Emergency Plan last update was in 2023. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider reviewed the Emergency Plan and made applicable updates. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 90 days, was lacking emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was provided emergency plan training January 12, 2026. Documentation of the training was signed and dated by staff and placed in staff file. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 90 days, was lacking mandated reporter training. The file for Staff #2, contained a DOE FBI clearance, the NSOR certificate was obtained after their start date and was lacking a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #3 was lacking a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #4 contained a volunteer state police clearance and was lacking a FBI clearance and signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #5 was lacking a child abuse clearance and signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #6 was lacking a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff #7 was lacking a child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, 4, 5, and 7may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed mandated training and document placed in file. Staff #2 completed and received FBI clearance from the Department of Human Services and document placed in staff file. Staff #3 signed disclosure statement is now in their file. Staff #4 has completed and replaced her State Police Clearance from Volunteer to Employment. Document Placed in file. Staff #5 All clearance documents are in file. Staff #6 now has a signed disclosure statement in their file. Staff #7 All clearance documents have been received. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking proof of high school diploma and 2 years of child care experience. The file for Staff #2 was lacking proof of high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 High School Diploma and Early Childhood Education certificate from Mercer Career Center has been placed in staff file. Staff #2 High School Diploma has been placed in staff file. Both, have been corrected. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The bookbag that contained the First-Aid kit, in Room 109, was sitting on the floor, making it accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on the day of the review. Bookbag was moved to a shelf that was out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The First Aid Kit in Room 111 was lacking tape. 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.) Tape was added to the first aid kit. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In Room 109, in the restroom, there was no handwashing sign above the sink. In Room 101, there was no handwashing sign above the sink in the room. 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.) Corrected the day of inspection. A handwashing sign was placed above the sink in room 109 and the sink in 101. |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The following intervals as documented on the facility's fire drill log, show more than the required 60 days or less:3.24.25-10.6.25, 11.6.25-none as of the day of inspection 1.8.26. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be conducted and documented in compliance with licensing requirements on a monthly basis and at varied times of day. The provider has implemented a 30-day corrective action plan, rather than 60 days, to ensure immediate compliance. All staff will receive retraining on fire drill procedures and documentation, including recording the date and time, number of children and staff present, evacuation time, and any concerns or corrective steps taken. A designated staff member will complete the fire drill log immediately following each drill, and the director will review the log monthly to verify accuracy and ensure ongoing compliance. Any missed drills or incomplete documentation will be addressed promptly with corrective action, additional staff training, and increased monitoring as needed |
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| 2026-01-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The following intervals between testing of the fire detection system, as documented on the facility's testing log, are more than the required 30 days or less: 3.22.25-4.23.25, 4.23.25-6.2.25, 6.2.25-7.7.25, 7.7.25-10.6.25, 10.6.25-11.6.25. 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.) The provider will ensure intervals are being done by conducting and implementing fire drills every 30 days and the smoke detection system will be tested at the same time. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PQAS APPROVED PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 6/24/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has completed the required approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Successfully completed 06/05/2025. Staff person #1 was supervised by a staff person who approved PQAS Pediatric First Aid and CPR until the approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR was completed. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the infant room was lacking 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.) Fixed during the visit |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The infant room did not have a posted written daily schedule. 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.) fixed during the visit |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4.and 5 all contained agreement forms that were lacking 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.) All previous agreement forms have been replaced with the agreement forms from DHS website. All new applications have been updated to reflect the correct form. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 1, 2, 4 and 5 all contained agreements that were lacking the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ch. 1-5 were given the accurate form referenced on violation 11. All current applications have the accurate agreement from the DHS site. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all contain agreement forms that were lacking the people to whom the children can be released to. 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.) This form was also editted by the previous director. The accurate form was printed from the DHS site and given to the families identified. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address and phone number for the parent's work place. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have the parent sign the form with required information. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address and phone number of the persons 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.) Have the parents sign the forms in their entirety. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A transportation plan was not posted in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was updated and corrected during the visit |
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| 2025-01-28 | 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 file for Child #4 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP. HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio. 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.) Require the child to get the shots/records to facility by 2/28, if they do not have them submitted by then the child will be excluded from care until they have turned them in. |
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| 2025-01-28 | 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 facility's emergency plan was lacking a part of the plan that addresses 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.) This policy was made and added to the existing emergency plan. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 was lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety Update. The file for Staff #4 contained a First Aid card that was not Pediatric First Aid, The file for Staff #6 contained Pediatric First Aid that had expired. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day of the inspection I consolidated the notes from the inspector on items to fix. I then sent letters to each of these employees stating the training that they need to be in compliance. Staff 3 and 4 completed their required trainings. Staff 6 was given the pediatric first aid/cpr sign up form from the county coroner who does monthly trainings. |
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| 2025-01-28 | 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 for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained after the staff's start date(see LIS code sheet). The file for Staff #7 and #8 were both lacking a heath assessment.. 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.) #4 has physical at this point, #7 and 8 have been informed of requirement and are on list to get the assessments done |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility failed to notify local traffic safety authority in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility annually. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected during the visit by way of policy and notification. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, 4, 7 and 8 were all lacking 2 written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were informed that they needed written, nonfamily references |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The documented emergency drill on file took place more than a year ago. 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.) drill was conducted during the visit |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a State Police Clearance that was dated 7.16.24, this was more than 45 days after the staff's start date.(See LIS code sheet) The file for Staff #4 was lacking the NSOR clearance. The file for Staff # 7 contained an DOE FBI clearance. The file for Staff #8 was lacking 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 # 4 and 8 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.) #2, staff received her clearance before I was hired and currently has the clearance #4, NSOr was sent out in the middle of Jan. waiting on the clearance to return. #7, Staff has completed the clearance, waiting for the clearance to come back #8, volunteer did not get the new hire paperwork for onboarding. Volunteer will be given the new hire packet (which has the disclosure statement |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4, who is acting in the role of group supervisor, was lacking proof of their credentials in their file. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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.) I requested the transcripts from #4, she provided and they are on file. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 who was acting as an AGS was lacking proof of a high school diploma. The file for Staff #7 who was acting as an AGS was lacking proof of high school diploma and proof of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.) #5 was told to turn in the diploma, she turned it in. #7 was told to turn in diploma, she turned it in. The new hire checklist that I use had 'diploma' added to the checklist to make sure that I do not miss this in the future. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-School Prep Classroom there was a spray bottle with blue liquid in it that did not specify the contents on the bottle. In the preschool room there was a spray bottle with a pink liquid in it that did not specify the contents on the bottle. 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 spray bottles that were locked in a cabinet inside of the classroom were clearly marked during the visit. The bottle will be taped over the letters to ensure that they do not rub off. |
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| 2025-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the infant room was lacking gloves and gauze pads. The first aid kit in the Toddler Room was lacking tape and gloves. The first aid kit in the Preschool room was lacking 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.) This was fixed during the visit. Items were onsite and able to be corrected during the visit. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking a Health Assessment. 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.) I will completed a physical this morning and have the signed document that is ready to be submitted. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who is the director at the facility was lacking pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will secure a training day/time with the Coroner (they are the local licensed teachers for pediatric first aid/CPR and then complete the training. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, the Director of the facility who cannot be a provisional hire, was lacking a signed disclosure statement and the results of their NSOR. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I received the NSOR on 8/29/24 in the mail. I will create and track the due by dates on my own, and the staff at larges, clearances and review them mostly. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: * Based on self-reported non-compliance from the facility as well as interview and video evidence, it was determined that Staff #1·dragged Child #1 several feet down the hall by the hand while the child was laying on the ground. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 was terminated from the company. She is no longer the director here or at CCMC. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: ** Based on self-reported non-compliance from the facility as well as interview and video evidence, it was determined that Staff #1·dragged Child #1 several feet down the hall by the hand while the child was laying on the ground. Correction Required: The facility will develop a discipline policy that is to be reviewed and signed by all staff and added to the staff handbook. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The discipline policy has been established and recently passed the requirements for stars 2. Families are required to sign the form which is retained in the child's folder. Staff are informed of the requirements at hire, each week, and at the monthly meeting. Director will obtain staffs signature by 11/8/24 following a refresher on the discipline policy. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: *** Based on self-reported non-compliance from the facility as well as interview and video evidence, it was determined that Staff #1·dragged Child #1 several feet down the hall by the hand while the child was laying on the ground. Correction Required: All staff will complete a minimum of two hours of training regarding appropriate discipline. Once completed documentation will be submitted to OCDEL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete 2 hours of training regarding discipline through Better Kid Care. Training verification will be submitted to the certification representative by 12/27/24. Appropriate discipline is covered weekly and monthly. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: According to staff interviews, Staff person #1 has used harsh language with children in the center. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have already been apart of the staff training in August 2024 that covered appropriate usage of communication and how professionalism is required for this job. I have covered the employee manual with the staff which notes this point. Further, when staff are said to have not communicated things well or it was not received well, I address it with the people involved as immediate as the staffing ratios allow so to obtain clarity among the staff for the benefit of the families that we serve. |
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| 2024-08-05 | 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: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be in the same classroom caring for children. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: : A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 has since completed the required trainings. When asked why he did not completed the required training, he said that he was not told that he needed to do any trainings. Staff person 2 was summer staff and no longer works here. |
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| 2024-08-05 | 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/3/24-6/6/24 and 6/6/24-7/10/24, more than 30 days apart. 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.) We now have regularly scheduled fire alarm testing with our Center. Everything is scheduled weeks in advance so to not miss any 30-day periods. We have also had the fire department come in and do a show and tell. Our normal procedure now is to have tests done every 28-30 days. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/22/24, observed that three PS age children were left in a room for approximately two minutes with a person who is not a staff at the childcare facility. 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.) Director will ask the teachers in Summer group room 2 what they were thinking and going. Director will further bring this point (3270.113 (a)) to an individual point as with 3270.51, to each staff meeting and address the safety concerns and violation of state law. This violation will be addressed each Monday that the center is open to remind the childcare workers of the law. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Staff were aware that a child was injured at the facility on 5/6/24 and a reddish/purple mark was left on the child's arm. An incident report was never provided to the parent/guardian, put in the child's file or in the accident file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will immediately retrain the staff and teachers to do this (8/6-8/9 as some staff are out until later in the week). The previous director did not inform staff of this requirement/regulation. Forms will be completed the day of and copies will be made and added to the child's folder once the parents have received the form and signed that they were made aware. Each incident report will be given to the parent (the original), one for the child's file (a copy), and one for the child's file in each classroom (a copy). This point will also be added to the new monthly meetings beginning on 8/30/24 |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/24, a staff reported to other staff at the facility that she grabbed a child by the arm too hard. Staff at the facility saw that there was a reddish/purple mark on the child's right arm approximately the size of a dime which later turned to a bruise that afternoon. Staff at the facility did not report this as mandated by the CPSL. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will hold a staff training day on 8/30/24 and will go over the state law for mandating reporting and inform the staff of 'additional information' for any report that is made. Staff missed calling back with more information once the mark turned into a bruise. In the training, Director will cover Title 23, 6311, through 6320 and then have a time for questions. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 5/22/24, observed that three PS age children were left in a room for approximately two minutes with a person who is not a staff/facility person at the childcare facility and a disclosure statement, Child Abuse, DHS FBI, PSP and NSOR required under the CPSL were not on file at the facility. 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.) Director will notify staff/teachers on 8/9/24 on each required item (Child abuse, DHS FBI, PSP, and NSOR) per DHS regulations. The due date will be 9/13/24 for required items to be turned into the Director or in extenuating circumstances, there will be an extension until 9/27/24 for the required items to be turned in. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 5/22/24, observed that three PS age children were left in a room for approximately two minutes with a person who is not a staff at the childcare facility. Ratio 0:3. 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.) Director will retrain all staff and teachers of the regulation 3270.51. This point was not acceptable as the teachers/aides had assumed that the adult in the room with clearances was permitted to temporarily watch the children. Director will address this with the staff and add this point in at the new monthly staff meetings. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/24, staff #1 got upset with child #1 and squeezed the child by the arm causing a reddish/purple mark, which later turned to a bruise approximately the size of a dime. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 immediately resigned from the center. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 5/6/24 and at nap time, staff #2 restrained child #1 by holding the child's hands down by the child's legs while laying on a cot for approximately two to three minutes. 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.) Staff #2 was educated on the standards and restrictions of restraining and confining a child. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the address and phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency information was added to Child #1 form. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Observed a staff in Room 101 change a child's diaper. The staff did not wash his hands after diapering the child and the staff did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was addressed about not washing their hands and reminded about the importance of washing their hands and the hands of the child. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 lacked the 1-hour health and safety training required by 12/30/22. There is now a 1-hour training on file and dated 3/6/23. 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 #3 transferred the center to help work with the new staff and had completed the 1-hour safety training after the 12/30/2022 deadline due to a misunderstanding on the center director's part. As the corrective action plan the director had the staff complete the training between 3/6/23 - 3/9/23 and submit to their DHS specialist. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director posted the safety routes for entering and exiting the Child Development Center at the entrance doors from the outside parking lots, the entrance door the center, and the notifications were sent to the families when they received their personal door codes to the building. |
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| 2024-02-15 | 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 lacked an acceptable Child Abuse clearance on or before start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a Child Abuse clearance on file and dated 1/2/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was hired with a "volunteer" Child Abuse clearance report. Upon her renewing her clearance on 01/02/2024 the status was changed to employment. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, who holds the title of aide, was observed to be caring for children alone in the Toddler Room and not supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member was immediately assigned to the room to cover and maintain ratio and supervision. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In room 101 observed that the lock for the diaper changing table was not secured and there were disinfectant wipes and Aquaphor labeled as, "Keep out of reach of children" which were in reach of children. In Room 111, observed that the locks for the diaper changing table and under the sink were not secured and toxic diaper creams and cleaning products were in reach of children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The locks on the diaper changing table and cabinet doors were immediately adjusted and marked to show the proper way to fasten the locks to ensure proper fastening. Staff were immediately made aware of the situation and show the markings. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature at the facility was at or above 115 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.) The hot water heater was immediately adjusted to reflect an appropriate temperature. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water at the two sinks in Room 101 and the two sinks in Room 111 was measured at 120 degrees 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.) Both hot water thermostats were adjusted to the required 110 degrees and not the just one that was indicated for our location. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Initial review | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: In Room 101 and 111, observed that the telephone in each room lacked a posting by the telephone, which contained the number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center. 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.) A number poster was created and posted by each phone. |
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