Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-29 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the gym along the bottom of the wall on the opposite side of the bleachers a protective outlet cover was missing. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The same day of the inspection, we had a custodian place an outlet cover in the outlet that was exposed. |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.115(c) - Water play table | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(c) Description: Water play table Noncompliance Area: In room 117 there was a water table that had not been completely emptied and had an odor. Correction Required: A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the same day of the inspection, the water table was removed to be emptied and cleaned. |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In room 140 a protective outlet cover was missing near the window on the left side of the room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the same day of the inspection, we found the outlet cover and placed in the outlet. |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In room 117 there was a trash can without a lid that contained used tissues. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can was removed the same day of the inspection, and a new hands-free trash can was placed in the classroom. |
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| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the hall bathroom by the preschool rooms all the toilet stalls were missing hand washing signs. 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.) The same day of the inspection we replaced all bathroom signs. |
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| 2025-08-04 | 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: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 6-25-25 to 7-29-25. 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 testing log is now up to date. It has brought it to our attention that we will need to ensure all those involved in planning the testing of the interconnected fire detection system know to test at least every 30 days. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.132(a) Description: Contact parent/keep record Noncompliance Area: Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened. Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. 2. The legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. All facility persons who have already completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 trainings will be required to take the trainings again and provide documentation of completion after the date of the acceptance of this plan of correction. Once all facility persons have completed these required trainings, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. 3. Once the requirement in Tier #2 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons complete the 1 hour training entitled 911-Responding to Medical Emergencies found on Penn State Better Kid Care website within 21 calendar days. Once all facility persons have completed the required training, the legal entity will submit the training certificates for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of the last date of completion. 4. Once the requirement in Tier #3 is met, the legal entity will ensure that the facility director and other legal entity representatives in a leadership role participate in technical assistance for a minimum of 3 hours with the PA Key and ECELS (The Early Childhood Linkage System at the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) to develop a plan that includes but is not limited to training staff to recognize when a child may need emergency medical care, how staff should recognize and respond to child injuries, how staff should respond when a child receives an impact to their head, and how the administration can support staff in implementing the plan. The legal entity will submit the plan to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. 5. Once the requirement in Tier #4 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a minimum of 2 hours of training conducted by the PA Key and ECELS (The Early Childhood Linkage System at the PA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics). The training will include but will not be limited to the plan that was developed in Tier #4. All facility persons will be required to complete an assessment after the training to assess their knowledge of the information given in the training. All facility persons will be required to obtain at least a 90% score on the assessment. The legal entity will submit the training sign in sheet and assessment for all facility persons to the Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. 6. Once the requirement in Tier #5 is met, the legal entity will ensure that all facility persons participate in a monthly staff meeting for 3 consecutive months. The staff meeting agenda will include discussion and debriefing on how the plan written in Tier #3 is being implemented as well as a review of the citations that were issued within the past 6 months. The meeting agenda and sign in sheet will be submitted to the Regional Office for review within 5 business days after the completion of the meeting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 4/1/2025 The Procedure for Medical Emergency, Accident and Injury Reporting states that legal parent/guardian MUST be notified immediately for any and all injuries that are from the neck or above OR are serious (requiring professional medical attention) in nature. Staff member # 1 did not follow the existing procedure. Following this incident, the existing procedure was shared at the Health and Mental Health Advisory Board Meeting on April 15th, 2025. Following input from the Advisory Board, the procedure was updated to break out critical incidents' vs minor incidents along with a newly created formal witness statement that explains how to maintain objective statements. Both procedures note that documentation of parent contact is required in our database. Documentation will be submitted to our Certification Rep at the Regional Office. (Implemented 7/23/25) 2. 7/30/2025 All facilities staff at Ben Franklin will complete the two PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 &2. We have created a tracking system noting all facilities staff at Ben Franklin. We set an internal date prior to July 30th , to ensure compliance. For staff who had previously completed these trainings prior to receiving the required correction, they will retake the required training and submit a training attestation noting that they have completed it for a second time. Documentation will be submitted to our Certification Rep at the Regional Office. (Implemented 7/23/25) 3. 8/6/2025 All facilities staff at Ben Franklin will complete the 911-Responding to Medical Emergencies training. We will utilize the same tracking mechanism noted in the Tier above. The internal date is set prior to August 6th, to ensure compliance. Documentation will be submitted to our Certification Rep at the Regional Office. (Implemented 7/31/25) 4. 8/17/2025 All Ben Franklin Leadership Staff will meet with ECELS T/TA staff along with Senior Health Manager. At this time, a plan will be developed on next steps need for all facilities staff to ensure compliance and understanding of how to recognize when a child may need emergency medical care, how staff should respond to child injuries, how staff should respond when a child receives an impact to their head, and how administration can support staff in implementing this plan. Initial contact with Senior Health Manager from the Pennsylvania Key has been completed, and dates are formalized. Documentation will be submitted to our Certification Rep at the Regional Office. (Implemented 8/4/25) 5. 8/28/2025 All Ben Franklin staff identified in Tier 2, will complete the formal training that has been agreed upon in partnership with the PA Keys Senior Health Manager and ECELS T/TA, as designed in Tier 4. Assessments noting scores of 90% or higher and training sign in sheets will be submitted, upon completion of the training. (Implemented 8/21/25) 6. 11/26/2025 All sign in sheets and agendas that showcase a debriefing and discussion on how the plan in Tier 3 is being implemented as well as a review of the citations that were issued in the past 6 months will be submitted to the Certification Rep at the Regional Office for review. During these staff meetings, staff will be able to actively engage and ask questions. The Leadership Team will provide advanced notification of agenda topics. (1st Meeting completed 9/18/25, 2nd Meeting Completed 10/16/25, 3rd Meeting completed 11/20/25, Implemented 11/25/25) |
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| 2025-04-10 | Allocated 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 #3 file did not contain proof of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire(See LIS Code Sheet) 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.) Emergency plan was reviewed, and document has since been signed and completed as of 5.20.25 |
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| 2025-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Per facility persons statements, on 4/1/25 at approximately 10 am staff person #1 was holding child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) while kneeling down next to a crib and reaching through the bars to get the child's pacifier. Staff person #1 stated that Child #1 then fell backwards and hit the back of their head on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that they did not immediately report that the child hit their head because Staff person #1 was afraid of getting in trouble. At 11:30am when staff person #2 was diapering the child they noticed a scratch on the child's stomach and asked staff person #1 what had happened. At that point staff person #1 said that their ID card must have scratched the child when they dropped the child. The parent of the child was then notified of the incident at approximately 1130am which was about 1 hour and 30 minutes after the incident. Multiple facility persons in the room at the time the child was dropped gave written statements that they heard the impact of the child's head hitting the floor. None of those facility persons reported the incident at the time it happened. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Accident and Injury report has been revised with input from our Health Advisory Council and management team to emphasize the significance of Critical Accidents and Injuries. It is essential to notify a supervisor and legal guardian immediately. Critical Accidents and Injuries include head, neck, back injuries, suspected fractures, and other similar conditions. (documentation sent to representative) |
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| 2025-04-10 | Allocated 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 person #4 includes mandated reporter trainings dated 12/20/2019 and 4/2/2025, which are more than 60 months apart. 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.) The employee is no longer with the company. No corrections will be made at this time. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(c) Description: Convicted or awaiting trial Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was indicated for child abuse as a result of an incident that occurred on 4/1/25. Staff person #1 dropped child #1(DOB See Staff Child Code Sheet) causing the child to hit their head on the floor and did not report the incident until 1.5 hours after the incident occurred. Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The suspension and resignation letter for staff member #1 has been sent to the licensing representative. |
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| 2024-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 12/13/24 and notice was not given to the appropriate regional office until 12/20/24. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified the day of the injury. I competed the claim on Pelican that day. |
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| 2024-12-20 | 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 persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR in an approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 1/22/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #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 available to supervise staff persons #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 were supervised by an AGS who had completed the required training. Staff did complete the training before 1/22/25. And the certificate was provided. |
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| 2024-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated 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 #--- 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.) We had that staff member sign and date a new form on 12/30/24. |
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| 2024-12-20 | 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 30-day smoke detector check paperwork was observed. There were 41 days between 7/12/24 and 8/22/24. 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 are unable to correct this due to it being past the day. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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 upstairs gross motor room was a large blue bin, which contained extra-large magna tiles, that was cracked on both sides creating sharp edges in pinching points. 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.) The blue bin was removed on the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In room 113, the children's rest mats were not labeled for the use of a specific children. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child mats were labeled the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: In room 135 the thermometer in the refrigerator was not working. 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.) A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: In room 144 there was no written plan of daily activities and routines. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities was added the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: In room 135, the written plan of daily activities was not posted. It was found in a teacher binder in the right corner of the room with other teacher materials. 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.) The written daily schedule was pulled from the teacher's binder and hung on the wall the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.115(c) - Water play table | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(c) Description: Water play table Noncompliance Area: In room 117, a room that has not been used for an extended period of time(more than a week) had water table that contained water that had not been emptied from previous use. Correction Required: A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water was dumped from sensory table and cleaned the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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: Child #1 file did not contain the address or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care 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.) Address and phone number have been added to the child's physician on their EC card. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was no child name on a box of children's allergy medication for whom the medication was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed the day of inspection. The child the medication belongs to no longer is attending school. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The documentation on file for the most recent emergency drill does not allow for documentation of the following required elements: the names of the staff participants, if any special accommodations for children with special needs were required, and any observations or problems encountered during the drill. 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.) Staff lists have been added to the fire logs and emergency logs. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 completed emergency plan training on 5/30/24 which was after 90 days of their hire day.(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.) Moving forward we will ensure that all new staff receive the emergency plan training on their first day of employment. The training is listed on our New Staff Orientation checklist to review with new staff. We will make sure that the training is signed off on the first day of employment. The Emergency Plan is reviewed with staff on their first day, we will need to make sure the sign off sheet is prepared. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 file contain a fire safety training dated 4/20/23 which is longer than 12 months ago. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Calendar events have been added to ensure this staff member has their next fire safety training conducted within the correct time frame. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric/ First-Aid/ CPR Training 4/13/24, Health and Safety (CCDBG) training 6/1/24. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #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.) Our Health Office will be sending reminders when staff person is getting close to their expiration date. This will ensure that she will not be out of compliance. Staff member has a language barrier being from Italy. She has been working hard at completing trainings as soon as she can. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). They completed a unapproved training on 5/22/24 which was after 90 days of their date of hire.(See LIS code sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member is completing an approved training sent by our DHS Rep. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff #2 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Puerto Rico required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 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.) The staff person's signed disclosure form was placed in her staff file. Staff person has been removed from the classroom and is waiting for their clearances to return. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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 142 the lock on the right cabinet under the sink which contained 1 spray bottle of bleach sanitizing solution and 1 spray bottle of bleach disinfecting solution was broken making the spray bottles with toxic materials accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new lock was replaced the day of inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In room 113, in the science area, a Jade plant was observed which is toxic to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plant was removed from the building the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In room 144, the 2 first aid kits in the cabinet did not contain disposable, nonporous 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.) The day of inspection the first-aid kits were provided with disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In room 135 there was a brown/grey substance on the lower half of the wall between the counter and tall cabinet. The door to the upstairs gross motor room was splintered on the bottom corner. In the outdoor preschool play space along the building side a cement window sill was crumbling causing sharp edges and pieces of cement to fall into the play space. 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.) The staff were asked to clean the wall behind the trash can. They were also instructed to clean the hall behind the trash can weekly. The door to the gross motor was patched and covered. The wall on the playground is being patched to ensure no paint falls off the wall. |
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| 2024-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the preschool hall bathroom, 2 toilet stalls were missing handwashing signs. 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.) Hand washing signed have been added to the bathroom stalls. |
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| 2024-06-11 | 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 fire alarm testing log included testing dates 6/13/23-7/20/23(37 days), 8/11/23-9/18/23(38 days), 12/7/23-1/11/24(35 days), 2/8/24-3/13/24(34 days), and 3/18/24-4/18/24(31 days) which are 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.) The next fire drill will be within 30 days of last drill. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 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 119 there were empty garbage bags in an unlocked drawer assessable to children. 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.) The plastic bags were removed the day of the inspection. Teachers were informed that all bags are to be locked in the teacher cabinets and always out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 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 #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 3 doses of rotavirus. 1 dose of DTAP, 1-2 doses of HIB and 1 dose of Hepatitis A 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.) The mother of this child has been informed of the lack of updated immunizations for her child. We asked her to give us something in writing that states the reason for lack of immunizations. The mother sent us a letter that states her daughter is currently on a delayed vaccination schedule because of her weak immune system due to all her allergies and respiratory infections. They are waiting until she is a little older. |
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| 2023-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 who is employed more than 90 days was lacking the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff member will have her 10-hour Health and Safety Training completed by 7/24/2023. She will be given time out of the classroom to complete this training. |
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| 2023-06-28 | 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 Room 135 was lacking soap. 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.) Soap was placed in Room 135 the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-06-22 | 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 Room 119, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 30" in diameter wooden, child-sized table was observed to have legs that were loose which created pinch points. Also in an area accessible to children in Room 119, an approximately 3'x4' metal framed bulletin board was observed to have a sharp corner that could cause laceration injuries. 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.) The legs of the table were tightened and the corners of the bulletin board were padded. |
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| 2022-06-22 | 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 #1 contained a health assessment that was completed more than 24 months ago. The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was completed more that 12 months prior to first date in a child care position. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will obtain updated health assessments. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: In an area accessible to children in Room 119, a heat lamp was observed atop a 10-gallon aquarium housing hermit crabs. The temperature of said bulb of said lamp was measured at above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lamp was moved to an area that is out of reach of children. |
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| 2020-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #3 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the people to who the child may be released to. 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.) The parents of Child #1 and Child #3 will add the addresses to the Emergency Contact form for, the people to who the child may be released to. Moving forward, we will not except the Emergency Contact Form unless all parts are completely filled out. |
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| 2020-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained immunization records that were lacking the annual flu shot. 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.) The parent of child #2 will be signing a waiver. The parent of child #1 has stated that the child has a doctor's appointment on 10/6/2020. Moving forward, we will not except a child's physical unless is has the completed vaccines and if desired, a signed flu waiver. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 119 foam blocks with bite marks in them were observed. 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.) Foam blocks were removed from the classroom. Moving forward, foam materials will not be purchased/accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouth. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cots in Room 119 were numbered but their was no list to show which child had which cot. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room 119 created a cot listed to show which child had which cot. Moving forward, all classrooms will have their cots properly numbers/labeled with a cot list stating which cot belongs to which child. All rest equipment will only be used by a specific child, indicated by the cots list. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #9 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission was added to the child #9's agreement. A new agreement will be completed at a Home Visit on 7/17/19. Moving Forward, all agreements will have the child's date of admission added to the form along with all sections to be considered complete. |
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| 2019-06-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #6 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.) Families received the original agreement and the facility now has the copy for child #2, #3,#4,and #6. Moving forward, all families will receive the original agreement and our child's file will hold the copy of the agreement. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The File for Child #2 and #10 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Insurance information was received from child #10. Facility is working with the family of child #2 to obtain their insurance information. Moving forward, all emergency contact forms must have all sections of form completed. Emergency contact form will not be accepted unless Insurance information is added, along with the rest of the form completely filled in. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2 and #10 contain immunization records that are lacking 1 dose DTAP/DTP/TD, 1 dose of HIB, and 1 dose of Pneumococcal. Child #2 is also lacking 1 dose of MMR and 1 dose of Varicella. Child #1, #4, #5, and #8 are all missing the annual influenza vaccine. 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.) Facility is receiving updated records and/or a refusal to vaccinate waivers for children lacking shots. Child #1 is no longer enrolled. Child #4 turned in a refusal to vaccinate waiver. Moving forward, we are requiring updated vaccine records with all health assessments turned in or a signed refusal to vaccinate waiver. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The File for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking the statement from the physicians about the staff'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.) The staff #4 will be obtaining a new health assessment, no later than 7/24/2019. Health Assessment will not be accepted if it is lacking the statement from the physician about the staff's suitability to provide child care. Moving forward, all health assessments must have the statement marked from the physician stating that the staff member is suitable to provide child care or, it will not be accepted. |
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| 2019-06-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 are all lacking annual emergency plan training. The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial emergency plan training within 7 days of hire. 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.) There is a training schedule on 7/23/2019, for all staff in need of an updated/annual emergency plan training. Moving forward, the emergency plan training will be held at all initial employment. An annual emergency plan training will now be scheduled annually to ensure that all staff staff in-compliance. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 140 there was floam down where the toddlers could access it, this can be broken off into small pieces causing a choking hazard. Room 111 and 117 had foam blocks with teeth marks in them. In Room 113 there were empty bags in an unlocked cabinet. 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.) In room 140 the floam was removed from the shelves so the children no longer have access to it. The foam blocks in room 111 and 117 have been removed. IN room 113 the empty bags are now locked up in a staff cabinet. Floam will no longer be placed on shelves where young infant/toddlers have access to it. Objects that appear to be less than 1 inch will need to be measured before giving children access to the object. Plastic bags will never be left out and will only be kept in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The pack in play in Room 140 was not labeled for individual use. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack-n-play in room 140 is now labeled for individual use. All rest equipment shall be labeled at all times. When there is a change of children or the classroom receives new students, all rest equipment will be cleaned,and labeled accordingly. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an Emergency Contact form that was lacking 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 Contact Form for child #3 now has the address and phone number of the child's physician. At the first home visit all emergency contact forms will be completely filled out before the child starts child care. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2 and 3 contained Emergency Contact Forms that were lacking the address of the individuals designated by the parents 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.) Emergency Contact forms for child #1,2,3 now have the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. At the first home visit, all Emergency Contact forms will be fully completed with the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, before child starts in child care. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a Health Assessment that was dated more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 now has an updated Health Assessment. The child had turned in an updated Health Assessment and it was uploaded on our data base but was not placed in the child's master filer. Once an updated Health Assessment is turned in, the Health Office will upload it in our data base, an e-mail will be sent out to the classroom and FSW and then a copy of the Health Assessment will be placed in the child's master file. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for Child #3 has been updated by the doctor and states that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Once a child turns in a Health Assessment form, it will first be overlooked by the teaching staff, health office or member of our management team to ensure that the health assessment is fully completed. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 140 there was a child with Nystop powder which is a prescription for which there was no written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. In Room 144 there were two Triamcinolone Acetonide prescription cream for two different children and a prescription Hydrocortisone Ointment with no written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The prescription powder in room 140 was given back to the parent and a medication return form was signed by the parent. All medication that is brought into a classroom will be checked by the teaching staff, health office or management team to ensure that the medication has written instruction provided by the doctor. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 144 there was a Cortizone 10 Cream and Albuterole vials with no names on them. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Cortizone 10 cream has been removed from room 144. The Albuterol vials has the script attached to the package. All medication containers/packages will have a label to identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is for. The medication will be checked by the teaching staff, health office and or someone from management to ensure that the medication is properly identified and labeled. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 144 there was a Cortizone 10 Cream that expired 10/2017 and albuterol vials that expired 8/2017. In Room 119 there was DG Pain Reliever that expired 2/2018. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Cortizone 10 has been removed from room 144. The expired Albuterol vials have been given back to the family and a medication return form was signed. The DG Pain Reliever in room 119 have been given back to the family. A medication return form was signed. During monthly health and safety checks of the classrooms, all medication boxes will be checked for expired medication. Medications will be returned back to the family once they become expired. A medication return form will be signed by the family. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 113 the children's toothbrushes were being stored with cups on top of them not allowing them to be exposed to circulating air. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic cups will be removed from the toothbrushes in room 113. Toothbrushes will be stored with bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contains a TB test that was read after the staff's date of hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was not in direct care with children until she had completed her New Staff Orientation and turned in her Health Assessment with the results of her TB test. Staff will no longer start their New Staff Orientation until their Health Assessment including their TB test is read and turned in. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, 2, 3,4, 5, 7, and 8 all contain Health Assessments that do not include statements that address an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination and the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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# 1,2,3,4,5,8 are scheduled to have a new health assessment completed and placed in their file by the end of the month. Staff#7 already had the statement that addresses communicable diseases marked on her health assessment. The health assessment form that does not include the statement addressing communicable disease has now been replaced with an updated version. All staff will have their health assessment reviewed by the health office or management before they are to start on their first day or remain in their current working classroom. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 133 there were sippy cups in the refrigerator that were previously served and drank from and Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The used sippy cups have been removed from the refrigerator in room 133. Once a child has used a sippy cup and is no longer needing it, the cup will be discarded and placed in a bin to be cleaned. A child will receive a fresh sippy cup at each new seating. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #8 was lacking initial 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 #8 had an initial emergency plan training and form was not placed in the staff master file. The form is now in the staff's master file. All staff training's will be placed in staff master files after completed. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, 6, and 7 all contained summaries of their state police results and not the actual clearances. The file for Staff #8 contained an FBI clearance that was lacking the rap sheet. 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.) Staff #2,6, and 7 all have the actual state police clearances printed and placed in files. Staff 8 has a copy of her rap sheet. Before staff are offered a position and have a start date, a print out of all their clearances/rap sheet will be placed in their staff file. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 135 there was a spray bottle that was not labeled with it's contents. 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.) In room 135 the unlabeled spray bottle has now been switched with a bottle that specifies the content of what is in the bottle. All bottles that contain cleaning materials will keep a label on the bottle that specifies the content at all times. If the label is to fall off, a new label is to be quickly replaced. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In room 113 there was Shaving Cream labeled keep out of reach of children, when cert rep asked the staff what it was used for the staff replied that they used it for the children to write their letters in and for a puffy paint art activity. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children has been removed and no longer allowed in the classroom. Staff will be reminded that all arts and craft material shall be nontoxic. Shaving cream will not be approved in classrooms. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The phone in Room 119 did not have emergency numbers posted near it. 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.) In room 119 the emergency numbers have been placed next to the telephone. During monthly health and safety checks of the classrooms, the emergency phone numbers will be found and placed next to the telephone at all times. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 140 and 133 the outside bags, which contain first aid kits, were down where the children had access to them. 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.) The first aid kits have now been placed out of reach of the children in rooms 140 and 133. All classrooms will have a designated place which will be out of reach of the children, to place their outside bags. All first aid kits will be inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first Aid Kit in the outside bag in Room 140 was lacking gloves. The First Aid Kit in the bag in Room 135 on the side with the changing table was lacking band-aids. The first aid kit in the black bag in Room 133 was lacking medical 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.) The first aid kit in room 140 now has gloves. The first aid kit in room 135 has added more band-aids. The first aid kit in room 133 has added medical tape. Monthly health and safety checks will be conducted by the health office and staff supervisor to ensure that all first aid kits contain all the necessary items. Classroom staff are to conduct weekly checks of their first aid kits and notify the health office if they are in need of anything. |
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| 2018-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In Room 142 the cover over the baseboard heater had peeling paint on it. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cover over the heating baseboard was removed and replaced with a new heater cover. During monthly health and safety checks of the classrooms, all baseboards will be reviewed and will be replaced if necessary. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2017, one toy bin containing little people was observed to be cracked along the edges in room 142 exposing the children in care to rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. 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.) The toy bin was immediately discarded. From this point forward, all toys and play equipment will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2017, the refrigerator located in room 202 was observed not to be secured to the table it was sitting on creating a falling hazard to the children in care. 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.) Refrigerator has been moved to the floor, where it will not create a falling hazard. From this point forward, all items will be secured or arranged so that they do not pose as a hazard. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2017, in room 131 it was observed that child #1 did not have labeled individual rest equipment for himself. This is evidenced by his name being on a crib with another child who was napping at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest equipment was immediately relabeled so that child #1 had an indicidual, identifiable unit. From this point forward, all rest equipment will be and remain labeled appropriately for each child. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/2017, the file for child #5 was observed not to contain an emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency contact form was added to child #5's file and all other appropriate locations. From this point forward, emergency contact forms will be maintained in all required locations. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/2017, the emergency contact form on file for children #2, #3, and #4 were observed not to contain complete health insurance information due to not containing the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance policy number has been added to the emergency contact form for children #2, 3 and 4 (attached). From this point forward, health insurance policy numbers will be added to all emergency contact forms. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/2017, the health report on file for child #6 was observed not to contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6's physician has provided a new exam form (attached) stating that the child is able to participate in child care, and is free from contagious or communicable diseases. From this piont forward, all child exam forms will include an assessment of these criteria. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/2017, the health assessment on file for staff person #4 was observed to have incomplete information regarding communicable diseases. 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 person #4 has obtained documentation from the physician that confirms that she is free from communicable disease and is fit to serve ina child care capacity. From this point forward, all staff persons will obtain, pre-employment, a health assessment that accurately addresses this item. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2017, the file for staff person's #1-#3 were observed to contain an incomplete 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dates have been added to disclsure statements for staff person's #1-#3. Dates will be included on each new staff person's disclosure statement from this point forward. Disclosure statements attached. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/2017, the file for staff peson #5 was observed not to contain an evaluation conducted by the facility director within the last 12 months. This is evidenced by the most recent evaluation on file being dated 3/2016. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An evaluation form for staff person #5 was located and placed into the file. From this point forward, evaluation forms will be filed immediately upon completion. Evaluation form attached. |
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| 2017-06-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2017, damaged plaster was observed in the upstairs gross motor room near the outlet to the left of the climbing wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hole in the plaster in the gross motor room has been repaired by facilities staff (photo provided). From this point forward, all plaster surfaces will be maintained and be kept in good repair. |
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