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Berks County Family Development Center

Reading, PA · Berks County
121 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602
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Capacity
109 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 988-1675
121 S 2nd St
Reading, PA 19602
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253316
License Issued
Apr 6, 2026
Active Through
Jan 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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BERKS COUNTY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 109 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the nap mats in Room 1B were not labeled for use by a specific child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the day of inspection, the shape symbol that corresponded to each individual child was adhered to each child's cot, designating the cots use for each specific child.
2026-01-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements did not include the date of admission for each child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each child's date of admission was added to the Fee Agreement and Emergency Contact Form in each child's file.
2026-01-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms that were reviewed did not include the parents' work address and phone numbers.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Work addresses and telephone numbers that were missing from emergency contact forms were added to each form.
2026-01-23 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the emergency contact information that was kept in each classroom did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents nor the health insurance policy numbers for the children.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of each child's health insurance card and their Fee Agreement and Emergency Contact Form, which includes the address and phone numbers of the parents, was copied and added to the classroom binder and first aid bags.
2026-01-23 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)

Description: HS/GED

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an aide, contained education from another country, that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The file for Staff Person #2, an aide, contained education from another country, that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The education certificates for both staff person #1 and staff person #2 will be sent to be translated for US equivalency through the PA Key translation program. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are currently not working. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will not return to the facility until they have their education equivalency on file qualifying them for their position.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 2/9/2022 and 8/16/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #4 are dated 8/30/2022 and 9/6/2024, which is past 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 and $4 have up to date Health Screenings. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee's file.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1 were last updated on 6/4/2024, which is past 6 months ago.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 emergency contact form and fee agreement was completed by 2/11/2025 and placed in child file.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2025, previous certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR on file for staff person #3 expired on 8/31/2024 and was not renewed until 11/14/2024.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has completed renewal for pediatric CPR and First aid as of 11/14/2024 as reviewed. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee file.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, certificates for fire safety training on file for staff person #1 are dated 8/29/2023 and 10/4/2024, which is past one year.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed renewal for annual Fire Safety was completed on 10/4/2024 as reviewed. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee file.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, staff person #1 and staff person #2, who are both listed as Aides on staff data sheets provided to certification representative, were observed to be unsupervised with 15 preschool-aged children.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 & #2 are assigned to work under direct supervision of a qualified Assistant group supervisor higher qualified staff. All staff have been reminded that aides must be supervised at all times and cannot be left alone with children. Campus Director will review PathStone Supervision Policy with staff at campus wide meeting, before 2/13/2025. Updates to the Campus staffing patterns reflect required changes, updates will be a reviewed and approved by Campus Director and the Deputy, Early Childhood Education and then implemented in classrooms.
2024-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated 7/29/2022 and 8/10/2024, which is past 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has a current health assessment on file.
2024-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/18/2023 and 8/12/2024, which is past one year.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 completed fire safety training on 8/12/2024.
2024-07-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, staff person #1 had PSP clearance request on file dated 8/20/2024 and staff person #2 had PSP clearance request on file dated 11/30/2022, which are not acceptable clearances. Additionally, staff person #2 had child abuse clearances on file dated 1/5/2018 and 2/24/2023, which is past 60 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Actual clearance results were printed and added to the files of staff #1 and staff #2.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, there were plastic bags in Room 1A with young and older toddlers under the changing table that was unlocked and accessible 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider reviewed with staff all cabinets and drawers need to be closed and locked immediately after use.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the mats were numbered but there was no corresponding list of children assigned to the numbers in Room 8.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider updated the corresponding numbers/cot/child list which has been hung in the classroom.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, staff in Room 8 stated that they did not have children assigned to them.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider reviewed the primary care children with classroom 8 and they are now aware of primary care assigned children.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)

Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, there was no health assessment on file for child #1 and #3 who have been attending for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain children's current health assessment.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the most recent health assessment for child #2 was dated 12/16/22. The most recent health assessment for child #4 was dated 9/22/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain children's health assessments.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the disclosure statement for staff #1 and #2 were not signed by a witness.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider signed as witness on the disclosure statements.
2024-01-09 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, staff #3 and #4 were alone in the classroom with 13 children. Staff #3 and #4 are both Aides at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will ensure qualified staff replace staff for breaks or as needed.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/30/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the individuals 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will contact the parents to get the address for the release persons.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: On 1/30/23 during the renewal inspection, there were children in PKC2 classroom and the emergency contact information was not in the room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be notified to bring the emergency contacts for children that are in the room from other rooms.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: On 1/30/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not wash her hands after changing a diaper and before changing the next one.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admin spoke to teacher to remind her that hands need to be washed after each change even if she was wearing gloves.
2023-01-30 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 1/30/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Information on how to access the regulations electronically will be added to the parent handbook.
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 2/28/22 during the onsite renewal inspection, the most recent emergency contact and fee agreement for Child #1 were dated 7/29/21. The most recent emergency contact information for Child #2 was dated 6/16/21, and for child #3 6/15/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will sign updated emergency contact and fee agreement forms.
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 2/28/22 during the onsite renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for Child #1, #3, and #4 was 11/1/19, 4/19/18, and 10/8/19 respectively.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will provide an exemption letter for influenza.
2022-02-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 2/10/22 upon review of the emergency plan, there were no accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan.
2020-01-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and 2 were hired on 9/30/19. There is no official NSOR clearance on file for either staff.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons # 1, and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons # 1 and 2 will be removed from child care until official NSOR clearances on file. The director will ensure compliance with all CPSL requirements.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Three children in the Pre K Counts 1 classroom were observed to be sleeping on the carpets. None of the children in the classroom had napping cots or mats.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility director will order rest equipment for the PRE K counts children to use. Staff will label each piece of rest equipment for each individual child. Facility will continue to use rest equipment for all children as long as they are enrolled at facility.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 7 was unable to name the children in her primary group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff will know who is in their primary group as soon as they enter a classroom. The facility will make up name cards for all staff to have so they are aware of who is in their primary group at all times. Staff will use name cards at all times.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) - Paper towels discarded/Liquid or powdered soap Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Pre K Counts 2 bathroom has no soap or towels for the children to wash and dry their hands after toileting. The Pre K counts 1 classroom has no towels or wash cloths in the bathroom for the children to dry their hands after toileting.

Correction Required: Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paper towels and soap will be added to the Pre K Counts 1 & 2 classroom bathrooms and will remain in the bathroom at all times.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diapering cans at facility for infant and toddler diapers in all classrooms are diaper genies that are not hands free cans.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All diaper genies will be replaced with hands free lidded cans in all diapering areas and will remain so at all times.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Mantoux test on file for Facility person #4 was more than a year old at the time of hire. Facility person #4 began working with the children on 8/27/18. The Mantoux test is dated 9/11/14.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 4 will obtain a new Mantoux test ASAP. In the future the director will ensure all new staff have a health assessment and Mantoux test that is not more than a year old at time of hire.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 5 hired 9/17/18 has no high school diploma on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of facility person #5's high school diploma will be on file ASAP. In the future the director will ensure all new hires have proof of a high school diploma or GED on file at time of hire.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not have emergency plan training at time of initial employment. Facility person # 1 hired 9/11/18 , emergency plan training 10/5/18. Facility person # 2 hired 9/10/18, emergency plan training on 10/5/18. Facility person # 3 hired 9/24/18, emergency plan training on 10/5/18. Facility person # 4 hired 8/27/18, emergency plan training on 9/12/18. Facility person # 5 hired on 9/17/18, emergency plan training on 10/5/18. Facility person # 6 hired 9/10/18, emergency plan training on 10/5/18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 all have emergency plan training. In the future the director will ensure all staff have emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 hired and working at facility since 9/11/18 did not have a child abuse clearance or proof of a clearance request until 11/9/18. Facility person # 4 hired and working since 8/27/18 does not have a completed FBI clearance on file and has worked longer than the 90 day provisional period.

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 should be removed from child care until the FBI clearance is complete.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 1 has a child abuse clearance on file. In the future the director will ensure all new hires have a complete file and follow the CPSL regarding clearances at time of hire. Facility person # 4 will not work in child care until a rap sheet is submitted and on file. The director will submit rap sheet with clearances for follow up to be evaluated by DHS. In the future the director will ensure all clearances are approved and on file according to the CPSL.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency numbers do not have a local number for the police or ambulance.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A local police department and ambulance company will be added to the facilities emergency phone lists and remain so at all times.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the infant room has no soap. The first aid kit in the preschool 2 room has no tape, scissors, tweezers or 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap was added to the infant room first aid kit and tape, scissors, tweezers and soap were added to the preschool 2 first aid kit. In the future the director will remind staff to check first aid kits weekly and ensure all required items are in the kits at all times.
2019-01-28 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The toilet on the left side of the classroom in the Pre K Counts 2 Room does not work.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director called maintenance and is having the toilet repaired ASAP. In the future the director will remind staff to notify the director of any repairs needed ASAP and the facility will have the repairs made ASAP.

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