Description: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER is a Child Care Center in SOUTHAMPTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19 observed two epi pen in Pirate Ship room. Medication log was not maintained for prescribed epi pens. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Parents will fill out medication logs. Provider will keep it on file, updating child's allergy info. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #3 included only 1 reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will provide two references. Provider will maintain teachers' profile and keep everything updated. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19, file of staff person #1 included child abuse clearance for volunteers. Staff person #1 was observed working alone in Owles class. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 will fill the form for child abuse. Provider will hire new staff to maintain ratio and complete employment requirements. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of 2 years experience with children required for position of assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will bring needed information. Provider will maintain staff profile and keep everything updated. |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19 observed staff #5 stepping out of Garden room leaving staff #4 (provisional hire) with 2 old toddlers and 8 preschoolers. Two staff persons would require for 2 old toddlers and 8 preschoolers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will make sure ratio is maintained all the time |
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| 2019-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/21/19, hot water temperature in the bathroom used by children in the Garden room was measured at 118F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will call maintenance person to reduce temperature on a water boiler. provider willl check water temperature to make sure it is under 110F. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 5/3/19 observed one staff person with 7 young toddlers in Pirate Ship room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Two children were sent to Infant class to maintain ratio. Child:staff ratio will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2019-02-08 | Initial review | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 2/8/19, mulch was observed on infants/toddlers playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will not use this playground for children younger than 3 years old. We will take a walk around facility. In the future, provider will install artificial grass on the playground. |
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| 2019-02-08 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 2/8/19, white shelf cabinets, cubical shelves and locker cabinets in preschool room, pre-K room, and older toddler room were not anchored to the walls and considered a safety hazard for children. 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.) All lockers anchored to the walls. In the future, provider will make sure that everything is stable and anchored to the wall. |
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| 2019-02-08 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 2/8/19, emergency plan didn't include methods of contact when and emergency situation arises and when emergency situation ends. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Methods of contact were added to emergency plan. In the future, director will review and update emergency plan. |
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| 2019-02-08 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection on 2/8/19, toxic diaper creams in infant and young toddler rooms were 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.) Diaper creams were removed and put on a shelf that is not reachable for kids. In the future, director will check daily that toxic materials are not accessible to children. |
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