Beulah Christian Preschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-21 | 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 preschool classroom #213 it was observed that there were foam blocks with teeth marks that were not in good repair. 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.) Foam blocks were removed and thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #5 and Child #6 all contained the original fee agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All families were given the original for the rate changes on their fee agreement. (updated when rates changed) |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #6, who is a preschooler, are dated 8/6/24 and 9/8/25, which are more than 12 months apart. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family brought in their health form and was corrected 9/8/25. Family couldn't get into see the doctor until after the due date. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #6 are dated 4/15/22 and 8/13/24, and for Staff Person #7 are dated 2/20/22 and 9/26/24, which are both more than 24 months apart. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 and Staff #7 were both corrected when turned in. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 only contains one of the two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 #4 was alerted to her reference. She turned in another reference that she thought was sent on 10/8/25 |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 8/13/24 and 9/30/25, which are more than 12 months apart. The most recent emergency plan training on file or Staff Person #6 is dated 8/13/24, which is more than 12 months ago. 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.) #5 corrected on 9/30/2025 #6 corrected on 11/6/2025 |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #5 contained 5.5 of the 12 annual training hours that are required from 12/19/23-12/19/24. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 - completed 7 trainings for 2024 year on 10/31/2025 |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #6 are dated 7/27/22 and 8/13/24, which are more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 corrected on 8/13/24 to current CPR |
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| 2025-10-21 | 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: The two most recent fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 8/13/24 and 9/30/25, which are more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training certificate on file for Staff Person #6 is dated 8/13/24, which is more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) Both staff were told that they were out of compliance and took the class as soon as possible. Staff #5 corrected on 9/30/2025. Staff # 6 corrected on 11/5/2025. |
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| 2025-10-21 | 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 #1 contained an DHS FBI clearance dated 10/8/20, which is more than 60 months ago. The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #2 are dated 9/11/20 and 9/19/25, which are more than 60 months apart. The NSOR certificate on file for Staff Person #3 is dated 8/18/25, which is after their hire date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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 #1 was unable to come to work until the FBI clearance was updated. Staff got finger prints take in June 2025 but never received her clearance. Staff member was notified that it was missing and then went to the fingerprint place to have it done again. Staff was able to get her FBI clearance the next day and was able to return to work. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the indoor toddler gross motor space, it was observed that there were missing ceiling tiles from the ceiling. In the gym it was observed that the protective mats around the stage were peeling. In the outdoor preschool and toddler play spaces it was observed that the poured surface is deteriorating and had multiple holes and open gaps leaving it in not good repair. 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.) Toddler gross motor space ceiling tiles were replaced immediately 10/21/25. Gym mat was taped 10/21/2025. Playground was closed and will be taken off our license until further notice. 10/21/2025 Spring 2026 will most likely be the opening for the playground. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: In the boy's bathroom in the infant/toddler hallway it was observed that the garbage can was lacking a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 10/21/25 - garbage can was traded for one that had a lid. |
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| 2025-10-21 | 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 30-day fire detection testing log on file contained dates of testing of 5/13/25 and 6/13/25, 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.) Corrected in July 2025. |
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| 2024-10-03 | 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: There is a wooden frame hanging on the fence of the outdoor play area that contains a sharp piece of tin and the frame is splintering. In Room 202, the board books are ripped on the corners. In Room 234, the plastic measuring basket for the scale is broken/cracked. In Room 203, there is a hole in the tall cabinet on the wall with the door which presents a pinching hazard. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by removing the wooden frame hanging on the fence in the preschool outdoor play area. The board books with ripped corners in room 202 have been removed. The plastic measuring basket for the scale has been removed from room Room 234. The hole in the tall cabinet on the wall with the door has been covered by duct tape in Room 203. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: Loose mulch, less than one inch in diameter was observed accessible to toddlers in the Outdoor Play Area. In the infant outdoor play area, there is a tarp under a plastic cube climbing unit that is beginning to shred into tiny plastic strips. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by having our outdoor playground contact come and reseal the mulch to ensure that it is not loose. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Rooms 215 and 213, there are foam blocks with teeth marks in them. In Room 207, the vinyl is peeling on the foam climber. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by removing the foam blocks with teeth marks from room 215 and room 213. Play with foam blocks will be closely monitored to ensure children are engaging appropriately with the materials. In room 207, the peeling vinyl on the foam climber was rectified using duct tape. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contain the original fee 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this compliance by providing the family with the original fee agreement. A copy of the fee agreement will be kept in the child's file. The parent will receive the original copy going forward. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by having the parent of Child #2 sign the parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care. Going forward, all emergency contact forms will be checked over to ensure all fields are signed and none are blank. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The health report in the file for Child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/14/24 which is more than 6 months since the previous health report dated 7/28/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by requiring a health report every 6 months for infants and young toddlers. Parents will be notified a month before their 6 months health report is due as a reminder that infants and toddlers require a new health report every 6 months. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Epi-Pen, labeled for Child #6, had an expiration date of February 2024. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by sending the expired epi-pen home and requiring the family to bring in a new epi-pen. The medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations including information regarding how they will pay for repairs, pay staff, and pay bills during the aftermath of the disaster. 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.) BCPCC will correct this violation by updating the Emergency Plan to include a statement about the Continuity of Operations in case of an emergency or natural disaster. |
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| 2024-10-03 | 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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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 9/1/24, after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff Person #4 (8/14/24) contained documentation of a TB screening dated after their date of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #5 (4/1/22 and 9/1/24), Staff Person #6 (4/15/22 and 8/13/24), Staff Person #7 (2/20/22 & 9/26/24), and Staff Person #8 (11/30/21 & 2/1/24) were dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by ensuring that health assessments and TB tests are administered prior to their start date. BCPCC will also plan to ensure that all staff members receive an updated physical assessment every 24 months to reassess their abilities to safely and healthily work with children. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, Staff Person #6, Staff Person #7, and Staff Person #8 have all been corrected and their health assessments and TB results are current. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There was no written statement giving formula and feeding schedules for infants Child #7 and Child #8 from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by having parents provide formula and feeding schedules for Child #7 and Child #8. Moving forward, any child transitioning from the Infant room to our Middler room, who is under 1 year old, will have a written statement from parents with unique formula and feeding schedules. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #2 lacked parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct the emergency contact form for Child #2 to ensure that it has parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 only contained one written letter of 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.) The employee was required to submit a letter of recommendation by 12/1 so that she had two letters of recommendation on file. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for informing parents that the emergency has ended and how they can reunite with their child(ren). Correction Required: 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.) BCPCC will plan to correct this violation by updating the emergency plan to include language on how parents will be notified when an emergency has ended so that they may reunite with their child(ren). Parents will be notified via the REMIND app when an emergency has ended and when/where they may reunite with their child(ren). |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of annual Emergency Plan training on 8/11/23 and 9/18/24, more than 12 months apart. 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.) BCPCC's plan of correct is to ensure that all staff members receive emergency plan training within 12 months of each other. This violation was already corrected with Staff Person #2, but BCPCC will continue to provide opportunities for emergency plan training annually to ensure compliance. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked information concerning lockdown procedures as well as information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to update the facility's parent letter to include lockdown procedures as well as provide language regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-10-03 | 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: The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of fire safety training on 8/11/23 and 9/18/24, more than 12 months apart. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by ensuring that all staff members receive fire safety training annually, at the least. This was already corrected with Staff Person #2. Going forward, all staff persons will be provided with an opportunity to participate in fire safety training on an annual basis. |
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| 2024-10-03 | 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 #1 contained a National Sex Offender Registry clearance dated 9/10/24, after their date of hire (see LIS CODE SHEET), and lacked documentation of request for the National Sex Offender Registry application by date of hire. The file for Staff Person #3 contained an FBI clearance dated 8/29/24, after their date of hire (see LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 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 Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by ensuring all staff members complete the NSOR and proper fingerprinting clearance before the date of hire. Staff Member #1 and Staff Member #2 have already corrected this violation and now have current and accurate NSOR clearances and fingerprinting clearances. Going forward, BCPCC will ensure that all staff persons have the proper clearances prior to their hire date. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained evaluations dated 5/23/23 and 6/3/24, more than 12 months apart. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by ensuring staff evaluations occur within 12 months of each other. Staff Person #2 has an updated evaluation dated 6/3/24. Moving forward, staff evaluations will occur no longer than 12 months apart. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The water temperature in the Girl's Bathroom (117 degrees), Indoor Play Area (117 degrees), Room 207 (122 degrees), Room 205 (120 degrees) and Room 203 (122 degrees) exceeded 110 degrees. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by adjusting the water temperature in the Girl's Bathroom, Indoor Play Area, Room 207, Room 205, and Room 203. The water temperature will not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.72(b)/3270.72(d) - Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b)/3270.72(d) Description: Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: There were 6 windows in the Indoor Play Area above the ground floor that lacked screens and were not limited to opening 6 or fewer inches. There were 2 windows in Room 232 above the ground floor that were lacking screens and were not limited to opening 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to create a sign next to each window that will state "Do not open per DHS regulation § 3270.72 windows above the ground floor shall have screens in good repair and be limited to opening no more than 6 inches. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor preschool and toddler play areas, the playground unitary protective surface had large cracks and holes in it creating a tripping hazard. In the outdoor infant play area, there is a sharp rock near the basketball hoop. In Rooms 232 and 234 the wall covering under the soap dispensers is damaged and the corners of the drawers/cabinets along the sink counter have rough, sharp edges. 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.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by filling the holes in the outdoor play surfaces. BCPCC contacted a company to fill the holes and they came out on 10/18 to repair tripping hazards. BCPCC contacted buildings and grounds to remove or cover the sharp rock in the infant outdoor play area. In Rooms 232 and 234 the wall coverings under the soap dispensers were covered with contact paper - this citation was corrected day of. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In Room 204 there is peeling paint on the tall cabinet. In the outdoor play space, there is peeling paint on the metal car frame and the metal tunnel. 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.) Tape was used to cover the damaged surface area on the tall cabinet in Room 204 to protect against peeling paint. The car frame and the metal tunnel will also be repainted in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log recorded the same hypothetical location of the fire in consecutive drills (gym). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by rotating the location of the hypothetical fire so that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Clear and accurate records will be kept ensuring children and staff receive practice with different hypothetical locations. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: 1/3/24 and 2/8/24; 5/3/24 and 6/3/24 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BCPCC plans to correct this violation by working proactively with the custodial staff to ensure that the fire alarm is tested at least every 30 days. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 was given the original agreement on 10/10/2023 and the Program kept a copy |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Signed parental consents were missing for an Infant Tylenol in Classroom 205 (Infants) and an Epipen in Classroom 213. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of children in Classroom 205 and Classroom 215 signed the permission on 10/05/2023 to administer medication form to give written consent to the program for the Tylenol (infant) and Epipen (Room 213) as required. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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 updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #7 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 5.12.19 and 4.1.22. The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #8 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 9.23.21 and 10.9.23. 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 person #7 and Staff person #8 each have updated health assessments that are now current. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Loose crib sheets were observed on 4 cribs in Classroom 205 (Infants). 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.) Loose crib sheets were replaced on 10/05/2023 with tight fitting ones that the center owns. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have information as to how parents can access the current regulations. The facility had a copy of the outdated regulations posted that did not include the updated regulations. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance will be posted in the hallway outside the main office where other important family information is posted. The program will update the program web-site to include how families can access current regulations electronically and will post on the board in the hallway- the QR code as provided by our DHS licensing representative with instructions for parents on how to access regulations electronically along with instructions for how to contact the regional child care office. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will update and revise the Program Emergency Plan to include language outlining accommodations for infants, toddlers children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will send the revised Emergency Plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency via email and will print copies of each email as verification the Emergency Plan was submitted. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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: The updates to the fire safety training on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 2.21.22 and 8.11.23. 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.) Staff person #5 is current with fire safety training. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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 #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9). The training on file was completed 378 days after starting at the facility. The initial 6-hour health and safety training on file for Staff Person #4 was completed on 9.16.16. This training was only acceptable between 9.30.16 and 6.30.18. The updated 10-hour Health and Safety training was not completed until 9.25.23. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked completion of the 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #6 will have until 10.25.23 to complete the 1-hour health and safety training update. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is now current with the pre-service training 3270.31 (f)(1-9). Staff person #4 is now current with 10 hour health and safety training as required. Staff person #6 will complete the 1-hour health and safety training update before 10/25/23. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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 #3 lacked verification of a completed PA State Police or FBI Clearance or the requests for the clearances prior to starting in a child care taking position. The PA State Police Clearance on file was dated 27 days and the DHS FBI was dated 31 days after starting at the facility. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an FBI Clearance that had been completed for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file at the time of initial hire was completed for DOE purposes. A DHS FBI Clearance was not completed until 10.6.23. Staff person #6 exceeded 60 months between updating their mandated reporter training. This was evidenced by mandated reporter trainings dated 8.30.18 and 10.6.23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 Person #3 is now current with the corrected PA State Police and FBI clearances. The employee was laid off until current clearances were received. All provisional employees will not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee until such time as their clearances are received by the Program administration. Each employee's file will include copies of the requests for all clearances, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of each completed clearance required. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:04am Staff Person #1 was observed to leave Classroom 213 to take a child's lunch to the refrigerator leaving Staff Person #2 with 11 preschool age children. The required staff:child ratio for preschool age children in 1:10. 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.) Program administration will instruct all staff on maintaining appropriate child/staff ratios and will review proper procedures at upcoming all staff meeting. Administration will provide substitute staff and/or class coverage should a teacher need to leave the classroom for any reason so that appropriate ratios will always be maintained. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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: One protective receptable cover was missing from a power strip near the sink in Classroom 215. 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.) A protective receptacle cover was replaced in the power strip near the sink in Classroom 215 on 10/06/2023. |
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| 2023-10-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed along the ceiling beams in the indoor gymnasium. Pieces of peeling paint were observed to have fallen to the gym floor. A red bench in the outdoor Preschool Play space was observed to have peeling paint in several areas. 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.) Program staff will survey the gym daily and will sweep the floor daily to ensure that any paint chips are removed before children enter the gym for play. Program staff will cover the bench and keep children off of it. Staff will scrape and repaint the bench located in the playground to remove any peeling paint. |
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| 2023-10-05 | 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 facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing between 11.3.22 and 12.9.22, 1.11.23 and 2.15.23, 2.15.23 and 3.30.23, 5,8,23 and 6.21.23, and 7.12.23 and 8.24.23. 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.) All fire drill practices will take place within 30 days of each other to ensure compliance with requirements for testing the fire alarms. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the enrolling parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The enrolling parent completed the home and work addresses and telephone numbers lines with the full information. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #3, did not contain the health insurance coverage 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 enrolling parent added the details of the health insurance coverage and policy number to the Emergency Contact document for the enrolled child. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #4, did not contain verification of the Influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The enrolling parent completed an influenza vaccine waiver indicating strong moral objection to this vaccine. The document was placed in Child #4's confidential file. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #3, Staff #10, and Staff #16, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff member- #3, #10 and #16 now have current health forms on file. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The enrolling parent signed the consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid section of the child's Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan trainings, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, Staff #13, Staff #14, and Staff #15, were completed on 8.12.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Emergency Plan trainings, in the file for Staff #16, were completed on 8.17.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Emergency Plan trainings, in the file for Staff #17, were completed on 3.4.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received the Emergency Plan training and are now current. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #3, were conducted on 3.17.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #7, were conducted on 4.1.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #8, were conducted on 2.9.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #10, were conducted on 2.9.21 and 9.8.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #11, were conducted on 2.25.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #12, were conducted on 3.15.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #15, were conducted on 8.12.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #16, were conducted on 2.4.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. The Fire Safety trainings, in the file for Staff #17, were conducted on 3.17.21 and 8.24.22, which exceeded the 12-month renewal requirement. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have received the fire safety training and are now current. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.15.15 and 3.28.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #6, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.11.15 and 3.1.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #8, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.13.15 and 6.10.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #9, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.19.15 and 3.29.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #10, contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.9.15 and 7.14.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #12, contained Mandated Reporter training on 3.16.15 and 6.25.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #13, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.11.15 and 2.15.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #16, contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.11.15 and 2.26.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. 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.) All employees are now current with the Mandated Reporter Training. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, contained FBI clearances dated 6.14.15 and 10.11.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4, contained FBI clearances dated 1.22.15 and 3.12.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #8, contained State Police clearances dated 8.5.14 and 8.19.19, Child Abuse clearances dated 8.25.14 and 8.27.19, and FBI clearances dated 6.6.15 and 6.18.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #9, contained FBI clearances dated 9.16.15 and 10.8.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #16, contained FBI clearances dated 5.23.15 and 6.24.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. 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.) All employees are now current with all required clearances. |
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| 2022-10-28 | 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: A protective outlet cover was not located in the top outlet, next to the left window in Room 202, and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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 outlet has been covered with a protective cover so that children 5 years of age or younger do not have access to the outlet. |
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| 2022-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Bubbling/peeling paint, in various sections of the Nativity Wall in the gymnasium, was present throughout the white paint, and was accessible to children in care. 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 church custodian will scrape and repaint the Nativity Wall in the gymnasium to ensure that no peeling paint is accessible to children in care. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Classroom 202 contained foam blocks which had corners missing and teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The foam blocks were removed at the time of inspection. 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 foam blocks were removed form classroom 202 and will not be used with younger ages. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments of facility person #1 were dated 9/5/2019 and 9/23/2021, exceeded 24 months. Facility person #1 now has a current health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person now has a current health assessment. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #2 did not contain an examination for communicable disease and the result of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person will obtain confirmation of ability to work in our center with no communicable disease as the result of a health examination. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A facility person in Classroom 213 stated the portable fan in the classroom was used to move air around in the summer and was accessible to children. The fan was removed from the classroom. 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 portable fan was removed from the classroom. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The PA state police clearance of facility person #2 was "under review" but the completed clearance was obtained at the time of the inspection and was dated 10/1/2021. The previous being dated 2/11/2016 which exceeded 60 months. Facility person #2 now has a current PA state police clearance. 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 facility person now has a current PA state police clearance. |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 contained mandated reporter training dated 2/11/2016 with an updated training on 9/23/2021, exceeding 60 months as required by the CPSL. Facility person #2 now has current mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person now has a current completed mandated child abuse reporter training . |
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| 2021-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toilet in the first stall of the woman's restroom contained an exposed bolt on the bottom of the toilet. The exposed bolt was covered at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exposed bolt on the base of the toilet has been covered. |
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