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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed child #1 record and observed child #1 did not have a completed emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will have a completed emergency contact in record. |
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| 2026-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed child #2 record and observed Initial physical examination was not in record.Cert rep reviewed child #1 record and observed Physical examination in record was expired. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children physicals will be obtained by parent in placed in record. All children will have up to date physicals and immunizations in record. |
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| 2026-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff was missing 7 clock hours of childcare training. Staff #2 was missing 1 clock hour of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will obtain training hours missing. |
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| 2026-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles in the back room. 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.) Ceiling tile will be fixed and in good repair. |
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| 2025-04-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance on record is for Foster Care and not for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will reapply for State Police Criminal clearance/ employment. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed records did not include a Child Service Agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) children #1 and #2 record will include a Child Service Agreement. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed fee agreement did include designated persons by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child #1 record will include designated persons by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed emergency contact information did not include policy number on the emergency contact form. 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.) Children #1 and #2 record emergency contact information will include policy number on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) - Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) Description: Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed record did not contain an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, child date of admission: 2/25/24.Child #2 record did not contain 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physical and immunization record for child #2 will be obtained by parent. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed subsequent health report in record was not signed and dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain signed and dated health report by parent for child #1 |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed physical examination on record expired, date of physical exam on record 8/14/22. 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 #1 will obtain a physical examination. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 records and observed staff persons did not obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will obtain an annual 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 and #2 record did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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 #1 and #2 will be 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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| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance on record is for Foster Care and not for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will reapply for State Police Criminal clearance/ employment. |
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| 2024-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will write a plan to identity ways to transport child in case of emergency. |
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| 2024-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock down steps has been added to emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed it did not contain information of method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Method for facility persons to contact parents has been added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the emergency plan delivery document and observed emergency plan was not sent to 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.) Emergency plan will be sent to OEM. |
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| 2024-01-19 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed smoke alarms inside the facility were operable but were not interconnected with one another. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hardwire interconnected system will be installed. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider was using Styrofoam plates and bowls to serve food. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will use plastic plates and bowles. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted in infant room. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop and post daily schedule. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and/or phone number of the enrolling parent. 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.) Parents will update emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will update emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will update emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop and post medical transportation plan. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Also, file of staff person #1 did not include health and safety 1 hour professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022. Finally, Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, mandated reporter training required within the 90 days upon hire and health and safety training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person's available to supervise, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update policy and procedures. Staff #1 will participate in training. Staff #2 will be supervised until trainings will be completed. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. 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 will provide an initial health assessment. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, individual record of child #3 and #4 was not established by provider. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will fill out emergency contact forms and agreement. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #3, hired as a director, was not present at the facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Record will be provided. Provider is willing to switch from the center to group. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of education and experience required prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: 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 provide documents. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, 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 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, the director was not present with a valid photo identification. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will be present during follow-up visit. Updated plan of correction: provider is willing to switch from the center to group. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include evacuation away location. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 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. 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.) Provider will update emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will be trained in emergency plan. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the to 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.) Provider will email emergency plan to [email protected]. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until 3/5/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will complete Health and Safety training as well as Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Until that time, staff person #2 will be supervised. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until4/3/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an assistant group supervisor, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person's available to supervise, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will participate in mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(d) Description: General requirements for facility persons Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 without required pediatric first aid and CPR caring for children alone in the facility. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training. Until that time, staff will be supervised by staff #1 who has pediatric first aid/CPR training. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 caring for two children alone in the facility. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will be two staff present at the facility when two or more children are in care. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed ceiling tiles with visible water damage in the front room. 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.) Ceiling tiles will be replaced. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection observed that fire drill was not conducted and documented every 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will conduct fire drill every 60 days and document that. |
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| 2023-03-20 | 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: At the time of renewal inspection documentation of smoke detector testing of every 30 days was not observed. 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.) Provider will use OCDEL for to document testing of smoke detectors. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) - Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Description: Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, Young Toddlers and Infant rooms did not include age appropriate materials and play equipment appropriate to the developmental needs and interests. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6), prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that age and developmentally appropriate materials and play equipment is in Young Toddlers and Infant rooms. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, the legal entity did not have a current copy of the insurance policy on file to cover the persons who are on the premises. Provider had liability insurance quote on file. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility, prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have a current copy of liability insurance policy on file. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include the name, address, telephone number, and verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File of staff person #2 will include the name, address, telephone number, and verification of age. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 nd #2 will provide a written report of initial health assessment. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include a copy of the disclosure statement. Correction Required: 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will sign a copy of the disclosure statement. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, staff person #2, who is designated as a director, was not present during initial inspection with valid photo identification. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will be present with valid photo identification. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, provider did not have an emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan, prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will develop an emergency plan. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education required for the position of a director. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will provide verification of education and experience. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education required for the position of an 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will provide verification of education and experience. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 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: At the time of initial inspection observed protective receptacle cover missing in electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in Infant room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective electrical cover will be placed in electrical outlet. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspction, first aid kit in each classroom did not include 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add soap to first aid kits. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, observed rakes and dried leaves on the ground, loose hanging cables, overgrown bushes and plants that were completely covering outdoor play space creating visible hazards and preventing moving around. Following areas that create a visible hazards were observed in Older Toddler room: 1. Rusted area on the wall under the window located next to the front door. 2. Construction step ladder was placed in the middle of the room. 3. Three ceiling tiles had signs of water damage. 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will replace damaged ceiling tiles, fix rust, clean and remove plants from outdoor play space and ladder from Older Toddler room. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, hand washing signs with written requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating, were not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs will be posted. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post evacuation routes at the facility. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(6) - Remove all persons in one trip | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(6) Description: Remove all persons in one trip Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, evacuation plans that provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip were not observed. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation plans provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that facility has evacuation plans that provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Initial review | 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: At the time of initial inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of fire detection devices or system. At the time of inspection, smoke detectors did not respond during alarm test procedure conducted by the provider and operability was not verified. A complaint was filed with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections. 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, prior to issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sign Fire Alarm Attestation Statement and will make sure that smoke detectors are operable. |
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