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Bowmansville Mennonite Church

East Earl, PA · Lancaster County
129 Pleasant Valley Rd, East Earl, PA 17519
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Capacity
50 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 445-7760
129 Pleasant Valley Rd
East Earl, PA 17519
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Active License
License Number
CER-00255908
License Issued
Jul 4, 2026
Active Through
Jul 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Tuesday6:15 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Wednesday6:15 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Thursday6:15 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Friday6:15 AM - 8:40 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-02 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms had been updated in the master files, but the emergency contact forms that are kept with the group had not been updated.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Updated Emergency contact forms were copied from the master files and added to the folder in the emergency backpack
2026-04-02 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training (pediatric first aid and CPR) within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The staff person completed an adult first aid training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete the approved pediatric first aid and cpr training. Until then, she will be supervised when interacting with children by an AGSer who has completed all the preservice training and has all the qualifications to care for children unsupervised.
2026-04-02 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were conducted 12/23/25 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 3/23/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be conducted at least once every 60 days. Emergency drills will not take the place of a fire drill.
2025-11-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding facility person #1 suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 received a whole new health assessment and the form completely filled out and placed in her folder.
2025-11-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Documentation for facility person #2 pediatric first aid/CPR training was not on file at the time of inspection.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of facility person #2's first aid/cpr training was placed in her file on 11/21/25 and emailed to the inspector on 11/25/25.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 had "See Emergency Contact" on the fee agreement under persons designated 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1; #2; #3 and #4 now have the names of persons designated by a parent to whom a child may be released to listed out on each form accordingly. Child #1 form corrected on 4/23/25 Child #2 form corrected on 4/24/25 Child #3 form corrected on 4/24/25 Child #4 form corrected on 4/25/25
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 emergency contact did not include the release person's address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The release person's address was added to child #3's Emergency Contact Form on 4/25/25.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 and facility person #4 did not receive emergency plan training within 90 days of hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 completed emergency plan training on 4/22/25 Facility person #4 completed emergency plan training on 4/22/25
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not receive an initial health assessment. Facility person #4 did not receive an initial health assessment. Facility person #5 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 9.15.16.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 received a heath assessment on 4/25/25 Facility person #4 received a health assessment on 5/22/2025 Facility person #5 received an update health assessment on 4/22/25
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 did not receive an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Facility person #4 did not receive an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 received a TB test on 4/25/25 with negative results. Facility person #4 received a TB test on 5/18/2025 with negative results.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pick up and drop off procedures are posted at the mailboxes and also on the clipboard containing the sign in/sign out sheet.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 and #4 did not have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from an individual 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 has documentation on file as of 4/28/25 of two written, nonfamily references Facility Person #4 has documentation on file as of 5/13/25.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a PQAS certified instructor within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 completed her first aid and cpr training on 4/30/25 with a PQAS certified instructor.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of mandated reporter training on file for facility person #3 showed that they renewed their mandated reporter training after the expiration of the most current certification. Pervious training was 8.15.19 and the updated training was completed on 9.11.24. Documentation on file for facility person #4, did not include mandated reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #3 will renew their mandated reporter within 60 months of current certification to ensure that it does not expire. Facility person #4 will complete mandated reporter training and documentation will be placed in file.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 had a state police clearance dated 9.12.23 that stated "Still Pending" on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #3's state police clearance has been renewed on 4/23/25 and the status now reads - HAs NO CRIMINAL RECORD IN PENNSYLVANIA BASED ON A CHECK BASED ON THE ABOVE.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, handwashing signs were not posted in the bathrooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing signs have been posted at each sink in each bathroom on 4/24/25.
2025-04-17 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that fire drills were not completed every 60 days. 1.9.25-3.17.25 - 67 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator conducted fire drill when error was realized. Operator updated calendar with future dates to ensure that fire drills are conducted every 60 days.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person now has emergency plan training on file.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have documentation of the 10 hour health and safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until May 15, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person 1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person has completed 10 hour health and safety training. He was supervised by an another AGS that has completed the course when interacting with children until it was completed on 5/9/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member #1 was obtained by the Department of Education and not the Department of Human Services.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of the FBI clearance on file for staff member #1 was obtained on May 1, 2024 by the Department of Human Services.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that overgrown grass and weeds were in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Grass and dandelions were mowed next day. Church trustee mows the yard once a week usually near the end of the week, so it is nice for church on Sundays.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a hole in the plaster in the boy's bathroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plaster has been taped.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file shows that fire drill testing was not completed every 30 days. 9/18/23-10/19/23

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Testing of smoke detectors will occur every 30 days or earlier.
2024-01-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 were not given the incident report about the 12/14/23 incident which occurred at this facility. The original incident report was in the child's file. There was no master file for incident reports.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 were given the original incident report. A 2nd copy was filed in the child's file. A master file for incident reports was created in which the 3rd copy was files.
2024-01-03 Incident Investigation 3270.21/3270.61(b) - General Health and Safety/Care space not play space at same time Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.61(b)

Description: General Health and Safety/Care space not play space at same time

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 sustained an injury (requiring stitches) due to an accident which occurred during an organized gross motor activity in the All Purpose room. Staff failed to recognize the gravity of the situation in which child #1 ran into a pole causing a head injury. Staff did not make any calls for emergency care/services to examine the general health of the child. This room is licensed for child care, not gross motor activities.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. All staff/administration must complete the Better Kid Care 911: Responding to Medical Emergencies training. The training hours may not count towards the required 12 hours of annual training. Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gross motor activities indoors are prohibited. Options such as table games and crafts have been made more readily available. In the even of a future incident, staff will be aware of the importance of contacting emergency services and will do so. All staff will complete the 911:Responding to Medical Emergencies training.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2 didn't include the enrolling parent's work address and the enrolling parent's work phone number. This information was added during the inspection at pick up by the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The enrolling parent's work address and the enrolling parent's work phone number were added during the inspection at pick up time by the enrolling parent.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 didn't include the health insurance information and the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health insurance information and health insurance policy number were added to the emergency contact form for child 1.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that they had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might post to others exposed.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member 1 got a letter from the doctor that stated that the health assessment was marked incorrectly, and the staff member does not have any communicable diseases. The doctor's note was placed in the staff member's file.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency drill was completed on 9/26/23.
2023-06-14 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire detection testing showed that testing was not being completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 1/3/23; 2/10/23 and on 12/2/22; 1/3/23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete fire detection alarm testing every 30 days.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, the parents did not receive in writing the facility's health and supervision policies.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health and Supervision Sections were added to the handbook and handbook was redistributed to parents.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission (corrected during inspection).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Added child's date of admission during inspection. Child #3's agreement now specifies the date of the child's admission.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(1)

Description: Child's health history

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's current health report does not include a review of the child's health history.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's current health report for this year now includes a review of the child's health history.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's current health report does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's current health report now includes a statement that the child us able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's current health report does not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's current health report now includes a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1's health assessments exceeded the every 24 months permitted timeframe: 11/15/19, 4/5/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility person #1 received their physical after I realized my error that it had exceeded 24 months. Health assessments for facility persons will not exceed a 24 month period.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator emailed local traffic safety authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and sent proof of email to inspector.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written notification of safe routes will replaced.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's emergency contact information was not signed when it was updated once in a 6 month period (dated only).

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's emergency contact information is now signed and dated for the current 6 month period.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's record does not contain an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every child's record will contain an initial health assessment.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1's record 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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two written references were added to Facility person #1's file.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children (corrected during inspection).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan now includes a method- via phone call that facility persons will contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arise and will phone parents to inform them that the emergency is over and provide instructions how parents can be safely united with their children.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not consistently conducted at least once every 60 days; (9/16/21, 11/19/21).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be consistently conducted every 60 days by counting them out on the calendar. If the 60th day falls on a weekend, the drill will be conducted the Friday before.
2022-08-16 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Testing of the smoke detectors exceeded the every 30 days permitted timeframe; (9/16/21, 10/19/21), (3/18/22, 4/20/22).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detector testing will not exceed every 30 days
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the refrigerator did not contain an operating thermometer (corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operating thermometer was placed in refrigerator to ensure that the temperature is 45 degrees or below.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no plan of daily activities posted in Room 10 and Room 18.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The written plan of daily activities is now posted in the areas the children use including room 10 and 18.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements for children 1-5 (along with all the others) now specify which services are to be considered an extra. Operator filled in the space and a parent of each child initialed beside operator's writing to acknowledge that they knew the form was changed.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were no emergency contact forms present in the child care space in Room 10 and Room 18.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms are now present and shall remain present in Rooms 10 & 18 when children are in the facility.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no transportation plan posted in Room 10 and Room 18.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A transportation plan to indicate the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was updated and posted in Room 10 and Room
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan that was posted was not the current, updated one. (This was corrected during inspection).

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The updated emergency plan is posted and will remain posted at all times.
2021-09-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's previous FBI clearance was dated 8/27/15 and current FBI clearance is dated 7/6/21. Staff person #4's previous FBI clearance was dated 8/25/15 and current FBI clearance is dated 7/19/21. Clearances for staff persons #3 & #4 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All clearances for all staff were update to date before center reopened after the decisions was made to reopen from being closed a year because of the unknowns of covid. (DHS did not convey information clearly as to what was needed for inactive centers.) There was a chance that we were not going to reopen, therefore, we were not going to pay for clearances if they weren't going to be used.

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