Bright Creations Learning Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has expired Babyganics sunscreen at the facility. The sunscreen expired in May 2025. Child # 2 has an epi pen at facility that has discard after 12/31/24 on the original prescription label from the physician. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sunscreen was disposed of immediately. We had the parent bring a different epi pen that had a different prescription date on it. |
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| 2025-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 has not had their fee agreement updated in over 6 months since 4/13/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreement was signed by parent the next time the child was in . |
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| 2025-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 did not have PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr by the time their certification expired in August 2025. Facility staff # 1 had PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr on 8/17/23 and then not again until 11/7/25. Facility staff # 3 did not have PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr by the time their certification expired in August 2025. Facility staff # 3 had PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr on 8/17/23 and then not again until 11/7/25. Facility staff # 4 did not have PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr by the time their certification expired in August 2025. Facility staff # 4 had PQAS approved pediatric first aid and cpr on 8/17/23 and then not again until 11/7/25. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) They were done we just need to make sure they are done before expiration date next time. |
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| 2025-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2 did not have mandated reporter training completed within 60 months from the previous training. Mandated reporter training for facility staff # 2 was completed on 6/28/20 and then not again until 8/3/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) They were done but there was lapse time in between. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: There is expired Gerber Rice Cereal for Baby in the Infant Classroom. The Gerber rice cereal expired 9/30/24. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Gerber Rice cereal was thrown in the garbage 11/21/24. |
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| 2024-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility fire alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 7/13/24 to 8/17/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). 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.) Alarm was tested 11/21/24. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the large, embedded climber in the playground is four feet high and is required to be installed on top of nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material. There is only 4.5 inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the climber. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The operator shall add more loose-fill impact absorbing material to bring the depth into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added more mulch the very next day to the playground. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the large, embedded climber in the playground is four feet high and is required to be installed on top of nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material. There is only 4.5 inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the climber. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The large, embedded climber in the play yard shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the loose impact absorbing material meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. For this piece of equipment there needs to be nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material under the climber. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children did not use the playground but mulch was added on 11/7/23. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, there was no thermometer in the Waddler room refrigerator. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was a new thermometer added that same day. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(1) Description: Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, the initial health report on file for child #1 was not dated. Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We reached out to the doctor and it was completed and faxed back with a date of exam. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, the health report on file for child #7 was not dated. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent reached out to the doctor and it was completed and faxed back. |
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| 2023-11-06 | 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: During the inspection on 11/6/23, staff person #8 did not complete the one hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety Training and has been employed for more than 90 days. Staff person #18 did not complete the one-hour update to the 2022 health and safety training until 10/23/23. 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. Staff person #8 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 11/24/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #8 has taken and completed the one hour 2022 Updated Health and Safety Training. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, staff person #2 did not have a current health assessment on file. The health assessment on file was dated 7/28/21 and therefore is no longer valid after 7/28/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff person is currently out on leave and when she comes back she will come back with new health assessment to put on file. She will not return until a health assessment is provided. |
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| 2023-11-06 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 11/6/23, the operator did not have an annual date of review on the emergency plan. 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.) Annual date was added with signature by director showing that it was reviewed and no changes were needed. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #2 did not have annual updated emergency plan training on file. The training on file was dated 10/31/22. Staff person #8 and staff person #18 did not have documentation of emergency plan training on file at time of initial employment. 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 can not sign because she has been and is on leave. She has been out since August. Staff #8 and #18 were found and put back in their files. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, staff person #1 only had 11 clock hours of child care training during the 12/21-12/22 training period. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since staff person #1 Act 48 credits are still transferring over, staff person #1 took another training in its place. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, staff person #8 did not obtain the NSOR certificate until 10/20/23 and was past the 45 day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #11 did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance on file was dated 9/26/18 and is past the 60 month timeframe to update the clearance. Staff person #12 had a Child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file both dated 11/2/23 and a mandated reporter training dated 11/1/23. The previous Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and mandated reporter training on file were dated 3/8/18, 3/2/18 and 5/28/18, respectively. This update reflects a timeframe of longer than the required 60 month update for clearances and mandated reporter training. Staff person #15 had an NSOR certificate dated 10/20/23 was not requested at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #19 did not have a date of signature on the disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff Person #11 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 #11 will not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained. Staff person #19 added a date of signature on the disclosure. All clearance are done and in all staff members file. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/23, all of the staff had an evaluation dated October 2023 with a previous date of evaluation being June 2022. This timeframe reflects longer than a 12 month period for evaluations being conducted. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We thought that they needed to be done once a year we didn't know they needed to be 12 months apart. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, in the toddler gym, the toy climbing structures were cracked in the middle platform posing a hazard and not safe for children's use. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Those climbers were removed that day. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, in the file of child #7 and child #8, there was no updated health report conducted within the past 12 months on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both parents have been notified to turn in health assessments that go with immunizations. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the Epi Pen at the facility for child #11 stated it was expired after October 2022. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #11 have been notified to bring in a new epi-pen that is not expired. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no written parental consent for child #12's medication that was present at the facility. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We spoke with mom and she is getting them updated as he had recently gone through more testing. |
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| 2022-11-08 | 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: During the renewal inspection, staff person#13 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/10/17. 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 trainings are completed, staff person #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #13, staff person #13 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 #13 was then supervised by a person who has completed mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #12's tuberculosis screening on file was dated 6/15/21 and not at initial employment with the facility (see code sheet for date of hire). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #12 is currently pregnant and at her next appointment her doctor will do the proper test for her. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(f) Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, a white 12 passenger van was observed in the parking lot. The operator admitted to using the van for transporting children to and from the local schools. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This has been removed from the property and a smaller van is now used instead. The white 12 passenger van will not be used. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person#13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/10/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #13 will have until 11/29/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #13, staff person #13 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 #13 completed mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the FBI clearance for staff person #12 indicated a record but did not include all pages of the rap sheet to consider the clearance a complete clearance. 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. Staff Person #12 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.) We didn't know that there may be a part of the rap sheet missing. We put in a call to get a new one sent. The staff person did have a FBI clearance saying they were eligible. Staff #12 will not work with children until the rap sheet is obtained. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff person #13 did not have verification of 2 years (2,500 hours) of experience to accompany the high school diploma on file to be qualified as 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #13 has worked with us for a few years. We completed a verification form and placed it in her file. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the storage closet which contained cleaners and located in the hallway was unlocked and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner relocated all cleaning materials to the locked closet where the other cleaning supplies are. |
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| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #4 did not have a health assessment and TB test at initial employment (see code sheet for date of hire). An acceptable plan of correction was obtain stating the correction to be implemented by 6/20/22. During a follow up inspection on 7/11/22, staff #4 did not have a health assessment and Tb test at initial employment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were able to have staff #4 obtain a copy on their original health assessment and TB for from the initial employment. |
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| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #3 and staff #4 did not have two, written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. A plan of correction was received stating that the correction would be implemented by 6/20/22. A follow up inspection occurred on 7/11/22. Staff #3 and staff #4 did not have two, written non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file. 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.) Both staff #3 and Staff #4 have 2 written references in their files. |
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| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, there was no documented emergency drill on file. A plan of correction was received stating that the correction would be made by 6/9/22. A follow up inspection was conducted on 7/11/22. There was still no documented emergency drill on file. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have been doing emergency drills but we did not have them logged on the state required form. As of 7/13/2022 we have two documented on proper form. |
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| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 6/2/88 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): ): Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 6/9/22. On 7/11/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #4 still has not completed the following required pre-service training: ): Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 7/26/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has completed the Health and Safety Pre-service training on 7/11/2022 Staff #4 is scheduled to have training for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR on 07/26/2022 |
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| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, Staff #4 did not have a child abuse, FBI clearance and complete NSOR on file. There were no requests for these clearances in the file for staff #4 (see code sheet for date of hire). A plan of correction was received stating all corrections would be implemented by 6/8/22. A follow up inspection occurred on 7/11/22. Staff #4 does not have a completed FBI clearance and completed NSOR on file. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position. 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has child abuse clearance on file Staff #4 has NSOR on file Staff #4 has requested and proof of request on file but we do not have a final copy. It has been processed but we have not received the actual clearance in the mail. Staff #4 will not work in a child care position. Staff #4 last day of employment is 7/29/22. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff were not specifically assigned the responsibility of the children present with them. When the certification representative asked staff #1 and staff #2 what children they were responsible for, they both replied "I don't know." Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 was covering a bathroom break for an employee so she didn't think to follow up with who was in group. Staff 2 was extremly nervous however she did state the 3 children that were in her group. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection, staff # 3 and staff #4 did not have a health assessment and TB test at initial employment (See code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staff members have since gone for health assessments and TB shots. Staff 4 had already had her TB done it was added to her file. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 does have and did have a health record on file. The health assessment does have the TB results as well. We had staff #2 get the state required staff assessment showing that she is able to work with children. Staff #2 has not returned to work since 6/8/22. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not have education and experience on file to qualify as a staff person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2,3 and 4 all have diplomas on file. Staff 2 and 4 had them in the other files. Staff 3 had college certificates on file and since we have been high school one in file. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not have 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 person #2, #3 and #4 all have personal references added to their files. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, there was no documented emergency drill on file. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have been doing emergency drills but we did not have them on the correct form. We will use the states form going forward. |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During an onsite inspection on 6/8/22, staff #2 did not have emergency plan training on file within 90 days of employment (see code sheet for date of hire). 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.) We do an emergency training for all staff during their orientation. This staffs form was in her folder with all of her HR paperwork instead of her state required binder. Staff #2 has not returned to employment since 6/8/22 |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During an onsite visit on 6/8/22, staff #2 and staff #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Pre-service training topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 and staff person #4 will have until 7/12/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and staff #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 and staff #4, staff person #2 and staff #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both Staff 2 and 4 had started the class and was almost done but never fully completed the 10 hour course. Both staff 2 and 4 are signed up for a CPR/First Aid training. We had to schedule according to what they have available. Staff #2 and staff #4 will be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed Health and Safety Pre-Service topics and Pediatric First Aid and CPR |
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| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During an onsite visit staff #2 had a FBI clearance that was from the PDE and is not approved by DHS. A completed NSOR and request for the NSOR was not in staff #2's file. Mandated reporter training was also missing from staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #4 did not have a Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and complete NSOR on file. There were no requests for these clearances in the file for staff #4 (see code sheet for date of hire). 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Facility Person #2 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 4 did have a Child Abuse Clearance it was in the HR folder instead of their state folder. Staff 4 did have FBI clearance done but never brought they actual clearance in we just had the paper that she went for it. Both clearance were put in the right folder. STAFF #4 OBTAINED THE NSOR. STAFF #2 OBTAINED THE NSOR, MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AND A CORRECT FBI CLEARANCE. STAFF #2 AND #4 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, wood chips (some less than 1inch in diameter) coming from the preschool side playground were found along the fence line and on the surface of the toddler side playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a fencing company come and replace to center fencing and had a privacy shield which will hopfully stop mulch from coming onto the toddler playground. |
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| 2021-12-01 | 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 the inspection, the enrolling parent's home address was not on the emergency contact form for child #2. 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 address has been added. |
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| 2021-12-01 | 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, the emergency contact form for child #3 and 4 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 have added all proper addresses to child files. |
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| 2021-12-01 | 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 the 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 posted in any child care space or in the vans used for transportation. 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.) We have a typed up plan identifying emergency care and staffing provisions in an emergency event. If is in our emergency plan but was not in child care spaces. It is now in all child care spaces. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the immunization record for child #3,4, 7 and 9 did not include an annual influenza vaccination or letter of exemption from that vaccine. The immunization record on file for child #10 did not have the recommended immunizations for HEP B, ROTAVIRUS, DTAP, HIB, PNUEMOCOCCAL, POLIO, INFLUENZA, MMR AND VARICELLA and there was no exemption on file for these vaccines not being administered. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 is complete and showing that he does have flu shot on file. Child #4 parent is in contact with doctor to get new form. Child #7 will have the mom obtain the flu shot from the doctor. Child #9 called doctor and is awaiting paper Child #10 is awaiting response from doctor as well. I did recieve part of the information from the doctor flu shot exemption is in file. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #4 did 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We did talk to the parents and gave them a copy of correct form they will be dropping it off at the doctor to get this form filled out and updated. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the health assessment on file for staff #12 was dated 12-12-18 and therefore was expired. 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 #12 did have an updated health assessment it just wasn't in the correct file sleeve. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no verification that the operator is notifying 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have tried before and were told that they did not need this information. This time we will submit by e-mail to show that we tried and hopefully we can get some sort of response back. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, pick up and drop off safe routes were not posted in the facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have typed up our pick up and drop off procedure that are currently in our parent handbook. We will be laminating and hanging it with a parking lot map in the lobby area for parents. ee. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were no first aid kits in the tan and black vans used for transportation. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid bags are done and put in the black and tan van. They were removed to be replenished and accidently were not put back in from a few days before. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the provider could not provide verification that the parent of each child enrolled is given information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The link to the state regulations are in our handbook and they are also posted in the lobby area on our parents board. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(b) - Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(b) Description: Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file was dated November 2019 and did not have a documented annual review. The emergency plan also did not include lock-down procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations 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.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.) The emergency plan has been updated to include the lock down procedure and will be submitted to local authority for approval of the update that was made. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #8 had a FBI clearance that was generated by Pennsylvania Dept. of Education and not through Identogo. As per the CPSL announcement dated 9-24-18, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education FBI clearances were not accepted as an approved FBI clearance. 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. As per the CPSL announcement dated 9-24-18, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education FBI clearances were not accepted as an approved FBI clearance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff person has gone for the correct FBI clearance. This staff person had been approved last year using this same clearance. They will not work during this time until we have correct FBI Clearance |
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| 2021-12-01 | 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 the inspection, the provider did not have written verification of manually testing the inter-connected fire detection system monthly. 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.) We followed the directions of the Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log sheet that stated that manual fire detection testing every 30 days. |
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