Bright Futures Lrg Ctrs Inc Iii
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About the Provider
Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality child care services for a diverse range of children which is congruent to their individual needs and abilities of each child.
Vision
Our Vision is to continue to create an ever emerging safe, healthy, nurturing, trusting, happy, spiritually sensitive and developmentally appropriate natural learning environment which promotes emotional, social, personal and cognitive well being for children, their families and our staff.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: Prior to the renewal inspection, the operator notified the Certification Representative stating the Steelton location is open every Thursday for STEM lab activities for School-age students from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm during the summer. The operator provided 2 dates within the inspection window to complete the inspection. On the date of the inspection, 12 children enrolled at the Cameron St location were transported to the Steelton location to participate in STEM activities. The operator stated the students are dual enrolled in both the Cameron St and the Steelton location. Upon review, the file for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included a copy of the agreement for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location. It was also determined that these specific children were not approved for dual enrollment at both the Cameron Street location and the Steelton location. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. Provider must submit documentation to the Central Region Office that verifies that Child Care Works approved Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 to be dual enrolled at both the Cameron Street, and the Steelton locations for care during the same operating hours. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bright Futures requested for verbiage modification of the original violation to specifically remove the words "fraud" and "deception" as neither of these occurred during the inspection. Bright Futures also spoke with parents who have Child Care Works and have students attending the Steelton location to notify their case manager and have enrollment scheduled for after-care every Wednesday at the Steelton location from 2pm-4pm. This schedule change has been completed as of 10/08/2024 per our Provider Self Service Correspondence. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week with the date the fee is to be paid. The fee amount listed on the agreement was the fee amount for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement forms for all students were updated to specify the fee amount charged and how often it is to be paid for care at the Steelton location and placed in each child's file. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child specific to the facility location. The services to be provided listed on the agreement were for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All student forms were updated to include services provided to the family and child at the Steelton location. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times specific to the facility location. The arrival and departure times listed on the agreement were for enrollment at the legal entity's Cameron Street location. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All student files were updated to include arrival and departure times specific to the Steelton location. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact Infromation for child #5 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact for for this child was updated to include the complete address of the physician. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the complete work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for the child was updated to include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the name of the health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for this child was updated to include the name of the health insurance coverage. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #5 did not include the complete address of the individuals 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.) The emergency contact forms for these children were updated to include the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(d) - Excursions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(d) Description: Excursions Noncompliance Area: Observed emergency contact information for child #2 was not present in the excursion bag while being transported by the facility. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency contact form for this child was made from the Steelton location file and placed in the excursion bag for transportation by the facility. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication for child #1, which did not include a medication log with written consent from a parent for administration. 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.) The medication log was located at the Cameron Street facility, a copy was made and placed in the excursion bag. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education. A copy of the Child Development Associate Certificate was on file in lieu of a High School Diploma. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The High School Diploma for the staff member was requested, received and placed into the staff's file. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During a discussion with the staff person #1 concerning one of the exit doors in the back classroom, staff person #1 commented that the ground is shifting and causing the sidewalk to slope. Staff person #1 pointed out and Certification Representative observed cracks within the interior wall of the building above the door in the back classroom. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Board will contact the Borough to have a contractor come look at the foundation and make necessary repairs indoors and outdoors. The Board will receive documentation from Codes once repairs are complete to verify the building structure is safe for the purpose of child care. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the blacktopped area of the outdoor playspace was cracked and had areas where the black top was heaved upward creating a trip hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Board requested 2 quotes from paving companies to come and shave down the asphalt and evenly repave so that the play surface is in good repair and free from visible hazards. Once an agreed company is approved, the playground will be shaved down and resurfaced. |
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| 2024-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed an exit door in the back classroom that was sealed with black tape. There was a plastic storage drawer placed in front of the door. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The black tape sealing the exit door in the back classroom was removed and the plastic storage container in front of the door was relocated to another place so that the doorway is unobstructed. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.73 - Telephone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.73 Description: Telephone Noncompliance Area: On 07/31/2023, attempts to contact the facility were unsuccessful due to the published telephone number (717-343-0963) not being in service. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider paid the phone bill to have the phone services turned back on. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the written plan of daily activities posted in the group space did not include the timeframe the children were in care. The written plan of activities only included a schedule for before and after school care activities. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A STEM schedule was created for the timeframe the students are in Steelton. The schedule was taken to the location and posted in each classroom. |
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| 2023-07-06 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals 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.) The emergency contact for child 1 was updated by the parent and included the address of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child #1 was an Outpatient Visit Summary and did not include the signature of the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child 1 was asked to request a new physicans report for the child, including the physician's signature, and have it faxed to the center. |
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| 2023-07-06 | 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: The health report on file for child #1 was an Outpatient Visit Summary and 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.) The parent of child 1 was asked to request a new physicans report for the child, including the statement that the child is able to participate in child care, to place in the student's file. |
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| 2023-07-06 | 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: The emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations plan. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director updated the emergency plan to include continuity of operations plan. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.172(a)/3270.172(c) - Written parental consent/Written info to vehicle operator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.172(a)/3270.172(c) Description: Written parental consent/Written info to vehicle operator Noncompliance Area: The copy of the emergency contact information (in the excursion bag) for child #2 used while the child was being transported did not have signed written parental consent for transportation. Correction Required: Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district. Written parental consent for transportation and written parental instructions regarding treatment of a child's problem or special need that may require care during transportation shall be given to the operator or attendant of a vehicle transporting the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original emergency contact form in child 2's file that was on site during the time of inspection had the signed written parental consent for transportation. A copy of this form was updated and given to the staff for her excursion backpack. |
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| 2023-07-06 | 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: The financial agreement for child #1, #2 and #3 was not updated when there was a change in the child's enrollment. The agreement did not include information regarding the child's arrival and departure times on their enrolled day at the facility. 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.) Parents were given new agreements to complete to include the information regarding their timeframe in the Steelton location. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of completing the updated 10-hour "Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Qualify" by April 29, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-02. The file contained documentation of the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" training certificate dated 9/15/2016 which does not count toward the new Health and Safety Professional Development (PD) requirements and documentation of the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" completed on 12/22/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until 08/15/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was informed of required training and deadline to complete it. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director did not ensure a written evaluation was completed every 12 months for staff person #1; the last evaluation on file was completed on 03/11/2022. 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.) The staff evaluation was completed for staff person 1 on June 9, 2023. The Director made a copy of the evaluation that was in the staff person's Cameron St file and placed it into their Steelton file. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: At 10:00 am, observed a group of 25 preschool age children in the classroom on the left, which has a total capacity of 20 children. The room was overcapacity for approximately 1 hour before a group of 8 children were moved to another classroom. Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director instructed the staff person to take the 8 students in his care to the other classroom at the time of inspection to conduct his STEM activity. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: Observed a group of children and staff from the Bright Futures Learning Center, Cameron St location arrive for a field trip for STEM activities. A group of 20 school-age children were onsite from 11:00 am -- 12:15 pm with 2 staff. The group was a mix of 17 children who are enrolled at the Cameron St Location and 3 children who are enrolled at the Front St location. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Schedule was updated so that students from multiple locations are not receiving care at the same site simultaneously. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.61(i) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(i) Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility exceeded the facility's maximum capacity of 39 children for a period of approximately 15 minutes when a group of 20 school aged children arrived at 11:00 am. A group of 25 preschool age children already at the facility did not leave until 11:15 am. Correction Required: The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility at any one time may not exceed the facility's maximum capacity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bussing schedule was modified to adjust drop-off and pick-up times for current students. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(b) Description: No cigarette butts Noncompliance Area: Observed cigarette butts throughout the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ashes and cigarette butts were removed immediately and properly discarded. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: Observed the hot water temperature of the sink located in the bathroom located in the "Left" classroom reached a temperature of 112° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration contacted facility supported staff to come and adjust the hot water heater temperature settings. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed several large gaps at the bottom of the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play space. Observed sharp points where the fence links are twisted together creating spikes on the bottom of the fence. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 3 requests for fencing bids were requested to have fencing replaced. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The last documented fire drill was documented on 12/21/2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director did not document the fire drill from February 2023. The fire drill was logged on the sheet during the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person did not ensure a test of the fire detection system was conducted at least once every 30 days. The last documented test of the fire detection system was documented on 01/18/2023. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director did not document the last fire drill test that was done in February 2023 and again on the day of the inspection into the fire safety binder. The dates were logged during the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2022, the emergency contact information for child #1 included an incorrect birth date of the child. The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form was listed as 04/17/2014; the birthdate listed on the child's immunization record was 08/16/2017. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent for child #1 corrected the emergency contact form with the accurate birthdate. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: On 02/18/2022, the file for child #2 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 12/15/2021which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The file for child #3 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 01/25/2022/2022 which was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider requested child #2 and child #3 physical exam summary signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP along with their professional title. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/18/2022, the file for child #1 included an incomplete Student Health History dated 08/17/2021 which 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. The file for child #2 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 12/15/2021 which 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. The file for child #3 included an "After Visit Summary" dated 01/25/2022/2022 which 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.) A request was made for child #1, child #2 and child #3 complete child health evaluation form, including the statement that they are able to participate in childcare and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/14/2022, observed the health assessment for staff person #1 was not updated within 24 months; the most recent health assessment on file was dated 02/11/2022 and the previous health assessment was dated 11/26/2019. Observed the health assessment for staff person #2 was not updated within 24 months; the current health assessment on file was dated 12/22/2020 with the previous health assessment dated 03/02/2018. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has been assigned to review all staff files monthly and maintain compliance for staff health assessments. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/14/2022, 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; the letter provided was dated 12/11/20020. 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.) The updated letter was mailed to the Steelton Police Department including the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On 02/01/2022, observed written notification of safe routes was not posted 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written notification of safe routes was posted in the front and back window of the center, in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/01/2022, observed the operator does not provide information to the parent of each child enrolled on how to access the regulations in PA Chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the Central Region 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 February Newsletter was updated to include information for parents on how to access the regulations in PA Chapter 3270 electronically and instructions for contacting the Central Region childcare office. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 02/14/2022, observed the emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children which includes a lock-down procedure. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to provide accommodations for shelter of children, including a lock-down procedure. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 02/14/2022, observed the emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was updated to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 02/01/2022, observed an annual emergency drill was not conducted within the previous year. 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.) An emergency drill was scheduled and conducted at the facility on President's day (2/21/22) and documented on file. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/14/2022, observed the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for staff person #3 was not updated. The most recent First Aid & CPR Certificate was completed on 11/11/2019 and valid for 2 years. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will receive in-person pediatric first aid training on 3/11/2022. |
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| 2022-02-01 | 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: On 02/14/2022, observed the file for staff person #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which were not updated within 60 months. The current Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 09/14/2021 and the previous clearance was dated 05/17/2016. The current FBI clearance on file was dated 08/09/2021 with the previous clearance dated 06/06/2016. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider delegated staff person responsible for monitoring staff files to ensure clearances are updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(b) Description: No cigarette butts Noncompliance Area: On 02/01/2022, observed cigarette butts inside the outdoor play space fencing adjacent to the parking lot entrance/alley. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cigarette butts were removed from the playground and properly discarded by the Facility Support Team. |
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| 2022-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 02/01/2022, observed the following on the chain link fence surrounding the playground: a gap in the fence and a leaning post along the back parking lot entrance/alley, a rusty fence post and rusty links on the fence, a top rail missing on the fence next to the gate, a the top rail next to the building was bent and disconnected from the corner, the chain link fence was not connected the top rail, splintering and split wooden rail at the bottom of the fence, a metal connector was no longer holding 2 of the wooden rails together, bolts along the gate were protruding into the playspace. Observed the following on the white vinyl fencing: missing caps on the posts, broken posts that were no longer secured along the top of the fence, a bolt securing the fencing was out of the ground, a section of the fence was leaning where it was no longer secured to the ground. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chain link fence will be completely removed, including the wooden rails, and a new fence will be installed. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that staff person 2 had a physical on file that was not updated within 24 months. Staff person 2 had a previous physical dated 10/10/16, which should have been updated by 10/10/18. The next physical on file was dated 1/3/19. 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 were talked to about their outdated wellness exams. In the future, all staff will use the DHS approved Staff Health Assessment forms and update them every 24 months. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that child 4 did not have their file updated within 6 months. The most recent file update was on 5/21/19. Child 1's file should have been reviewed and updated by 11/21/19. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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 children's files were updated by their parents. In the future, all staff will ensure that parents review and update the emergency contact and financial agreement forms at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that staff person 1 had clearances on file that were older than 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file dated 1/12/15 which had expired on 1/12/2020. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file dated 1/12/15 which had expired on 1/12/2020. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person updated clearances and they were placed in their file. In the future, all staff will ensure hiring documents are updated every 60 months. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that the emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the back classroom. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency telephone numbers were posted in the back classroom. In the future, all staff will ensure emergency telephone numbers are posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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| 2020-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, it was observed that evacuation routes were not posted in the back classroom. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation routes were posted in the back classroom immediately. In the future, all staff will ensure evacuation routes are posted in every classroom. |
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| 2018-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that child 1 (start date 9/12/17) did not have a physical on file. Child 1 has been enrolled longer than 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents shall provide an initial health report for all children enrolled within 60 days after the first day of enrollment. Staff called parent and requested health assessment. Parent presented health documentation at pick-up that afternoon. |
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| 2018-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have a physical on file at their start date. Physical was dated 10/24/17. 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.) All facility persons who come in contact with children or who work in food preparation will have a health assessment upon hire and updated every 24 months. Staff printed missing information from her healthcare physician and placed it into her file. |
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| 2018-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have proof of education on file. Correction Required: 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.) All facility persons records will include acceptable verification of experience, education or training. Staff brought a copy of her diploma and placed it in her file. |
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| 2018-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/22/18, it was observed that staff person 1 (hire date 8/31/17) did not have state police(9/13/17), child abuse(9/13/17), or FBI(9/16/17) clearance at hire date. No provisional paperwork was on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons records will include a copy of criminal record, child abuse, fbi fingerprints and a copy of their disclosure statement upon hire. Staff provided Director with a copy of their clearances and documentation was placed on file. |
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