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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 4:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 12 (Room #103), a small plastic bin was observed to have a crack down the side causing sharp edges and a potential pinch pint. The cracked bin was on a low shelf and accessible to children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of this violation, the Teacher Assistant from Classroom 12 (Room #103) immediately discarded of the cracked plastic bin and replaced this bin with a new storage bin. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in Classroom 12 (Room #103) was observed to have a number written on the rest equipment but lacked identification in the classroom as to what number belonged to a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of this violation, our Classroom Support Staff added the assigned numeral to the coordinating child's name located on the shelf labels of the rest equipment in Classroom 12(Rom #103). |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the violation, the Family Resource Specialist made a copy of the original agreement for Child# 1. At the child's pick-up time on 5/13/26, the Family Resource Specialist then hand delivered the original agreement to Child#1's parent/guardian. |
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| 2026-05-13 | 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 form for Child #1 lacked the addresses for the release persons listed. 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.) Upon the parent retrieving Child #1 at the end of the program day on 5/13/26, the Family Resource Specialist had the parent complete their emergency contact form by adding the addresses of the release persons that were listed on the form. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Tubes of toothpaste were observed on a low shelf next to the sink area is Classroom #15 (Room # 105). The toothpaste tubes were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children under the age of 6. Preschool age children were observed to be receiving care in the space. 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.) Upon notification of this violation, the toothpaste was removed from the low shelf and immediately relocated to a shelf out of the reach of children. This shelf is also locked using a child safety lock. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Classroom 12 (Room #103) was observed to be missing gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of this violation, the Teacher Assistant from Classroom 12 (Room #103) immediately added a new pair of latex gloves to the first aid kit. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom 102. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon inspector's discovery of the cracked bin, staff removed the item from the room immediately and discarded the bin in the garbage. Toys were placed into a new crack-free bin. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an original agreement form. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Family Resource Specialist made a copy of the original agreement form for Child #1 and then delivered the original copy to Child #1s parents when they picked up their child on 5/8/2025. |
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| 2025-05-08 | 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 form on file for Child #2 lacked the addresses for two of the release persons listed. 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 Family Resource Specialist (FRS) met with Child#2s parent at pickup on 5/8/25 and had the parent add in the addresses of the two release persons listed. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 6.6.22 and 9.19.24. 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 #2 completed health assessment on 9.19.24, therefore rectifying the lack of a current health assessment. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: In Classrooms 101, 102 and 103, child records were observed to be stored in unlocked filing cabinets. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately upon notification of this violation, each room (101,102, and 103) locked their filing cabinets containing child files. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A pair of adult scissors were observed in a cup on the filing table at the entrance in Classroom 103. The scissors would be accessible to Preschool Age Children who receive care in the space. 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.) Upon receiving notification of this violation, the scissors were immediately removed from the cup, and placed in the locked closet in Classroom 103. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of 1 year of experience or an additional 9 college credits to qualify them as an AGS, as they were reported to be performing. Without the verification of experience or additional college credits, Staff Person #1 qualifies as an Aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 Person #1 completed and turned in the Child Care Verification Forms verifying that she has over 1 years of experience. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An uncovered extension outlet was observed on the end of string lights plugged in in Classroom 103. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of this violation, the Center Director retrieved an outlet cover and placed on the end of the stringed lights. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The cabinet under the sink in Classroom 103 that contained cleaning materials to include bleach, disinfecting wipes and cleaners and spic and span was observed to be unlocked. The cleaning materials were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of 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.) Upon the inspector notifying me of this violation, a new safety lock was added to the cabinet in Classroom 103. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A disinfecting solution was observed in a Classroom cabinet in Room 102 above packages of fruit cups and bagged snacks. Disinfecting wipes were observed above breakfast buns in the cabinet above the sink in Classroom 103. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disinfecting solution from Classroom 102 and the disinfecting wipes from Classroom 103 were immediately removed and added to the specific locations intended for cleaning supplies in each of the rooms. These areas separate from food, locked and kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 2/10/25 at approximately 10:13am, 3 staff persons and 13 children were observed in the indoor play space. Staff person #1 identified 4 young toddlers in their assigned group of children they were supervising. Staff person #2 identified 2 young toddlers and 1 older toddler, and staff person #3 identified 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 1 older toddler. Children #1, #2, and #3 were observed not to be assigned under any staff persons supervision. When questioned if any staff person was assigned supervision of child #1, #2, and #3, staff person #1 said staff person #4 was assigned the group of children but was said to be on a 15-minute break and they didn't have the children's supervision tags. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon recognition of citation, Facility Person #1 and #4 were presented with a formal discussion note, documenting what concerns were discovered with their actions regarding supervision during the DHS Inspection on 2.10.25. Facility Persons #2 and #3 were given verbal warnings discussing the same information but pertaining to their involvement or lack thereof. Immediately upon citation, staff person #4 returned from break and was assigned children #1, #2 and #3 to supervise. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In classroom 104, where one infant and four toddlers were receiving care, a bin of Sensory Spirals were observed on a low shelf accessible to the children. Despite the age recommendation of 12 months to 3 years, the Sensory Spirals had a diameter of less than 1 inch allowing them to fit through a choke tube. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of Violation 2, the bin containing the Sensory Spirals was removed from the shelf in Room 104 and added to a locking cabinet located in Room 104 that is out of the reach of any children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 lacked an updated immunization record verifying that the child had received their 4-month Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 will be dismissed from care at the close of business on 5.21.24. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of Violation 3, Child#1's family was notified that unless we received an updated immunization record, their child would be dismissed from care at the end of the day on 5/21/2024. Mother of Child#1 contacted the child's PCP and Child #1's 4-month updated immunization record was faxed to our office on 5/21/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of Violation 4, Staff Person #1 was notified of the information missing on her most current health assessment. They were asked to have a new assessment completed in 30 days or less. Staff Person #1 has an appointment scheduled for 6/1/2024. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In Classroom 105, a power strip was observed to be missing one protective receptacle cover. The power strip was located on the window ledge area in the classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of Violation 1, the power strip located in Room 105 was removed. A purchase request for a new power strip containing built-in slide-to-close safety locks was placed to replace the previous power strip. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was reported that the rest equipment for children who rest in Classroom #103 was kept in Classroom #104. The rest equipment was observed to be numbered however a chart was not in place identifying what number belonged to which child in Classroom #103. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rest equipment used by children in room #103 was moved to room #103. Staff created and displayed a resting equipment chart near the storage area of the napping mats in room #103. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The original agreement was observed on file for Child #1. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once violation was identified, the Family Resource Specialist (FRS) made a copy for Child#1's file on site. On 5/19/2023, upon retrieval of the child for the day, the original copy of the agreement was hand-delivered by the FRS to the parent/guardian. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days. The health assessment on file was dated 82 days after enrollment at the facility. 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.) Once child #2 had returned from an extended absence due to illness, the Family Resource Specialist(FRS) referred the family of child #2 to schedule a well-health visit for their child stating it is a requirement for the program to have on file and important for the child's well-being to be seen regularly by a doctor. Parent completed request and returned a completed health assessment dated 1/2/2023. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The health assessment was completed 22 days after starting and the tuberculosis screening was completed 24 days after starting. 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.) Upon staff person #2 beginning their time at this location, it was discovered that she was in need of an updated health assessment. She was asked to schedule and attend a health assessment with her doctor. Staff person#2 was able to complete her health assessment on 4/27/23 and completed her mantoux testing (negative result) on 4/29/23. |
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| 2023-05-17 | 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 updates to the emergency contact form for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 7.26.22 and 2.13.23. 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 Family Resource Specialist (FRS) was unable to gain an update on child #1's emergency contact form within the required 6 month time frame due to some family hardships that created attendance problems for the child/family. The FRS was able to retrieve an update on the emergency contact form on 2/13/23, approximately 7 months after the first contact form was completed on 7/26/22. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an FBI Clearance for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was completed for DOE purposes and not acceptable for employment in child care. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work at the Facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon enforcement of citation, Staff Person #1 was removed from ratio on 5/17/2023 and directed to apply for the appropriate DHS approved FBI Clearance. Staff Person #1 completed this request and retrieved the new clearance the evening of 5/17/2023 therefore correcting this violation and permitting her to return to ratio/work on 5/18/2023. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In classroom #103 an unlocked standing cabinet was observed to contain a room spray, hand sanitizer and hemp lotion. The items were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and could be accessible to preschool age children receiving care in the space. 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.) Immediately upon recognition of violation, staff in room #103 removed all items labeled, 'Keep out of reach of children' from the unlocked cupboard and relocated these items to a high shelf in the locked closet located in room #103. |
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| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was missing from the changing table in Classroom #104. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once violation was determined, staff in room #104 promptly added a new handwashing sign located directly beside the changing table in room #104. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A large garbage bag was observed on the counter next to the sink and could be accessible to children receiving care in the first floor indoor gross motor room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The garbage bag was removed and disposed of immediately upon notification of the violation. |
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| 2022-05-02 | 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: The written emergency transportation plan did not include staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. 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.) Using the DHS recommended documentation, I have personalized and added a site specific emergency transportation plan to our mandatory postings in each center room. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received a Hepatitis A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1s PCP was contacted and the child's most current vaccinations stated that this child did in fact receive the Hep A vaccine. This documentation was printed and added to the child's file. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) - Original label/Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) Description: Original label/Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the medication box in Classroom #104 expired Orajel, Saline Drops and Zarbees Cough Syrup were observed. Written consent for the Orajel, Saline Drops, Zarbees Cough Syrup and a Chest Rub were missing for the medications. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. 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 expired materials found were given to the Child's parent and the parent was asked to replace what was needed along with the correct form completed for each item. Parent stated that she did not wish to replace any of the items as the child does not need these items any longer. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: Child records were observed in an unlocked cabinet in Classroom #104. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet was locked immediately upon discovery of it being unlocked. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Facility Person's #1 and #7 lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position they were reported to be hired to perform. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Related experience was retrieved from both Facility Person 1 and 7 and documented on the Child Care Employment Verification Forms, then shared on the share drive with rep. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Facility Person's #1, #4, and #5 were not completed by a PQAS certified trainer. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Facility Person #6 was not completed within 90 days of starting. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The training was completed 3/14/22. 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.) All staff that were in current violation completed the Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training by a PQAS certified trainer. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file's for Facility Person #5, #6 and #7 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR certificate prior to starting as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Facility Person #8 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR Certificate and Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Completed clearances were not on file prior to starting. Facility Person's #5 and #6 exceeded 45 days without a completed NSOR Certificate. The NSOR for Facility Person #5 was dated 8/3/21. The NSOR for Facility Person #6 was dated 3/14/22. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Facility Person's #3 lacked a current disclosure statement. The disclosure statements on file for Facility Person's #3 and #6 lacked a witness signature. The file for Facility Person #5 lacked a disclosure statement that had been signed at the time of hire. The disclosure statement was dated 8/26/21. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Facility Persons(#5,6,7,8) cited for not having their NSOR Certificates have retrieved their certificates although they were past the current regulations timeline they are currently on file. Facility Person #8 has also obtained their child abuse clearance. Regarding Facility Person #3, 5 and 6, the disclosure statement was reviewed once more and signed. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging from a back pack in the Preschool classroom and was accessible to children receiving care in the space. 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.) The bottle of hand sanitizer was removed and placed in a locked cupboard the same day of inspection. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: An unlidded trash can was observed in the downstairs indoor gross motor room to contain cups that had been contaminated by human secretions. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash can was purchased and placed in downstairs indoor gross motor room. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Classroom #104 was missing soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was retrieved and added to first aid kit in classroom #104 |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A lidded waste receptacle was missing from the sink in the first floor indoor gross motor classroom. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash can was purchased and placed in the first floor indoor gross motor classroom. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room (Room 202), observed mat #8, which was in use by a child, was torn at the corners. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's mat was taped/repaired. Now and in the future, all toys and play equipment shall be in good repair and free of tears. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for child #1-child #5 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corporate agreement was updated to reflect regulation. The agreements for child #1-#5 were updated with the release persons names. Moving forward, agreements will specify who children can be released to. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The 6 month updates to the emergency contact information for child #5 which were required prior to COVID-19 lack the parent's signature. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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 file for child #5 is updated with the parent's signature. Now and in the future, parents will update Emergency contacts once in a 6 month period or when information changes. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and child #5 lack written verification of an influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families for child #3 and child #5 will either provide proof of current immunization or a completed opt form. Now and in the future, all families will be required to turn in flu shot immunizations or fill out an opt out form at the time of health assessment due dates. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months. 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 #1 has a current health assessment on file. Now and in the future, all staff will receive a reminder 6 months prior to their health assessment being due to avoid a lapse in time. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 contains agreements which were updated in 02/28/19 and 09/20/19, an interval which exceeds 6 months. 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.) Now and in the future, parents will review and update emergency contact information as well as financial agreements at least every 6 months or if information changes. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the wall near the windows in the far left corner of room 204. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint chip was sanded down and repainted. Now and in the future, all painted surfaces will remain chip free. |
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| 2020-03-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility has been without a person identified as and employed as the director since July 2019. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, Vanessa Kwaczala have been acting as the director at the Jeannette location since July 2019 assuming all roles and responsibilities within the job description of academy director. I am present 40+ hours per week. All staff and families come to me for incidents. I will take an academy director role until further notice. |
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| 2020-03-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, observed older toddlers receiving care in the indoor play space without their emergency contact information or a first aid kit being present. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit and emergency contact information will be accessible to staff when children are in their care. Staff will take their first aid kits and emergency contact with them when leave the room. |
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| 2020-03-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the following rooms: preschool room one ceiling tile, pre-K room: 5 ceiling tiles along the windows, school-age room at the end of the hallway: tiles above hand washing sink , in the corner of the room above the closet door and above the windows, school-age near office: 12 tiles along windows. 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 damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced. In the future, floors, ceilings, walls and other surfaces will be kept clean, safe and in good repair. |
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| 2020-03-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The source of running water in the infant/toddler diapering area was observed to be non-operational at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The portable sink will be replaced with a functioning sink. In the future, diapering areas in the facility will have a source of running water. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 203 lacks a posting of the daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A schedule was posted in the room and will be checked weekly to make sure it is still hung, |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #5 lacks the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will sign the agreement for child #5. Now and in the future, agreements will be signed by operator and parent the day it is received. Audits will be conducted to ensue they are complete. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, child #3 and child #5 contains an agreement which lacks the fee amount to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements were updated with the fee charged weekly. Going forward, all agreements will be checked more closely to ensue they are completed correctly. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and child #5 contains an agreement which lacks the date the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: 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.) Agreements were updated to show the date fees must be paid. All agreements will be reviewed to ensure they are complete and up to date during monthly audits. This is effective immediately. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains an agreement which lacks the child's arrival and/or departure times. 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.) Arrival and departure times were completed by the parent. Going forward all agreements will be checked more closely to ensure all areas are completed. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1-child #5 contains an agreement which lacks the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The person to whom the child can be released has been updated and completed with full addresses. Moving forward, all agreements will have the release person on them. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the child's physician. 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 EC was updated with full address for the physician. Going forward all ECs will be checked more closely to ensure all info is complete. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's work phone number and complete work address. The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's complete home and work addresses. The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete work address 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.) All child's parent work address have been completed and updated. Going forward all EC's will be checked more closely to ensure all info is completed correctly. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of one of the parent-designated release persons. The file for child #2 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete addresses of the parent-designated release persons. The file for child #4 lacks the complete address of one of the parent-designated release persons. The file for child #5 lacks the complete addresses of 2 of the parent-designated release persons. 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.) Child EC's have been updated with complete addresses for all parent-designated release persons. Going forward all EC's will be checked more closely to ensue that all information is completed properly. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent form has been completed for the child by the parent stating they opt out of the flu shot. Going forward flu records will be watched more closely. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a prescription medication for child #6 which lacks written consent for administration from the parent. 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.) A completed medication log was done by the parent and placed with the medication. Moving forward, all medications accepted by the facility will have a medication log signed by the parent. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible electrical outlet in the preschool room near the back closet which lacks a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A cover was placed in the outlet. In the future, all accessible electrical outlets will be covered. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed accessible hand sanitizer labeled 'keep out of the reach of children' on a mat in the library area of room 203. 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.) The hand sanitizer was made inaccessible. In the future, all toxics will be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room 203 (school age) lacks scissors. The first aid kit in room 201 (older toddlers) lacks gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing items were added to the first aid kits. Moving forward, management will conduct monthly checks of the first aid kids to ensure they have all required materials. First aid kits will include a checklist for all required materials. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Documented fire drills were conducted on 02/05/19 and 04/29/19, an interval greater than 60 days. The most recent fire drill was held on 04/29/19, more than 60 days ago. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, a fire drill will be conducted monthly to ensure time doesn't overlap 60 days. It will also me inputed into logs to show all who participated. |
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