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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Friday6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 did not include a completed Child Service Report (or another approved used to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.) The child has been enrolled for more than 6 months. 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 children's CSR's will be scanned and saved into a folder in the drive. A child service report will be completed. |
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| 2026-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 did not include the applicable out of state clearances. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #2 were dated 1/16/2021 and subsequently more than 60 months later on 2/17/26. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Out of state clearances were obtained and filed. |
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| 2025-08-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: An epi-pen was on site for child #1. The medication was not accompanied by written instructions from the individual who prescribed the information nor a prescription label. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written instructions or prescription label have been requested from the child's parent. If the requested paperwork is not provided by the deadline, care will be suspended until the required paperwork is on file. |
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| 2025-08-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. An expired certificate was posted. 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 current certificate of compliance has been posted in the parent communication binder. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The mulch underneath the monkey bars on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The mulch measured at 7-8 inches, short of the 9 inch requirement. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will be discussing the mulch with school staff. Students are not permitted to use the monkey vars until more mulch is added. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A spilled sticky substance was observed on the bottom of the fridge. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administrative staff have ordered cleaning products to clean the spill. The spill has been cleaned and removed from the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for child #4 and child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) Child number 4 & 5 have a fee amount on their agreement forms now. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and 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.) Child number 4 now has arrival and departure times on their agreement form. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date for admission for child number 3 has their date of admission on it now. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include a complete address for 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 physicians address has been added to child number 1's emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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 #5 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.) A new copy of the child #5's physical has been requested and obtained. This copy has a doctor's signature on it. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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: Updates of agreements and emergency contact forms for children #2 and #5 were not done timely during the previous year. Child 1 - The emergency contact form was signed/dated by a parent in July of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2025. The agreement on file was signed/dated by a parent in July of 2024 and subsequently more than March of 2025. Child 5 - The emergency contact form was signed/dated by a parent in June of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2025. The agreement on file was signed/dated by a parent in June of 2024 and subsequently more than March of 2025. 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 emergency contact forms and agreements have been signed - just not timely. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: A portion of the emergency contact forms present with the group were past due to be updated (parent signatures more than 6 months old). 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms in the binder have been updated. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, more than 12 months had lapsed since the last emergency drill (dated 4/2024). 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 completed. Emergency drills will be conducted annually. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have a DHS child care approved mandated reporter on file. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site (training completed). All staff will have the correct DHS child care approved mandated reporter training on file. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was stored in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site - First aid bags will NOT be accessible to children on site. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 7/31/24 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 10/3/24. 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.) Fire drills will be conducted every 30 days. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, the emergency contact information on file for children 1-3 did not include addresses for listed release persons. On 5/31/24, the emergency contact information on file for children 2-3 still did not include addresses for listed 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.) Staff reached out via Brightwheel for the missing information and documented it on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of arrival for the inspection, a single facility/staff person was present at the facility with 5 children. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be scheduled 30 minutes prior to opening to ensure they have the extra time to arrive before any children arrive. |
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| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria. On 5/31/24, the hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were again observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) All hand sanitizer has been moved to locked cabinets or out of reach/ inaccessible to students. Extra locks have been purchased. |
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| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: First aid kits were stored in areas accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Locks have been purchased for all first aid backpacks. The first aid kits will be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. On 5/31/24, the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device still were not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration reached out to the school district to complete the fire attestation form. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the cafeteria, the STEM room, and the lobby. 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.) Daily activity posted in areas on 5/10/24 |
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| 2024-05-10 | 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 on file for children 1, 3, and 5 did not include the 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.) Parents completed emergency contact forms during pickup on 5/10/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | 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 on file for children 1, and 5 did not include a work address for 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.) Emergency contact information will include the home and work addresses & telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. Completed on 5/10/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | 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 on file for child 1 did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or medical assistance benefits. Completed on 5/10. |
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| 2024-05-10 | 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 on file for children 1-3 did not include addresses for listed 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.) Emergency contact information will include the name, address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Completed by the parent on 5/10/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the pre-k room, the lobby, the STEM room, and the gym. 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.) All child care spaces have been updated with this information. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 3 was updated in September of 2023 and more than 6 months later in April of 2024. 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 parents will update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6 month period or as soon as there is a change in information. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child 3 has been enrolled since September of 2023. The child's record did not include a health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). 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.) The initial health report for a school age child will be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance. Child health report was placed in file on 5/15/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms located with the group were past due for updates (parent signatures were more than 6 months old). 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent will review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once every 6 months. All new EC form copies were placed in group binders on 5/10/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been completed during 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.) Emergency drill conducted on 5/10/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Fire safety training updates were not obtained timely during the previous year for staff persons 1-3. Staff person 1 - Due in December of 2023, but was not completed until May of 2024. Staff person 2 - Due in March of 2024, but was not completed until May of 2024. Staff person 3 - Due in May of 2023, but was not completed until February of 2024. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will participate in fire safety training annually. All staff will receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors. Staff 1-3 completed fire safety training. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The previous DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person 3 expired 1/10/24, and the update clearance was not obtained until 2/5/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with chapter 3490. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Uncovered outlets were observed throughout the facility in the childcare spaces and in hallways. 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.) Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Outlets were covered in child care space and hallways. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria. 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.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is Locked or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant were placed in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Working stoves were observed in an area that will be accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stoves will be turned off at the power source when occupied by children. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the phones in the cafeteria, the pre-k room, the STEM room, and the gym. 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.) Phone numbers were obtained, printed out, and posted by all phone (in pre-k, STEM, cafeteria, and gym) |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The STEM room and the lobby childcare space were not equipped with first aid kits. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit will be in the child care space. First aid kits were placed in areas 5/16/24. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the cafeteria did not include disposable, nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in the pre-k room did not contain soap, tweezers, and scissors. 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.) All first aid kits were fixed. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted in the bathrooms. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted 5/16. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: More than 60 days have passed since the last fire drill was logged (2/29/24). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was completed. |
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| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). A child care center shall keep the proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection devices or systems will be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c). |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The mulch underneath the swings and the tall spinner (embedded equipment) did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (9 inches). The depth of the mulch measured at 2-3 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will not be allowed on swings until mulch is at an appropriate height. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.111(b) Description: Posted in area used by parents Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in a traffic area used by parents. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written plan of activities has been posted. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Multiple supervision lapses were observed during the renewal inspection. Upon arrival to the facility, the staff person left the children unsupervised to answer the door. Children were observed walking out of the room and into the storage closet without staff supervision (observed twice). Another child walked out of the cafeteria and into the restroom without staff supervision (staff unable to see door to restroom from position in room). 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administrators have coached staff person on supervision. Expectations were reviewed with the children in care. All staff will complete a supervision training prior to the end of the school year. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include a complete address for 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 has been updated with the missing information. 6/2/23 update: Child is no longer enrolled in the program. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The backpack taken with the group outside did not include emergency contact forms for all of the children that were present with the group. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Backpacks have been updated to include the emergency contact forms for all enrolled children. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms on site for at least 8 children were past due to be updated (parent signatures more than 6 months old). 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Forms have been updated by parents. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for staff person 1 was more than 12 months old when the staff person began working at the facility. 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.) Staff person has been suspended until a new health assessment is completed |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The agreements and emergency contact forms on file for children 1 and 2 were not updated timely during the previous year. Updates Child 1 -Agreement 5/2/22 and subsequently 4/28/23 -Emergency contact form 5/2/22 and subsequently 2/24/23 Child 2 -Agreement 5/1/22 and subsequently 4/28/23 -Emergency contact form 4/11/22 and subsequently 2/24/23 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.) Forms have been updated by staff. |
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| 2023-05-18 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person 1 included just 1 written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has been suspended and will not return until a 2nd reference is on file. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 1, 2, 4, and 5 were not signed by the operator. 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.) Child files will be updated and corrected. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 2 and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) Child files will be updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 2, 4, and 5 did not specify the date on which 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.) Child files will be updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 1, and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement forms will be updated for completion. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 3 and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and 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.) Child agreement forms are being updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 4 did 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.) Agreements are being updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children 1-5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement forms are being updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The original agreements were on file for children 2 and 3. 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.) Copies were made to give originals to families. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child 4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, and work telephone number. 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.) Child files will be updated to include this information. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 3, and 4 did not include complete health insurance information. The forms for children 1 and 3 were missing the policy number, and the form for child 4 was missing the health insurance coverage information. 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.) Child files are being updated correctly. Missing information was added. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The agreement and emergency contact information on file for child 3 have not been updated in the past 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.) Child file is being updated to show a current date. |
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| 2022-10-04 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation that an emergency drill was completed during the previous year. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) A drill was ran to correct this. It is documented. |
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| 2022-05-20 | 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: During the follow up visit to verify corrections had been made from the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed in regard to supervision. A school-age child was observed walking out of a room off the hallway near the entrance. The child was without staff supervision while in the room. 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.) Steps' Executive Director verified that BT staff complete BKC training Supervision: Positioning. Executive Director coached the BT site director regarding the importance of supervision and the 2nd offense violation. BT site director understands that a third violation places her employment in jeopardy. Supervision is an ongoing topic at staff meetings. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space. 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.) The site director has posted a schedule and lesson plan at the center. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, children were observed in areas of the room where staff were unable to supervise (see) the children. The training will be completed by the end of the day on 5/20/22. 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.) Staff are completing a positioning supervision training to ensure children are not out of sight at any time. |
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| 2022-05-09 | 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 agreements on file for children 1 and 4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: 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.) Agreement forms are now up to date with services provided listed. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement forms are now up to date with date of admission. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for child 5 did not include the immunization record. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immunization Records for all children are on file. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: A child did not wash hands prior to eating a snack. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing policy will be handed out again to all staff members. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for children 1-5 were not updated timely during the previous year (updated after a period of six months). Child 1 - Both signed 9/21/21 and subsequently 4/26/22 Child 2 - Emergency contact form signed 8/19/21 and subsequently 4/11/22 Child 3 - Both sidned 8/22/21 and subsequently 4/12/22 Child 4 - Both signed 9/21/21 and subsequently 4/11/22 Child 5 - Emergency contact form signed 9/23/21 and subsequently 4/12/22 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.) All forms have been currently updated. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 began working for Steps to Success without complete provisional hire paperwork on file. At the time she began working in a child care position, her record did not include either a complete DHS FBI clearance or a PA state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 now has a completed file. |
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| 2022-05-09 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, a fire drill was conducted on 10/4/21 and then subsequently on 12/21/21. More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills. 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 staff member that did not complete fire drills in a timely matter is no longer with the program. |
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