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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center Inc

New Brighton, PA · Beaver County
709 3rd Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066
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Capacity
135 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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📞 (724) 846-5599
709 3rd Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
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Active License
License Number
CER-00249364
License Issued
Dec 19, 2025
Active Through
Dec 4, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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BULLFROGS & BUTTERFLIES CHILD CARE CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in NEW BRIGHTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 135 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and video evidence on 5/7/26 at approximately 540pm Child #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) was left alone outside in the toddler play space by staff #1. Staff #1 came inside from the outside play space with another child at 540pm, clocked out at 542pm, and immediately left the building. At approximately 544pm, Staff #2 went outside to complete a final check for closing. This is when Child #1 was found alone in the play space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction was to terminate the employee immediately while also instituting a new form of action to maintain proper supervision everywhere on the premises at all times.
2026-05-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and video evidence on 5/7/26 at approximately 540pm Child #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) was left alone outside in the toddler play space by staff #1. Staff #1 came inside from the outside play space with another child at 540pm, clocked out at 542pm, and immediately left the building. At approximately 544pm, Staff #2 went outside to complete a final check for closing. This is when Child #1 was found alone in the play space.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction was to terminate the employee immediately while also instituting a new form of action to maintain proper supervision everywhere on the premises at all times.
2026-02-25 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file contained a pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 2/12/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and all other staff persons have received the proper pediatric first aid and CPR training.
2025-12-19 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's most recent child service report was dated 3/2025 which is more than 6 months ago.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to conduct a new Child Service Report for child #2 to bring their file up to date.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 10/2/25 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to ensure that students in the future have health assessments with current and acceptable dates before they are able to start their enrollment.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the bathrooms of the treehouse room and the friendly forest room there were used diapers/pull ups in the trash cans that were not hands free.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to place hands-free trash receptacles in the Treehouse and Friendly Forest classrooms to replace the current trash cans we have.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 3/1/23 and 4/11/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #3's most recent health assessment is dated 10/25/23 which is more than 24 months ago.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to ensure that staff members going forward are given more than enough notice and time to get their health assessments updated and completed before the expiration date given; unlike was done with staff #1 and #3
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 2/13/20 and 2/18/25, which are more than 60 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to ensure that staff members like staff #2 have clearance reinstated before the end term of each previous clearance obtained.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the beehive room was missing gauze and tape.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to place an appropriate amount of gauze and tape in the first aid kit of the beehive classroom.
2025-11-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room, the baseboard by the tall white shelf and the window was peeling. In the bathroom of the friendly forest room in the corner between the sink and the wall was used paper towels, dirt, and debris.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to patch the peeling baseboard with duct tape for now and to replace the piece of baseboard at our repairman's earliest convenience. Our plan of correction is also to thoroughly clean the Friendly Forest bathroom, get rid of the corner of dirt and debris, and to continue to emphasize the importance of full sweeps and cleans of each room upon closing them.
2025-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room, there was a cracked clear plastic bin that had rough edges.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to remove the cracked clear plastic bin from the Friendly Forest room, and to replace it with a new and more sturdy bin.
2025-10-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the treehouse room on the brown shelf next to the ABC carpet was a can of Blaster Hand Sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to remove the can of "Blaster Hand Sanitizer" from the room altogether, and to ensure that all cleaning supplies and sprays are placed out of reach of children.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room one of the shelves on the small four cube shelf was broken.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The four cube shelf in the friendly forest classroom has since been removed.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the Sassafras room on the projector cart was a surge strip that was plugged into a power source that was missing protective outlet covers accessible to children. In the pond room there was a surge protector on the side of the refrigerator on a low table without protective outlet covers accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to place protective outlet covers or tape in the surge strip on the projector cart and the surge protector in the pond classroom.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room the drawer of the diaper table was unlock and it contained diaper cream (Desitin, Triple paste, CeraVe) that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to place a child lock on the specific draw of the diaper table that was unlocked in the friendly forest room.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room there was a low metal four cube shelf that had sharp corners without corner covers/guards. In the outside preschool playground area was plastic pavilion edging that was cracked with sharp edges and possible pinch points.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to put foam taped edges and guars on the metal four cube shelf in the friendly forest. The plastic pavilion edging outside will be taped over.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room, there was damaged plaster by the play kitchen set. In the outside young toddler play area along the bottom of the window frame was peeling paint.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is to tape over the damaged plaster in the friendly forest room, and to paint/fix the chipped paint/damaged edging in the outside younger toddler playground.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: In the friendly forest room there were multiple floor to ceiling windows that did not have a visual strip of other visual identification on the glass.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Visual taped shapes, numbers, and pictures have been placed on the windows to signify visual identification.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(e)

Description: Toilet and sinks proper height

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10am on 9/29/25 it was observed in the butterfly room that the staff person was holding an infant over the sink to wash the infant's hands.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction is that we will not hold a child over the sink to wash their hands. Going forward we will wipe the hands of children that cannot safely use a step stool to reach the sink.
2025-09-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's clearances, education information, and trainings have since been updated and completed to put them in qualified standing.
2025-09-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1's start date has been corrected and moved to the date of 9/1/25. Staff person #1 has obtained both references letters needed to move forward.
2025-09-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was obtained three days after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement.

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. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 2. The owner and assistant director will attend in-person Existing Provider Training on Oct 22, 2025.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
It was later determined that Staff Person #1's start date was 9/1/25. Staff person #1 has since been checked and confirmed for having all of their clearances completed. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). (9/4/25) 2. The owner and assistant director will attend in-person Existing Provider Training on Oct 22, 2025. (10/22/25)
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: On 5/14/25, in the facility's medication cabinet in the kitchen was Genexa which had expired on 4/2025, Hylands Cough and Mucus had expired on 4/2025, Triamcinolone had expired on 8/2024, and Zarbee's Cough Syrup and Mucus had expired on 7/2024, therefore they were not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired medication found on 5/14/25 has since been returned to parents and/or thrown away upon parents' requests.
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 5/14/25 Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 has since completed the pre-service training: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1. Staff Person #3 and the complete staff of the center has also received a 3 hour in person training by our stars coordinator, Lisa Black, on supervision and ratio.
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 it was observed that Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has since completed pediatric first aid and CPR training under PQAS certification. This staff person also has never worked alone because of this situation.
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25 Staff #2's file 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 2/11/20 and 4/15/25 which is more than 60 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2's mandated reporter training has since been completed and staff person #2 has all trainings and clearances necessary.
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 5/14/25 Staff #3 was observed unsupervised with children without an NSOR certificate in their file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 has since received NSOR certificate and has all clearances and trainings needed to be an employed staff in ratio.
2025-05-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 5/7/25, In the treehouse room a protective outlet cover was missing from the outlet outside the bathroom. On 5/14/25 in the Friendly Forest a protective outlet cover was missing from an outlet next to the diaper table.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective receptacle covers has since been placed in all electrical outlets. Extra Protective receptacle covers have also been distributed to each classroom for staff to place as needed.
2025-04-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cots and blankets are now placed inside the room so staff and children can access them while maintaining supervision at all times
2025-04-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Continued Noncompliance: On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway. Previously cited on 7/9/24; 10/21/24; 11/22/24 & 1/29/25.

Correction Required: TIERED LIS: 1. 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. 2. The Legal Entity will require all staff at the facility to attend a 2 hour minimum, in person training regarding supervision of children presented by ELRC 4 within 3 months of the approval of this plan of correction. The Legal Entity will submit the training to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. Documentation of training for each staff will be submitted to the department within 10 days of the completion of the training. 3. The Legal Entity will require the operator, director and any staff persons who have a leadership role to participate in monthly, on site, Technical Assistance (TA) sessions with ELRC 4 for a minimum of 4 months. The TA sessions will include defining staff leadership roles in the childcare, identifying methods that each role can utilize to ensure staff understand and are implementing proper supervision of all of the children in care. Documentation of each TA session will be submitted to the Department within 10 days of the completion of the session.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tier 1: Correction Date: 4/15/25 the staff person was told immediately that she could not leave the room nor allow any children to go into the hallway to get or return their mats or blankets, because this took them out of her sight and not supervised Tier 2: Correction Date: 5/29/25 the required training will be set up as soon as possible regarding supervision and ratio. This will be an approved training by DHS. Documentation of these trainings will be sent to DHS within 10 days. Tier 3: Correction Date: 9/26/25 The Leadership team will participate in a 4-month program of meetings with our TA to define staff leadership roles in the childcare, identify methods that will help each person to understand and implement proper supervision of all children in care. The documentation of these meetings will be submitted to DHS within 10 days.
2025-04-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

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

Noncompliance Area: The parent was not given the injury report on the day of the incident, 3/28/25. The file for Child #1 lacked an injury report for 3/28/25. The incident report retained in the facility's accident file was incomplete.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
an incident report was written and placed in the childs file and in the office file
2025-04-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan to correct this noncompliance has been to move the children's nap mats and personal sleeping items out of the storage area hallway located in the back of the room as an attachment to the room, and into the physical space of the classroom.
2025-01-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:50am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 15 children in the preschool room. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 8 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 6 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 8 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 6 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help from the certification representation the missing child was identified and added to Staff Person #1's group.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #2 were instructed on the importance and proper way to conduct a ratio/supervision check.
2025-01-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.118(c) - Vet's certificate required Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.118(c)

Description: Vet's certificate required

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a puppy in the preschool classroom which is the staff person's service dog and there was not any documentation of rabies immunization on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An appointment was made for the puppy to receive a rabies shot when she became of age. This appointment was made for 2/20/2025
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The Back 40 room was a clear crack bin with sharp edges on the shelf in the fenced in area of the room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the cracked bin was removed from the classroom.s
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In the pond room the in the unlocked sink cabinet was loose unused garbage bags accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths. In the beehive room there were foam blocks that had teeth marks on them accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the sink cabinet will be fixed by our maintenance man. The foam blocks were removed and the plastic bags were removed from the classroom.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The tall cabinet near the emergency exit in the Back 40 was not securely attached causing it to be unstable when touched. In the Sassafras room the dress up shelf was not securely attached causing it to be unstable when touched.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the tall cabinet in the Back 40 will be attached to the wall by our maintenance man to secure it from falling.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in the Butterfly room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
a thermometer was placed in the fridge in the Butterfly Room.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2pm on 11/22/24 in the back 40 room it was observed that Staff #6 was sitting by the bathroom on one side of the room, the children were napping on the other side of the room behind the fence with 2 children around the corner unable to be seen. At approximately 2:10pm on 11/22/24 in the beehive room staff #8 was on one end of the room by the entrance, there were 3 children napping at the other end of the room around the corner unable to be seen.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers were instructed to move so that all the children could be seen.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2pm on 11/22/24 in the back 40 room it was observed that Staff #6 was sitting by the bathroom on one side of the room, the children were napping on the other side of the room behind the fence with 2 children around the corner unable to be seen. At approximately 2:10pm on 11/22/24 in the beehive room staff #8 was on one end of the room by the entrance, there were 3 children napping at the other end of the room around the corner unable to be seen.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 and Staff #8 was told to move so they could see all the children when they were sleeping. This may have meant they had to walk around the room.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 915am an infant was observed to be asleep in a rocker that was placed in a crib.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was removed from the rocker and placed in his assigned crib to continue his nap.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's financial agreement was signed when the error was found.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1,3,4,5, and 6 contained child service reports with no date making them not acceptable, provider stated they were done in February which is still more than 6 months prior. Child #2 and 7's file contained child service reports dated 2/2024 which is more than 6 months prior.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New Child service reports will be completed for Children #1,2,3,4,5, 6, and 7. these will be complete and with dates.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: In the back 40 room one the emergency contact information was missing from the room for one child that was in care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency contact form was made for the missing child in the Back 40 classroom.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's two most recent emergency information update signatures are 10/10/23 and 8/6/24 which are more than 6 months apart.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the signature is now current.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Child #5 initial health assessment is dated 2/23/24 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's initial health assessment was very late but was finally turned in.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the Back 40 room the bathroom trash can that was not hands free contained a used pulled up.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash can in the Back 40 will be replaced with a hands-free covered trash can.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment will be established.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain a health assessment. Staff #3's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/29/22 and 10/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/5/22 and 9/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #7's file contained a health assessment that was dated 8/15/23, this assessment was marked that a physical examination was not conducted making this health assessment not valid.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 had a maternity leave between those dates, so her physicals were fine. Staff #4 is now current and #7 will get a complete assessment as soon as possible.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain a TB test.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was removed from working in the center until she got her TB test completed.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 health assessment dated 10/26/23 did not state that the person was suitable to provide child care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was told about the correction that was needed on her health assessment and she will have it corrected or redone.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.165 - Menus Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted in the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A menu for the current week was printed and posted.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 financial agreement two most recent update signatures are dated 10/10/23 and 8/6/24 which is more than 6 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the updated signature for Child #3 is now current.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file did not contain 2 written nonfamily references. Staff #4's file contained two reference letters from the same person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #4 were informed that their files were incomplete and did not contain the reference letters that are required .
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2's two most recent emergency plan trainings are dated 7/27/23 and 10/15/24 which are more than 12 months apart.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 was current in her emergency training at this time.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will write a letter to the current parents and to all new parents that explains the emergency procedures of the center.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #2 lacked 5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2022 to 12/2023. Staff file #2 contained 5 child care training hours dated 2/5/24, 3/12/24, and 4/29/24 used for correction. Staff file #4 lacked 5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2022 to 12/2023. Staff file #4 contained 5 child care training hours dated 3/23/24, 5/24/24, and 5/24/24 used for correction.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff records of trainings will be done and staff will be informed if there is more training necessary.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 1/26/23 and 6/8/24 which are more than 12 months apart.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 took maternity leave and returned to work May 20, 2024. She then took the Fire Safety training on line on June 8, 2024
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff #7's file contained the online portion of the pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 9/4/23, the in-person portion of the training was not completed making this training not acceptable.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #7 will take the Pediatric first aid and CPR training ASAP.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file staff #1 did not contain documentation of the receipt of being fingerprinted for DHS FBI clearance before date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff # 2 includes state police clearances dated 10/25/18 and 11/29/23, child abuse clearances dated 11/20/18 and 12/8/23, DHS FBI clearances dated 11/28/18 and 12/1/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #3 includes state police clearances dated 6/4/18 and 9/15/23, child abuse clearances dated 6/27/18 and 9/10/23, and DHS FBI clearances dated 6/21/18 and 10/24/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #6 included a State Police clearance dated 10/18/24 and an NSOR certificate dated 10/31/24 which is more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was removed from her teaching position until her file was complete with her Fingerprinting clearance. Other staff have their current clearances but they were obtained after the 60 months deadlines.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 2/15/23 and 3/27/24 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #5's, who was hired more than 12 months prior(See LIS Code Sheet), file did not contain a staff evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 was given a written evaluation .
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom of the friendly forest the outlet next to the sink area was cracked and missing a protective outlet cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective cover was placed in the outlet in the bathroom. The repair of the cracked outlet was put on the list for the maintenance man.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the treehouse room hand sanitizer and Purell sanitizing wipes, which stated keep out of reach of children, were sitting on top of a small refrigerator accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning materials (hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes were removed and put out of reach of the children.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Non Compliant - Finalized

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 telephone in the bunny borrow room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the phone in the Bunny Burrow was posted with the telephone numbers of the hospital, fire ambulance and poison control center.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the toddler outside place space the green outdoor carpet is coming up causing a tripping hazard.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the outdoor carpet will be adjusted to lay flat to prevent a tripping hazard to the children.
2024-11-22 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The diaper table in the Back 40 room did not have a hand washing sign. In the Friendly Forest room, a hand washing sign was missing near the room sink. A handwashing sign was missing above the toilet in the Beehive room.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New handwashing signs were hung in all the areas where they were missing.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The shelves that held nap time items for the beehive room were not attached to the wall making them unstable. The tall white cabinet in the beehive room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Request was given to our maintenance man to anchor these cabinets.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff in the Treehouse will be instructed to accompany children to the bathroom if there is a second teacher and ratio allows for their stepping out ( several children may have to go out together with the one teacher) or call the office to have someone supervise the one child while in the bathroom. The solution of this problem will be to take the wall down that separates the classroom and the bathroom.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff in the Treehouse will be instructed to accompany children to the bathroom if there is a second teacher and ratio allows for their stepping out ( several children may have to go out together with the one teacher) or call the office to have someone supervise the one child while in the bathroom. The solution of this problem will be to take the wall down that separates the classroom and the bathroom.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #4 has not completed the health and Safety 1 hour update training by the required date of 12/30/22.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 will be instructed to complete the Health and Safety 1 hour update training immediately and bring in the certificate to the office for proof.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 initial health assessment is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 health assessment is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the files for Staff #4,5,&6 have since been completed.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 file contain a TB test that is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 TB test is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain a TB test.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4,5 have been completed. And Staff #6 has since left our employment.
2024-10-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.162(c) - Not withheld as discipline Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.162(c)

Description: Not withheld as discipline

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, Staff #1 has taken food away from children many times when they are not finished eating during lunch. It was reported that Staff #1 will only give the children 5-8 minutes to eat lunch before she takes the children's plates away because she wants the children to lay down for nap so that she can leave the classroom. The children will be crying or saying that they are not done and are still hungry when this happens.

Correction Required: Food may not be withheld from a child for purposes of discipline.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was instructed that limiting the time the children are allowed to eat lunch was un acceptable and she needed to be more aware of how this was preceived by others. This was seen as discipline and needs to change immediately.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and #6 will obtain two written, non family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24, Staff #2's file contains a 6-hour health and safety training dated 9/11/16 which is not an acceptable training.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 will take the new revised Health and safety training as soon as possible.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #6 and 7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #6 and #7 will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 and #7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by at least an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6 and #7, staff person #6 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 7 was suspended until she was able to finish her Mandated Reported training. staff # 6 is working on her training. but since this time has left our employment.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 6/10/24, state police clearance dated 2/28/24, and a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/1/24 all are dated after their date or hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #4 contained a child abuse clearance dated after their start date with children(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #5 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Michigan required under the CPSL. The file for staff #6 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or a copy of the completed clearance information from Texas required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 requested clearances from Michigan the same day this was discovered. Staff #6 requested Texas clearances the next day and both staff were removed from working in the classrooms until these clearances came in Staff #5 has received her additional clearances and has returned to work. Staff #6 has since moved back to Texas for unrelated reasons.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff #6, who was working as an AGS, had a file that did not contain verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 was informed that she needed proof of her 2 years of experience with children. She was from another state and made this requirement difficult to fulfill. Staff #6 left our employment shortly.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: *Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.

Correction Required: *When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the staff in the Treehouse will be instructed to accompany children to the bathroom if there is a second teacher and ratio allows for their stepping out ( several children may have to go out together with the one teacher) or call the office to have someone supervise the one child while in the bathroom. The solution of this problem will be to take the wall down that separates the classroom and the bathroom.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: **Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.

Correction Required: **The legal entity or legal entity representative will conduct ratio and supervision checks in all classrooms at least three times a week for a period of 4 months after the date this plan of correction is accepted. The classroom checks will be documented on a form pre-approved by the department and will remain onsite for review by a representative of the department during a minimum of at least 3 unannounced monitoring visits. The legal entity will review the classroom check forms on a weekly basis and will sign off on each form.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
a form will be made and approved by DHS representative on which the Director or representative will do a supervision and ratio check on all classrooms 3 times a week for the next 4 months. these forms will be kept for any and all monitoring visits. the legal entity will sign off on these on a weekly basis.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: In the pond room a pink power strip accessible to children was missing protective outlet covers. In the treehouse room 2 outlet covers were missing accessible to children: one by the refrigerator and one by the children's eating tables.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the uncovered outlets were covered immediately.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs hallway next to the bathroom on a low cart accessible to children was Febreze Air Mist which stated 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the can of fAbrese Air Mist was immediately removed and placed in a acceptable location, out of reach of children.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Back 40 room and the Friendly Forest room were missing adhesive bandages. The first aid kit in the Sassafras room was missing gauze.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All necessary items were added into the First Aid kits in the classrooms that were found to be lacking something.
2024-10-21 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 10/19/23-11/20/23, 12/18/23-1/29/24, 2/19/24-3/22/24, 4/18/24-5/24/24, and 7/12/24-8/19/24 which are more than 30 days apart.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm testing will done by the administration within the 30 day window.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: *Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately suspended and then permanently removed from our employment. the bathroom is inside the classroom and can be correctly supervised by the teacher when is use, but the incorrect use of the bathroom for discipline reasons is never appropriate. Supervision is always necessary even when teacher is changing diapers.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: **Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.

Correction Required: **The legal entity will conduct a staff meeting within two months of the approval of this plan of correction. Supervision, ratio and appropriate discipline of children will be reviewed. The staff meeting agenda will also include a review of any supervision and ratio citations made by the Department within the last 12 months. The legal entity will create a dated agenda for the staff meeting and a signed attendance sheet for the meeting. The agenda and signed attendance sheet will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email within 7 days of completion of the staff meeting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center will set up a staff meeting for all staff within 2 months of the approval of this POC, The meeting will cover supervision, ratios and appropriate discipline of children. This will also address all supervision and ratio citations of the past 12 months from DHS. And then the agenda and sign-in documentation will be sent to our representative within 7 days of its completion.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately suspended and later removed from our employment.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: *Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.

Correction Required: *A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately suspended and later permanently removed from our employment.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: **Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.

Correction Required: **The legal entity will require all staff persons at the facility to attend a, 2 hour in person training regarding managing challenging behaviors in children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training must be approved by the Department prior to implementation. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email upon completion. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
the center will have all staff attend an in-person training per-approved by OCDEL-DHS that will address the topic of appropriate discipline practices for children with challenging behaviors. This will also address all supervision and ratio citations of the past 12 months from DHS. This will this training will be done within 2 months of the approval of this POC. The sign-in and agenda of the training will be given to our DHS representative within 7 days of the training.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, staff #1 has yelled at child #1 using harsh language, when the child is being redirected.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was suspended and later removed from our employment.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity. Staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately suspended and later removed from our employment.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.118(a) - Pet in good health/friendly Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.118(a)

Description: Pet in good health/friendly

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, the children have been allowed to play with a dog named Nola at the facility. While playing with the dog, child # 2, was bitten on the abdomen. Child # 3, was bitten on the shoulder. Staff described the incident with child #3 as a "nip."

Correction Required: A pet or animal present at the facility, indoors or outdoors, shall be in good health and known to be friendly to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nala the center's pet has been permanently removed from the center.
2024-07-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 3 and #5 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22, as required by Announcement C-22-06.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and #5 will have the one-hour update of the health and safety training course done immediately. and All new staff will be required to take the new updated training, Get started in Center care- revised.
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

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

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements and a file review, incident reports for the following incidents were not created: incident on 6/25/24 for child #1; dog bit incident for child #2 and child #3.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be careful to write up any and all incident reports when an accident, injury or illness involving a child in care at the facility. copies of the incident report will be given to the parent, put in child's file and kept in office file.
2024-07-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR , and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR .

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 & #2 will have until 10/12/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 & #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 & #2, staff person #1 & #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #1 has left our employment
2024-07-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/5/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #4 will have until 10/12/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 will be told to re-do his Mandated Reported training done as soon as possible. This training was finished on 9/13/24
2024-07-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately suspended and then permanently removed from our employment.
2024-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Health and Safety

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and 2 will have until July 5. 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, staff person #1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required pre-service trainings will be completed for both Staff #1 and Staff #2 by the required July 5, 2024 due date.
2024-03-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On March 11, 2024, from approximately 11:20 A.M. -- 11:25 A.M. three (3) Pre School-Children were on the outdoor play space in an area not visible to staff. The three (3) children were not properly supervised and the three (3) children were seen on video with their pants down touching each other's private areas. At 11:25 A.M., a staff person who witnessed this incident alerted another staff person on the outdoor play space and it was stopped.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide staff training on 04/29/2024 on Better Kid Care: Supervision and Playground Practices. We will also: we will remove any potential blind spots on the playground, require the staff to conduct 15-minute interval name to face checks, documented by our ProCare App, lastly, to coincide with the 15-minute interval name to face checks, we will provide each teacher with responsibility face cards, organized by a key ring and meant to be worn and used while transitioning kids to the playground.

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