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Care Center Foundation

West Chester, PA · Chester County
127 S Matlack St, West Chester, PA 19382
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Languages
English, English, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 436-6226
127 S Matlack St
West Chester, PA 19382
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242240
License Issued
Sep 26, 2025
Expired
Sep 26, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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The Care Center has worked to provide for families in this low-income neighborhood. After the purchase of property and a building in 1987, the Care Center transformed a former bar into a place of safety and security for neighborhood families and their children.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for child #3 did not contain child service report providing family with information about the child's growth and development.

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.)
Complete CSRs
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission was updated during inspection
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include name, address or telephone number of child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medical provider information was updated during inspection
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain insurance card
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the fee agreement and emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. The fee agreement for child #4 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period.

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.)
Have guardian review and sign agreements
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience and education.

Correction Required: 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.)
Obtain education and experience verification
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not include initial health assessment prior to working with children.

Correction Required: 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.)
Have staff obtain updated health assessment
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include two written nonfamily references.

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.)
Obtain references from staff
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #6 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.

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.)
Have staff print transcripts; staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility
2026-07-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #6 did not include annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.)
Print PA keys report; staff person #1 no longer employed at facility
2026-07-15 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not contain first aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

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.)
Have staff attend training; staff person #5 is currently back in school and not working at the facility
2026-07-15 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: The file reviewed for staff person #1 hired on (see code sheet) contained a NSOR dated 8/12/20 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #5 hired on (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR certificate or 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. Facility Person #1 and facility person #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The only acceptable plan is for staff person #1 and staff person #5 to be removed from a childcare position at the facility.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the fee amount and the date the fee to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #2, #4 and #5 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form leaving no areas blank.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #2 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to obtain a statement from the doctor to state the child is free from communicable disease.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing an updated financial agreement.

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 provider will notify the parent and request for an updated signature on the financial agreement.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing the consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.31(a) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through to conducted staff to child ratio. The toddlers were in the outside area. The certification representative observed an old child who appeared to be with her mother supervising the children. The certification representative requested the file of the child after being told the child was a 14.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify staff (parent) and request for a copy of their child's latest health assessment and a completed emergency contact form to be included in the file due to the child's age.
2025-07-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green and yellow wall.

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.)
The provider put request for maintenance to come out to correct all areas of peeling paint
2024-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing documented experience in the file

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff member and request for them to provide proof of experience and include it in the file.
2024-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were both missing current health assessments in their file. Staff # 4 was missing TB records. in the file

Correction Required: 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 provider will notify the staff members and request for them to provide a copy of an update to date health assessment that will be included in the file and TB shot record for staff #4.
2024-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing a disclosure in the file. Staff #5 was missing a child abuse clearance, FBI results, criminal results, and mandated reporting clearance in the file.

Correction Required: 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. Facility Person #4 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify staff and request for them to complete an disclosure form and include it in the file.
2024-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative requested to view (1 through 5) Content of records for all new staff, staff # 1, staff #3 were missing both references.

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.)
The provider will notify the staff members and request for their missing number of references and will include them in the file.
2024-09-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed staff # 5 file, staff # 5 was missing and updated CPR certificate in the file.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff member and request for them to submit a current first aid and CPR certificate to place in the file.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were missing completed financial agreements in the file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will go over the financial agreements with each parent, sign and date it and have the parent sign and date it as well and provide the parents with a copy of the agreement.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 #3, and #4 were missing an complete emergency contact form in the file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 5 was missing consent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #5 were both missing the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form leaving no areas blank.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked the emergency travel before the children left for a walking excursion and did not see a written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Inside the bag.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will submit a copy of the facilities emergency plan to transport a child to the hospital in the event of an emergency on an excursion.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #4 health assessment, was missing a signature.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide a copy of the child health assessment signed by the doctor.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #3 and #4 were both missing immunized statuses according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provider a copy of the child shot records to be included in the file.
2024-08-01 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care

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.)
The provider will update the emergency plan and will review the plan up update with the staff.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have a health assessment or a TB shot record in the file.

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.)
The provider will notify staff #1 and request for them to provide an updated copy of their health assessment and TB shot record.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the written letter that was sent to the local traffic authority to notify them of the hours of operation and streets that will be used when picking up and dropping off children.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will submit a copy of the annually in written letter to the local authority of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2 and #5 were missing the consent for administering minor first aid. child #5 was also missing consent for walking, transportation.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving not areas blank.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 were all missing verification of experience.

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.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for them to complete the employee verification experience form and include it in the file
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing two references in the file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request for staff #1 to provide two written reference letters to be included in the file.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for lockdown.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan and include the plans for continuity of care and go over the update with staff.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not include the method to contact the parents. The plan also did not include the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will update the emergency plan and include the method to contact the parents.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were all missing the emergency plan training.

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.)
The provider will go over the emergency plan with all staff and provide them with an emergency plan certificate or a sign off sheet to acknowledge the emergency plan was reviewed.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing fire safety in the file.

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.)
The provider will notify staff #1 and request for them to submit their fire safety.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(f)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing health and safety in the file as well as 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify staff #1 and request for them to submit their health and safety and 12 hours of professional development training.
2024-08-01 Renewal 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 has a cpr that was not taken by a PQUAS certified trainer.

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.)
The provider will notify staff # 1 and request for them to retake take their CPR/First Aid by a PQUAS certified trainer.
2024-08-01 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a mandated reporter training in their file. Staff # 2 was missing a disclosure statement in the file. Staff #3, #5 and #7 were missing a criminal record in the file. Staff #1 and # 3 was missing an FBI result in the file. Staff #3 and #6 were the NSOR clearance in the file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide their missing document/documents to be included in the file.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, there were toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the infant room.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will remove any toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch from the classroom.
2023-09-22 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, there was disinfectant cleaner and hand sanitizer on top of the paper towel dispenser in the pre-k bathroom, sanitizer spray on the counter in pre-k classroom, and hand sanitizer on the cubbie in the pre-k classroom.

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.)
Director will remove all toxics and place them in an area out of reach of children.
2022-10-14 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: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was verified that an incident report had not been given to the parent on the same day of the incident.

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.)
Incident must be written for every injury and signed by family at pick up. The family will be given a copy and a copy will be placed in the child's file.
2022-08-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection dated 8/22/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling in Pre-K room on the wall near the counter, in Head Start Room 1 behind the rocker, and in Head Start Room 2 near the kitchen doorway.

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.)
Will have the landlord repaint the designated areas.

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