Carriage House Childrens Center
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About the Provider
Our Center is non-profit, non-sectarian, and conveniently located in Squirrel Hill in the Wightman School Community Building. We offer part-time and full-time care for families. The Center, which is open from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. The pre-school is also licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The Carriage House Children's Center also manages an affiliate of Magee-Womens Hospital, The Children's Center of Pittsburgh. It, too provides care for children ages six weeks to six years. The Center is located at 327 Craft Avenue in Oakland. The Children's Center houses a Get Well Room, which provides child care for mildly ill children and is available to all of our families.
Our founder, Natalie A. Kaplan, who has been teaching and directing childcare programs in the Pittsburgh area for more than 30 years, directs our highly qualified staff. The staff includes a program director and experienced early childhood educators dedicated to implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, the children's resting mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The names were added to replace the labels that had fallen off. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The information was input onto the emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The first aid bag in the Young Toddler Room contained two children's EpiPen medications, and the first aid bag in Room 102 contained one child's EpiPen medication that were not in the original containers. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teachers have reached out to parents to obtain the original containers for the medications. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a written evaluation dated 11/21/25 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a written evaluation dated 3/2/26 but was not within 12 months of hire. The file for Staff Person #3 contained written evaluations dated more than 12 months apart (3/31/25 and 4/9/26). The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain a written evaluation within the last 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files are now current. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In Room 305, two first aid bags were observed placed on chairs and were accessible to children in care. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hooks are being added the classroom for the first aid bags. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the children's restrooms in Room 104 and in the Toddler Room. In the girls' restroom next to the gym, a handwashing sign was not posted near the toilet in the second stall. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were added to the locations that were originally missing the signage. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The trash receptacles in the girls' and boys' restrooms were not equipped with lids. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash bins with lids have been purchased to add to those bathrooms. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log contained documentation of conducting a fire drill on 12/19/25 but the time of the drill and the hypothetical location of the fire was not listed. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The location and time was added into the log. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the AP-1 room's closet, a children's foam climber block was observed to be torn on the corners, exposing the interior and was not in good repair. Plastic bins containing children's toys were observed to be cracked with rough edges and not in good repair in Room 107 (2 bins), Room 102 (1 bin), and Room 105 (1 bin). Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam climber was repaired and the plastic containers were either trown away or taped. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained documentation of a health assessment that the physician marked 'no' to conducting a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is currently not working. In order for her to return to work, we will assure that her assessment includes a physical exam. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked qualification documents for the position in which the staff person is performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 was reclassified to an Assistant Group Supervisor until a new transcript is received which shows the date conferred and the area of study. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the gym, an electrical outlet was missing two protective receptacle covers where children 5 years of age and younger were receiving care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A protective receptacle cover was immediately placed in the outlet |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle of Goo Gone that is labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed stored above children's food in the closet in Room 102. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaning product was immediately removed from the area. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Trash that had been contaminated by human secretions was contained in a receptacle that was not plastic-lined or lidded in the AP-1 room. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New trash cans with lids were ordered and replaced the old trash can. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The waste receptacles located near the sinks in the Young Toddler Porch room and the Toddler Porch room were not lidded. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans with lids were ordered and placed in the YT and TR porch areas. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Previously cited on SIN-00263788. The files for all other Facility Persons are now in compliance. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the Facility person complete their Fire and Safety training. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Two plastic bins in Room 107 and one plastic bin in Room 101 that contained children's toys were observed to be cracked and not in good repair. In the Young Toddler room, a green laundry bin was observed to have a cracked handle and was not in good repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bins were either replaced or repaired. This occurred day of inspection. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The two most recent child service reports in the file for child #2 are dated more than 6 months apart: 11/22/23 and 11/1/24. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child has a report completed in May, but the report was not placed in the file because the child and family had left for the remainder or the school year. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not contain documentation of the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent has provided the necessary information in order to complete the paperwork. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain documentation of a TB test at initial employment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person made an appointment with their doctor, kept the employer notified on any dates, and has since completed the form and resubmitted it to the Assistant Director on 5/2/2025. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for Facility Person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person has had their doctor complete the Health Assessment form. The form has been initialed and dated, and upon completion has been resubmitted to the Assistant Director. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for Facility Persons #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the last 12 months. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the two Facility persons complete their Fire and Safety training. We will submit completed trainings to our Certification rep by 5/15/2025. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1, who was provisionally hired, lacked documentation of application of the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry clearance for the state of Virginia where the facility person resided in 5 years prior to date of hire as required under the CPSL (See IS Code Sheet). The file for Facility Person #1 now has current Child Abuse and Neglect clearance results from the state of Virginia. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member signed and dated form. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In Room 107, a bottle of disinfectant spray that states, "Keep out of reach of children" was observed near the sink accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disinfectant bottles were moved to a location where it was out of reach from children. This occurred day of inspection. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In Room 105, toxins that included several bottles of disinfectant spray and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food. In Room 108, toxins that included Epson Salt and baby oil were observed stored on a shelf above food. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles, Epson salt, and baby oil were moved that day away from food. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: In the Older Infant room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle. In Room 105, it was observed that used nasal tissues were in a plastic-lined receptacle but did not have a closed lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans were replaced or provided with lids in the classroom. Pictures of trash cans in those two rooms will be sent directly to our Certification rep. |
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| 2025-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In Room 105, peeling paint was observed on the wall below the windows in the room and in the children's restroom near the paper towel dispenser. In Room 107, peeling paint was observed on the wall near the windows in the room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Windows and walls containing peeling paint were repaired. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the incident, staff member #1's supervisor met with them to determine the procedure breakdown. The procedure was then reviewed, in detail, with this staff member. The staff member was placed on disciplinary action with an improvement plan-this included the completion of a supervision training, review of in-house policies, including our name card procedure document. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors are doing more frequent name card checks. We reviewed our supervision policy at a lead teacher level which was brought back to the classroom to be reviewed with all staff. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, on 1/8/25, Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in Room 101's bathroom from approximately 3:30-3:45pm while the group transitioned to the Gymnasium and without staff person #1 being aware that the child was not with the group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will review and maintain appropriate staff:child ratios, including when we are with mixed aged groups as well as maintaining the maximum group size. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed dirt and debris under the the mat on the diaper changing table in the Toddler 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wiped down the area underneath the diaper changing pad. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed teeth marks on the foam peg fish and alphabet tiles in the AP2 Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the foam pieces from the play area and will dispose of the bitten pieces. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent documentation of trainings regarding the facility's emergency plan in the files for Staff Person #1 through #8 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members listed above have completed their annual training and the proper documentation is in the file. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will update the parent letter to include an explanation of the emergency procedures with accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-04-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed two bent metal plates with rough edges at the bottom of the wall on the right in the gym. Observed two nails protruding from the floor where a baseboard had been removed on the left side of the gym. Observed exposed bolts protruding from the bases of the toilets in the Toddler Room, Room #101, 105, and 107. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The metal plates have been hammered down so they are no longer sticking out. The base board was replaced and all nail are secure. We will purchase and install new bolt covers on the toilets. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in the Music Room for the children receiving 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The group rejoined the classroom and the emergency contact information was with in the room. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We sent an email to the family that day and they scheduled an appointment that week. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #10 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member had turned in an assessment, it was late. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors that were accessible to children in Room 102 and 107. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were immediately removed and placed out of reach of the children. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Instructions for how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically were not posted at the facility . Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have updated our Parent Handbook with the online address and the regional office contact information. We have also created a one page to post on the parent bulletin board. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (See LIS Code Sheet).. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff had completed First Aid/CPR trainings in their files. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #-9 and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-Hour Health and Safety 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 #9 and 10 will have until 5/4/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 and 10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #9 and 10, staff person #9 and 10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff began working on the trainings immediately. One has it completed, the other will have it completed by the date requested. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent State Police and FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearance had been obtained, but late. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent evaluations in the files for Staff Person #4, #5 and #6 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The files for Staff Person #7 and #8 did not include an evaluation conducted within the past 12 months (March, 2022). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff have since completed an evaluation and will be meeting with the Program Director within the 1st 2 weeks of May to discuss the evaluation period and set goals. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed Aquafor healing ointment, which was accessible to children, in an unlocked drawer in Room 104. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We installed a child safety lock on the drawer in the classroom. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed leaves and trash in the exit stairwell of the Toddler Room. Observed linoleum peeling under the food cabinet and a molding separating from the left corner by the exit of the Young Toddler Room. Observed ceiling tiles stained from water damage in the corner of the music room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exit stairwells were cleaned out, the linoleum was glued back in place and the ceiling tile was replaced. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The AP1, young toddler porch, older toddler porch, and multi purpose room lacked a daily activities schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily Activity Schedules have been posted in each location. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for child #1 lacked the physician's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address was completed during the inspection. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The immunization record for child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family has completed an exemption form for future use. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Returning staff person #3, #5, and #7 lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours from the upcoming program year have been or will be applied to make up the lack of hours. Staff will need to complete more than 12 hours of training in this current year to remain compliant. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 completed first-aid and CPR training after the pervious certificate expired. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The above staff have already taken the appropriate pediatric first aid/CPR training. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #8 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #11, #13, #15, #16, #17, and #18 lacked pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire, have current certification on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) #8 will take the correct Pediatric First Aid/CPR course when they return to the center in the fall of 2022-they are already home for the summer. The remaining staff have already taken the appropriate training. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,#16, #17, and #18 all contained the old disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,#16, #17, and #18 -- may not work at the facility 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 #2, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15,#16, #17, and #18--- may not work at the facility |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff signed the correct document. |
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| 2022-04-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The multi-purpose room, music room, and the young toddler room lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Stationary first aid kits have been placed in those locations. |
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