Carters Open Arms
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that a bookcase in the Lil Turtles room was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will move the bookcase out of the room or will bolt it to the wall. |
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| 2025-10-08 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. Furthermore, on 10/8/25 @9:35AM staff #1 was observed in the Lil Turtles Room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of another permanent employee. (Hire Date see code sheet) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 10/8/2025. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 10/8/2025. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that in the Lil Bears room there was paint chipping on the blue wall on the left. 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.) Will repaint where necessary. |
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| 2025-10-08 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that a vacuum cleaner was obstructing the back exit. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will remove the vacuum cleaner and put it away in a closet. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative observed cubbies were not secure to the wall in the School Age A room, the Panda room, and the Caterpillars room, This is a tipping hazard. Also, the surface laminate on the tables in the School Age A room, and the Cubs room was wearing through to the particle board in several spots. 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.) Will secure the cubbies to the wall, and will cover the tables with tablecloths. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and the admission date was not specified on the agreement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will updated the child's file by adding an admission date to the record. |
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| 2024-08-08 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #3 and there was no physician's name, address, and phone number on the emergency contact form. 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.) Will have the parent provide the information and maintain it in the file. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and #3 and it did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent sign giving permission for facility to administer emergency medical care. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1, and there was no insurance policy number. The file for child #3 did not have any health insurance coverage listed 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent provide the insurance information for each child. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 8/12/2024, the child files for child #1, #2, and #3 were reviewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the financial agreement were not update in a 6-month period. The forms for child #1 were dated 9/29/22, for child #2 the Emergency Contact Form was dated 9/3/21 and agreement dated 5/10/19, and child #3 the forms were dated 7/25/22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will review the Emergency Contact Form and the Agreement with the parents and have them sign the updates. |
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| 2024-08-08 | 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: During renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, the files for child #1, and #3 were reviewed and the files did not contain an updated health report within a 12-month period. The last health assessment for child #1 was dated 6/10/19, child #3 was dated 4/17/23. 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.) Will have parents get a new health assessment completed with a medical professional and update the child's file. |
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| 2024-08-08 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and there was not a current Health Assessment dated within the last 24 months. The previous Health Assessment was dated 5/13/22. 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.) Will have staff #1 get a new Health Assessment completed by a medical professional. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and #3 and it did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid care for the child. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have each parent sign giving permission for facility to administer minor first aid. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent or transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent sign giving permission for facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative observed there was peeling paint on the walls in the following rooms: School Age Room A, Caterpillar Room right wall bottom, the doorway, and the Cubs Room on the left wall. In the first room on the left side there was a hole in the plaster around the thermostat. 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.) Will repaint where necessary, and will fix the plaster around the thermostat. |
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| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring dated 10/12/2023, certification representative observed an infant child asleep in a bouncy chair instead of a nearby crib. The sleeping position of the child was not the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was picked up and placed into a nearby crib. |
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| 2023-10-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the onsite complaint investigation dated 10/12/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 was lying on a mat in infant room, covered with a blanket and asleep while there were 3 infants in the room that were unsupervised. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will write up staff member who was not supervising the children, and put staff on a 90-day probationary period. Also, all staff at facility will receive training on supervision and safe sleep child-care procedures. Would like all staff to receive in person supervision training. |
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| 2023-09-14 | 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: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed a child's resting mat that had broken open on all sides and the styrofoam inside was coming out of mat. 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.) Will exchange the mat for another one that is in good repair. |
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| 2023-09-14 | 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: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that emergency contact information was NOT present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff put emergency contact forms in all classrooms with children in them. |
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| 2023-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that the file for child #1 had a health report that had no doctor signature on it. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give form to parent at pick up and have parent get a doctor's signature on the form. |
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| 2023-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and the most recent Health assessment was completed on 7/13/21 which is expired past the 24 month requirement. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will schedule a doctor's appointment to update the Health Assessment. |
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| 2023-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that there was a closet in hallway that was unlocked and had toxics in it and they were accessible to the children, and in the infant room, there was hand sanitizer and disinfectant near the changing table and it was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 9/14/2023 staff in infant room put toxics high on a shelf and provider will keep the hallway closet locked. |
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| 2023-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed chipped paint and plaster in rm next to crayon room, 2nd room on right, 2nd rm to left of front desk, bathroom toilet, purple room, and rm next to purple room on right. 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.) Will have contractor fix and repair all chipped paint and plaster. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF INSPECTION, INFANTS WERE SLEEPING IN CRIBS THAT WERE NOT LABELED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE. NAP MATS USED BY THE CHILDREN WERE IN DISREPAIR. 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 Director has ensured that all rest equipment and infant cribs are cleaned, labeled and in good condition with no tears or holes. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: AT RENEWAL THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A POLICY FOR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has created an emergency plan policy for shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma that provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions at all times. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING WERE OBSERVED: A BROKEN CRIB, DISREPAIRED NAP MATS AND PEELED DAMAGED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND DOOR PANELS. A CRIB IN THE INFANT/ YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WAS AGAINST A WALL WITH A LARGE HOLE, EXPOSING SHEET ROCK AND PLASTER. THE DESK/ CHAIR FURNITURE WERE IN DISREPAIR. LIGHT FIXTURES CONTAINED BLOWN-OUT BULBS. WOOD-LIKE FLOOR PANELS WERE IN DISREPAIR, AREA RUGS AND FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WERE DIRTY. 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. 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.) All damaged furniture including desks, chairs, rugs, cribs and rest equipment have been removed out of the facility. All area rugs have been replaced and light fixtures with blown out bulbs have been replaced with new lighting. Wood-like floor panels removed/ repaired, flooring throughout the facility were cleaned and walls painted. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: ON DATE OF INSPECTION MULTILPLE SMOKE DETECTORS WERE OPERATIONALLY DISREPAIRED. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator contacted the building owner (DGC) to inform them of the fire detection devices/ smoke detectors being in-operable. The provider (LE) will ensure that the owner is notified, and the repairs or replacement devices are operable immediately. |
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| 2021-10-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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