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Caterpillar Clubhouse

East Freedom, PA · Blair County
Irvin St, East Freedom, PA 16637
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Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 695-7011
Irvin St
East Freedom, PA 16637
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00248554
License Issued
Jan 28, 2026
Active Through
Jan 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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CATERPILLAR CLUBHOUSE is a Family Child Care in EAST FREEDOM PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.104

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: Observed child #3 and child #6 in highchairs equipped with shoulder straps, but not in use per the manufacturer's guidelines.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
shoulder straps along with lap belts will be used properly.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked a child service report every 6 months due to the fact it was due 9/2025 based on the child's enrollment date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all service reports will be done within 6 months.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had the originals of their agreements rather than copies.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
original agreements were copied and given to parents.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #4 lacked signed parental 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 must 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.)
parents will sign beside initials for parental consent for emergency medical care.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Observed Infant's Tylenol labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 1/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
medicine will be thrown away and checked regularly for expiration dates.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 6-4-25 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #3 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 9-26-24 and 7-28-22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff will need to schedule doctors appointments for health ass. within their time period.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.182(5)/3280.182(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: 3280.182(5)/3280.182(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: The files of children #1 and #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading, if applicable.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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 must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parents signed by initials for consent to administer minor first aid procedures.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was sent to Local municipality and county emergency services.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing 12 clock hours of annual training due to the fact 11 clock hours of training were in the file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1 hour of clock hours were done in order to get the 12 hours needed.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: staff #1 2-14-20 and 6-9-25.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff will have clearances done before expiration.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed 3 holes on the bottom piece of siding in the outdoor play space.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
holes will be fixed properly.
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: Observed an assortment of medium and large pillows piled up in front of the back door of the facility.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
pillows were removed from in front of back the doorway
2025-10-08 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Based on the smoke detection testing log testing was done more than 30 days apart from 5-5-25 to 4-4-25 = 31 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
smoke detection testing will be done will be done within 30 days.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
parent updated agreement
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
emergency contract was updated with information that was missing.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for 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 must 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.)
emergency contract was updated with information that was missing. emergency contract will have signed parental consent for emergency care for child
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-2-20 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-28-22 and 9-26-24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all staff will have assessments within 24 months.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must 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.)
emergency contract was updated with information that was missing. A child's record will have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of completing 12 training hours.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all staff will complete 12 hours of training.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.31(g) - Documentation of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(g)

Description: Documentation of professional development

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the Health and Safety 2022 1-hour Update.

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff will complete health and safety training.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #4, identified as a facility person, lacked a current PA State Police clearance due to the fact the one in the file was dated 5-31-18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff #4 will get pa state police clearance.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.94(a)(7) - Participation Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(7)

Description: Participation

Noncompliance Area: The Fire Drill Log had documentation of a fire drill occurring on 1-20-24, which is a Saturday and the facility does not operate on Saturdays.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children in attendance participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill will be done when in operation and every 60 days.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Based on the Fire Detection Testing log, testing occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 6-18-24 to 7-19-24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detector testing will happen every 30.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled. Child's agreement will specify arrival and departure times.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)(iv)

Description: Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the amount of medication administered on the medication log.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled. All medication will be logged and documented amount administered.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.133(7)(v) - Date of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)(v)

Description: Date of administration

Noncompliance Area: Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the date of administration on the medication log.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled. All medication will be logged and documented by staff.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.133(7)(vi) - Time of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)(vi)

Description: Time of administration

Noncompliance Area: Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the time of administration on the medication log.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the time of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled. All medication will have times and dated administered by staff.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.133(7)(vii) - Staff initials Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(7)(vii)

Description: Staff initials

Noncompliance Area: Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not include his/her initials on the medication log.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the initials of the staff person who administered the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 is no longer enrolled. All medication will have staff initials on med log.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 6/2/23, 8/1/23, 9/27/23, 11/22/23, 1/20/24, 3/19/24, and 5/20/24.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills were conducted on 7/19/24 and 9/13/24. Fire drills will be done within every 60 days.
2024-07-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 6/2/23, 6/30/23, 8/1/23, 9/27/23, 10/26/23, 11/22/23, 12/21/23, 1/20/24, 2/20/24, 3/19/24, and 4/15/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Manual tests were completed on 7/19/24, 8/15/24 and 9/13/24. Fire drill log will be logged every 30 days.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed pack and play #1 with holes in the netting.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
pack and play was thrown away and purchased a new one.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
emergency contact information was updated and number was added.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2 and #3 lacked handwritten, signed, and dated statements from the child's parent or guardian regarding objections to immunizations.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all parents hand wrote a flu vaccination paper.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed a Dr. Brown's bottle in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all bottles will be labeled with children's names
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #2 and #3 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
all staff will complete mandated reporter training when its due. Mandated Reporter document for staff #1 was put in file.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.31(f) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing the required Health and Safety training on 10-12-22. Therefore, more than 90 dyas from initial hire 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
staff will have health and safety training within 90 days of hire
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #2 and #3 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.)
Staff will have mandated reporter training within 90 days. Mandated Reporter document for staff #1 was put in file.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.61(e) - Halls, etc. not included Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.61(e)

Description: Halls, etc. not included

Noncompliance Area: Observed a stove in the measured child care space.

Correction Required: Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We put a gate around the stove so kids cant access it.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in a bookbag labeled for child #5 hanging in a cubby in the dining space accessible to children in care, Neosporin labeled "keep out of the reach of children," Dragon oil of Morocco labeled, "keep out of the reach of children,"

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
items were put up and out of reach.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: Observed a stove in the measured childcare space.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
gate was placed in front of stove
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest police department and fire department were not posted.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Telephone numbers were updated and placed by the phone.
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the first-aid kit lacked soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap was put in the first aid kit
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, a fire drill was not held every 60 days on the following date: 12-8-22 to 2-7-23 = 61 days.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
drills will be done every 60 days not 1 day over and testing will be done every 30 days
2023-10-18 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact it was tested on the following dates: 3-3-23 to 4-4-23 = 32 days, 6-30-23 to 8-1-23 = 32 days, 8-1-23 to 9-27-23 = 57 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
smoke detection test will be done every 30 days
2022-12-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Second violation, previously cited on 11-21-22 there was not proper documentation the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I sent the emergency plan via certified mail on 1/13/2023.
2022-12-21 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.52(b)

Description: Similar age levels

Noncompliance Area: On 12-21-22 CR observed the following: at 9:05 a.m., staff #1 alone at the facility with 2 infants and 3 preschool age children. Based on conversation with staff #1 and staff #2, the room identified on the capacity sheet as the preschool room, but observed set up as an office is used for napping infants #1 and #2 with staff #2 while staff #1 is in the main room with the following children: 1 infant, 4 toddlers and 2 pre-school age children.

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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will be in compliance with child to staff ratios at all times
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work phone number. The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's full work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1 and 4 emergency contact papers were updated.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Child 3 contact paper with full addresses was updated.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccine or a flu exemption letter.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A flu vaccine exempt paper was signed dated and given by parent.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.133(4)/3280.133(7) - Locked/Medication log Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.133(4)/3280.133(7)

Description: Locked/Medication log

Noncompliance Area: Observed Infant's Tylenol for child #1 but no medication log. Observed Children's Tylenol for child #5 but no medication log.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication for child was removed from facility.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.14/3280.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.14/3280.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Communication with Parents

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.

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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was created.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 7-20-20 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #2 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 3-25-19 and 10-26-21. The file of staff #3 had a late health assessment at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated 7-28-22 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #4 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 5-2-18 and 7-28-20.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All health assessments will be updated every 2 years.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting describing pick up and drop off procedures, and safe routes.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Pick up and drop off procedure was typed and posted.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.24(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New regulations were printed and the website how to access was posted.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was updated for accommodations and sent to ema .
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation an emergency drill had been done in 2021.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill was conducted and documented
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan was updated and sent to the municipality.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #1, #2, and #4 lacked documentation of completing the required 12 hours of annual training for 2021.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will correct the additional 6 hours needed for 2021.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in a green diaper bag hanging on hooks accessible to children in care NJOY brand nicotine Ace pods labeled "keep out of the reach of children."

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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Green diaper bag was removed from facility.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Observed a non-lidded garbage can with dirty tissues in the childcare space.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New garbage can was purchased with a lid.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not held every 60 days based on the following dates documented: 2-3-22 to 4-4-22 =61 days; 6-3-22 to 8-2-22=61 days; and 8-2-22 to 10-10-22=69 days.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be done every 60 days not a day over.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on the fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same on 4-4-22 and 6-3-22; documented as "the kitchen area."

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be done in different locations
2022-10-28 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on the smoke detection testing log, testing occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 2-4-22 to 3-7-22= 31 days; 6-3-22 to 7-5-22= 32 days; 8-2-22 to 9-6-22= 35 days; 9-6-22 to 10-10-22=34 days.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke decectors will be checked every 30 days and not a day over
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 was observed having an admission date of 8/4/20 and initial health assessment dated 1/4/21, exceeding 90 days after enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure all new children have accurate health assessment within 60 days.
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked an annual influenza vaccination for the 2020/2021 influenza season, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, or a parental exemption letter exempting the child from this government recommended vaccine.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents write a note saying that they do not want their kids to have a flu shot.
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 was observed having the most recent health assessment on file dated 3/25/19, exceeding 24 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure all records are accurate.
2021-10-25 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a receipt for installation of the interconnected fire detection system at the time of installation or building construction, in accordance with ACT 62 Fire and Panic Act, now being implemented.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Previous owners purchased smoke detectors. No receipt.

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