Charlestown Playhouse Inc
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| 2026-08-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 10hr health and safety revised or original but did include the 1-hr health and safety training update that Since the 10-hr original and revised aren't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #3 obtain the 2-part 6-hr health and safety training and have them supervised until part-1 of the training is completed. |
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| 2025-12-03 | 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: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated Pediatric CPR/first aid training certificate. (last exp. 9/30/25) 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.) Provider will have staff #1 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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| 2025-12-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and staff #2 file did not include a staff evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #2. |
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| 2025-01-17 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment. 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.) provider immediately updated the record of child #2 with a current valid health assessment. |
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| 2025-01-17 | 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: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #3 and #4 were lacking current valid health 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.) Provider will update the records of staff person #3 and #4 with current valid health assessments. |
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| 2025-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a health assessment which did not include any TB test results 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1with TB test results |
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| 2025-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises, no current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premise was on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises and a current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premise will be printed and file at the facility. |
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| 2025-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not have proof of the required review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of child #2 with proof of the required review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement. |
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| 2025-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the proof of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2025-01-17 | 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: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current first aid training certification. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a current first aid training certification. |
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| 2025-01-17 | 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: At the time of the inspection the FBI clearance of staff person #5 did not meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). The record of staff person #6, having served the facility over 90 days, did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certification. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 will work only for the department of Ed side of the facility until such a time when the the FBI clearance in their staff record meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). Provider will update the record of staff person #6 with a current Mandated Reporter training certification. |
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| 2025-01-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the preschool room adjacent to the main entrance had a first aid kit that was accessable to the children in care, it was being stored on the shelf 3 feet from the floor. 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.) During the inspection in the preschool room adjacent to the main entrance the first aid kit that was moved to a higher shelf and made inaccessible to children in care. . |
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| 2024-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Revise emergency contact form to include the requested the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-04-23 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2,3,4 and 5 files included emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent on 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.) Revise emergency contact form to include the option for parents to opt out swimming and wading ( or give consent). |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the child file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was child service report. 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.) Child 1-5 will receive child service report. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the emergency contact forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was missing release person's address. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release person's address will be added to emergency authorization pick up form . |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.31(f) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.31(f) Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/28/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 was missing Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022 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. 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.) Link for update has been shared with staff with request for certificate of completion to be sent to director within 30 days. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed, updated and signed within 6-month time period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will review and sign tuition payment plan. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Annual drill will be held with next 30 days. |
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| 2023-03-28 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was missing electrical outlet cover observed in the green room. 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.) Electrical outlet was covered with protective cover. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 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 INTITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. 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.) STAFF MEMBER RECEIVED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED ON CORRECT FORM. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE PLAN FOR LOCK-DOWN. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN DURING AN EMERGENCY LOCK DOWN AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED IN OUR CLASSROOM EMERGENCY BINDERS AND SHARED WITH PARENTS IN HANDBOOK AND EMAIL. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMERGENCY PLAN WAS EMAILED TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 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 facility person #2 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance. The requirement to have the FBI receipt on file was not met. Correction Required: Facility employee #2 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person #2 may resume a child care position.. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMPLOYER #2 HAS COMPLETED THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A FINGERPRINT BASED RECORD CHECK. WE ARE AWAITING RESULTS. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.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 MEMBER #2 EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE ON FILE. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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 EMMBER #2 EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE ON FILE. |
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| 2022-08-19 | Initial review | 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 INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE ORANGE 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.) PAINT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE AREA MISSING PAINT IN THE ORANGE ROOM. |
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