Cheryls Daycare
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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.) Child #1 brought in a current health assessment to the facility which clears him to particiapte in the facility and free from communicable/contagious disease. |
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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.) Child #2 emergency contact form and agreement was reviewed for any necessary changes in information. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance was posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #2, preschoolers, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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.) Health assessment for child#1 and child#2 was obtained and placed in their file. Parents will be reminded more regularly that health assessments are required annual (within a 12-month window) for preschool age. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4-30-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider requested parent provide the most recent immunization form including the 2nd Hep A vaccination or a letter stating why they chose not to obtain this vaccine. The parent provided the most recent immunization list immediately the next morning on 5-1-25 showing administered 2nd dose of hep for child #3. |
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| 2025-04-30 | 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: The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. 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.) The parent signed the file review past the 6-month window, but the file is now reviewed an updated. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an invalid state police clearance that was missing the disseminated date and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1obtained a police clearance with no criminal record which was within the 60-month window; previous 1-6-2020 and most recent 12-13-2024-however, when the clearance was printed it cut off a required portion of the clearance making it void. When brought to attention, the clearance was reprinted to ensure all items were included on the printed document meeting the regulation requirements. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #2 and #3 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. 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.) Staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months before the previous evaluation expires. The staff evaluations were done within a month after the 12-month window. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was Infants' Ibuprofen for child #1 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written parental consent for administration of the medication was received for child #1 for the infants ibuprofen. All medication brought into the facility will be paired with written parental consent for the administration of the medication at the facility. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 11-12-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 completed the training prior to returning to work at the facility. Both staff were suspended from the facility immediately following the inspection (October 22) until the date following the completion of their training. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were yarn pom-poms, measuring smaller than 1 inch, in a science bin in the young toddler room, where children are still placing objects in their mouths, that the teacher states the children use for various guided science activities. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items in the young toddler room bin where removed from the science bin. They will be replaced with items which are larger than 1 inch in size. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2/15/22 and 3/5/24, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/13/22 and 3/7/24, more than 12 months apart. 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.) All children have provided updated and recent health assessments and immunizations. Parents will be reminded more often and given specific dates which the children must have health assessments in by to ensure they are at least every 12 months apart. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, children did not wash their hands after their diaper was changed. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in the older toddler room was trained directly on the appropriate steps in the diaper changing requirements. They are required to follow each state to ensure that the children are washing their hands after the diaper is changed. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 was observed opening the hands-free can with her hand to dispose of the soiled diapers. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A diaper changing table was placed into the older toddler room at the facility to ensure that all staff moving forward are placing a soiled diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free can by use of the foot pedal next to the diaper station. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During observed diaper changes in the older toddler room, Staff person #1 did not wash her hands or change gloves after each child was changed. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A diaper changing table was added into the older toddler area next to the sink. Included in the diaper changing area are all the supplies at arms reach to meet the diaper changing requirements. Staff member in the older toddler room was required to study review and show the director her understanding of the diaper changing requirements. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan was updated to include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers which includes safe exit from the facility by crib or cart with safety straps, diaper changing items, and use of formula/breastmilk during and evacuation which will accommodate additional needs for infants and toddlers during an evacuation from the facility in an emergency situation. The updated letter will be provided to all current and any newly enrolled children. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 does not include verification of 12 hours of annual training within 12 months from date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 2 will be providing the owner with transcripts from her education program for elementary and special education degree. The staff will provided updated transcripts meeting the needs for the annual 12 clock hours of child care training. If the staff does not meet the need with the provided transcripts each year, they will complete the appropriate hours of training on approved platforms with ELRC. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 12/21/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will ensure that all staff members complete the required trainings within the 90 days of hire. If the staff member does not complete the trainings within 90 days of hire, they will be removed from the facility as an employee until the trainings are complete. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 has a diploma in Spanish from her education in Puerto Rico. Staff person # 4 signed and dated a written statement that her education has completed a level of 8th grade or higher. Staff person #4 submitted her diploma to PA Keys through the Career Pathway for translation. A representative from the PA Keys stated that degrees from Puerto Rico do not have to be evaluated. Since Puerto Rico is not a foreign country, but rather a territory of the United States, therefore they do not fall under this requirement. When the individual who holds this diploma applies for their Career Pathway within the registry, our team of verifiers will work with our internal bilingual team to translate it. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Following a diaper change in the young toddler classroom, Staff person #5 was observed holding a child, who was able to stand and walk on their own, over the sink to wash their hands, rather than having the child stand on the step stool at the sink on their own. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff at the facility where trained on the appropriate way to handle handwashing with all ages of children. The staff will not hold any child who is able to stand or walk on their own during handwashing at the facility. In the young toddler classroom a faucet extender was purchased and put in place to ensure the children in the room are able to reach the running water from the step stool. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were round plastic discs with a metal rim, used with a magnetic wand, in the older toddler room, that measured less than 1 inch in size, which are a choking hazard. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The round plastic disks with metal rim and wands were removed from the toddler space. They were placed in the preschool room to be used for preschool age children and older. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will update the child's emergency contact form to include the child's pediatricians full address. |
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| 2023-04-10 | 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: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. 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.) The parent will complete all addresses in full for the person's to be released portion of the emergency contact. The address will include house number, street name, city/zip and state. |
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| 2023-04-10 | 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: The most recent 6-month parental review signature for the agreement on file for Child #2 is dated 9/2/22, more than 6 months ago. 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.) The parent will review the emergency contact form and agreement, upon the review the parent will make any necessary changes and sign/date the 6 month review form. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 7/31/21 and 9/28/22, more than 1 year apart. 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.) Moving forward the facility will ensure all the preschool children will obtain a health assessment at least every 12 months. The child's health assessment was updated and will be renewed in 12 months by the date of the most recent health assessment. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 8 months old, included 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: ·Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 4/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has obtained and submitted the updated health assessment including immunization reports which contains the missing vaccinations recommended by the ACIP. The child did not attend Monday April 17, 2023 and returned their next scheduled date on Wednesday April 19, 2023. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The following medication did not have written parental consent to administer on site at the time of the inspection: In the Infant room-Child #5 Tylenol. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon arrival the parent signed and dated a parental consent form to administer medication to child #5. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/23/20 and 7/27/22, more than 24 months apart. 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.) All staff will obtain an updated health assessment prior to the 24 month expiration date. Staff #1 was removed from working with children on 7-23-2022 at the 24 month date from her last health assessment. Staff #1 returned after completion of her most recent health assessment on 7-27-2022. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were small yarn puff balls used for sorting and counting activities in the Older Toddler room, where children are still putting objects in their mouths, which are smaller than 1 inch in diameter. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The small yard balls were placed into the preschool age group and away from the toddler room. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Young Toddler room, where children's lunches and milk are stored, did not have a working thermometer at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was purchased and placed in the young toddler refrigerator to ensure that the fridge is capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. |
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| 2022-04-13 | 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: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. 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.) A complete address and phone number was obtained for all individuals listed in the emergency contact persons to whom child may be released portion for child #1. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, is dated 11/18/20, more than 1 year ago, as recommended annually by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signature and reasonable moral explanation of why the child did not receive the flu vaccination in 2021 was obtained and placed into child #1 file. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, who was hired prior to 12/19/20, does not include 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 provided documentation of 12 hours annual training between 12/10/20 -12/19/2021. |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes child abuse clearances dated 10/18/16 and 10/19/21 and FBI clearances dated 10/6/16 and 10/12/21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes child abuse clearances dated 5/20/15 and 5/27/20 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 and Staff #2 have obtained a a record of their FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance on file. The |
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| 2022-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have proof of purchase for the fire alarm system that is installed. 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility owner completed the attestation form required when proof of purchase for a fire system cannot be obtained stating that the proof of purchase or installation was done prior to November 11, 2020. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were three fire extinguishers that had expired inspection tags documenting that the last time the extinguishers were inspected was in March 2019. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire extinguishers will be be purchased or inspected annually to ensure they are in working condition. The operator will ensure that conditions at the facility do not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children at all times. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, with a documented start date with children of 12-16-19, was hired as a provisional hire but was not removed from a childcare position after the provisional hire period ended on 12-31-19 according to the CPSL. Staff person #1 continued to work in a childcare position without the results of out of state clearances until July of 2020. Staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training dated 4-8-20, which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #2, with a documented start date with children of 7-8-19, had a mandated reporter training dated 4-17-20, which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #3 had a previous state police clearance dated 5-13-15 and a current state police clearance dated 5-29-20. Staff person #3 had a previous child abuse clearance dated 5-22-15 and a current child abuse clearance dated 6-10-20. Both current clearances were obtained after the previous clearances had expired. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 was removed from position at childcare facility on 3/17/2020 and was unable to return to this position until the childcare out of state clearances were received. Staff person number 2 and 3 did complete all the required documents after the original expiration date. All clearances will be applied for and at minimum one received prior to the current clearances expiring. All training's will be re-done prior to the current mandated reporter or annual training expiring. All employees will maintain current training's and clearances required to maintain a position at the childcare facility. The owner will follow and comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490 to ensure all requirements are meant for staff at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a child abuse clearance from West Virginia that documented that the staff person had a record for maltreatment of children. Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was unable to return to work until verification of the West Virginia Child Abuse record was received. When the record was received it was determined that the individual was unable to work in the childcare setting due to the record indicating maltreatment of children. Any individual with a record of maltreatment or awaiting trial of maltreatment will not at any time be permitted to continue work in the childcare setting. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of hand sanitizer accessible to children on the sink in the preschool/ school age room. 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.) The hand sanitizer was placed into a drip free bin on a shelf which is out of the reach of the children. All toxic materials including cleaning materials will be kept in an area or container that is inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 4TH CITATION: On 1-14-20, It was observed that Staff person #1, Staff person #2 , Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 were in the preschool room with 30 children. Staff person #1 reported that she was responsible for 8 children and named the children. Staff person #2 reported that she was responsible for 5 children and named the children. Staff person #3 reported that she was responsible for 10 children and named the children. Staff person #4 reported that she was responsible for 6 children and named the children. Only 29 of the 30 children were accounted for. Given a second attempt, all of the staff persons in the room reported responsibility for and named the same children as in the first attempt. As a result, only 29 of the 30 children were accounted for. On the third attempt, all 30 children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10-21-19 AND 11-21-19. On 1-30-20 the legal entity submitted an acceptable plan that they would ensure that all staff obtain a minimum of two hours of training on how to properly supervise children from the ELRC by 1-24-20. On 2-11-20, it was observed that there were 3 staff persons who had not completed the required supervision training. PREVIOUSLY CITED 1-14-20. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity will ensure that all staff obtain a minimum of two hours of training on how to properly supervise children from the ELRC. The legal entity will submit the training for approval to the Western Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, the staff will be responsible for supervision of their children at all times. They must know the names and the whereabouts of the children in their assigned group at all times. All staff currently employed have completed the required training on supervision. In the future all staff employed at the facility will complete the required training at the initial request. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was 1 staff person with 5 children in the young toddler room during nap time. The lights in the room were off causing the room to be dark. As a result, the children in the room were not able to be seen in order to properly supervise them. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The night lights in the young toddler room were plugged in to provide sufficient lighting in the room during nap time. All staff were reminded that in the future the children must be supervised by a person at all times and sufficient lighting is required for full supervision. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **3RD CITATION: It was observed that Staff person #1, Staff person #2 , Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 were in the preschool room with 30 children. Staff person #1 reported that she was responsible for 8 children and named the children. Staff person #2 reported that she was responsible for 5 children and named the children. Staff person #3 reported that she was responsible for 10 children and named the children. Staff person #4 reported that she was responsible for 6 children and named the children. Only 29 of the 30 children were accounted for. Given a second attempt, all of the staff persons in the room reported responsibility for and named the same children as in the first attempt. As a result, only 29 of the 30 children were accounted for. On the third attempt, all 30 children were accounted for. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10-21-19 AND 11-21-19 Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity will ensure that all staff obtain a minimum of two hours of training on how to properly supervise children from the ELRC. The legal entity will submit the training for approval to the Western Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members were reminded that the group cards are to be used as an aide in acknowledging the names and whereabouts of the children in their group the in the preschool room setting with mixed groups. All staff members at the facility are required to take additional training on supervision of children. The training's will be done through the Penn State Extension website on Supervision and what is required and Supervision counting children. All staff members at the facility will at all times during facility operating hours provide proper supervision of the children in their care by recognizing each child they are responsible for and the whereabouts of the all the children in their group during their shift. |
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| 2020-01-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.78 - Lighting | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was 1 staff person with 5 children in the young toddler room during nap time. The lights in the room were off causing the room to be dark. As a result, the children in the room were not able to be seen in order to properly supervise them. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toddler room was equipped with night lights bright enough to see the entire room during nap time. All rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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| 2020-01-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff reported that the OCDEL regional office had not been notified that a child had received emergency room treatment as a result of an incident that occurred while in care at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator completed an incident report for the child that had received emergency room care and sent it directly via email to the office of OCDEL. In the future the facility will notify the parents immediately. They will notify the office of OCDEL via the telephone of an incident within 24 hours and send an incident report via email or the mail within 72 hours if the child in care at the facility receives hospitalization, emergency room care, death of a child or if the facility receives services of a fire department. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: At approximately 3:40pm, it was observed that Staff person #1 walked out of the infant room to open the front door of the facility for the certification representative thereby leaving her assigned group of infants alone in the infant room. Staff person #1 was not physically present with her assigned group of infants when she left the room to open the door. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10-21-19 Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility is now equipped with a pole device to push open the front door in the event that the buzzer system is not opening. A parent reminder was sent out to notify parents/guardians that they must wait until they hear a click prior to pulling on the door handle. All staff were reminded to page using the phone while remaining with their group for a floater if the door is not opening with the buzzer function and they are unable to allow access to parents/guardians/others into the building. In the future staff will remain physically present with their group, knowing the names and whereabouts of the children at all times. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:40pm, it was observed that Staff person #1 walked out of the infant room to open the front door of the facility for the certification representative thereby leaving her assigned group of infants alone in the infant room. Staff person #1 was not physically present with her assigned group of infants when she left the room to open the door. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff reviewed the ratio regulation and requirements. They were reminded that if they are unable to allow parents/guardians/others access into the building by remaining in the infant room and using the buzzer system, they are required to page the floater in the building to come open the door. If a floater is unavailable they are equipped with a pole device which allows them to open the door without leaving the infant room and remaining in ratio. All groups will remain in ratio with accordance to the state regulations at all time while the facility is open for operation. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The t-shaped safety strap on one of the high chairs in the older toddler room was broken. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The high chair was removed from the room. In the future, all high chairs will have required t-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was one infant in the infant room whose assigned crib was labeled for use by another child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child rest equipment will be labeled for use by that specific child from now on. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a dried substance on the shelves in the refrigerator in the infant room. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerators will remain clean now and in the future. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Staff person #1, staff person #8 and staff person #9 were in the preschool room with 24 children. When interviewed, staff person #8 reported that she was responsible for 8 children and named the children. When interviewed, staff person #1 reported that she was responsible for 6 children and named the children. When interviewed, staff person #9 reported that she was not assigned any specific children. There were 10 children not accounted for. Given a second attempt, the staff persons gave the same response as the first attempt. All children were accounted for on the third attempt when the director entered the room and assigned the unaccounted for 10 children to Staff person #9 who was then able to name the children to whom she was assigned. On the third attempt, all children were accounted for. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future when staff are being relieved by another staff person, they will ensure that the children who they are assigned to are reassigned to the staff person who is relieving them. This will ensure that all children will be accounted for at all time. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the addresses for the individuals 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.) The information will be obtained from the parent. In the future, all emergency contact information will include the required name, address and telephone number for the release persons. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact information in the infant room for one infant receiving care in that room. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's form was placed in the room. In the future, all emergency contact information will be present in the childcare space for children receiving care in that space. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 had an immunization record that did not include an updated MMR vaccination, varicella vaccination, or Hep A vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide updated immunization report including all required immunizations. In the future, all child files will include updated vaccination reports. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4, with a documented start date with children of 4-1-19, had an initial health assessment dated 3-19-18. Staff person #7 had a previous health assessment dated 2-16-17 and a current health assessment dated 5-23-19. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will get a current health assessment. In the future, all staff members will a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing service and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were 2 infants 6 months of age or younger who were not being held while being bottle fed. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, all infants 6 months of age or younger will be held while being bottle fed. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6 had a most recent training in the facility's emergency plan dated 9-15-18. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person will receive the training. In the future, all staff will be trained annually in the emergency plan. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, with a documented start date with children of 8-19-19, had a state police clearance dated 8-20-19 with no proof of having applied for the clearance prior to starting in a childcare position. Staff person #2, a provisional hire without a child abuse clearance, was observed to be working alone with a group of children in the young toddler room. Staff person #3, with a documented start date with children of 10-21-19, had a disclosure statement that was not signed a witness and had no proof of applying for the NSOR verification prior to working with children. Staff person #4, with a documented start date with children of 4-1-19 had a child abuse clearance that was for volunteer purposes only. Staff person #5, with a documented start date with children of 10-1-19, had proof of applying for the NSOR verification on 10-10-19, which was after the person's start date in a childcare position. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3,4,5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3, #4 and #5 will not work in a childcare position until the child abuse and NSOR verifications are received. All employees will show proof of applying for all required clearances prior to their start date in a childcare position. Staff persons hired as provisional hires will always be supervised by a staff person who is qualified to supervise them. In the future, the operator will comply with the CPSL. |
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| 2019-10-21 | Renewal | 3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) - Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were 46 children present during the inspection. The director was functioning as a group supervisor and there was only 1 other group supervisor present. Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future, we will not accept more than 45 children into care until a second group supervisor is hired. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 had a most recent fire safety training dated 8-23-17. Staff person #3 had a previous fire safety training dated 8-23-17 and a current fire safety training dated 10-3-18. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will participate in annual fire safety training from now on. |
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| 2018-10-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, with a documented start date with children of 9-10-18, had a state police clearance dated 9-25-18 and proof that the clearance was not applied for until 9-25-18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will obtain proof of submitted clearances or proof of application for the clearances prior to working with children. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2, with a documented start date with children of 6-5-18, had an initial health assessment dated 6-11-18. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All health assessments and TB tests will be completed prior to start date. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, classified as an Aide, lacked proof of qualifications. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All hired aides will have their diploma on file. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks with teeth marks and chunks missing from them accessible to children in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks were thrown away. In the future all items in the young toddler room will not have removable parts that are less than 1 inch in diameter. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an Aquafor medication in a child's back pack accessible to children in the cubby area of the entrance to the facility. There was a child's diaper cream in a back pack accessible to children in the cubby area of the entrance to the facility. Both medications were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items were placed in the office out of reach of the children. In the future all medications will be locked in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an expired diaper cream in the young toddler room and in the infant room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One was thrown away and the other one will be sent home. In the future, all expired creams or medications will be removed from the facility. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, with a documented start date with children of 4-16-18, lacked a state police clearance and proof of having applied for the clearance prior to working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 #1 will not work in a childcare position until completed clearance information is received. In the future, all staff will have a record of application of clearances on file at start date. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.35(d) - Director only 45 children enrolled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the director was functioning as a group supervisor along with one other group supervisor during the course of the inspection. There were a total of 49 children present at the facility. The other staff at the facility were qualified as Assistant Group Supervisors or Aides. Correction Required: A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will hire another group supervisor to ensure that the correct number of group supervisors are always present when required. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet accessible to children on a power strip on a low table next to the computer in the preschool 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.) All outlets will be covered which are accessible to children. The outlet was covered. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was spray bottle with bleach water in the preschool room that was not labeled with its contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning solutions not in the original bottle will be labeled with its contents. The spray bottle was labeled with its contents. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The required telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone on the outside play area. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All telephones will be labeled with the required emergency numbers now and in the future. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a first aid kit accessible to children in a bag on the picnic table in the outdoor play area. 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.) Now and in the future all first aid kits will remain in areas not accessible to children. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The metal bar that stretches across the inside of the front door of the facility used to open and close the door is not firmly attached on the left side causing the bar to come detached when pulled on. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The metal bar will be repaired so that it does not come detached. In the future, all areas of the facility will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2018-04-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was reported by staff that the water that collects in the bucket from the water source in the young toddler room is disposed of by dumping it outside. The bucket is not being emptied into an approved sewage system. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All receptacles will be emptied into an approved sewage system now and in the future. |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files will contain the date of enrollment on the agreement form for child. |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for children #1 and #2 were observed not to contain the complete contact information for the person's whom the children are authorized to be released to. 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.) Emergency contact forms for children enrolled in the childcare center will always contain the addresses for any individual whom the children are authorized to be released to. |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor child care space large chunks of peeling paint were observed on the wall to the left if you are looking at the door entering the toddler room and to the right of the door entering the toddler room near the flood light. 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.) The facility will remain free from any peeled or damaged paint or plaster. All peeled or damaged paint or plaster will be repaired and maintained in the facility. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a climber with a slide attached to it in the preschool room that was not being used over a protective surface covering. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sturdy mat was placed under the climber. In the future, all indoor climbing equipment will have a protective surface under it. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3 had a agreement that lacked the parent signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign the agreement. In the future all agreements will contain parent signatures at enrollment. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and child #4 had agreements that lacked the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child`s admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dates of admission were added to the agreements. In the future, dates of admission will be on the agreement at enrollment. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's medical provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child`s physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide the medical provider's address and it will be placed on the emergency contact form. In the future, the address of the medical provider will be on the emergency contact form at enrollment. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3 has a most recent health assessment dated 3-31-16. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will provide the updated health report. In the future, updated health reports will be timely. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 and #4 had current health assessments that were obtained after the expiration dates of their previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will obtain health assessments within the required time frame. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 had childcare training hours that were not conducted annually within the required time frame. All staff completed the required number of training hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all staff will complete the required number of childcare training hours within their required time frames of their anniversary dates. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were uncovered outlets on a power strip near the television in the older toddler 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.) The outlets were covered and will remain covered. |
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| 2017-01-17 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soap was added. In the future all first aid kits will contain all required items. |
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