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| 2020-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 14, 2020, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE OUT-OF-STATE CLEARANCES FOR DELAWARE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. 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. Facility 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 #1 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILDCARE POSITION IN THE FACILITY UNTIL OUT-OF-STATE CLEARANCES FROM DELAWARE ARE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE LIVED OUT OF STATE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS HAVE CLEARANCES FOR THAT STATE, AS WELL AS PA, ON FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 21, 2019, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, 3, 4, AND 5 WAS NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. 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 informationA 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.) All Emergency Contact forms are currently being updated that are past the 6-month timeline. Family Service staff will update Emergency Contact Forms with parents/guardians on all children who have been enrolled at minimum every 6-months. Emergency Contact Forms have been updated to reflect DHS requirements. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3-21-19, THE HEALTH REPORTS OF ALL 5 CHILDREN REVIEWED DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENTS THAT THE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILD CARE AND APPEAR TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, OR A STATEMENT THAT THE AGE-APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WERE CONDUCTED SINCE THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS HEALTH REPORT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION FROM THE CHILDREN'S PARENTS/PHYSICIAN AND WILL REVIEW THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED ON ALL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 21, 2019, ALL 5 RECORDS REVIEWED DID NOT CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARENT AND OPERATOR. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PathStone's PA Annual Parent Certification Form has been updated to reflect this information under Fee Agreement, as well as the bottom of page 5 under Name of Center Where Services Are Provided and Center Address. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3-21-19, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE WHEN AN EMERGENCY ARISES, OR THAT THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PathStone's PA Annual Parent Certification form has been updated to reflect the Emergency Plan, a copy of the Center Emergency Plan is also included in the Parent Education packet that is given out at enrollment. Provider will ensure that all required information is included in the emergency plan at all times. |
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| 2019-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(e) - Change locations of fire | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3-21-19, THE FIRE DRILL LOG PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT INDICATE THE HYPOTHETICAL LOCATION OF THE FIRE FOR EACH DRILL. Correction Required: Hypothetical locations of the fire shall be changed for each drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PathStone's Fire Drill Log form has been updated to reflect the location of the simulated fire (attached). All fire drills will be documented using this form. |
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| 2018-03-02 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of children #1 and 2 did not have updated health reports at least every 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all children have an updated health report at least every 12 months. |
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| 2018-03-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of staff #1 and 2 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Files of staff #1 and #2 included verification of age. Going forward, provider will ensure that all staff files include verification of age. |
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| 2018-03-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file for staff #2 was missing the child abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) File of staff #2 contained child abuse clearance submission dated 3/8/18 and will provide child abuse clearance as soon as it becomes available. |
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| 2018-03-02 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 had verification of a bachelor's degree but did not state what the degree was in so it could not be verified that he was qualified to be a director. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 provided transcripts of bachelor's degree verifying qualifications to be a director. Going forward, provider will ensure that all staff files have verification of education and experience for position they are in. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the annual letter to local traffic authorities notifying them of the location and safe route policy was not completed. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program`s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letter was prepared and submitted to local authorities and sent to the offsite safety location. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, there was no safe route policy and it was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy was posted on family bulletin board and will remain there. |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the handwashing signs at the sinks, toileting areas and diapering areas did not specify to wash hands after toileting and before eating. 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.) Corrected signs were posted and going forward, all handwashing signs will include the statement "before eating and after toileting". |
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