Chester County Family Development Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On February 11, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were plastic gloves on a shelf in the preschool 4 classroom in reach and accessible to children receiving care in the space. 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.) Provider will move plastic gloves away and out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On February 11, 2026, during the renewal inspection, the outlets in the Preschool 4 classroom on the blue wall, and the Preschool 3 classroom over the sink., did not contain protective receptacle covers. 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.) Provider will place protective covers in outlets. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-21 | 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: On 2/21/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain an updated health assessment. Staff #1 health assessment was dated 7/30/21; Staff #2 health assessment was dated 2/15/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained health assessment on 2/22/24. Staff #2 will obtain health assessment. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 2/21/24, at time of inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated PA Criminal clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. The PA Criminal clearance on file was dated 11/19/18. Additionally, Staff #3 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #3 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 #2 PA Criminal Clearance dated 11/13/23 was obtained and placed in the file. Staff #3 PA Criminal clearance was processed and awaiting results. Staff #3 will not be present at the facility until results are obtained. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't include release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will include the names of the release persons on the agreement forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 doesnt have the name, address or phone number for the physician on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will put the name, address and phone number for the physician on the emergency contact form for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5.. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,child #2, child #3,child #4 and child #5 didn't have written consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get written consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not include their health insurance or policy number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the name of insurance and policy number put into the emergency contact form for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: during the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain their certificate of occupancy and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get current liability insurance and keep proof of coverage on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4, and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get the parents of child 1,#2,#3,#4,and child #5 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4,and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parents of child 1,#2,#3,#4 and child #5 to sign parental consent for minor first aid. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,#2,#3,#4 and child #5 didn't have a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will get the parents of child 1,#2,#3,#4 and child #5 to sign parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a verification of child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.) Provider will obtain the employment verification for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have a signed/updated disclosure statement. Correction Required: 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 #--- 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.) Provider will have staff #2 sign a disclosure statement and put it in their file. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the emergency plan and there was no emergency drill log on file. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file of staff #3 did not have the minimum 12 hrs of annual childcare training that is required. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff #3 take 12 hrs of training as required. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain an annual employee evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain staff evaluations for staff #2 and staff #3. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature in was at 113.5° f. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will lower the water temp so that it is below 110° f. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: prek 2 near the door and computers, PREK 1 bottom wall on the left of the door between the stove and shelf and rm HSSAP in corner near the math center sign. 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.) Provider repair/repaint the areas reported throughout the facility. |
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| 2023-04-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and throughout the facility there were no bathroom signs that stated that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating ". at every toileting or sink area. 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.) Provider will post bathroom signs that state that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating " at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, DURING NAPTIME, CHILDREN WERE LAYING ON UNLABLED COTS. 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 cots will be labeled and assigned to individual children. Classroom teachers will ensure each child has their assigned cot an appropriate covering during nap time. . |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Description: Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 CONTAINED POSITIVE TUBERCULIN RESULTS WITH NO XRAY OR EVALUATION FOR CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS. Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 XRAY Evaluation for Chemoprophylaxis has been maintained in the personnel file. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THERE WAS NO ANNUAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC AND SAFETY AUTHORITIES. 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 child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Annual Traffic Safety Letter is documented and found on the bulletin board at the entrance of the facility. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE'S ADDRESS OR DATE OF BIRTH. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 address and date of birth is documented on the individuals I-9 Form and maintained in the Personnel Record. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.) Employment Verification for Staff #2, #3, and #5 and the education verification for staff #2 will be documented and maintained in their personnel record. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO METHOD THAT SHOWED HOW PARENTS WERE TO BE INFORMED THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISES OR WHEN IT WAS OVER AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE REUNIFICATION 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.) Emergency Response Plan will be updated to describe how the facility persons will contact families as soon as an emergency situation arises and has ended including how families can be reunited with their children. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Response Plan will be updated to reflect accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medication conditions. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #2,STAFF #3, STAFF #4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of 12 hours of annual childcare training will be documented and maintained in each individual personnel file. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT INCLUDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING. 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.) Staff # 6, 5 and 4 professional fire safety training documentation will be maintained in their individual personnel record and does not exceed 12 months. All staff will receive professional fire safety training annually, documentation will be placed in their personnel record. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT HAVE DID NOT HAVE A STAFF EVALUATION.. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 employee evaluation has been printed from the online platform and placed in the individual personnel record. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(c)/3270.191 - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c)/3270.191 Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk/Individual Records Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THERE WAS NO FILE FOR STAFF #1 WHO IS SAID TO BE THE DIRECTOR OF THE FACILITY AND CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS TOLD THAT THE DIRECTOR(STAFF #1 ) IS RARELY AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director of facility was indicated incorrectly to the Certification Representative; Staff Person # 1 is the Director of the overall PathStone program not the location of the visit. A personnel file for the director will be furnished to the certification representative. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THERE WERE NO SIGNS IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOMS THAT STATED THAT STAFF AND CHILDREN SHOULD WASH THEIR 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.) Handwashing signs have been placed to demonstrate handwashing after toileting and before eating at each toilet, sink and changing table area. |
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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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