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About the Provider
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Horsham is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Hatboro, Willow Grove, Fort Washington, and Ambler communities. Our Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for elementary school and beyond by developing important academic, social, and emotional skills. Our teachers help each child discover a fascinating world of learning and play.
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the liability insurance which was dated 4/1/25-4/1/26. 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.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.18(a) at all times. |
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| 2026-06-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff#! did not have the current Emergency Plan in the files. 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 provider will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: It was verified that Staff #1 was observed in the hallway speaking about an incident that occurred with a daycare child. This occurred during pick up time. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.183(b) at all times. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On the day observing the files Staff#1 who lived in PA for 1yr did not have proof of Criminal History and Sex Offender from New Jersey. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.32(a)/.192(4) at all times. |
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| 2025-12-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit it was verified that staff#1 did discuss other children's business in front of other parents. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will be in compliance with 3270.183(b) at all times. |
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| 2025-12-05 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit it was verified that Staff#2 reported to Staff#3 that Staff#1 placed their hands on the students face and pushed the student away. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.113(b) at all times. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 08/04/25, staff person #1 was heard by staff saying that they would duct tape children's mouths shut if they did not "shut up" and tape them to their chairs to prevent them from running around. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was terminated as of 8/8/24. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On the day of allocated unannounced visits, the provider did not have proof of the Fire Drill Log Sheet. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.94(a)(1) at all times. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib labeled for child #2. 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.) Child # 1 has their own label. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, emergency contact forms in Rm #1, Rm #2, Rm #3, Rm #9, Rm #11 and Rm #12 had not been updated; emergency contact forms in classrooms were 10 months to a year old for children present in the space; emergency contact forms in Rm #4, Rm #5, Rm #6 and Rm #8 had some emergency contact forms for the children present in the space updated, not all (5 out of 10, 7 out of 10, 6 out of 8 and 4 out of 14 updated respectively) 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.) All emergency contacts have been updated |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not indicate that staff person did not have any medical problems that would prohibit staff person from working and that staff person was suitable to work in child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will have the correct form filled out by a doctor. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 06/12/2025. file of staff person #1 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability in child care. THIS IS CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members will have 2 references letter. |
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| 2025-05-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation 05/28/25, after reviewing the Tadpoles app used by facility, there was no verification that toddlers were being checked and/or changed after 3:20pm by afternoon staff. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff meeting will be held, and we will discuss recording diaper changes and checking each child ever 2 hours and changing on demand. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Non 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 unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and previous 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.) email over required documents. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain required initial health assessment. File of staff person #1 did not contain verification that TB test was given and subsequent results of TB test confirming staff #1 was free from communicable disease. Correction Required: 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.) Email over required documents. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2205, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain two (2) written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve in a child care position. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Email over required documents |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment. 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.) Send the required documents over through email. |
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| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 05/12/2025, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain a completed Disclosure Statement; file of staff person #1 did not contain request for nor completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance; file of staff person #2 did not contain request for nor completed DHS FBI clearance; FBI clearance on file for staff person #2 was a PDE FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF PERSON #1 AND #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. 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.) Email the required documents over. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) Description: No physical punishment /No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed lifting 3 children over a lower bookcase, letting them go before their feet made contact with the floor; staff person #1 lifted one child again over lower bookcase, letting child go before child's feet met the floor dropping child and child hit head; staff person #1 was observed yelling at the children in the classroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in question is no longer employed with the Company. All school staff will be retrained on proper Supervision techniques and appropriate methods to address student behavior. This will be completed by 4/15/25 Additionally, the Principal will perform a re-training on key Mandated Reporter steps during the next staff meeting, scheduled for: 4/15/25 |
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| 2025-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(a)/3270.183(b) - Locked cabinet/No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a)/3270.183(b) Description: Locked cabinet/No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 03/13/2025, staff person #1 acknowledged that children's files were at the front desk area and were on a folding table with staff person #2 present for parents to locate their child's file to update requested information. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files will be kept in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 03/13/2025, staff person #1 left the infant room to use the restroom leaving staff person #2 in the room alone with 5 infants. 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. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher will take a training on ratios. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 03.13/2025, hinge post on the toddler playground was not sturdy in the ground allowing a young toddler to slip between the post and the gate and leave the playground area and run to another gated area. 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 center will have the gate fixed in order to keep the children from going through the group. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, agreement form on file for child #3 did not contain operator's 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 director will sign the operator's signature on child file #3 |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, child service reports on file for child #1, #4, #5 and #6 were more than 6 months old. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will obtain a child service report for child #1, #4, #5, and #6. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, agreement forms on file for child #1, #2, #3 and #6 did not contain 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 director will write the date of admission on each child' file. |
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| 2025-02-24 | 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 renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact form on file for child # 3 did not contain health insurance information and policy number. 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.) We will contract the parent for the health insurance information. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact forms on file for child #1, #3 and #6 did not contain release persons addresses. 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 director will contact child #1, #3, and #6 families to obtain the information missing. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency contact forms located in classrooms were more than 6 months old and were not up to date in child care space. 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 director will update each classrooms emergency contacted binder with each child's emergency form. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain plan for continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add the Continuity Plan to our Emergency Operation plan. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR on file for staff person # 3 is not through an approved OCDEL recognized curriculum by a PQAS certified trainer. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will be informed to obtain her Pediatric First Aid and CPR requirement. |
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| 2025-02-24 | 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: During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, file of staff person #5 did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 will provide a updated health assessment. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #6 did not answer question #2 in regards to staff person being free from communicable disease. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will be informed to obtain a new health assessment. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1, #2, #5 and #6 did not have two written non family references on file to attest to staff persons suitability. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Saff members will be notified of missing documents. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain accommodations for the evacuation of infants and toddlers. 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.) The emergency plan will be updated for infants and toddler children and reviewed. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification that staff person received emergency plan training at time of hire. 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 member will receive emergency plan training. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, facility was unable to provide verification that emergency plan had been sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will provide verification that emergency plan has been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02.24/2025, file of staff person #4 did not contain 12 clock hours of annual child care training; staff person had 9 clock hours of child care training on file. 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.) Employee #4 will complete the 12 clocked hours. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 and #5 did not contain verification that Pediatric First Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members will be informed to get their pediatrics first aid and CPR |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 did not have verification that Part 2 of Health and Safety training had been completed; file of staff person #3 did not contain verification that health and safety training had been completed within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 and #3 will be notified and complete the required health and safety training. |
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| 2025-02-24 | 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: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025, file of staff person #1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance; file of staff person #3 contained volunteer clearances for Child Abuse and PA State Police; file of staff person #2 did not contain complete out of state clearances (New Jersey). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #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. STAFF PERSONS #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.) Staff member #1 and #3 will get the required child abuse and PA state police. Staff member #2 will obtain out of state New Jersey. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 02/24/2025. ceiling vents in Room #11 on the left side were dusty and needed to be cleaned. 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 director will have the cleaning company clean the vent. |
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| 2025-02-24 | 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: During renewal inspection on 02/24/2025, facility was unable to provide fire inspection report dated within the last year showing that fire detection system is operable and in compliance. 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 director will obtain the fire inspection report and have one on file for inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will request 2 written references. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of hire. 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.) Staff person #1and #2 complete emergency training. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced inspection 01/15/2025, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification that NSOR had been applied for or completed clearance had been received; file of staff person #2 did not contain verification of completed out of state clearances (New Jersey). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF 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. STAFF PERSON #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.) Apply for NSOR and request out of state clearances. This staff member will not work in a childcare position till documents are received. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, staff #1 and staff #2 in Room 10 identified 17 children in the classroom but only accounted for 13 children when identifying assigned primary care group; staff #3 stated they did not know their primary care group when asked. 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.) All staff will be required to do name to face checks every 30 minutes and at each threshold. Every staff member will be required to know how many children are in their classroom and the names of the children in their assigned primary care group. All staff will wear their name to face cards when caring for the children. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA State Police Clearance. Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review". Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 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. 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.) Requested new PA State Police Clearance immediately for Facility Person #1. Received on 12/2/24 with no record. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection it was acknowledged that staff will leave classrooms out of ratio to use restroom or to get items for classroom; attendance and staff time cards also confirm that staff were out of ratio during morning drop off on 11/19/2024. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining a record of the documentation at the facility for a period of three months after the form has been approved. The forms will be made available to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning staff for review during unannounced visits. Verification of compliance with ratio will be completed by more than one on site visit at the facility over a three month period of time. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will submit document to be approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining ratios. Once approved, staff will keep daily records for 3 months |
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| 2024-11-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection it was acknowledged that staff will leave classrooms out of ratio to use restroom or to get items for classroom; attendance and staff time cards also confirm that staff were out of ratio during morning drop off on 11/19/2024. 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. THE REQUIRED STAFF:CHILD RATIOS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Created a staff memo on maintaining ratios. Explained no staff member is allowed to leave their classroom, at any time, without another staff member or administration relieving them. All staff has to read, understand, and sign that they will follow this policy. |
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| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection 11/25/2024, several three year olds from Room12 were observed opening a gate leading to a gated side of the facility that leads to the parking lot. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately tied a string around the handle to prevent the children from being able to open the gate. Safety locks have been ordered to replace string for a more permanent fix. |
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| 2023-12-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-09-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Child#1 enrolled in the daycare program was injured several times falling off the furniture in the classroom since being enrolled in the daycare center which resulted in bruises. 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 facility will be in compliance with 3270.113(a) at all times. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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