Chesterbrook Academy
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 4/2/2025. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was contacted again to inform them that their child's health assessment was outdated and until we receive the current form they are not able to attend. |
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| 2026-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training, the file contained 6 hours of training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member completed the hours on 4/15. |
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| 2026-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On April 9, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First/CPR training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff attended CPR training on 4/15. Certifications were sent 4/28. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On March 9, 2026 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1 left two teachers with 18 2 year olds, leaving the class out of ratio Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was terminated, all staff were required to complete a ratio, name to face and supervision training |
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| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-01 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On August 1, 2025 during the complaint investigation, it was acknowledged that Staff #1 left Child #1 unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 15 minutes. Correction Required: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. 3.The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children will be supervised at all times 2. All staff will attend a 2- hour, approved Supervision training provided by the ELRC on 8/22 3. All staff will record ratios and transitions on a weekly basis on paper forms provided by OCDEL |
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| 2025-07-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of booster seats in the vehicles for children under the age of 7 Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Booster seats have been ordered, delivered and installed into the vehicle transporting children under the age of 7yrs. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(f) Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Noncompliance Area: On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed a vehicle that contained a sticker that stated the vehicle was altered Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Vehicle is out of service until the DOT or State Police allow it to return to service with written confirmation. DOT and State Police have been contacted to visit the site and review the vehicle. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will complete the required Health and Safety training and submit completed certificates to principal no later than 5/13/25. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: On May 8, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of 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.) Principal will conduct employee reviews and obtain employee signatures acknowledging review by 5/25/25 |
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| 2024-04-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-08 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 left child unsupervised when child eloped from classroom on 2 different occasions. 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.) Children will be supervised at all times, Staff #1 was terminated. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional and repeated staff face to name training at each monthly staff meeting. Implementation of the tag system whereby each child has a facial identification card worn by their supervising staff and used to verify each child in attendance over every threshold. Three consecutive observations by DHS representative to confirm compliance with above procedure. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CBA Principal and administration were specifically re-trained by the Spring Education Director of licensing and VP of Operations regarding the supervisory procedures which defines our entity's safety procedures. Principal and administrative team at CBA Limerick redefined the procedures for all incumbent staff and personally trained new employees on both Tadpoles and tag system with special attention to the procedure of face to name. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: On December 8, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 left child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 7 minutes. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A transition checklist has been posted at every door. Although there have been very rare instances when we have been able to take the students outdoors given the winter weather, temperature or mud ridden grounds, we expect these transition checklists to come full use near onset of spring. Administrative staff has conducted supervision monitoring as well as transition monitoring. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parents of child #1, D.O.B. 10/28/2022 and enrolled in 4/17/2023. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ask the parent of child #1 to provide a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the child. The child's completed infant feeding schedule form will be maintained in the child's classroom for the staff members to access and also a copy will be maintained in the child's file in the main office. The staff along with the child's parents will continue to discuss feeding needs as the infant's feeding needs progress. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(c)(1)/3270.33(a) - Accredited institution approved by PDE /Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(c)(1)/3270.33(a) Description: Accredited institution approved by PDE /Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a degree from an institution outside of the United States and did not include a professional evaluation determining its equivalence to the United States Department of Education's curriculum standards required for the degree. Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person, if the curriculum is conducted by an institution approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Education and acceptable to the Department of Education. A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 will not work in a child care position until verification of the necessary educational qualifications has been submitted and are on file at the facility. Staff member #1 must submit a professional degree evaluation document identifying that the degree earned outside of the United States is equivalent to the U.S. Department of Education's standards. The director will provide staff member #1 with the list of preferred professional educational evaluating agencies to obtain the degree evaluation document. The director will ensure that staff member #1 submits the professional degree evaluation and meets the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which she is to perform. Staff member #1 will not be counted as staff until the degree evaluation is submitted. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files observed for staff members 4, 5, and 6 did not contain water safety training provided by a certified lifeguard. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the staff members listed receive water safety training from a certified lifeguard from a professional organization with an approved curriculum such as the American Red Cross or local YMCA. The facility will not use the on-site in-ground swimming pool until all staff members have completed water safety training conducted by a certified lifeguard. The director and staff will ensure water safety training certificates are valid, up to date and submitted to staff file records located at the facility. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired 4/16/23; did not contain the receipt verifying a request for a PA State Police clearance and did not include a completed PA State Police clearance certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Without the verification receipt proofing the applicant requested the missing PA State Police clearance prior to or by the first day of employment, staff member #3 isn't qualified to be hired as a provisional staff member. Staff member #3 must immediately provide the receipt proofing they requested a PA State Police clearance, and the receipt documenting the request must be on file at the facility. The director will ensure that if staff member #3's record does not contain the necessary clearances and receipts proofing compliance with CPSL's provisional hire requirements that the person will no longer work with children at the facility. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: -At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 5/8/2023 as an assistant group supervisor; did not include verification of the education qualifications required for the position. -At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired 4/16/2023; as an assistant group supervisor; did not include verification of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will not work in a child care position until the required verification of education qualifications has been submitted and stored in the facility's records. Staff member #3's file currently contains verification of qualifications for the position aide, but the staffer would need to provide verification of two years' experience with children to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. As an aide, staff member #3; must be supervised by another staff member who qualifies as a group supervisor or higher. The director will ensure that the staff records for staff members #2 and #3 contain all the required verification of qualifications for the position they're hired to perform, or they will not be counted in the staff: child ratios. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.63/3270.115(a)(2) - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63/3270.115(a)(2) Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/In-ground pool accessible requires fenced/locked gate Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the locked chain linked metal fence surrounding the in-ground swimming pool was observed bend downwards from the top in a small area of the fence panel. 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. An in-ground swimming pool accessible to children shall be fenced with a locked gate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bend in the chain linked metal fence surrounding the in-ground swimming pool was repaired. The pool fence is locked and in good condition. The director and staff will monitor conditions at the in-ground pool outside the facility and the surrounding fence with locked gate to ensure there are no threats to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2023-05-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility director will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act," the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the "Pennsylvania Construction Code Act," and applicable regulations. The written attestations will be maintained with the facility's fire drill logbook. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Dirt and debris were observed on the surface under the white diaper changing pad located on the changing table in classroom 2a/2b. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing table surface under the white pad will be immediately cleaned. Staff members will clean the surface under the diaper changing pad as often, as needed but at least once a day. The director will monitor the infant and toddler rooms to ensure staff are cleaning under the changing table pads, at least daily. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.115(a)(8) - Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(8) Description: Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: Staff members did not have the annual water safety instruction training conducted by the American Red Cross. Correction Required: A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons who supervise children when swimming will immediately complete water safety training with the American Red Cross, prior to the facility using the pool. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parents of child child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 to obtain the missing release persons information. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #2 were not reviewed within the last 6 months, signed by parent 3/15/21. Child #1's agreement form was not reviewed within the last 6 months, signed by parent 1/21/21. Child #3's emergency contact form was not reviewed in the last 6 months, signed by parent 4/28/21. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will contact the parents of the children listed to have the children's parents review and/or update their emergency contact information and/or agreement forms with date and signature. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will edit the emergency plan to include the lock-down procedures. Also names of previous staff members no longer employed will be removed and other staff members will be assigned roles/responsibilities in the implementing of the plan. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of initial emergency plan training for staff #1, staff #4, and staff #5. 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 director will immediately train the staff members in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility. All emergency plan training will be documented in writing with signatures of the staff members and dates of trainings. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff member #1, hired provisionally on 7/19/22; did not include a completed PA State Police clearance or a completed FBI clearance, as required for staff members hired provisionally. The file for staff member #2, hired 7/5/22; included a PA Child Abuse clearance which indicated volunteer instead of employee, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3, hired 07/05/22; was missing the CPSL disclosure statement and contained an expired Mandated Reporter Training certificate dated 02/11/17, which is over the 60 months required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the completed PA State Police clearance or the completed FBI clearance have been submitted to the facility's files. Staff member #1 will have all four required clearances by 9/2/22 when the staffer's provisional hire period ends. Staff member #2 will submit a PA Child Abuse clearance indicating the purpose of the request as employment/employee. Staff member #2 will not care for children unsupervised until the correct PA Child Abuse clearance is on file at the facility. Staff member #3 will retake the Mandated Reporter Training and submit the training certificate to the facility files. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff member #2 did not include verification of a high school diploma and was missing the two years of verified experience with children necessary for the position. The file for staff member #3 did not include verification of a high school diploma and was missing 1 year of verified experience with children. Staff member #3's CDA certificate isn't verification of a high school diploma or GED. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will submit a high school diploma or GED along with two years (2500 hrs.) of verified experience with children. Staff member #3 will submit a high school diploma or GED along with 1 year (1250 hrs.) of verified experience with children. Staff member #3's CDA certificate is counted as 1 year of experience. |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the wall near the door leading outside in classroom #6 of the main building. A rusty air vent was observed in the Summer Camp classroom in building two. 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure the damaged paint in room #6 and the air vent with rust on the surface are repaired to good repair. . |
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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs indicating hands must be washed before eating and after toileting or diapering were missing in the following areas: classroom #1-over sink & infant diapering area and classroom 4 -over sink & toilet in intermediates' bathrooms. 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.) The hand washing signs will indicate the hands of a facility person and child must be wash after toileting or diapering 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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| 2022-08-02 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the facility had not maintained proof of purchase and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device or system with the fire drill logs. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the "Fire and Panic Act," the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the "Pennsylvania Construction Code Act," and applicable regulations |
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| 2022-04-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Facility is out of ratio some mornings due to being short staffed. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will continue to hire viable candidates in a timely manner. Operator will borrow staff from sister schools to cover ratio. Operator will adjust schedules to make sure ratios are met. |
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| 2022-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 04/18/2022, the infant room contained 9 children with 2 teachers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Plan of Correction is to hire new staff and to borrow staff from other schools to ensure ratio is met. |
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| 2022-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 04/18/2022, a classroom with a mixed group of younger and older toddlers contained 12 children with 1 teacher; a class with a group of preschool children contained 22 children with 1 teacher. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction is to ensure we are in ratio. Retrain staff on napping ratios. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Review of facility revealed several children napping in the infant room and toddler room did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides of their rest equipment at the time of the site review. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff review and make adjustments in order to obtain compliance with regard to rest equipment spacing while in use. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/13/2020, the facility self- reported that staff member #1 aggressively disciplined child #1 when she picked him up under the arms and carried him across the room with little concern for the child. 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.) Staff member #1 was suspended during the investigation but eventually left employment. The director will review with all staff the facility's policy on no use of physical discipline and the consequences of staff using physical discipline on children at the child care facility. The operator will ensure that staff are aware of supervision regulations. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #7 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for staff member #10 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for staff member #11 included a health assessment dated 5/17/17, more than 24 months following the date of signature. The file for staff member #12 included a health assessment dated 5/31/17, more than 24 months following the date of signature. The file for staff member #13 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. 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.) The director will provide the staff member listed with a Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. The staff members will immediately request to have a medical professional complete the form reflecting a physical exam with TB result. The director will review all staff files to ensure everyone has a current health assessment. The director will ensure that initial health assessment for new employees are dated no more than 12 month prior than employment date. The operator and director will ensure all staff have initial and subsequent health assessments in compliance with regulations. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #8 included a health history, dated 8/2/17; which did not indicated a physical exam. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) The staff member will submit a an adult health assessment which includes a physical examination. The director will ensure a facility person's file record 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. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant room. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants currently enrolled will be obtain from the parent, as soon as possible. The director will ensure a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant is obtained from the parent when the child is enrolled. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 and #5 did not contain the parent's signatures for consent of emergency medical care and/or administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility person. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.) The director will contact the child's parents to have the parent sign the line on the emergency contact form giving consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The director and staff will review all emergency contact forms to ensure written consent is documented with the parent's signature. The operator will ensure compliance with all regulations. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the staff files for staff member #10, #14 and #15 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 immediately submit written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The director will ensure a facility person's record includes two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the operator did not have written verification of initial emergency plan training for staff member #8 and #9. 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 director will train the staff members in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility then document receipt of the trainings in writing with signatures of the staff member and dates. The director will ensure all facility persons receive initial and annual training in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures. Initial and annual emergency plan training documentation will be maintained in the staff files in the office. The director and operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #17 did not include verification of receiving annual 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.) The staff member will receive fire-safety training conducted by a fire protection professional, ass soon as possible. The director will ensure all staff members receive annual fire-safety training conducted by a fire protection professional and that verification of the training is maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #13 and #17 did not contain verification of the annual 6 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of six hours for the year. The operator will ensure that all staff is receiving a least 6 hours of child care training annually. The director will direct the staff member to complete the 6 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be place in the staff files. The director and operator will ensure that all staff obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training and maintain verification on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the following staff members were not in compliance with the Child Protective Service Law. The file for staff member #1, hired 8/28/18; did not include verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training, required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2, hired 3/8/14; included a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/6/14 and a FBI clearance dated 5/30/14, both more than 60 months old. The file for staff member #4, hired 3/8/14; did not include a copy of the completed FBI clearance. The file for staff member #5, hired 3/20/19; did not include a copy of the request for PA Child Abuse clearance or a copy of the completed clearance. The file for staff member #6, hired 4/7/17; included a PA State Police clearance dated 3/27/14 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 4/29/14, both more than 60 months old. The file for staff member #7, hired 11/22/16; did not include verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training, required under the CPSL. Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.) The staff members listed will not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff members #1 will not return until verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training is received and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member # 2 will not return until completed PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances, dated less than 60 months old; are submitted and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #4 will not return until a completed FBI clearance has been provided and maintain on file at the facility. Staff member #5 will not return until a completed PA Child Abuse clearance is provided and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #6 will not return until completed PA State Police and PA Child Abuse clearances, dated less than 60 months old; are submitted and maintained on file at the facility. Staff member #7 will not return until verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter Training is provided and maintained on file at the facility . The director will review all staff files to ensure compliance with the CPSL. The director and operator will stay informed of the Child Protective Service Law and the required documents. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #13 and #17 did not include an annual 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.) The director will complete written staff evaluations of the staff members listed. The director will review with each staff member their evaluation to obtain the staff members signatures on the document. The director will ensure written staff evaluations are completed annually and maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #3,#5, #8, #10, #14, #18 and #19, hired as assistant group supervisors; with high school diploma did not include the two years of verified experience working children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members listed must provide verified experience working with children, as soon as possible; to maintain their current positions. The director will provide the staff members with the verification of experience form to obtain verification of at least two years of experience with children from their previous employer(s); to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. Staff member who can't verify two years of experience working with children but have a high school diploma will be assigned aide responsibilities until experience is earned. The director and operator will ensure that new staff members don't begin working until all qualifications required for the position in which they're hired for have been submitted and reviewed to ensure compliance with the regulations. The director will ensure all verification of qualifications for staff members are maintained on file at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #16, hired as an Aide: did not include verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will provide verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The director will ensure a facility person's record includes verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a few areas of the facility were either unclean or in disrepair. Air vents in rooms 6, 8, 9 and 10 were unclean. In room 3 peeling paint on walls and a sink with rusty surfaces were observed. In room 6 dirty tape residue was observed on surfaces. In the bathroom of room 6, rust was observed around the toilet base. In room 8 a few spider webs were observed. Rust was observed on the radiator cover in the bathroom of room 8. 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that the areas of the facility that were cited are cleaned or in good repair. The director and staff will ensure floors, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. The director and operator will ensure any peeling paint or plaster is immediately corrected and not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. The operator will ensure compliance with the regulation. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the mulch under the outdoor play equipment measured less than 1 inch or was completely gone causing no shock absorbing protective surface covering for the fall height of the equipment. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted landscaper. He is applying mulch to the playground area. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the emergency contact for Child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent completed in full new emergency contact. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, there were no emergency contacts kept on the bus for children being transported. 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.) Copies of transported students were placed in all vehicles during site visit. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the file for Staff #7 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was sent to primary care doctor to obtain an updated TB test. Results attached. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the health assessment for Staff #3 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was sent to primary care doctor to obtain an updated TB test. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, cereal and bread had been removed from the original containers and were stored in containers without expiration dates; cereal was stored in plastic containers in Room 2 Side A with no expiration dates. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items are labeled with date prior to being placed in the refrigerator or freezer. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the operator had not notified 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. 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 mailed 8/26/17. Copy was on Principal's thumb drive. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6 month period for Child #2, #5, #6, #7, and #8. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parents sign/update tuition agreements. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the child's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation for Child #3, #4, and #6. 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.) Requested parents to sign transportation area. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the file for Staff #5, Staff #8 and Staff #9 did not include verification of child care experience following the outset of service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of resumes have been provided. Upon hiring verification was made. These resumes were not in state inspectors area for review of individual employees files. Aides until verification received. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the file for Staff #7 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person 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.) Staff #7 provided 2 non-family references. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the file for Staff #1, hired 9/29/14, did not contain a complete state police clearance; the file for Staff #4, hired 3/20/17, did not contain an FBI clearance though fingerprinted on 3/25/17; the file for Staff #7, hired 10/1/13, did not contain a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #4, #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #4, #7 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.) Obtained renewed Criminal check for the employee listed. Signed disclosure statement attached and fingerprint receipt attached. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the files for Staff #3 and Staff #6 did not contain transcript to verify education for position performing. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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 #6 provided copies of transcripts from PDR/STARS file. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the file for Staff #2 did not contain U.S. equivalent translation of education to verify qualifications for position performing. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.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.) Supplied employee with information from licensing rep for translation. Awaiting return of document. Aide until document received. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, protective outlet covers were not placed in 3 outlets on the power strip in Room 9. 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.) Corrected and approved during site visit. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, hand sanitizer was accessible to children in cabinet drawer in Room 6 and window cleaner was accessible under classroom sink in Room 9. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed during site visit and verified. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the emergency phone numbers were not posted in Room 2 Side B. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved during site visit and approved. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the first aid kit in Room 9 was accessible to children on a hook by the door leading outside. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved to locked cabinet and approved during site visit. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the first aid kit on the bus did not contain soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bar of soap was added during the site visit and approved. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the ceiling vent needed to be cleaned in Room 2 and above the counter in Room 7; there were stained tiles on the ceiling in Room 6 near the second bathroom and Room 5 over the dramatic play area. In Room 10, the wall behind bathroom door was dented, a floor tile near classroom door was broken, and there was a hole on wall under the cubbies. 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.) Maintenance/cleaning crew cleaned all ceiling vents. Broken Floor tiles were replaced. Ceiling tiles were checked and painted. |
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| 2018-05-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/17/18, the required hand washing signs were not posted in Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 at sinks, bathrooms, and/or diaper changing rooms. 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 and approved during site visit. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES; THE FILES OF STAFF #3,5,21 AND 22 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT DATE 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 #21 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED. STAFF PERSONS #3,5 AND 22 WERE TRAINED ON THE EMERGENCY PLAN. CERTIFICATE ATTACHED. |
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| 2017-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING A RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED STAFF FILES; THE FILE OF STAFF #19 AND 20 DID NOT INCLUDE ANNUAL 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 PERSONS #19 AND 20 WILL RECEIVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING. |
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