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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am - 6 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-29 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 4/29/26 as a result of self-reported noncompliance. During the inspection, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 4/28/26 at approximately 12:00pm. Child #1 left the Intermediate 1 classroom through the door to the fenced-in playground. Child #1 was in the primary care group of Staff Person #1. Neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2, who was also in the Intermediate 1 Room, were aware that Child #1 had left the classroom. Child #1 was on the playground for less than one minute before being discovered by Staff Person #3 and brought back to the Intermediate 1 Room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the training entitled "Improving and Using Your Observation Skills" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 4/28/26 - Children will be supervised at all times. Staff Person #1 and #2, and all staff, will review that children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group (Implemented 5/8/26) 2. 5/6/26 - Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 will complete the training entitled "Improving and Using Your Observation Skills" through Better Kid Care. - Staff Person #1 and #2 will review that children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. - The alarm on the door and the baby gate on the door will remain on when the children are in the classroom and will be checked that it is on when they come in from the playground. The baby gate will be one that can be kicked out of the way in times of emergency if needed. At the next staff meeting, it will be reviewed with all staff that the alarm and baby gate must be on the door when children are in care in the room so that all staff, including substitute staff, are aware of the requirement in the classrooms due to children who may attempt to elope. (Implemented 5/8/26) |
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| 2026-01-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 1/6/26. At that time, the temperature in the Pre K1 and Pre K2A classrooms was below 65° F. The temperature was 60° F in PreK 2A and was 59° F in PreK 1. The facility reported that the heat had not been working in the classrooms since 12/15/25 and they were waiting on parts to have it repaired. The classrooms were not in use while the temperature was below 65° F. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On December 15, we noticed that classroom 9 and 10 were cooler and determined that the heat was not working and the children were removed from the classroom and placed into another classroom. We were able to maintain room capacity and ratios during the 3 weeks we waited for the part. We had an HVAC tech come and check the units and we needed to order a part. The part was ordered and it took 3 weeks for the part to arrive. HVAC came on January 6 and installed the part and the system worked as normal. The children were not in the classroom during that time that the heat was not working. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 12/12/25 as a result of self-reported non-compliance by the facility. On 12/4/25, Staff Person #1 had a sudden onset illness causing them to leave three children unsupervised for a period of less than five minutes. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. At the facility's next staff meeting, the director must review the procedure for responding to staff emergencies. This review must be documented on the meeting minutes agenda and staff must sign in to the staff meeting. The agenda and sign in sheet must be provided to DHS once the meeting has been completed. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the requirement will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 12/12/25 Children will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in their group. 2. 12/26/25 At the next staff meeting, the director will review the procedure for responding to staff emergencies. The staff will be given a code word to use in event of the emergency. All staff will be required to review these procedures and sign off that they have reviewed and understand them. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the embedded climbing equipment on the Middle Playground was observed to have peeling laminate on the steps of the climber. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duct tape was applied to the peeling laminate on the playground equipment. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, a corresponding cot list denoting which child was assigned to which cot for naptime could not be located in the Toddler 1 Room or the Intermediate 1 Room. 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.) The corresponding cot chart listing the designated to the corresponding cot number was written and posted in the Toddler 1 and Intermediate 1 classrooms. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain fire safety training completed within the past 12 months. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/12/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 member #1 completed the DHS Fire Safety Training on 11/18/2025. |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included clearances that were not updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the PA State Police Clearances on file being dated 3/4/20 and 3/5/25, the PA Child Abuse Clearances on file being dated 3/25/20 and 6/25/25, and the NSOR certificates on file being dated 12/3/19 and 12/4/24. The current PA State Police Clearance dated 9/8/23 on file for Staff Person #3 was still in pending status. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 updated the PA State Police clearance and its now dated 11/18/2025. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 11/18/25. At that time, dirty cabinet handles were observed in the Infant 2 Classroom. 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.) Handles were cleaned and disinfected. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a) Description: Age appropriate Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the older toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles. The manufacturer's instructions for Magnatiles recommend the toy for children ages three and up. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The magna tiles were removed from the classroom. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification dated 4/20/23. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, then staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will attend CPR class on 7/7/2025 |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #2 contained an NSOR certificate dated 6/23/25, after their date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 had already received the NSOR. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of thirty college credits in the human service field but did not include a high school diploma or college degree. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours 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 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.) We will confirm that we have an official transcript with the degree listed or copies of high school diploma or college diploma. Staff Person #4 gave us a copy of the high school diploma. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed for all new staff hired since the most recent renewal inspection on 3/14/25. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of experience working 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.) We will classify Staff Person #3 as an Aide until proof of experience. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, many ants were observed on the floor of the infant room, on the floor and wall of the toddler 2 room, and on the floor and wall in the pre-k 2 room. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An exterminator visited the facility on 7/2/25. The exterminator treated for the infestation of the ants. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/30/25. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the intermediate 2 room by the block 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 hole was spackled. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, a plastic ziplock bag was observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room. A plastic ziplock bag was observed laying in an extra clothes cubby on the floor of the bathroom of Room 6, the older toddler 2 room. The plastic ziplock bag was accessible to the toddlers using the bathroom. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will check all bags each morning and remove items as needed. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Incident Investigation | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: An investigation was conducted on 3/14/25. During the investigation, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 3/4/25 when Child #1 was injured and neither Staff Person #1 nor Staff Person #2 saw what happened. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were the two staff with a group of 12 children at that time, including Child #1. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 children will be supervised at all times. Principal will retrain staff on supervision. We will work with the team to ensure one staff member scans the room while the other assists the children. All staff will participate in supervision training by PQAS approved instructor on 4/9/25. All staff have reviewed supervision policy and signed that they understand and will follow the supervision policy. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the backpacks that accompany children to the playground. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plan will be posted in each classroom on a bulletin board by the phone. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, Children's Tylenol and Desitin were observed in a diaper bag hanging from the coat hook in Room 5, the older toddler 1 room. The diaper bag was approximately 18 inches high and was accessible to the toddlers in the room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items were immediately removed from the classroom. Teachers will check all bags each morning and remove items as needed. |
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| 2025-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The staff health assessment for Staff Person #1 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the health assessments being 1/20/22 and 5/13/24. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Principal will maintain a spreadsheet of all expiration dates for health assessments needed in an employee's file. The operator will begin the process of updating expiring health assessments two months prior to the expiration date. |
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| 2025-03-14 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 3/14/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the dates of the clearances being: PA State Police Clearance 1/23/20 and 2/7/25; PA Child Abuse Clearance: 1/30/20 and 2/7/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Principal will maintain a spreadsheet of all expiration dates for all clearances needed in an employee's file. The operator will begin the process of updating the expiring clearances two months prior to the expiration date. |
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| 2024-12-30 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-11-18 | Appeals - 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: The file of Staff Person #1, start date 10/28/24, contained a volunteer PA State Police clearance. There was no application in the file for an updated PA State Police clearance for employment. On 11/18/24, Staff Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. A PA State Police clearance for employment was obtained on 11/20/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 alone in a childcare position at the facility and must be in the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained new clearance to ensure proper version is kept in file. Copy provided to Kristin on 11/20. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint on a wall in Room 5. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) provider immediately spackled peeling area. Will have maintenance paint at their next visit on 11/25/24. Photo will be sent by 11/25/24 of completion. |
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| 2024-10-25 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-08 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K 1 room, there were 2 epi pens that expired 7/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired epi pen was given back to the parent and removed from the facility. Parent has a new allergy testing scheduled for 8/23 and will provide new epi pen when prescription is renewed. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-13 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In room 9, Pre-K, there was a small hole in the 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.) Provider will sand, spackle, and repaint the area. Photos will be sent upon completion. |
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| 2024-05-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-04-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-03-14 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint on one of the walls in the Intermediate 2 room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will sand and repaint area by the end of the day on 3/15/24. Picture will be sent when completed. |
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| 2024-01-08 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-10-20 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 10/11/23 Staff Member #4 was inside a classroom with 4 children. She left the classroom to return to the outdoor play space and took 3 of the 4 children outside with her, leaving child #4 alone inside the classroom for approximately 1 minute. Staff Person #5 found child alone in the classroom and returned her to the group. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity continues to adhere to the action items that were discussed during the July 31st Teams meeting. This includes: an appointed compliance officer who oversees all transitions in all classrooms, instituted primary care cards, lowered classroom capacities and ratios, added dry erase boards for recording and maintaining accurate class counts, enhanced room sweeps, as well as completed transition sheets that are submitted weekly. The school has also installed baby gates in all Jack and Jill bathrooms to provide extra security , provided monthly supervision training to all staff as well as increased ratio checks. Disciplinary action to be taken up to and including termination of staff that are not compliant with supervision requirements. Additionally, the legal entity requests a meeting with the department to ensure all steps implemented are collaboratively agreed upon and places the school on the path to moving forward. Licensing requested implements: *Capped building capacity and froze enrollment of new students *lowered classroom ratios * appointed a Compliance Officer to oversee all classroom transitions and ratio checks * frequent ratio checks and room sweeps * added dry erase boards * implemented primary care cards and retrained the staff on primary care groups |
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| 2023-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. As agreed in a Teams meeting, the legal entity will increase staffing and or decrease child enrollments to ensure all staff are supervising all children at all times. As per previous plan the compliance officer or a member of management will continue to do their daily checks for supervision and ratios and complete the accepted 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 the plan is deemed acceptable. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity will cap the enrollment for a period of six months. In addition, the school will continue to adhere to the action terms that were outlined in the plan of correction that was discussed during the July 31st Teams meeting and submitted on the Aug 8th. The legal entity placed involved staff on a final warning and retrained on the process and procedures around supervision. The legal entity will also implement any additional recommendations from the department. Ahead of the acceptance of this plan the school has put in place a compliance officer who is overseeing the transitions of all classrooms, lowered classroom capacities, and ratios, added dry erase boards for recording class counts, enhanced room sweeps and is completing the transition sheets. The school has also hired 5 new teachers in addition to a principal who will receive enhanced training on supervision and have compliance checks before assuming any classroom responsibilities. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 8/14/2023 with an implementation date of 8/28/23. On 9/8/23 child #1 walked from the Beginners classroom through the adjoining bathroom to the connecting Intermediate classroom next door, which was unoccupied. Staff#1 was directly responsible for the supervision of this child, in addition staff person #2 and Staff Person #3 were also present in the room and all were unaware that the child left the room until the Assistant Director brought him back approximately 3 minutes later. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity capped enrollment as of Aug 28th or a period of six months. In addition, the school will continue to adhere to the action terms that were outlined in the plan of correction that was discussed during the July 31st Teams meeting and submitted on the Aug 8th. The legal entity placed involved staff on a final warning and retrained on the process and procedures around supervision. The legal entity will also implement any additional recommendations from the department. Ahead of the acceptance of this plan the school has put in place a compliance officer who is overseeing the transitions of all classrooms, lowered classroom capacities, and ratios, added dry erase boards for recording class counts, enhanced room sweeps and is completing the transition sheets. The school has also hired 5 new teachers in addition to a principal who will receive enhanced training on supervision and have compliance checks before assuming any classroom responsibilities. |
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| 2023-07-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. As agreed in Teams meeting, the legal entity will increase staffing and or decrease child enrollments to ensure all staff are supervising all children at all times for a period of three months. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity will decrease the ratio which will decrease classroom capacities to ensure all staff are supervising all Teh children for the recommended period. Until August 28 we will assess on a day to day basis and create the lower ratios in our youngest classrooms knowing that we still have campers and pre-k through August 24. |
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| 2023-07-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must develop a system and or policy to ensure all children at the facility are accounted for at all times specifically during transitions and end of the day. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility policy 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. 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.) Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity will develop a system to ensure all children at the facility are accounted for at all times, specifically during transitions and the end of the day. |
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| 2023-07-24 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On July 13, 2023 Staff Person #1 left the infant classroom leaving child #1 alone for approximately 2 minutes. Staff person #2 was also in the room prior to Staff Person # 1 leaving the room and left at the same time as Staff Person # 1 forgetting that there was still a child in the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) Children will be supervised both inside and outside the facility at all times. Each staff member will be assigned a primary group they will always be responsible for. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Incident Investigation | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 6/6/23 when a parent was leaving after dropping off their child, Child #1 had her hand close to the door and her thumb was shut in the crease of the of the door. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have pinch guards installed on door. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the toddler room had some spills in it and needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clean out the refrigerator. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Of the 10 children files reviewed, four were updated by a parent in September 2022 and then not again until May 2023. 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.) We will ensure that the children's files will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 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: Staff person #3 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in an approved curriculum. 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.) Staff Person #3 will take a pediatric first aid/CPR training with a PQAS certified instructor and an approved curriculum. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification on file. NSOR is dated 12/20/2022. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that clearances are received within 45 days. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2's PA Child Abuse History clearance was dated 4/3/2018 and should have been updated on or before April 3, 2023. Staff Person # 2 should have been removed from childcare on April 4, 2022. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure all clearances are in full compliance at all times. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds. 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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for face-to-name recognition of children is followed at all times and specifically at transition 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 four months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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 parties involved have been notified including all upper management with Spring Education. We will submit weekly the approved documentation of transitions for four months to the licensor. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds. 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. The operator shall arrange for technical assistance regarding supervision at the facility. The operator shall receive a minimum of four hours of technical assistance to take place after the completion of a supervision training approved by the Department. The individual providing the Technical Assistance should be PQAS approved and will also need prior approval from the Department. 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.) We will schedule technical assistance for a minimum of four hours after the PQAS supervision training. The school has implemented a primary card system where each classroom has a different color card and staff are responsible that they always have those cards and should the child transition to another classroom or outside the staff move those cards with the student. There will also be an internal detailed training on supervision cards and supervision of children. This will be accompanied by a signed acknowledgment letter that details that failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All staff will be required to sign this document and ensure that supervision cards are used to ensure children are within sight and sound at all times. Failure to use cards or follow the prescribed procedures will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity shall arrange for this training. The training shall be provided by a PQAS approved trainer and will need prior approval by the department. This training should be completed prior to the required Technical Assistance. This training will not count towards the required 12 hours of annual training. 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.) We will schedule a 3-hour supervision training and will have it approved by the licensor. There will also be an internal detailed training on supervision cards and supervision of children. This will be accompanied by a signed acknowledgment letter that details that failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All staff will be required to sign this document and ensure that supervision cards are used to ensure children are within sight and sound at all times. Failure to use cards or follow the prescribed procedures will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. We will be making a leadership change effective February 6, 2023. We will email our licensor the details including name and contact information. The new principal along with the support staff will be fully aware of the supervision cards, the transition observation checks, and other actions items related to this plan to ensure full compliance. The Regional Director along with other members of the operations teams will do spot checks to ensure compliance and check for understanding of the systems put in place. |
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| 2023-01-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were taking a group of 12 two-year-olds to the facility's outdoor play space. After stopping in the hallway to do a head count, Staff Person #1 realized that there were only 11 children instead of 12. Staff Person #1 ran back to the classroom and found Child #1 alone in the room. It is estimated that Child #1 was left alone in the classroom for about 45 seconds. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school has implemented a primary card system where each classroom has a different color card and staff are responsible that they always have those cards and should the child transition to another classroom or outside the staff move those cards with the student. There will also be an internal detailed training on supervision cards and supervision of children. This will be accompanied by a signed acknowledgment letter that details that failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All staff will be required to sign this document and ensure that supervision cards are used to ensure children are within sight and sound at all times. Failure to use cards or follow the prescribed procedures will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Incident Investigation | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must develop a written supervision policy regarding staff supervising children with known behavior issues. The policy will be approved by OCDEL. All staff will sign off that they have reviewed the policy and the signature sheet will be kept in the staff file. All new staff will review and sign the policy at the time of hire and the signature sheet will be kept in the staff file. 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.) We plan to have the teachers continue to supervise the playground and to know what safe play looks like. We intend to continue giving families a modification form to inform us if their child has a speech delay/TSS/wrap around services, etc. This will help us to help the family if care is needed past what we can safely provide here. If no modification is indicated, and the child begins to show aggressive behaviors, we then have the teachers complete observations on the child, followed by the director who then sends it to our ECE/ADA department for further guidance. We also communicate with the parents daily and through quarterly assessments. |
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| 2022-11-10 | Incident Investigation | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022, child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 10/13/2022 with an implementation date of 10/3/22. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. On 11/2/22 child #1 was pushed off playground equipment by Child #2. Child #1 was lying on the ground and Child #2 slapped and kicked him multiple times. Child #2 then kicked Child #1 in the head. None of the 4 staff that were present on the playground at that time witnessed this incident. There was a prior incident that same day between Child #1 and Child #2 where they were pushing each other, and staff had to step in and address this. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teachers have completed the state specific supervision training and the center will be moving to supervision cards in addition to our use of the tadpoles system. |
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| 2022-09-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022 child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The NE Regional Office will make a referral to the ELRC for this training. 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 complete supervision training. Director is meeting with STARS coach the week of 10/17/22 and training will be scheduled as soon as possible after that. Since this event the teachers have assured that the playground doors are locked at all times until the classroom is ready to go inside. |
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| 2022-09-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022 child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. 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.) Director will conduct daily random supervision checks for each classroom nd submit checklist to the regional office every Friday. Since this event the teachers have assured that the playground doors are locked at all times until the classroom is ready to go inside. They are also completing a name to face every 15 minutes on the playground to assure their children are accounted for. |
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| 2022-09-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On August 25, 2022 child #1 left his group on the outdoor play space and walked into the facility unnoticed by staff person #1, who responsible for supervising the child. Child walked through the facility unsupervised for approximately 43 seconds before Staff Person #2 found him alone in the building. On September 12, 2022, child #2 was walking into the classroom with his group from the outdoor play space. A family was leaving the classroom and child got separated from the group and was unsupervised in the hallway for approximately 40 seconds. Staff Person #3, who was responsible for supervising the child realized the child was missing at approximately the same time staff person #4 brought him back to the room. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) Since this event the teachers have assured that the playground doors are locked at all times until the classroom is ready to go inside. They are also completing a name to face every 15 minutes on the playground to assure their children are accounted for. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/3/22. Facility staff member # 1 reported child # 1 was left in the facility hall for 1 minute and 45 seconds while transitioning from one classroom to another. Facility staff member # 1 was holding door open with foot, door shut and child was still in the hall outside the facility classroom door. Staff member #1 did not immediately notice the child was outside the door. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must develop a written supervision policy regarding staff supervising children at all times including transitions from one classroom to another. The policy will be approved by OCDEL. All staff will sign off that they have reviewed the policy and the signature sheet will be kept in the staff file. All new staff will review and sign the policy at the time of hire. 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.) Staff persons of the center will assure that all children are accounted for via a name to face on our iPad via the Tadpoles (Links to Learning) application. Director will have teaching team sign off on the Preschool Policies and onboarding supplement Supervision policies page 6 in which addresses what supervision looks like both in a classroom and on the playground. |
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| 2022-05-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 5/3/22. Facility staff member # 1 reported child # 1 was left in the facility hall for 1 minute and 45 seconds while transitioning from one classroom to another. Facility staff member # 1 was holding door open with foot, door shut and child was still in the hall outside the facility classroom door. Staff member #1 did not immediately notice the child was outside the door. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) Director will assure that teachers have primary care groups listed in their classroom. We will also assure that a copy of the Supervision policy is hanging in the classroom as a reminder to the teaching team. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in the Intermediate 1 classroom does not have a name chart labeling specific rest equipment to an assigned child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will create new cot charts for Intermediate 1 on 3/15/22 so that our teachers can begin numbering the cots that belong specifically to numbered child. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 hired and working at facility since 1/17/22 does not have a Mantoux test on file with the health assessment. 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.) Staff member went today, March 15th 2022, to have the blood test done for the Mantoux test. Will receive results within a day or two and will update health exam in file. Staff member # 1 received the results on 3/17/22. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have documentation of annual emergency drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will complete an emergency drill on 4/7/22 so that we have it written on the state specific form. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility has not sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency in over 12 months since 1/29/19. 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.) Facility has forwarded the emergency plan to Northampton County emergency management on 3/15/22 to Todd Weaver and is awaiting a response and local municipality on 4/7/22. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 2 has not had annual fire safety training in over 12 months from 11/11/20 to 1/25/22. Facility person # 3 has not had annual fire safety training in over 12 months from 11/11/20 to 1/25/22. 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.) Facility completed fire safety training in February 2022 for all team members including #2 and #3. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility director has not completed a staff evaluation for staff person # 2 since time of hire 1/20/20. Facility director has not completed a staff evaluation for staff person # 3 since time of hire 1/27/20. 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.) Facility director will complete staff evaluations for staff members #2 and #3 on 4/7/22. |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There is a broken ceramic planter on the school age playground accessible to the children while the children were outside on the playground. 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.) Ceramic pot was cleaned up immediately by staff member who was not required in ratio at the time. |
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| 2022-03-11 | 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: Facility has no documentation of fire alarm 30 day system testing. 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.) Fire alarm testing will now occur for our monthly fire drill or at the end of the day when children have gone home for the day. System will be tested 4/6/22. |
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| 2021-08-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: On 7/14/21, Child #1 spit in the face of Staff #1 in the staff's office. After this incident, Staff #1 was observed instructing a staff to close the blinds, then lowered her facemask and spit back in the face of Child #1. This was confirmed through staff interviews, witness statement and self-report made to OCDEL by the facility on 7/27/21. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Conduct an investigation with all parties involved. Staff # 1 was placed on admin leave until investigation had concluded. |
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