Chesterbrook Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-31 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/26, the health assessment for staff person #1 dated 6/12/25 did not have the question regarding the person's suitability to provide child care answered by the physician Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to return to the physician's office to have the form completed in its entirety. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/26, the wall under the sink in the Pre-K bathroom appeared to have water damage and drywall was peeling. 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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The maintenance person was contacted to have the repairs in the Pre-K bathroom completed. The drywall will be repaired or replaced, and the wall will be in good repair. |
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| 2026-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection 2/11/26, a trash can and a small toddler highchair were observed to be partially blocking the exit door to the playground, which is a secondary exit for the classroom Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can and the chair were immediately removed during the inspection, so the exit area was unobstructed. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 9/23/25, staff person #1, #2, and #3 acknowledged that child #1 was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 3-4 minutes on 9/16/25, while the class transitioned with staff person #4 to an adjoining classroom. During the transition, staff person #4 did not conduct a name to face and was unaware child #1 was missing from the group until staff person #1 came into the room and conducted a name to face and realized child #1 was not with 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision/counting of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. In addition, administration will monitor and record each transition for each classroom and will conduct and record weekly supervision checks in each classroom until the completion of the required training. These documents will be kept at the facility and made available to certification rep during each visit. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.Effective September 17, 2025, children will be supervised at all times. A staff meeting was held on September 23, 2025, to retrain staff on the Name-to-Face procedure. Monitored transitions and daily ratio checks were immediately implemented. The teacher involved was placed on administrative leave and subsequently terminated. (Implemented 10/9/25). 2. By November 11, 2025, all staff will participate in the required training. Administration will coordinate with ELRC to ensure completion. The administrative team will conduct monitored transitions and supervision checks, with documentation maintained for review. (implemented 11/13/2025) |
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| 2025-07-08 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 7/8/25, the facility was unable to demonstrate an operable fire detection system, due to a system malfunction. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the director called the security team and the monitoring company that services and monitors the facility's fire system and told them of the pull station malfunction. Someone is scheduled to come out to the facility on 7/9/25. The company suggested the facility do a "fire watch" and have a staff member who is dedicated to walking/watching the building for fire until the company sends a repair person on 7/9/25. |
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| 2025-02-20 | 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: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of facility, the written plan describing the steps that will be taken if a child needs emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space. 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.) An emergency transportation plan will be created, and it will be posted in each child care space and will |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #1 contained a first aid and CPR certification that was not a pediatric certification, was not from an approved curriculum, and the trainer was not PQAS certified. The file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of completing the 1 hour required PA Health and Safety training update. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to obtain a new Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification that is approved. Staff person #2 will obtain verification of completing the 1-hour update or will complete the new Health and Safety training part 1 and part 2. |
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| 2025-02-20 | 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: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old, with a date of 5/13/22. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be notified to obtain a new health assessment for the staff file. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.153 - Exam communicable disease/Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.153 Description: Exam communicable disease/Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the health assessment for staff person #1 had the box checked indicating staff person #1 has a communicable disease. There was no documentation on file from the physician stating the staff person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall be excluded from attendance until the facility operator receives notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the facility person's file. Exclusion from the facility is required for diseases and conditions specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to return to the doctor's office and provide clarification. If the box was checked by mistake, it will be corrected and initialed by the doctor. If the report is accurate, documentation will be provided by the doctor stating staff person #1 is no longer contagious and is not a threat to the health of others. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during file review, the file for staff person #3 had an expired mandated reporter training certificate. Date on training certificate was 12/16/19. 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 #3 will be notified to complete a new mandated reporter training and submit documentation of completion for the staff file. Staff person #3 will not work alone with children until this training is completed. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of the facility, a stained ceiling tile was observed in the Pre-K 2 room. 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.) A request will be made to maintenance, and the ceiling tile will be replaced with a new one. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/20/25, during walkthrough of facility, chipped paint and plaster was observed on the wall by the sink in the Pre-K 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.) A request will be made to maintenance, and the plaster and paint will be repaired/repainted. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection on 11/12/24, staff person #1 acknowledged that on 11/5/24 child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30-45 seconds when the class transitioned from the playground though the door to the classroom. Upon entering the classroom, staff person #2 did a count of the children and saw that child #1 was still outside. Child #1 was immediately brought into the classroom. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The entire staff was retrained on Name to Face recognition supervision procedures on 11/11/24. Staff involved in incident are required to complete the Better Kid Care Supervision training. Administration is also monitoring transitions for the next 30 days to ensure that the name to face procedure is completed correctly by all staff. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, the shelf by the entrance of the kindergarten room was lightweight, wobbly, and posed a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelf will be secured to the wall, so it does not pose a tipping hazard and is safe. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operation Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan will be updated to include a plan for Continuity of Operations |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include two written references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be notified to provide two written, non-family references for the staff file. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not have specific instructions for lockdown procedures. The letter that is given to parents at enrollment regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include information regarding lockdown procedures, or accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions during an emergency situation. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include the word lockdown and the procedures that will be followed. The parent letter will be updated to include the lockdown procedures and the accommodations that will be provided for non-walkers, children with disabilities and any chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3, who has been employed for more than 90 days did not include certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 enroll in a pediatric first aid and CPR course as soon as possible. Documentation of completion will be placed in the staff file. Staff person #3 will not work alone with children until this training is completed and documentation is on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During staff file review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include the required Health and Safety professional development training under 3270.31 (f)1-9, within 90 days of hire Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be notified to complete the required 10-hour health and safety training. Documentation of completion will be placed in the staff file. Staff person #2 will not work alone with children until documentation of completion is on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of PA in the past 5 years, did not include out of state clearances as required by CPSL. The file for staff person #2, who has been employed for more than 45 days, did not include a NSOR verification certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to staff person #1 and #2 being past the provisional hire date, staff person #1 and #2 will not work in a position at the child care facility until the required clearances are on file. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, Snake plants were observed in the Pre-K 2 and Kindergarten rooms. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic plants will be removed from the child care space. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, the following was observed: In the Beginners room, rust was observed around the bottom of the exit door frame. In the Pre-K 2 room, the bathroom ceiling vent was visibly dirty and dusty and the walls and area around the classroom sink were visibly dirty. Throughout the facility, thresholds leading to the outdoor play area were visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance will be contacted to remove the rust from the door frame and repaint the frame, clean the thresholds and the ceiling vent in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During walkthrough at renewal inspection, chipped/damaged paint was observed on the windowsill in the Intermediates room, and on the wall by the trash can in the Pre-K 1 bathroom. 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.) Maintenace will be contacted to repaint the areas with chipped/damaged paint. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessments in the records for facility staff #1 and #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases with results or an assessment of staff's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain the required health assessments for facility staff #1 and #4. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The records for facility staff # 1, #2 and #3 did not contain the required verification of education. The staff had education credentials from foreign countries and there was not an evaluation of the US equivalency in the file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain the required verification of education for facility staff #1, #2 and #3. The operator will obtain the US equivalency for the staff's education credentials to ensure they qualify for their positions. |
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| 2022-04-11 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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