Children Of America Ivyland Llc
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About the Provider
Children of America provides educational daycare in Ivyland, PA. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/16/2026 in the Pre-K Classroom Staff #1and 2 had a total of 16 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 7 children, and staff #2 identified 8 children leaving 1 child unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 #2 was required to take training "Supervision: Counting Children" class list posted on back of classroom door identifying teacher to student groups. |
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| 2026-06-16 | 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: Observed 6/16/2026 the facility did not have documentation that the fire system was being tested every 30 days. 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.) Going forward, fire alarms will be tested and documented by 3rd party every 30 days. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/26/2026 in the Two's Classroom Staff #1and 2 had a total of 11 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 5 children, and staff #2 identified 4 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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 were given enrolled student class list (ages, names & oldest/youngest) that will remain posted on back of classroom door. White board installed on back of classroom door for daily check-in and tracking. Both teachers will complete Better Kid Care Training-Supervision. Counting children at monthly staff meetings on Wednesday June 10, 2026. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed on 7/7/2025 in Infant A classroom the refrigerator thermometer was over 50° F. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below 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.) A replacement thermometer was ordered. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Staff #5 and 6 was observed with their backs turned during nap time from their care to attend the bathroom where staff #2 was unable to hear, see or access children's whereabouts. 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.) On 7/9/2025 all staff we made aware of this violation, reviewed proper supervision and nap time placement for proper supervision of students. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Child #7 did not contain an agreement form in their file. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family may not return until this is filled out, they are currently our on vacation. The family is aware for their return date. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 child # 3 & 6 agreement form did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released to. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The families were called for child 3 and 6, the state agreement had been updated with proper pick-up names. This was done on 7/8/2025. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 child #3 agreement form did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7/7/2025 the admission date was added to the forms |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 child #3 file did not include the health insurance coverage policy number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7/8/2025 the family provided the proper insurance information for the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 child # 3,4 ,5 and 6 file were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3,4,5 and 6 all added addresses to the proper part on Emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Child # 1,2, and 4 files were missing a periodic review of their emergency contact and agreement forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Families were notified on 7/7/2025 to update emergency contacts, all have been updated. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 children #4, 6 and 7 did not contain health reports in their files. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents for children 4,6 and 7 have been notified of needing updated health records in order to attend. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 children files #2 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 2 last physical was 6/30/2023. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #2 have been notified for need of current physical and need in order for their child to attend. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 child #5 file did not include a copy of child's immunization records. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 5 parents have been notified that they need updated immunizations by 7/21/2025 in order to attend. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Staff #7 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #7 did not handwash child's hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 7/9/2025 all staff members were trained on proper handwashing and when to wash hands for all students, especially after diaper changing and restroom use. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Staff #1 and 4 files did not contain their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 started June 2025 and at this time is not required |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025. Staff #1 file did not contain the required Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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 member 1 started June 2025 and has 90 days to get her CPR/First Aid cerification. On 7/17/2025 staff member did get her CPR/First Aid. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 in School Age Classroom Staff # 1, 2, and 3 had 17 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 5 children, staff #2 identified 6 children and staff # 3 identified 5 children leaving 1 child unassigned Observed in Pre-K (A) Classroom Staff # 4, 5, and 6 had 11 children in their childcare space, staff # 4 identified6 children, staff #5 identified 3 children and staff #6 identified 0 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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.) 7/9/2025 all staff were retrained on the state regulation for primary caregivers in addition reminded where this list is located. Any staff that received this violation did get a formal write up from our HR department. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 Two's classroom was missing items from their first aid kit. Two's classroom was missing tweezers from their first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tweezer was placed back in the bag on 7/72025. On 7/9/2025 all staff received a copy of required items to be in first aid kits, retrained on their roles in restocking the kits and where extra supplies are kept |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 in City Place playroom the wall near the window that cover the mechanical vents, the tape was dislodged from the wall where children hands and objects could easily enter making it not free from visible hazard or good repair. 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 vent was secured to the wall on 7/8/2025, placed on our internal portal for service channel for further inspection. |
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| 2025-07-07 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4)/3270.94(a)(5) - Hypothetical locations/Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)/3270.94(a)(5) Description: Hypothetical locations/Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: Observed 7/7/2025 the fire detection device was not tested every 30 days; the facility shall have the alarm tested at least annually by a fire safety professional. The facility shall maintain, with the facility's fire drill logs, written documentation of the test results. The current annually fire drill log on file during the inspection was lasted conducted by a fire safety professional of April of 2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire marshal came to location on 7/15/2025. We are just waiting for the final report. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed 10/24/2024 staff #1 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022. 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 #1 has taken the required Health and Safety course on 10/29/2024 and has sent documentation confirming completion to licensor the same day. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed 10/24/2024 Preschool 1 classroom were missing protective receptacle covers making it accessible to children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet protective cover was replaced in Preschool 1. A picture of the now protected outlet was sent to in on 10/25/2024. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed 10/24/2024 in City Place Bathroom there were sleeping cots, unboxed packages, brooms, dustpans and mops observed not making the bathroom free from hazard and operable for children to use. In the Preschool II bathroom under the sink the silver cap that attached to the pipe was detached and making it accessible to children. 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 City Place bathroom was cleared out of all items and a picture was sent to licensor on 10/25/2024. The bathroom is accessible to children. The Preschool II bathroom silver cap was secured to the wall by COA maintenance and is no longer accessible to children. A picture of this was also sent in on 10/25/2024. |
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| 2024-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: Observed 10/24/2024, Fire drills were not conducted since May of 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted on 10/25/2024. This was documented on the required form immediately after completion of the drill. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 child #1,2,3 and 5 health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child#1 health attached, Child#2- Coverage policy #, Child# 3- no longer here and Child#5- Attached |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 child file # 2, and 4 emergency contact forms were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2- Emergency addresses attached, and child #4 emergency contact addresses attached. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 Child # 1,3 & 5 files were missing a periodic review and update on their emergency contact and agreement forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has been on vacation-will not let child in building -deny entry, child#3 no longer here child aged out and Child #5 attached missing info |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/17/2024 child #1 and 6 file did not contain an initial health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will be denied entry after coming back from vacation- No health report. Child #6- no file exists. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 child #3 file did not contain an initial health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3- aged out- no longer attends COA. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 child #2 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 7/29/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 has health report and immunizations up to date. |
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| 2024-06-18 | 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: Observed 6/18/2024 staff # 4 file did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 no longer employed last day 6/17/2024. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 staff #1 health assessment on file did not contain an examination for communicable diseases and the result of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has in file a health assessment that contains communicable disease and results of exam. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 staff #4 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or a transcript and/or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 no longer working for COA, Last Day 6/17/2024. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 Staff person #-2,3,4 and 7 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2,3 and 7 will have until _____ (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2,3,4 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2,3 and 7 staff persons #2, 3,4 and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 CPR/1st Aid attached, Staff #3 and 7 are scheduled for CPR class on 7/22/2024. Staff #4 no longer works for COA- 6/17/2024. |
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| 2024-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/18/2024 Staff person #1,3 and 7 has not completed the following required pre-service Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f)(1-10), or 3290.31(g)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1,3 and 7 will have until _____ (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1,3 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1,3 and 7, staff person #1,3 and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 1,3, and 7 have completed 10 hours center base care training (Health and Safety). |
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| 2024-06-18 | 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: Observed 6/18/2024 The file for staff # 1 did not contain out of state clearances from New Jersey. Staff #2, 4 and 7 files did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse (Staff #2), and NSOR (Staff# 4 and 7) clearance. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Staff #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff # 5 and 6 has not completed their Child Abuse clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (11-15-2018 Staff #5) and (5-9-2019 Staff #6). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1,2,4,5,6 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1,2,4,5,6 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 received clearances from New Jersey. Staff #2 attached child abuse clearance. Staff #4 No longer here and Staff #7 Sent away for NSOR- is not working until staff #7 is cleared. Staff #5 and 6 have completed the Child Abuse clearance. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 Staff #1 and 2 could not identify the children assigned to them, there was 10 children in the classroom. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #1&2 are using a wipe off board to record and update throughout the day for primary care groups. Trained staff in primary care group and coaching. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 child files # 4, 6, 7, and 8 were missing child's admission date from the agreement forms. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files #4,6,7 and 8 now have admission dates on their agreement forms. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 children #4 and 9 file did not contain medical health insurance coverage and policy numbers on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #4 and #9 now have medical health insurance & policy numbers on their emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 child file # 1 and 7 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #1 and 7 now have addresses of the individual designated to pick up and to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 childcare space Preschool 1 and Toddler A did not contain the emergency contacts for the children receiving care in each space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director did provide emergency contact forms to teacher at the time of licensing visit after observing they did not have forms in their possession. Teachers have emergency contact forms for class. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 child file # 2, 3, and 9 were missing their 6 month periodic review of the agreement and emergency contact forms. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3- no changes have occurred, and Child #2 &9 now have provided review of the agreement and emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 child files # 1, 4 and 8 did not contain an initial health report for each child who have attended and been enrolled for over 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files #1 4 and 8 now have a current health report. Child file #3 have contacted family and 7/22/23 have given a new report. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 children files #2 and 5 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 2 last physical was 5/8/2020, Child #5 last physical was 3/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child File #2 and 5 now have an updated health report.. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Observed 4/21/2023 child files #8 did not include a health report of child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #8 has immunization record in licensing file. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 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: Observed 6/20/2023 staff# 6,7,and 8 was missing a health assessment in their file. A health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter. 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 #6 has health assessment on file. Staff # 7 and 8 are not in the classrooms with children until they receive their health assessment. Staff #7-8 will have their health assessment in by 7/27/23. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 staff #4,7,8 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #4,7 and 8 have written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 staff #3, 5 and 9 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired prior to 10/4/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employees #3,5, and 9 did complete the 1-hour health and safety review training course as required by licensing. |
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| 2023-06-20 | 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: Observed 6/20/2023. Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3-12-2017. The file of staff person #2 does not contain a completed criminal history record. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and 5 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 #5 has completed the mandated reporting training, in addition staff #5 and #2 have completed criminal history checks. |
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| 2023-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b) Description: Group sup qualifications Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2023 staff persons #1 & 4 does not attain the educational qualifications to be qualified as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and 4 will be reassigned to AGS until their degrees and transcripts are read and returned by world services, LLC. Staff #4 has transcripts and degree in English. Staff #1 has sent for their transcripts -transcribed. |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.95(a) - General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.95(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/23/22, it was observed that the fire detection system was not inspected within the last year-last inspection submitted dated 4/14/21 Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire inspector was communicated with by the landlord and came to the center on 7/12/22 and completed the inspection. Completed report will be sent |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/23/22, it was observed that staff person #1 received pediatric first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum-provider submitted training from the online National CPR foundation. 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 #1 is signed up for First Aid/CPR course found on the PD Reqistry for 7/20/22 |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/23/22, it was observed that the ceiling tiles in City Place were water stained 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 removed the stained tiles |
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| 2022-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/23/22. it was observed that the trashcans in the bathroom had no cover Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider obtained new trashcans with covers for the bathroom |
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| 2021-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/21, it was observed that in the infant room there was one staff with 5 infants. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was retrained on ratios and communicating with management in advance of being over ratio. For example if staff has 3 infants and is expecting 2 more, staff will notify management asap |
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| 2021-10-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a facility person used physical force to restrain a child on a cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date above was this facility person/staff person's last day of employment with Children of America Ivyland. The employee received notice of termination that day |
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