Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer Co Child Care Ctr
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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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| 2026-03-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff person #1 restrained children during nap time and lunchtime. During one incident, a child hit their head while being restrained. Additionally, staff person #1 pinched a child's arm. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not restrain children or use any type of physical punishment. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff person #1 degraded a child by taking the child into the restroom, pulling the child's pants down, and placing the child on the toilet in response to the child's use of inappropriate language. 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.) All staff will be required to retake Mandated Reporter training as required be DHS by July 2, 2026. Staff will be supervised by Group Supervisor and Director to ensure they are using appropriate language and behavior management. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, staff person #1 restrained children during nap time and lunchtime. As indicated by staff statements, staff person #1 will "hold" children in between her legs with the children's arms on either side of her legs to keep them from moving. Staff person #1 has also sat behind children at lunchtime so that they cannot get up from the table. Correction Required: 1. 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. 2. The legal entity will ensure all staff including the directors participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in-person training facilitated by the ELRC on effectively and safely managing difficult behaviors. The training will focus on positive strategies caregivers can utilize to engage children throughout the day's activities. training may count towards the mandated 12-hour training requirements required by the department Upon consultation with the ELRC, the Legal entity shall provide a date for which training will be complete. The training shall take place no more than 2 months after an acceptable plan of correction has been received. Documentation consisting of sign-in sheets for all participants shall be maintained in staff files and forwarded to the Regional Office within 5 business days after completion of the training to verify implementation. 3. The legal entity shall work with the ELRC to develop a written discipline policy that clearly outlines the expectations for appropriate staff conduct. The policy shall include but is not limited to the following: mandated reporting requirements related to suspected child abuse, the expressed prohibition of any acts of physical discipline or force, including restricting a child's movement by holding or confinement. Appropriate routines and practices for toileting, and appropriate strategies for classroom management and challenging behavior. The newly developed policies shall be incorporated into both the staff and parent handbooks and reviewed with all staff members. Signed and dated acknowledgements shall be retained in staff files and copies sent to the Western Region Office within 5 business days of completion to verify implementation. 4. The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons are retrained on Mandated Reporting utilizing an department approved course within 30 days of providing an acceptable plan of correction. training may count towards the mandated 12-hour training requirements required by the department Proof of completed training shall be retained in staff files and copies sent to the Western Region Office within 5 business days of completion to verify implementation. 5. The legal entity shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of four months following the acceptance of the plan of correction. Each meeting must follow a structured agenda that promotes a supportive environment, reinforces positive guidance strategies, and eliminates the use of inappropriate discipline or restraints. The agenda shall include items to be reported to the Director, as well as a review of what is required to be reported by mandated reporters, a review of citations issued by the Department within the last 6 months, and any inspection summaries received within the last 12 months. The provider shall maintain documentation of each meeting, including a dated agenda and a signed attendance sheet. The documentation shall send to the Western Region office within 5 business days of each staff meeting held for all four monthly staff meetings to verify implementation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.6.2.26 Staff will not restrain children. 2. 7.3.26 All staff will participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in-person training given by the ELRC on safely managing difficult behaviors. 3. 8.30.26 Provider will work with ELRC to develop a discipline policy 4. 6.30.26 All staff will be retrained on Mandated Reporting utilizing a department approved course. 5. 12.31.26 Staff Meetings will occur monthly for six months where positive discipline techniques will be addressed, what should be reported to the Director and what needs to be called into child line as a mandated reporter, along with a review of any citations from the last 6 months. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on video recording dated 10/30/25, the following incident involving Child #1 occurred. The video, which is approximately ten (10) minutes in length, shows Staff Person #1 holding Child #1 down on a cot. Throughout the video, Staff Person #1 allows Child #1 to get up briefly; however, when Child #1 moves in a manner suggesting they may kick or hit, Staff Person #1 restrains Child #1 again by holding Child #1 down on the cot. The video concludes with Child #1 wetting their pants. 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.) Staff will be trained on an ongoing basis on de-escalation techniques. Daycare Director and Executive Director will continue to monitor staff through video cameras/footage. Case studies will be discussed at staff meetings so ongoing discussions can occur about proper ways to manage behaviors. We will work with families closely to refer services for families and children if appropriate. Employee no longer works at CAS. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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: The file for Child #2 contained two child health reports that were more than 12 months apart. 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.) In the future, we will make sure that we check when health reports are due when we are having the emergency paper updated at every 6 months. Our files are evaluated by either the Executive Director or a staff member; they will be made aware that checking the dates of the health reports in important. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: The epi-pen for Child #2 was lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was contacted and asked to bring in either the prescription box or a note from the doctor. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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: The file for Staff #1 was lacking Fire Safety training. The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety training dated 11.16.23 which was more than 12 months old. 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 # 1 has turned in her letter of resignation, and Staff #3 will complete fire training before she is with the children again. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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: The file for Staff #1 was lacking Pediatric First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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 #1 turned in her letter of resignation. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking an annual written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 turned in her letter of resignation. She was not at the daycare the day of the inspection or after. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room there was not a handwashing sign near the changing table area. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A sign was printed, laminated, and placed on the wall by the changing area in the toddler room. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: One fire drill was conducted on 10.10.24 and the next was conducted on 12.10.24, which is more than 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that fire drills are scheduled within 60 days of each other. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's physician's address was added to the emergency form. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The medication log in the preschool room for Child #1 was lacking the parent signature. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signature was added to Child#1 Medication log. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained 2 Health Assessments that were more than 24 moths apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current physical. |
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| 2024-09-27 | 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: Peeling paint was observed in the toddler room under the window. 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.) The walls in the toddler room were inspected and spackled. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: On 1.5.24-2.5-24, 2.5.24-3.6.24, and 5.3.24-6.3.24 all documented more than 30 days in between testing of the fire detection system. 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.) New schedule for testing of fire detection system will be created. |
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| 2024-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 1.5.24-2.5-24, 2.5.24-3.6.24, and 5.3.24-6.3.24 all documented more than 30 days in between testing of the fire detection system. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will assign a secondary staff member to ensure the fire detection system is checked every 30 days. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child files were reviewed and all items were filied out in their entirety. the enrolling parents phone numbers were added to the emergency forms. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the address of one of the designated persons to pick up the child. 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.) All child files were reviewed and child #1 file was corrected with the address of the designated persons address. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An AUVI-Q epinephrine injection, which expired 9/21/2023, was observed in the medication box in the toddler classroom. 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.) The epipen in question was returned to the parent and a new one was requested. |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR and health and safety topics under 3270.31(f)(1-9). 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, 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 remain supervised until she is able to complete the required Pediatirc FA and CPR |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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: The files of facility persons #4, #5, #6 and #7, all of whom had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022 or began the training before 10/4/2022 and completed it prior to 10/30/2022, did not have documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" through the same organization. Facility person #3 contained the 1 hour training dated 9/19/2023 which was after the requirement of 12/30/2022 for completion. 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 persons 4,5,6, and 7 who completed the original Health and Safety training will complete the additional one hour required course. |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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: The contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency was not presented at the time of the inspection. 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.) Center/Agency contingency plan will remain with the center's emergency plan and in the staff policy and procedure manuals. The contingency plan has been created previously but was difficult to locate at the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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 file of facility persons #1, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of at least 2 years (2500 hours) of experience with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. 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.) Facility person #1 will remain supervised until her child care hours have been verified and she can ressime as an Assistant Group Supervisor. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not contain documentation of the evacuation route to the designated off-site location if the facility needs to evacuate due to an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of the facilities off site evacuation location has been added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-09-26 | 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: The file of facility person #3 did not contain documentation of fire safety training being completed at least every 12 months as the last fire safety training was documented as being completed on 5/10/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 will receive the required training for fire safety. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 was observed to be caring for the infants in the morning and the toddlers at rest time unsupervised without a completed NSOR verification certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was supervised until she received her NSOR verification certification. |
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| 2023-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2, identified as an aide, did not have verification of education or experience to document their qualifications for the position. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). 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.) Facility person #2 will remain supervised until she receives her proof of education and perform in a volunteer status. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The school age room downstairs did not have a written plan of daily activities posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A schedule of daily activities has been placed in the downstairs school age area. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On Child #1 the physical address of the physician was entered. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 parent's work address and phone number have been added. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain information of any special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or acceptable documentation this is not applicable to the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will review all files and fill out each line in it's entirety. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1did not contain the address of the release persons 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.) All address were added to the child file. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of child #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's health assessments will include a statement that a chld is able to participate in child and are free from communicable diseases. For Child #3 parent will get the statement. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: In the toddler classroom, the hands of an able child were not washed at the sink with soap and water after a diaper change. 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.) A hand washing station was created in the toddle room to enable the children to wash their hands immediately after a diaper change. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4 contained health assessments dated 8/13/2020 and 9/15/2022, facility person #7's file contained health assessments dated 1/8/2020 and 4/13/2022, and facility person #8 had health assessments dated 11/26/2019 and 3/10/2022, all exceeding 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff physicals are now current and will remain current within 24 months. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis screening of facility person #2 was documented as being read on 1/6/2022, which is after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet). 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.) All staff will receive a negative TB test before being in the child care areas. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Documentation of the review and/or update of the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #3 exceeded 6 months (dated 5/26/2021 and 2/9/2022). 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.) Up-dates for all files will be completed by 10/14/2022 |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, 2 pairs of adult scissors were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the staff desk. The scissors could cause lacerations or injury, Correction Required: 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 adult scissors were removed from the teachers' desk and placed in the locked cupboard at the other end of the room. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The posted certificate of compliance expired 12/4/2017. The facility did not have evidence of providing parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current compliance certificate was posted in the foyer. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill. 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.) An emergency drill was conducted May 2022 in conjunction with Merce county EMS, documentation was lost. The facility will conduct an annual emergency drill every October in conjunctions with fire safety month. beginning October 12, 2022 The drill will address different scenarios. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency plan training for facility person #4, 5, 6, and 7 was dated 3/8/2021 and facility did not have documentation of current emergency plan training within the last 12 months and facility person #8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan training for all staff will be completed at the next staff meeting on 10/10/2022 |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan being sent to the local and county emergency management agency since the plan was "redone" in 9/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The new emergency plan was created Sept. 2022 to be reviewed by the staff a the Oct 10 staff meeting. It will be sent to Mercer County EMS and Mercer Borough on October 11, 2022 |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Fire safety training for facility person #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 was dated 3/8/2021 and facility did not have documentation of current fire safety training within the last 12 months and facility person #8 did not have documentation of fire safety training within the past 12 months. 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.) Fire safety training for all staff will occur during the next staff meeting on October 10, 2022. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #5 contained 4 annual training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021 and additional training hours after the required timeframe (6 hours on 1/22/2022, and 2 hours on 2/6/2022). The file of facility person #7 contained 7 annual training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021, and additional training hours after the required timeframe (6 hours on 1/22/2022). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #4 is in process of obtaining 19 hours of health and safety training. To address 2022 training hours. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Staff person #1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Staff person #5, 6 and 7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required health and safety topics after 9/30/2016. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 will have until 10/19/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #5, staff person #6 and staff person #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.) Pediatric First Aid and CPR for all staff will be completed on 10/15/2022. Staff persons # 5,6 and 7 are in the process of completing the mandatory health and safety training. this will be completed by 10/14/2022 |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated and an FBI clearance dated 6/1/2022, after their start date (see coded LIS sheet), and did not contain documentation of submission. The file of facility person #2 and 8 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated. 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 1 will date the disclosure statement, dated currrent, with Human resource director initialing the date the disclosure was initially signed, Since staff is not in ration the first week of hire, staff records will show the date of hire and the first day in ratio. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: Based on observation and discussion with additional facility persons, it was evident the downstairs space was being used as measured child care space for school-age care prior to it being added to the license. Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Measurements were taken during licensing review and the space was added to our license. The space was on out original license. Not sure why it was removed. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the downstairs school age room, 3 containers of laundry detergent and 2 cans of Barbasol, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were accessible to children on shelves. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Laundry detergent and barbasol have been removed from the child care area and placed in a locked supply room. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the director, 2 cans of Barbasol, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," were used for art activities with children. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The barbasol shaving cream was thrown away. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The school age room downstairs did not contain a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) first Aid Kit was created and hung in such a place to be easily seen and easily accessible to staff. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: The diapering are in the toddler room did not have a source of running water for handwashing. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing station has been created near the changing table in the toddler room. (Happy Tap) |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was dated 7/21/2022, which was more than 60 days from the date of the renewal inspection (9/27/2022). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was conducted on 10/10/2022. The next scheduled on will be 11/8/2022 |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Documentation of the testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: 9/30/2021 to 11/24/2021 to 1/4/2022 to 2/21/2022 to 4/6/2022 to 5/26/2022 to 7/21/2022. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director created a posted schedule to test the fire system. Which will occur every 30 days. |
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| 2021-09-28 | 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: Two approximately 12"x18" plastic storage bins with cracked, jagged edges were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the infant room. An approximately 16"x12" plastic storage bin with a cracked, jagged edge was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the PreK room. Two metal heating register covers with sharply edged corners were observed in areas accessible to children in care in the Toddler room. Contact with noted items could result in puncture and/or laceration injuries. 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.) Items were either removed or covered. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physician's address will be added to form. |
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| 2021-09-28 | 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: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the child's health insurance provider or the corresponding health insurance coverage policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance company and policy number will be added to the form. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses for three persons listed as individuals to whom the child can be released. 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.) Addresses will be added to the form. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, in care for more than 90 days, did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations. 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.) A copy of the child's immunization record will be obtained and placed in file. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 did not contain two written, non-family 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.) Two written references will be added to the Staff's file. |
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| 2021-09-28 | 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: The files for Staff #2 through #7 contained documentation of the completion of fire safety training; however, each staff member last completed fire safety training more than 12 months prior. 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.) All staff have required fire safety training. |
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| 2021-09-28 | 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: The files for Staff #1, #7, and #8, all of whom having worked in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not include documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete the training. |
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| 2021-09-28 | 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: The files for Staff #1 and #8, both of whom having worked in a child care position for more than 90 days, did not contain documentation of the completion of Pediatric CPR and First-Aid. Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete Pediatric CPR/First-Aid. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, whose first date in a child care position was 07/12/2021, did not contain documentation that an application was submitted for the National Sex Offender Registry verification; nor did it contain a National Sex Offender Registry verification. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that the fingerprinting process was completed; however, Staff #1 had surpassed the 45-day provisional hiring period and an FBI Criminal History Clearance was not on file. Staff #1 will be permitted to work at the facility for the remainder of the day, but cannot return to a child care position until noted clearances are obtained and placed on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not return to a child care position until she has the required clearances. |
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| 2021-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Several sharply pointed screws were observed protruding from railroad ties bordering a garden area accessible to children in care in the outside play space. Contact with said screws could result in puncture and/or laceration injuries. 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.) Screws were removed from railroad ties. |
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