Christian Child Cares Llc
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About the Provider
Christian Child Cares gives working parents peace of mind by providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, play & grow. We are a licensed child care center in Scranton, PA. Dedicated to love, laughter & life. Mission: Provide a safe, loving & nurturing environment where children learn to succeed.
We are open 24 hours Monday through Friday. Open on Sat till 10 p.m
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sunday closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 did not have any documentation of completing health and safety training in the file. (See code sheet for dates of hire). 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.) Upon notification of the violation, the facility reviewed Staff #4's personnel file and confirmed that documentation for the required Health and Safety training was not on file. The staff member was immediately notified and was asked to provide a copy of the certificate of completion for the required Health and Safety training. Ms. Janet's email was also searched after the inspection and a copy of the said document was found and has been placed in the staff member's personnel file. Additionally, the facility has conducted a review of all staff files to ensure required Health and Safety training documentation is present. Any identified gaps will be addressed to ensure compliance going forward. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 did not have a TB test done prior to working with children. Staff #8 last health assessment is dated for 3/10/23. An updated assessment was not obtained until 12/9/25. 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. 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.) Upon notification of the violation, the facility immediately reviewed the health assessment documentation for Staff #6 and Staff #8. Staff #6's was asked to get her health assessment documentation updated to show a Negative TB screening or medical exemption due to her pregnancy to reflect the required health assessment documentation and tuberculosis screening. Staff #8's updated health assessment was obtained upon return from medical leave and placed in the staff member's personnel file. All staff files were reviewed to ensure required initial and updated health assessments, including tuberculosis screening documentation, are current and properly maintained. Any missing or outdated documentation was corrected immediately to ensure compliance. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #3 & #4 did not have documentation of childcare experience on file. Staff #5 did not have documentation of education or childcare experience on file. Correction Required: 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.) Upon notification of the violation, the facility immediately reviewed the personnel files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5. A copy of Staff #2's education diploma was obtained on the same day as the inspection and placed in the staff member's personnel file. For Staff #3 and #4, updated documentation verifying childcare experience was completed and placed in their personnel files. For Staff #5, documentation of education and childcare experience, including a copy of the diploma and completed reference verification, was obtained and has been added to the staff member's file. The facility is conducting a review of all staff personnel files to ensure acceptable verification of education, training, or experience is present and properly documented. Any missing documentation will be corrected immediately. |
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| 2025-12-15 | 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: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 previous fire safety training was dated for 8/18/24. An updated training was not completed until 11/29/25. This date indicates that fire safety training was not done month to month, annually. 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.) The staff member identified completed updated fire safety training on 11/29/25. Upon discovery that the annual training interval had not been met within the required timeframe, the facility reviewed all staff training records to confirm current fire safety training status. Any discrepancies were immediately addressed to ensure all required annual fire safety training was completed and documented. |
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| 2025-12-15 | 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 renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing Pediatric CPR on file. (See code sheet for date 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.) Upon notification of the violation, the facility reviewed Staff #5's personnel file and confirmed that documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid training was not present. The staff #5 has been scheduled to complete Pediatric CPR and First Aid training. Upon completion, documentation will be placed in the staff member's personnel file. |
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| 2025-12-15 | 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: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1s latest NSOR clearance is dated for 10/14/2020. There was not an updated clearance on file and staff #1 was observed working with children. Staff #5 did not have mandated reporter training on file and was observed working with children. (See code sheet for dates of hire). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion shall have an immediate correction date. Staff #1 cannot work in childcare until all clearances are updated and valid. 2. The legal entity and director must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the violation, Staff #1 was immediately removed from direct contact with children until all required clearances were updated and verified. Staff #1 completed the required NSOR clearance immediately, and the updated clearance was placed in the staff member's personnel file upon receipt. The facility reviewed Staff #5's personnel file and confirmed that a copy of documentation of Mandated Reporter training was not on file although Staff #5 had already completed this training. A copy of the completed Mandated Reporter certificate was obtained immediately and placed in the staff member's personnel file. In addition, the facility conducted a review of all staff files to ensure required clearances and Mandated Reporter training documentation are current and properly maintained. Any missing documentation was corrected immediately. The legal entity and Director will attend the required provider orientation as directed by DHS, and a completion date will be provided upon scheduling. |
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| 2025-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/15/25, rep conducted a physical site overview. When getting the To-Go Bag to check the first aid kit in the school age room, rep observed two roaches behind the bag. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon discovery of insect activity, the facility immediately contacted a licensed professional pest control company, Pest Rangers, to address the issue. The affected areas were treated, and corrective measures were implemented to eliminate the infestation. Documentation of the service receipt and a signed contract for ongoing pest control services were obtained and made available to the inspector. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that several toys on the outside playground were broken, chipped and not in good repair. The toys were a basketball hoop and a fountain-like structured toy. 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.) The damaged basketball hoop and fountain-like toy were immediately removed and discarded upon discovery. Staff conducted a full inspection of all indoor and outdoor toys and equipment the same day, removing any additional items that were broken, chipped, or unsafe. The outdoor play area was checked to ensure all remaining equipment is clean, in good repair, and safe for use by children. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that Child #1 eloped from the outside playground on 8/16/25. This was confirmed by interviews with staff. Also, during investigation on 8/26/25, cert rep completed supervision and ratio. Staff within the school age diamond room were unable to identity the children in their assigned groups. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of this plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person supervision training. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training cannot be conducted when children are in care. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must create a written supervision policy to include name to face recognition as well as a written policy for handling children who elope. The legal entity will need to have all staff review the new policy, sign a document stating that it has been reviewed and it shall be kept in each staff file. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum two months from the date the Regional Office approves the policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon discovery of the incident, Child #1 was immediately located, safely returned to supervision, and the child's parent was promptly notified and asked to pick up the child. All staff were immediately reminded that children must be supervised at all times, including during outdoor play. Staff involved received immediate coaching and were reassigned to ensure proper coverage. A headcount and name-to-face recognition procedure was implemented immediately for all transitions and outdoor play. Children will be supervised at all times. The correction date for this is 10/24/25. The facility will schedule a minimum of two hours of in-person supervision training for all staff once the training content is approved by DHS. The training will focus on active supervision, name-to-face procedures, group management, and elopement prevention. The center's existing Supervision Policy was reviewed and updated to strengthen procedures related to name-to-face checks and elopement response. Staff will review and sign the updated policy, and copies of the signed acknowledgements will be kept in their personnel files. This policy will be sent to DHS for review. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During complaint inspection on 8/26/25, it was observed that child #1's emergency contact sheet and financial agreement form was last updated on 12/21/24. This date indicates that both forms were not updated within the 6-month requirement. 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's emergency contact and financial agreement forms were immediately reviewed and updated upon discovery. All other children's files were also reviewed, and parents were contacted to update any expired or missing forms. Notices were sent to families reminding them of the 6-month update requirement for emergency contact and financial forms to ensure all records remain current. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8/26/25, it was discovered that the parent of child #1 did not receive an incident report regarding the child eloping from the facility's playground. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although an incident report was not completed at the time of the event, the parent of Child #1 was immediately contacted by phone and informed of the incident, followed by a text message confirmation. Following the complaint investigation, the facility completed an incident report for the occurrence and placed copies in the child's file and the accident log. All staff were reminded that an incident report must be completed for any accident, injury, illness, or unusual incident---including elopement---and that a copy must be given to the parent on the same day. The facility reviewed the required procedure and proper documentation steps with all staff. |
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| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.71/3270.76 - Heat Source/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71/3270.76 Description: Heat Source/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8.26.25, it was observed in the diamond section that the toaster oven was accessible to the children. It was also observed that there was a loose extension cord on the right side of the fridge and accessible to the children. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. 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 toaster oven, microwave, and all extension cords were immediately removed from the Diamond classroom area and relocated to a secure staff-only location that isn't accessible to children without supervision. The loose extension cord beside the refrigerator was secured and repositioned to eliminate access and potential hazards. Staff were reminded that all electrical items and heat sources must remain out of children's reach at all times. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have active liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Immediate Action: ¿ Obtain Insurance: Immediately contacted our vehicle insurance broker/agent to get us a liability insurance policy. ¿ Confirm Coverage: Verified that the policy meets all the requirements outlined by the licensing regulations (coverage amounts, types of coverage). 2. Document Correction: ¿ Obtain Certificate of Insurance: Secure a current Certificate of Insurance from the insurance company. ¿ Place on File: Place the original Certificate of Insurance in a designated and easily accessible location within the facility. 3. Notification: Notify Licensing Agency: Within 15 days of the corrective action, I will notify the State agency in writing that the insurance policy has been reinstated and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance has been placed on file. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.74/3270.111(c) - Emergency Numbers Posted/Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74/3270.111(c) Description: Emergency Numbers Posted/Promote development Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Gold Room that there was not a daily activities schedule posted and that emergency telephone numbers were not posted. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Immediate Action: ¿ Post Emergency Contacts: (Already completed) Verify that emergency contact numbers (hospital, police, fire department, ambulance, poison control) are clearly and prominently posted in the Gold Room and throughout the facility. 2. Develop and Post Daily Activity Schedules: ¿ Create Schedules: Develop and implement a system for creating daily activity schedules for each classroom, including the Gold Room. ¿ Post Schedules: Ensure that a daily activity schedule is clearly posted in each classroom, including the Gold Room, for easy viewing by staff, parents and all visitors. ¿ Schedule Content: Ensure that daily schedules include a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of children. |
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| 2024-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the following dates indicate that the facility did not test the fire alarm system within 30-day requirement: 1/24/24, 2/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/31/24, 6/20/24, 7/25/24, 8/22/24, 9/25/24, 10/28/24. 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.) 1. Immediate Action: ¿ Conduct Immediate Fire Drill: We conducted an immediate fire drill to test the functionality of the fire alarm system. ¿ Document Test: Document the date and time of the fire drill and the results of the test in the state's provided template. 2. Schedule Regular Testing: ¿ Establish Testing Schedule: Implement a regular schedule for monthly fire alarm system testing. For example, we will test the alarm within 25 days from previous test. So if a test was done on January 10th, the next test will be on February 5th. ¿ Assign Responsibility: Our staff lead will be responsible for conducting monthly fire alarm tests and maintaining testing records while providing information to owner/director. |
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| 2024-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the toddler mats were not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All mats for preschool, toddler, and infants will be labeled for use by a particular child and used by the specific child |
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| 2024-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1and #2 had both been enrolled over six months (see LIS Code Sheet) and did not have current child service reports on file. Child #1 last had a child service report on 3/24/22 while child #2 did not have a child service report on file since enrollment. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All students will have a child service report on file within 6 months of service. |
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| 2024-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #2 did not have a health assessment on file until over 60 days from enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet), dated 1/17/24. 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.) Health assessment will be obtained for all students at the facility within 60 days after they start the program |
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| 2024-01-31 | 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: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2 had a heath assessment on 1/17/21 and not again until 2/13/23. Staff #8 had a health assessment on 3/2/21 and not again until 9/27/23. Both of which are over the every 24-month requirement. 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 files will contain a current copy of their health assessment that is less than 24 months old. Staff have a health assessment every 24 months. |
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| 2024-01-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #1, #7, #9 did not have the appropriate professional translation of their respective degrees as is required. Correction Required: 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.) The director will apply for a professional translation of the staff's foreign degrees. |
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| 2024-01-31 | 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: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #8 did not obtain their fire safety training annually as is required. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will provide fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional to all staff at least once annually. |
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| 2024-01-31 | 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: While at the facility on 1/31/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector found that staff #3 obtained an FBI clearance on 11/15/17 and then not again until 3/10/23. Under the CPSL the clearance was required to be updated every 60 months and was required to be updated prior to 11/15/22. Staff #10 had resided out of state in the last five years and was missing one of two of the out of state required clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).The Child Protective Services Law(CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for all facility persons, volunteers, and household members who may have resided out of Pennsylvania within the previous five years to obtain a state criminal history check, state sex offender registry check, and a state child abuse and neglect history check from the state (s) in which they resided in the previous five years. This was required beginning September 30, 2019. Current facility persons and volunteers were required to meet these requirements beginning July 1, 2020. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that staff files have current CPSL clearances |
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| 2023-08-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 8/24/23 the inspector was informed by staff that the director was not present and due to illness has not been present consistently for the required 30 hours per week. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will attempt to train or hire a replacement. Until a new director is at the facility, The current director will be at the premises at least 30 hours a week until a replacement is obtained. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in clothing soiled in fecal mater. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Continuous monitoring to ensure that staff document activities including diaper changes in the childcare software, Brightwheel, provided for that purpose. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.132(a) Description: Contact parent/keep record Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the complaint visit on 6/1/13 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients, at roughly 3:30pm, that cause an allergic reaction in child #1 requiring child #1 to be administered an Epi-pen. Contact with the parent of child #1 was not made until pick up at the facility at roughly 6:30pm. Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Per documentation in Brightwheel, the parent was contacted at 4:13 p.m. that the child had been given a cupcake containing eggs. In future, parents will be called as well as document in case of an emergency. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.133 - General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.133 Description: General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. The director will develop and implement a health policy that will focus on how medications are accepted and administered, as well as where medications will be stored. This health policy will also detail how chronic and/or acute child health issues, disorders, and diseases that require medications, special diets, and other such considerations are communicated to staff and facility persons. This policy will detail a chain of command indicating who is responsible for the dissemination of this information and who will ensure accurate implementation and adherence to the policy. This health policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department the director will ensure that all current employees sign off on this policy as well as any new hires going forward. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.133 - General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.133 Description: General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. The legal entity must arrange for all facility persons (including the director) to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training dealing with health and safety as it relates to medication and administration of medications. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual twelve hours of training required by regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director attended a meeting with Keystone Stars Coach to discuss the incidence. The director and all staff will attend a minimum of two hours of in person training conducted by a PQAS approved trainer dealing with health and safety as it relates to medication and administration of medications. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.133 - General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.133 Description: General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 6/1/23, the inspector was able to verify by staff admission that at roughly 3:30pm on 05/24/23 child #1 was given a cupcake that included ingredients that the child is allergic to. The emergency contact form and the center's health information form contained this information. When mother arrived at 6:30pm, she had to administer epinephrine as the child was having an allergic reaction. The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The epinephrine medication was not administered by staff because the child did not show any allergic reaction to the cake he ate between 3:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m while he was at the center. The staff observed for the child for mild to severe allergic reactions noted by FARE (https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies) before administering the epipen or calling 911. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a)/3270.135(b) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a)/3270.135(b) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size/Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the changing mat on the changing table, in the infant area, to have holes in the plastic, exposing the foam inside, rendering the mat unable to clean. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing mat will be replaced with one that is not torn. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #2, #3, and #5 were missing proof of education as is necessary. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will print a hard copy of staff education and place it in their files at the center. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the file for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will print a hard copy of staff education and place it in their files at the center. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c)/3270.31(f)(7) - Training regarding plan/Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(f)(7) Description: Training regarding plan/Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the files for staff #4 and #5 and noted that neither of these staff received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)) within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons have received training, but no documentation was made at the time. A 2nd training was provided to staff and documented. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff person #2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 6/30/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 is no longer hired at Christian Child Cares as at 6/30/2023. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). In order to demonstrate compliance in this area, the legal entity/director shall send all the clearance requests, completed clearances, disclosure statements (as noted above) for all new hires for the next four months. If staff are going to be hired under the 45 day provisional hire basis, the legal entity/director shall submit the proof of fingerprinting, disclosure statement, requests for the state police, child abuse clearance, NSOR and any out of state clearances (if applicable) to the Northeast Regional Office prior to allowing the staff person to work in direct care with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A printed copy of the digital file of staff clearances will be placed in their files at the center. The director shall send all the clearance requests, completed clearances, disclosure statements (as noted above) for all new hires for the next four months |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The director and the legal entity will register for and attend Existing Provider Training at the Northeast Regional Office scheduled for 8/23/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A printed copy of the digital file of staff clearances will be placed in their files at the center. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, the file for staff #3 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, as well as the required out of state clearances, the file for staff #5 was missing the required Pa State Police clearance, and Pa Child Abuse clearance. Correction Required: Facility Persons #1. #3, and #5 may not work in a childcare 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) printed copy of the digital file of staff clearances will be placed in their files at the center. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed peeling/chipped paint all around the gate in the hallway. 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 area was replastered and painted. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log and noted that the facility had the same hypothetical location for both April and May. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will monitor staff as they perform a fire drill to ensure that the right procedure is followed. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log was not up to date. There was no proof of every 30-day manual testing of the fire alarms. 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. The director will be required to provide the Northeast Regional Office with a fire system testing schedule beginning 7/1/23 through 12/1/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will update the the fire drill and detection log. |
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| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/24/23 the inspector observed that the fire drill and detection log was not up to date. There was no proof of every 30-day manual testing of the fire alarms. 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 will update the fire drill and detection log. |
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| 2022-11-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/22/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that the staff did not have proof to show that they received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment as is required. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 did have emergency plan training; however the signature page is missing at present. The director will review emergency plan training once again and have staff sign off on this and place a copy in the file for future reference. |
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| 2022-11-22 | 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 has not competed the professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) (pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation) within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 12/7/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will work with staff #1 to obtain the necessary CPR and First Aid training within the 15-day time period. The staff will be suspended until this training is completed or this staff will no longer work at the facility. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised by staff at all times. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility persons (including the director) to receive a minimum of three hours of in person training dealing with the supervision of children and be able to subsequently and effectively apply these techniques. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by a live PQAS approved trainer and when no children are present in care. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual twelve hours of training required by regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity will arrange for all facility persons (including the director) to receive a minimum of three hours of in person training dealing with the supervision of children and be able to subsequently and effectively apply these techniques. The legal entity will obtain DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training will be conducted by a live PQAS approved trainer and when no children are present in care. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation that began on 6/14/22 the inspector was able to verify that child #1 was left in the outdoor play space alone for approximately 10 minutes on 6/11/22 and was able to get out of the outdoor play space. Child #1 was found wandering around the side of the building, near the parking lot and carwash, by a witness unknown to the day care. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all responsible for the supervision of children at the facility on 6/11/22. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The facility director will implement a supervision policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding the supervision of children at all times. This policy must be submitted to DHS prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by DHS the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as any new staff and future staff. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will develop and implement a supervision policy that all current staff will read and sign after approval from DHS. All future hires will also read and sign the supervision policy. |
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| 2022-05-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/17/22 the inspector observed staff #1 and then staff #2 holding child #1 by the wrist as a means to keep the child at the table with peers and later to keep child #1 on the floor to play blocks. 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 child involved has challenging behaviors. The staff were making attempts and efforts to keep the child actively engaged in the group activities. The staff involved were not yet educated/instructed in working with children with challenging behaviors. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play area to have mulch in it and six toddlers playing in this area. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director has had the mulch removed from the outdoor play space on 5/20/22. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 and #5 did not the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care as is required. 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.) All missing information on the emergency contact forms will be filled in as needed. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1, #2 and #5 did not have the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. 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.) All missing information on the emergency contact forms will be filled in as needed. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director was unaware that this was necessary. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency will be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #1 through #6 did not have any updated 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. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will update all the overdue emergency contact information and the financial agreements. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the child #6 did not have a health assessment nor written proof of immunizations and has been in care over 60 days. Child #1 had an initial health assessment and proof of immunizations that was over 60 days following the first day of attendance. Further there was no documentation at the facility where the parent of either child #1. and #6 provided written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure that all health information is timely and as well as obtaining any missing information necessary. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector found that the facility had a posted menu that was outdated. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director updated the menu and placed in on the parent board as well as the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will add the missing accommodations to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing the required accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will add the missing accommodations to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having conducted the required annual emergency drill and documentation regarding the required 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.) Once the missing information required for the emergency plan is added to the existing emergency plan the will be trained on this and the emergency drill will be conducted. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the emergency plan and found that it was missing proof of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. 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 director misplaced proof of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Once the missing components are added to the emergency plan it will be sent via email. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the first aid kit in the toddler room and noted it was missing the necessary soap and tweezers. 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 missing soap and tweezers were immediately replaced in the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed damaged paint in the main room near the gates and along the right side going down the hallway as well as in the rear toddler room on the back wall. 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 director will schedule to have a professional come out for a appraisal and if this cannot remedied soon the director will designate someone to paint the facility. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility and no way to show proof of having conducted either. 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.) The director will have a fire drill and manual testing of the fire system by 6/9/22 and will record this and all necessary information and have a copy on hand at the facility. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility had no fire drill/detection log at the facility. 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 will have a fire drill and manual testing of the fire system by 6/9/22 and will record this and all necessary information. |
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| 2021-11-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed a child was unsupervised in an adult sized rocking style chair. This child was on their knees and backwards, rocking vigorously without supervision. Further, two children in the infant area were strapped into highchairs but were not being supervised. The infant staff was at the sink washing the hands of another child while the two children sat alone in the infant area. 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.) Staff would supervise students at all times both on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises. |
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| 2021-11-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed staff #2 and, staff #4 with a total of fourteen children present. Both staff named five children each and then noted that they do not assign children to a specific staff as "we all watch the kids." This left four children unassigned to a staff. 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.) Provider would create a visual to help staff recollect the number and names of students in the class at any given time. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for the 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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| 2021-11-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed The inspector did observe child #1 (DOB 8/7/17) and child #2 (DOB 2/22/18) to both be strapped into highchairs that were too small for them. When asked why these children were being restrained in the highchairs staff #5 noted that both children would just "run around," and that both have special needs as an additional reason. 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 staff would only use high chairs during meal times. |
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| 2021-11-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 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, #2, #3 and #4 was suspended until they could provide the necessary clearances. |
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| 2021-11-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance. Upon the first day of working in direct child care a facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the PA State Police Record check, DHS FBI fingerprint submission, Pa Child Abuse Registry clearance information, the NSOR, a copy of the disclosure statement and any out of state clearances if the facility person resided out of PA in the last five years. Also acceptable are copies of the less than 60 months old, completed clearance information required under the CPSL and mentioned above. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). In order to demonstrate compliance in this area, the legal entity/director shall send all the clearance requests, completed clearances, disclosure statements (as noted above) for all new hires for the next three months. If staff are going to be hired under the 45 day provisional hire basis, the legal entity/director shall submit the proof of fingerprinting, disclosure statement, requests for the state police, child abuse clearance, NSOR and any out of state clearances (if applicable) to the Northeast Regional Office prior to allowing the staff person to work in direct care with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was suspended until she could provide the necessary clearances. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) at all times. |
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| 2021-11-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 11/2/21 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and noted the date of 8/10/21 as the first day of direct child care. This staff had no proof of a Pa Child Abuse Clearance or a completed NSOR on file at the facility. Staff file #2 had a date of 9/13/21 as the first day of direct child care and had a PA Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the required DHS FBI. Further, staff #2 did not have a completed NSOR on file as is required. Staff #3 had a first day of direct child care of 8/19/21 and did not have any proof of having an FBI on file nor a completed NSOR. Staff #4 had a date of 3/22/21 as the first day of direct child care of 3/22/21 and had a volunteer Pa State Police on file and not the required Pa State Police Employment clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The director will register for and attend Existing Provider Training at the Northeast Regional Office scheduled for 2/16/22. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was suspended until she could provide the necessary clearances.Upon hire, the provider would make sure that staff has the requisite clearances on file. The provider will call to schedule for the Existing Provider Training and ensure that attendance is kept. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 had a health assessment dated for 10/22/19 that indicated the child is not vaccinated. This health assessment and the file did not contain a reason that the child is not vaccinated. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested parent to provide ASAP a written, signed, and dated statement from the child's physician that exempts the child from immunization. The signed dated statement from the child's physician would be kept on the student's record. In the future, the center would ensure that signed, dated statements regarding exemption from immunization are kept on the child's file at all times. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 5 had a start date of working in child care listed as 6/22/20. Staff file # 5 did not contain documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed with them at their time of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff submitted statement verifying that she had received emergency training at the time of initial hire. The director 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 director shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 2/12/20 and at the time of inspection, this staff's file was missing documentation of completed mandated reporter training. This training was not taken within 90 days of the staff's hire date per CPSL. Staff file # 3 had mandated reporter training dated for 6/3/15 and this training was not updated until 6/7/20. Staff # 3 did not updated their mandated reporter training every 60 months as listed with in CPSL. Staff # 4 had a first day working with children date of 1/7/20 and the file did not contain the NSOR clearance until 2/7/20. Staff # 4 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as the NSOR clearance was not applied for prior to the first day of working with children. 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 # 1 has been suspended from Christian Child Cares until she provides a copy of her completed mandated reporter training. In the future, all staff would receive a mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire and/or before 60 months of their last mandated reporter training. A current mandated reporter training would be maintained on file for all staff persons at all times. The director shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All facility persons' records shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, a copy of the disclosure statement, and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the only documented fire drill that was presented by the facility since opening on 12/6/19, was listed as occurring on 2/12/20. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Fire drills that were held since January to be provided for inspection. The center shall conduct a fire drill at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. Documentation of fire drills shall be kept on file at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. A thermometer was not in the refrigerator and it was unable to be determined if the refrigerator was able to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees 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 thermometer will be purchased and placed in the refrigerator to ensure the refrigerator is able to maintain 45 degrees or below. In the future, the facility will ensure that a thermometer will be kept in the refrigerator at all times to ensure the refrigerator will be able to maintain 45 degrees or less at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff # 2 was unable to provide documentation that this location was covered under comprehensive general liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director would place a comprehensive general liability insurance policy that covers the persons who are on the premises on file. In the future, the facility will maintain a current copy of a comprehensive general liability insurance policy that covers the persons who are on the premises on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing proof of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 indicated they had a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated child care program and the file was also missing proof of experience working with children. Staff # 2 was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 as a 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.) Staff 1 would submit a copy of her diploma and proof of her working experience at daycare facilities to ascertain that she is suitable for the position hired. In future, all staff record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff # 2 was unable to provide documentation of the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director shall post an emergency plan at the facility. In the future, the facility will have a current emergency plan posted on site at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing documentation that the NSOR clearance had been applied for or documentation of the completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. 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. 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.) Director would obtain and keep on file Staff 1 completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL before she can work at the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that all facility persons' record includes 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 at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.33(a)/3270.35(b)(2) - Each staff person meets quals/Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. At that time, Staff file # 1 was reviewed. This file was missing proof of education and child care experience. Staff # 1 indicated they had a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated child care program and the file was also missing proof of experience working with children. Staff # 2 was attempting to qualify Staff # 1 as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director would request and receive proof that staff 1 has the requisite experience in working with children. In the future, the facility will ensure staff persons or substitute staff persons meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which that person is hired to work at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. In the side hallway bathroom, two outlet covers were missing and in the front room bathroom, one outlet cover was missing. 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.) Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. In the future, the facility will ensure protective receptacle covers are placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. On the desk at the entrance, hand sanitizer and glade wipes were accessible. 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.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. In the future, the facility will ensure that cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. Telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center is posted by each telephone in the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-11-01 | Initial review | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An opening inspection occurred at this facility on 11/1/19. A physical site review was conducted at that time. Evacuation routes were not posted. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes would be drawn and posted at the facility. In the future, the facility will ensure that evacuation routes are posted at the facility at all times. |
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