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Our pre-school, childcare & learning centers offer a wide variety of activities and experiences that promote social interaction, language and literacy development, as well as creative thinking skills for your child. Our centers and entire staff look forward to getting to know you and your family.
Our staff of experenced and skilled professionals are here to provide optimum care and learning for your child and we will make every effort to meet their needs.
It is our pleasure to serve you and your child by providing you with the highest standards of professional pre-school childcare available in a safe, secure and family-friendly environment!
We would be honored to be given the opportunity to care for your children. Please call us to setup a tour of our exceptional facilities and to meet of wonderful staff.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler Outdoor Playspace, two pieces of outdoor equipment were found to be in poor repair: 1) a multicolored ride-on toy was observed to have a broken steering wheel. The broken portion created a sharp edge, which is a potential hazard to children. 2) the cube-shaped climbing equipment with the pink slide was observed to have a crack measuring approximately 8 inches at the top of the slide. The crack created both a sharp edge and a pinch point. 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 riding car toy was removed from the playground and was thrown away in the dumpster. The pink slide was repaired with duct tape to completely cover the crack so it is no longer created a hazard. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler 2 room, an Epinephrine auto-injection pen for Child #1 was observed to be expired as of 12/31/2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired Epi Pen was removed from the medication box and was sent home with the parent that evening at pick up. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contained an incomplete State Police Clearance. The clearance was requested on 6/3/2025, but the printed copy lacked the dissemination date. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I obtained the correct/completed State Police clearance that included the dissemination date for that staff member. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K room in a gray cabinet near the emergency exit, a basket of art supplies was found to contain four ink daubers (1 Dab-o-ink, 1 Dabbin Fever and 2 Primo brand), which were marked "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the daubers that were marked "keep out of reach of children" were thrown away. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler 2 room along with light purple wall, the trim was observed to be separating from the wall behind the circle time area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Secure the trim back onto the wall so it is no longer separating. |
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| 2026-03-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire alarm testing log included the following tests which were completed more than 30 days apart: 12/5/2025 - 1/28/2026. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ensure that all fire alarm testings are correctly recorded and/or completed within 30 days of each other. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the course of a complaint investigation, Staff Person #1 admitted to taking Child #1 into a facility bathroom while the child was having behavioral issues. While in the bathroom, Staff Person #1 admitted to yelling loudly at the child, threatening them with physical harm. Two other enrolled children were present in the classroom area when this occurred. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day of the incident, staff person #1 was pulled aside by the director and assistant director. We told [them] what heard and asked for [their] input on what happened. After [they] explained, [they were] told that as a staff member, that behavior isn't allowed, even if the child is [their] own. [They were] told that other children were witnesses as well which is also unacceptable. [They] agreed and apologized. |
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| 2025-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #1 is missing a check in the box stating that they are suitable to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had her doctor fix the unchecked box stating that she is suitable to provide childcare. The doctor initialed and dated the mistake 3/7/25. |
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| 2025-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has a pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that is not an approved curriculum within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 attended a pediatric 1st aide/CPR training on 3/5/25 with an approved PQAS instructor and with the correct adult and pediatric training. |
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| 2025-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had CPR/First Aid on file that was not a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR course taught by a PQAS approved instructor within 90 days of their hire date. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and staff #2 attended a pediatric 1st aid/CPR training on 3/5/25 with an approved PQAS instructor and with the correct adult and pediatric training. |
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| 2025-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The State Police clearance on file for staff person #3 was missing a dissemination date. 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 #3 resubmitted a new state police clearance on 3/6/25 that now includes the dissemination date, |
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| 2025-03-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Bingo dabbers labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were found in the craft cabinet in the pre-school room. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bindo dabbers were immediately thrown into the trash after they were found in the craft cabinet. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked toolbox toy in the pre-k room. There was a green cracked basket in the OT room. There was a broken plastic drawer by the refrigerator in the OT room. There was a ridding car toy with and exposed bolt in the preschool playground. There was a ridding car toy with a broken piece creating a sharp edge in the preschool playground. 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.) Toys, play equipment and other indoor/outdoor equipment used by the children that are broken, will be repaired or removed from play space. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The OT room contained a thermometer that was not operable. The clear holder on the refrigerator door in the pre-k room was cracked. 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.) All thermometers in the refrigerators will be operable and refrigerators will be kept clean and in good repair free from cracks. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file for child # 2 lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information for the enrolling parent will include all necessary contact information, including their home and work addresses and phone numbers. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(a) Description: Insured Noncompliance Area: Vehicle # 1 contained a registration form with an expiration date of 12/31/23. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director, owner, and or bus driver will make sure the registration form is up-to date and in the vehicle at all times. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room. 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.) All staff will place protective receptacle covers in all outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children in the preschool room and in the pre-k room. There was a bag pack that contained Ofloxacin Otic Solution labeled " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the preschool room cubbies. 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.) All staff will keep cleaning materials and other toxic materials such as hand sanitizers and medication out of the reach of the children at all times. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a Lysol and Neutral disinfection bottle on the top foot shelf in the kitchen. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will keep cleaning materials and other toxic materials stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care space. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: Base on inspection observation there was a garbage can that contained garbage that was not removed the day before. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash will be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The fence in the toddler's playground contained sharp wire. There was a damaged sink cabinet in the infant room . There was a damaged sink cabinet in the pre-k room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fence wire will be fix so that there are no longer any sharp wires exposed to the children's play space. Also, the sink cabinets in the PS and PK room will be repaired. |
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| 2024-03-14 | 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: There were chipped paint spots on the dry wall in the OT room bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All pain chips or damaged paint spots will be repaired in childcare facility. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The green and white play stove/oven, in the Toddler Room, had a broken oven door, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care. 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 green and white play stove/oven in T1 room was thrown away immediately due to broken oven door. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR trainings dated 9.26.19 and 9.28.21, which exceeded the expiration date of the previous training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will renew certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A gallon container, of Sunproof Stain, which stated, "Keep out of reach of children," was located on the closet floor in the Toddler 2 Room, and was accessible to children in care. 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.) Moved stain up out of the reach of the children. |
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| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The restroom, located in the Toddler 2 Room, had ceramic, floor tile, approximately 1/2" above the cut-in, floor drain, which created a tripping hazard for children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) T2 restroom floor drain will be fixed so that it no longer creates a tripping hazard for child in care. |
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| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-03-25 | 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: An incident report was not written involving Child #1 nor provided to the parent, in which the child became ill with a fever at the facility. 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.) An incident (illness) report was written up for Child #1. The original copy was unable to get signed due to withdrawal of child. The second coy was put into accident file in office and the third copy was put into child's file. |
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| 2022-03-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: The regional office was not notified via telephone by the operator when Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 3/4/22 due to an illness identified while in care at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the complaint investigation, the inspector was informed verbally about Child #1's illness that occurred while the child was in care at the facility and that the child received emergency room treatment. |
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| 2022-03-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(b) Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: A written report was not submitted to the regional office after Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 3/4/22 due to an illness identified while in care at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written report will be sent to the Regional Office about Child #1 receiving emergency room treatment on 3/4/22 due to an illness identified while in care at the facility. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Damaged and torn foam blocks were observed in the Gross Motor Room. 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.) Damaged and torn foam blocks were removed from the gross motor room and the rest of the foam blocks were made inaccessible to toddlers. |
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| 2022-03-03 | 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: Small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the ground of the playground around the spin equipment and along a small path, where infants and toddlers receive care. 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 small rocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch will be removed from the playground before infants and toddlers receive care in that space. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms which lacked complete addresses for release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For Child # and #2, we will obtain complete addresses for release persons. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An Infant Motrin in the OT Room was observed to be expired. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was given to the parent to take him and was removed from the facility. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The written parental consent for administration of medication for an Infant Motrin labeled for Child #3 in the OT Room was observed to be expired. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written parental consent for administration of medication was removed from current medication log binder. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(f) Description: Toothbrush bristles up Noncompliance Area: A toothbrush labeled and intended for a child's use was observed in a closed, zippered bag. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toothbrush was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change in the YT Room, a staff member placed a soiled diaper on the changing table until the change was complete and the child's hands were washed, before placing the diaper in a hands-free can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During diaper changes, staff members will place soiled diapers immediately into plastic-lined hands free covered can. |
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| 2022-03-03 | 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: The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #4 have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down. 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.) A lockdown procedure was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents in an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A method to contact parents in an emergency was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility person to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A method for reuniting parents and children was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an emergency drill was not available at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was held and documented. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive emergency plan trainings dated more than a year apart. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #4 have current emergency plan training on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than a year apart. 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #4 have current fire safety training on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pre-service training on file for Staff # 3 was dated 1/27/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has current health and safety training on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of consecutive child abuse mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1has current mandated reporter training on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive state police, child abuse and FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart. 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 #--- 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 has current clearances on file. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the Pre-K Room was observed to be accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-03 | 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: The observed smoke detector tests were documented as more than 30 days apart at different times during the inspection year. 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.) Smoke detector tests were conducted less than 30 days apart to correct. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the assessment of supervision and ratio at 9:30 AM on 1/5/22 in the Infant Room, Staff #1 named 1 Infant and Staff #2 named 2 Infants and 2 YT. There were 6 children in the room at that time. Cert rep asked again and Staff #1 again stated she was responsible for 1 child. Staff #2 then said Staff #1 should have responsibility of the unnamed child. 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.) Each staff member is assigned their own primary group and will know all of the children's names. They will have their primary group on their person to make sure all the children are accounted for and are supervised by a staff member. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam boards were observed by the front door of the SA room, currently used by toddlers, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Styrofoam was moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(b) Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child Noncompliance Area: The SA room, measured as child care space, was observed being used as gross motor space for the toddlers. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spoke to Licensing Represented to have room changed to a Gross Motor Room |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the Playground, in which infants and toddlers receive care. 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.) We will make sure that the materials on the playground will be removed from outdoor play space and new dirt and grass be planted. In the future, pea gravel and other items less than one inch will not be present in the space used by infants and toddlers. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed in an unlocked drawer by the closet in the OT Room, accessible to young children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bag was removed and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future we will keep plastic bags out of reach of the children. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A yellow child's chair in the PS 2 Room was observed to be ripped. An unstable microwave was observed to be setting on top of a refrigerator in the SA Room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chair was repaired and the microwave stabilized on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that all furniture is durable and in good repair each day by daily observation and make sure equipment is secure. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #3 and #4 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies were made and placed in the file and originals given to parents on the day of the inspection. In the future we will make sure that all agreements are copied and originals are given to parents when they start. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #5 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 withdrew from the facility. We will make sure that we have the proper documentation for Child #5. When health reports are do on each child, we will make sure that they have up to date vaccinations or will have the parents given written documentation to why they are missing the vaccination. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An expired Cortizone 10 cream was observed in the PS 1 Room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cream was discarded on the day of the inspection. We will make sure the medication is not out of date and if so, we will discard it. Along making sure that the child's name is on the medication. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An acetaminophen labeled for Child #6 was observed to lack written parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parental consent was obtained during the inspection. When medication is brought in for a child, we will make sure that the parents give written parental consent for administration. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a parental signature to consent for administration of first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed for consent on the day of the inspection. We will make sure when enrolling that all areas of the emergency contact form is filled in completely. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib in which an infant was sleeping in the Infant Room, causing a suffocation hazard.: Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sheet was changed to a fitted sheet during the inspection. All sheets need to be tight at all times. In the future we will make sure all sheets are tight to prevent a threat to the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A method was added to the emergency plan on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that the way we contact parents will always be on the emergency plan. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The method was added on the day of the inspection. We will make sure that the way we inform parents will be part of the emergency plan from now and in the future. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the required 6 hours of child care training during her anniversary year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Six hours of training completed for the next anniversary year were used to correct the violation. In the future we will ensure classes are kept up to date. |
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| 2020-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, with a hire date of 1/20/2020, contained an NSOR clearance dated 1/31/2020 and lacked an NSOR application. 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 #2 has a current NSOR clearance on file. For all new hires we will make sure to have the requests for the clearance in the file till the clearance comes back to the staff member. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom of the Older Toddler Room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bags were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. We will keep plastic bags out of reach. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the School Age Room was observed to lack a thermometer. 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.) We will make sure to have a back up thermometer on hand and will always keep thermometer in refrigerator. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The policy number was obtained on the day of the inspection. We will make sure all lines on the emergency contact form are filled out by the parent at registration. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked name, address and telephone number of the release persons. The files for Child #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the addresses for the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release person information for Child #2 and #4 was obtained and provided on the day of the inspection. I will get the updated address from the parent for Child #5. We will make sure all lines on the emergency contact form are filled out by the parent at registration. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained consecutive health records dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has a current health report on file. We will make sure children stay current with health physicals. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained documentation of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination. Correction Required: 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 parent provided documentation of the current influenza vaccination. In the future, we will make sure all immunizations are up to date according to ACIP or have documentation of why not. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A cream was observed in an unlabeled, non-original container in the Young Toddler Area. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cream was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. We will make sure all medications are in the original container with a label. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled antacid and pain relief tablets were observed in the SA Room cabinet. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was labeled for staff on the day of the inspection. We will make sure to label all medications for whom they are intended. All medications will have the name of the medication form the doctor or the pharmacy. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Antacid and pain relief tablets were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet of the SA room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cabinet was locked on the day of the inspection. We will keep cabinet locked and medications and toxics inaccessible. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were observed to be accessible to children on the desk in the Pre-School 1 Room, causing a cutting hazard. Two can openers were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the Pre-School 1 Room, causing a cutting hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors and can openers were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. We will keep any sharp items stored out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 lacked documentation of the annual required 6 hours of child care training for her anniversary year. The file for Staff #2 contained 4 of the 6 required hours of child care training for her anniversary year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training hours from the next anniversary year were used to correct Staff #1. Staff #2 completed two more hours of training. We will ensure classes are kept up to date. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked documentation of current fire safety training. 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.) We will get documentation for training for Staff #2 and make sure staff stay up to date with fire safety training. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Toxic cleaners labeled keep out of reach of children were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the back of the Older Toddler Area by the office. 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.) The cabinet was locked on the day of the inspection. We will keep cabinet locked and toxics inaccessible. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the back room of the SA room was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. The first-aid kit will be kept in an inaccessible spot out of the reach of children. |
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| 2019-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sharp metal piece of fence was observed to be protruding into the playground. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The metal was moved to make it inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. We will check daily for surfaces to be in good repair and for any hazards. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toy riding tractor was observed to contain cracks and was missing a steering wheel, leaving a post exposed, in the Outdoor Play Space. 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 tractor was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. In the future, toys will be free from cracks and rough edges. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained consecutive Child Service Reports dated more than 6 months apart. 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.) Child #5 has a current Child Service Report on file. In the future, we will make sure child service reports are completed every 6 months. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the business address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the home address of the enrolling parent. The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the business telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be contacted to fill out the forms correctly to add the information. In the future, parents home and work information will be filled out. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will contact a parent to get the missing information. In the future, we will make sure that we have the policy number on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked a complete address for a release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will get the address from the parent of Child #2 for the release person. In the future, we will make sure we have complete addresses for release person. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5 has a current health report on file. In the future, we will make sure we get health reports in a timely fashion. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a health report which lacked information on immunization history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will contact the parent to obtain the information. In the future, we will make sure all vaccines or exemption letters are included with health reports. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to operator report, bottles are being washed and sanitized in the microwave and re-used at the facility. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) From this point forward, we will inform the parents to take bottles home every night and replenish every day with clean, unused bottles. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toxic ointment labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed under the changing table in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children, in the Toddler 1 Room. A toxic ice melting substance labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed to be accessible to children on the floor of the Pre-School 1 Room. 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.) The ointment and ice melt substance were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. All toxins will be kept out of reach of children in the future. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The excursion first-aid kit was observed to be accessible to children in the SA room, hanging on a door handle. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. In the future, we will keep it out of the reach of children. |
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| 2018-03-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Insecure televisions were observed in the Toddler 2 and School-Age Rooms, causing a fall hazard for children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Televisions were secured on the day of the inspection. In the future, all equipment will be secured and in working order. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A broken white toy bin was observed in the Older Toddler Room. 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 bin was repaired on the day of the inspection. In the future all toys and equipment will be monitor more closely to insure not rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. We will remove from the room until they can be fixed. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the PS room at 12;45 PM on 1/4/18, Staff #4 reported 6 children in her group and Staff #5 reported 5 children in her group. There were 12 children present in the room at that time. The children were re-counted and Staff #4 then added another child to her group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will check once they return to a room with the staff they are replacing before they leave the group. To review with staff on the responsibility of supervision. The staff will check with all staff in the room with who is assigned in each group. In the future staff will know all the names and whereabouts of the children in their group. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled sunscreen was observed in the Older Toddler Room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sunscreen was labeled on the day of the inspection. In the future all sunscreen will be labeled and covered with a piece of clear tape to insure the name does not wear off. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Expired diaper creams were observed in the Infant and Older Toddler Rooms. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper creams were removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. In the future all medication will be check to manufacturer's instructions on label. Staff will check them and monitor more closely. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The file contained documentation of a chest x-ray performed prior to 12 months before employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will get a new Tuberculosis test done. In the future all new staff will have a Tuberculosis test with in the year of hire. New staff will not be able to start until they have a current up to date. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will get 2 written letters (non-family). In the future we will get 2 written non-family references for staff before they start in at the center. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of required child abuse mandated reporter training dated past the required date of 90 days after employment. 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 current mandated child abuse reporting training on file. In the future all staff will have mandated child abuse reporter training done within 30 days of start date. |
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| 2018-01-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two unlabeled spray bottles containing toxic cleaners were observed in the Young Toddler Room. 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.) The bottles were labeled on the day of the inspection. : In the future all toxic materials will contain a label before they are placed in the room. |
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