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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.101(a)/3270.104(b) - Age appropriate/Study space- school-age children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.101(a)/3270.104(b) Description: Age appropriate/Study space- school-age children Noncompliance Area: The School Age classroom was not set up with age-appropriate equipment and materials. The room had a large, adult-sized table and chairs, but did not have any materials for the school age children to use, nor did it have paper and pencils available in the room for the children to use. Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. Study space, tables, chairs, paper and pencils shall be provided for school-age children in care, if necessary for the program offered by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school age classroom materials that are stored in the gym will be moved to the school age classroom. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The preschool playground did not have the required minimum of 6" of compressed shredded rubber loose fill, under the embedded play equipment around the fall zones. The shredded rubber was only 1" thick around the equipment fall zones. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will order and coordinate the install of loose-fill playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The SA/Nap classroom did not have a written plan/schedule of activities and routines for the School Age children. The only posted schedule was for the nap schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will place a written plan/schedule of activities and routines for the School Age children in Rm 307. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include the work addresses and phone numbers for the parents. 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 Director had the parent of Child #1, complete a new Emergency Contact with the missing information (work address and phone number of enrolling parent). |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child #1's did not have documentation of current, ongoing vaccines administered with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. There was no documentation of any of the doses having been administered for the Hep-A, Hep-B, Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, Pneumococcal, MMR, or Varicella vaccines. There was no written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent, exempting Child #1 from immunizations due to religious belief or strong personal objection. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had the parent write, sign and date a statement exempting Child #1 from immunizations due to their strong personal objection. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Description: Original container/Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Child #3 had medication that was not in its original container with a prescription label indicating when to administer the medication. The medication log had instructions from the parent, to give the medication at 10:00am and 2:00pm, but the staff had administered the medication at different times. 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. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed due to child #3 no longer needing the medication. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: There was no Medication Log for Child #2's medication at the facility, that had been completed by the parent, including parent permission to administer the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Medication Log for Child #2 was completed by the parent, with signed parent permission to administer the medication. The medication log is kept with the medication. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's written Emergency Plan and Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, or the method for facility persons to informs parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can be safely reunited with their children. 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. 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 Director will update the Emergency Plan and the Parent Letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, to include: a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instructions as to how parents can be safely reunited with their children. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's written Emergency Plan and Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The full Emergency Plan had accommodations for children with special needs, but not for infants and toddlers. The Parent Letter did not address any of the accommodations required. 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 Director will update the Emergency Plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers. The Director will update the Parent Letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation showing that the facility's Emergency Plan had been reviewed by the Operator annually as the last review was documented on 3/5/25. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will review the emergency plan and update the plan as needed. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's Parent letter summarizing the emergency plan procedures, did not include all of the emergency procedure info required, which includes: * Method to contact parents of the emergency and method to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children * Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will update the Emergency Plan Parent Letter to include: * Method to contact parents of the emergency and method to contact parents to notify them that the emergency has ended and how to be reunited with their children * Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Building surfaces throughout the facility, were found to be dirty and in poor repair as follows: School Age/Nap Room: * Several ceiling tiles that were stained and in need of replacement * The room divider had areas with peeling vinyl. Preschool Room: * Wooden art shelf unit had a peeling, broken corner on the lower area. * Baseboard near the sink was separating from the wall. PreKDG Room: * Ceiling vents were dirty with an accumulation of dust. 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.) Ceiling Tiles were replaced. Peeling vinyl and paint were taped over until the rooms can be repainted. The shelf was duct taped until a new shelf can be purchased. The baseboard was secured against the wall until maintenance can fix the damaged wall. Ceiling vents were vacuumed. |
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| 2026-03-24 | 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: The walls in the Preschool Room had areas with peeling paint. 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 areas with peeling paint on the walls in the Preschool Room were covered. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was observed on the toddler playground that there was a broken playhouse laying along the fence; part of a roof from another playhouse laying along the fence; and a blue circle with jagged edges on the treehouse. It was observed that the changing pad in the 1's classroom had an excessive build-up of dirt on it. 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 broken playhouse was removed from the playground. The roof was put back on the playhouse. Duct tape was placed over the jagged edges of the treehouse. The changing pad was replaced. |
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| 2025-03-03 | 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: In the outdoor Preschool/Pre-K play space the wooden sand box cover had peeling paint and was in need of repair. In the outdoor Younger/Older Toddler play space the wooden sand box cover had peeling paint and splintered/broken wood and was in need of repair. In the 9-passenger white bus, a seat on the driver's side 2nd row back was ripped an in need of repair. 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 bus seat was repaired 3/25/25. The church youth group will repair sandboxes by 6/1/2025. Until sandboxes are fixed, teachers will not allow children to go near the sandboxes in order to prevent unnecessary splinters or injuries. Building surfaces and equipment in the facility will be in good repair at all times. |
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| 2025-03-03 | 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 health assessment for staff person #6 was not updated within the 24-month timeframe. The facility record for staff person #6 included documentation of health assessments conducted on 11/30/2022 with an update on 1/9/2025. 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.) Update health assessment on fie. Health assessments for staff will be updated every 24 months are required. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The facility record for the following staff persons included documentation of state police clearances that were not updated within the required 60-month timeframe: Staff #1, #2, #3, #5 (previous clearances dated 12/12/2020 with updates on 2/17/2025), Staff #4 (previous clearance dated 12/12/2020 with update on 2/21/2025). The facility record for Staff #7 (see code sheet for date of hire) included documentation that the state police clearance and NSOR verification was not request or on file when the person began working at the facility. The child abuse clearance on file for Staff #7 was for volunteer purposes and is not acceptable. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #7 sent the correct clearance 3/25/25. The CPSL will be followed at all times. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Description: Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 was designated as an assistant group supervisor and the facility record did not include documentation of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. The facility record for staff #7 included documentation of a high school diploma and 2422.63 hours of experience working with children. 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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective 4/25/25, Staff Person # 7 is no longer employed at Circle of Friends. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The school-age/nap room did not have a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will take their excursion first aid backpack to the nap room until a permanent first aid is purchased. A permanent First Aid Kit was placed in the nap room on 5/8/2025. A First Aid Kit will always be present in a space where children are receiving care. |
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| 2025-03-03 | 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 fire drill log documented fire system testing on the following dates that were beyond the 30-day testing requirement: 4/18/2024 to 5/20/2024 (35-days), 7/12/2024 to 8/16/2024 (35-days), 11/15/2024 to 12/20/2024 (35-days), 2/14/2025 to 3/18/2025 (33-days). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director took over tracking and implementation of fire drills and monitoring. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection the side of a shed in the pre-school playground had peeling paint and rotting wood. The sandbox cover in the preschool playground had peeling paint. A piece of molding in the pre-k classroom bathroom had pulled away from the wall. 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.) A covering of plaster and wood was placed over the peeling paint and rotting wood on the side of the shed. The sandbox cover has been painted. The molding in the pre-k classroom has been secured to the wall. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff evaluations were last completed in April of 2022 and then again in November of 2023. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months as required. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New director arrived in June 2023 and completed staff evaluations in November of 2023 once she had the adequate amount of time to observe the staff. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a piece of trim on a shed in the pre-school playground had pulled away from the building and nails were exposed. A diaper pad in the young toddler classroom was cracked and the foam was exposed. (corrected at inspection) 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. 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 trim was secured, and the nails were covered. The diaper pad was taped at inspection. The wooden strip was secured down, and a new one will be put into its place. |
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| 2023-03-08 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic slide was cracked in the older children's playground area, a bushes branches were cut with sharp edges and were protruding into the older children's playground area. A picnic table in the toddler playground was cracked and had sharp edges. 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 slide and the picnic table were removed. The bush was removed . |
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| 2023-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #7's financial agreement did not have a date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dates of admission were added to all children's financial agreements. |
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| 2023-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #5 and #6 did not have an initial or subsequent health assessments on file. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A request was sent to the parents for these documents. The health reports were provided and placed in the children's files. |
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| 2023-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection child #3, #4 and #7's health assessments did not contain verification of an annual influenza vaccine, or an exemption letter provided by the parent or a physician. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requests for influenza vaccines were sent to the parents of child#3, #4 and #7. Documents were received and placed in the children's file. |
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| 2023-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers children with disabilities and 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. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider updated the plan/letter to parent. Shared an update with parents and will provide letter at enrollment. |
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| 2023-03-08 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's Pennsylvania State Police Clearance was not the required certificate as outline in the Child Protective Services Law. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) The required document was obtained on 3-15-23. The request for the document was submitted previously with "no record" existing. We had the receipt instead of the sealed document. |
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| 2022-03-11 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection the chain link fences around the outdoor play area had exposed bolts. 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.) Caps were installed on all exposed bolts |
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| 2022-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's health assessment did not include documentation of a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) Documentation of necessary health assessment paperwork was obtained from provider and placed in staff's file on 3-14-22 |
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| 2022-03-11 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection testing of fires detection system was not documented monthly. 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.) From now on, fire drill dates will be included as system test dates, as we engage our system when we perform fire drills. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 (enrolled (7/2015) included an initial health assessment dated 7/15/16. 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.) The provider will insure all child's initial health assessment forms will be obtained and filed no later than 60 days following the child's first day in attendance. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 (DOB 6/5/16) did not include a record of an influenza immunization, nor did the file include a letter of exemption. 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.) Parents of child #1 completed a letter of exemption for the flu shot and letter was placed in child's file. Moving forward, all children's file will include a complete record of immunizations or a letter of exemption if applicable. |
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| 2020-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1(hired 7/1/2020) did not include an updated FBI clearance, previous one dated 10/23/14. The file for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not include a completed NSOR Certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #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.) The provider will insure all new staff members to have their FBI clearance on file before hire date or have documentation stating their finger printing date was before hire date. The provider will insure all previous staff members have their NSORs before continuing to work and keep on requiring the new staff members as well. All staff will have all required clearances on file in the future. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection, it was observed that there was not an operable fire detection system or provider failed to document operable fire detection system because the alarm did not sound when activated. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. 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.) Provider will contact an agent of the department via facetime (other application/means) in order to demonstrate that the fire detection system is operable at the facility. Provider had fire alarm system fixed the day of inspection and showed documentation of operable system being tested, signed by fire system Company to certification Rep. Moving forward, an audible fire alarm system will be operable at all times to ensure the health and safety of the children. |
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| 2020-01-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained an updated State Police clearance dated 1/21/2020. This update was obtained after the previous clearance expired on 1/8/2020. 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.) Moving forward, all clearances will be updated every 5 years, prior to the previous clearance expiring. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were plastic bags accessible to children in the 2 year old 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 provider immediately moved the bags to a higher shelf inaccessible to toddlers and then installed hook & eye locks on the closet doors. The provider immediately moved the bags to an area inaccessible to toddlers and installed drawer locks on the drawers that contain plastic items. Moving forward, plastic bags will be made inaccessible at all times to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained 90 days (12/19/16) after admission date of 9/19/16. 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.) The provider will insure all child's initial health assessment forms will be signed and dated by the physician no later than 60 days following the child's first day in attendance. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Child #3 did not have a medication log for Ibuprofen that was on site. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately removed the Ibuprofen from the classroom medication site until the parent completed and provided a new medication log for the provider. Moving forward, a medication log will be established for all medications in the facility. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 with a hire date of 9/20/18, contained an initial health assessment and TB test dated 10/3/18. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will insure all new staff members to have a completed physical before their start date. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain a fee agreement. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fee agreement was completed for child #1 and placed in file. The provider will insure all children have a current fee agreement on file at all times. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #1 was hired 8/27/18 and staff person #2 was hired 9/20/18. Upon beginning work in the facility, their record did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain documentation the facility person had been fingerprinted for the FBI clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training until 2/20/19, 6 months after hire. 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.) The provider will insure all new staff members to have their FBI clearance on file before hire date or have documentation stating their finger printing date was before hire date. The provider will insure all new staff members complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire date. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that toxins were accessible to children in the Pre-K room. *CORRECTED ON SITE 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.) Staff moved toxins out of reach of children. Moving forward, all toxic materials will be kept in and area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2019-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.74/3270.124(e) - Emergency Numbers Posted/Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the Nap Room and the School Age area (gym). 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 provider posted a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care in the Nap room and the gym. Moving forward, an emergency transportation plan will be kept posted in all child care spaces. |
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| 2018-04-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that, existing facility staff received updated training regarding the emergency plan in a timeframe that exceeded the annual requirement. 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.) The director will monitor emergency plan training more closely and see that each staff member receives their training within the annual requirement. The director will also document the date of the training and the names of all staff who received the training and keep it on file at the center. |
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