Community Preschool And Nursery
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2020-08-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, staff person #1 did not include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non compliance continues on 8/12/20. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon hire any new employee must provide verification of previous employment or be hired on as an aide. Provider called daycare to verify employment. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 8/4/20 observed staff #2 in Before/After school room without a face covering in the presence of children and staff #1. Observed discarded face masks on the floor and on the table. 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.) All staff are required to wear a mask while in contact with staff and children in the center. Any used mask will be discarded. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/20 at 7:45 AM in Before/After school room observed 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 10 preschoolers/young school age children with staff #1 and #2. Three staff persons are required in mixed age group with the youngest child being a young toddler. Non compliance continues from 7/17/20. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will maintain proper ratio at all times by hiring new staff and moving children and staff around to maintain correct numbers. |
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| 2020-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 8/4/20 at 7:45AM in Before/After school room observed dirty spots on the floor near TV and on the blue rug, discarded napkins, sandwich bag from Wawa, and plastic cup on the floor. 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.) Staff will be more aware of cleaning while working with the children to maintain and keep the areas clean. |
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| 2020-07-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection 7/17/20, ceiling tiles in Before/after school room and in the hallway had visible signs of water damage. 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 with water damage will be replaced. Provider will make sure that ceiling will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 7/17/20 at 7:45 AM in Before/After school room observed 1 young toddler, 3 older toddlers and 9 preschoolers/young school age children with staff #1. Upon entry, staff #2 was measuring temperature of drop off children in the office. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Three staff would be required for a group of 13 children that are ranged in age from young toddler to young school age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will hire more staff to make sure that facility is within ratio at all times. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20 observed a play kitchen in Preschool 1 room with loose, broken doors, and a top shelf of wooden cabinet in After school room was broken. 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. 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.) Shelf cabinet and loose doors were removed. Provider will make sure that play equipment and furniture is in good repair. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, an agreement of child #1 and 2 was not signed by the parent and/or the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider and parents will sign an agreement. Upon enrollment, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure that all files are filled. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, child service report of child #4 and 5 was conducted more than 6 months ago. Child Service Report for child #4 was conducted on 4/9/19, report for child #4 was conducted on 12/3/18. 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.) Provider conduct child service report. Child service reports will be conducted every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, an agreement of child #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, did not specify the child's arrival and departure time and /or the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) Provider and parents will add the child's arrival and departure times as well as the date of admission. Upon enrollment, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure that all files are filled. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, an agreement of child #2 did not specify the name of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form of child #2 did not specify the address of the individual designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Parents will add designated release person name to the agreement and address on the emergency contact form. Upon enrollment, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure that all files are filled. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, emergency contact form of child #1, 2, 3, 5, 6 did not include the work numbers and/or addresses 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 add work address and phone numbers. Upon enrollment, all paperwork will be reviewed to make sure that all files are filled. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, an agreement of child #4 was not updated every 6-month period. Last review conducted by parents was on 2/24/19. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will update an agreement. All agreements will be updated every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) - Within 60 days/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, initial health assessment was not on file for child #2 and 3, an updated health report was not on file for child #5. Last child health report of child #5 was conducted on 11/28/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will provide initial and updated health reports. When enrolling child, provider will required physical upon completion of application. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, a health assessment of staff person #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 will provide and updated health assessment. Provider will make sure that health assessments are filled out correctly. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant #1 and #7 were not obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will provide written statements. Provider will make sure that written statements are provided for infants. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities on an annual basis. Last notification was dated 3/5/18. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will send information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not prepared and sent to the local traffic safety authorities annually. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When parents update files, director will make sure to have copies in each class. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20 observed that the review of emergency plan was not documented in writing. Last documented review was conducted on 3/1/18. File of staff person #3 did not include verification of initial emergency plan training. 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.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.) Provider will review and document in writing each review. Emergency plan training will be conducted with staff #3. Provider will make sure that emergency plan is updated annually and training are conducted on initial and annual basis. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, file of staff #2 did not include verification on an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. 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.) Staff #2 will take 6 clock hours of child care training. Provider will make sure that each staff has 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, file of staff person #1 did not contain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance and FBI clearance required by DHS; FBI clearance of staff person #4 was more that 60 months old, file of staff person #6, who was hired on 11/4/19, did not include National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate. Files of staff person #1, 3, and 6 did not contain mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training of staff #2 was completed on 1/6/15 and was not renewed. File of staff person #1 did not include Disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 4, and 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 4, 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will provide clearances and Mandated Reporter training. Staff #1, 4, 6 will be suspended on 2/25/20 until clearances come back. Provider will make sure that staff files are complete |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, file of staff person #2 and 5 did not include written evaluation of staff persons. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A director will conduct written evaluation. In the future, director will conduct written evaluation every 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, staff person #1 and 7 did not include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and 7 will provide verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Provider will make sure that staff files are complete. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20 observed toxic Air Freshener on the shelf accessible to children in Preschool 2 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.) Air freshener was removed. Provider will make sure that toxic materials are not accessible to children |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, a first aid kit in Preschool 1 room did not contain tweezers and soap, a first aid kit in After School room did not include scissors and tape, a first aid kit in Young Toddler/Infant room did not contain tweezers, a first aid kit in a school bus did not include soap, tweezers, scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items will be added to the first aid kits. Provider will make sure that first aid kits contain soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20 observed rubber molding in the Older Toddler room coming off the wall, the floor and the carpet in the After school room was stained and in need of cleaning, an outlet in Play room without cover plate provided visible hazard to children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rubber molding will be fixed, electrical outlet plate installed, carpet removed and floor will be clean. Provider will make sure that floors and walls are clean, in good repair and free from visible hazard. |
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| 2020-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.94(f) - Post evacuation routes | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/24/20, evacuation routes were not posted in Play room. Correction Required: Evacuation routes shall be posted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will post evacuation routes. Provider will make sure that evacuation routes are posted in each space. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19 observed ripped mat with peeling plastic in preschool 2 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.) Mat will be taped. In the future, provider will make sure all equipment is in good condition. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was verified that child #1 was dropped off at the school yard before school working hours. The facility verified that child #1 was dropped off between 7:50AM and 8:05AM. School principal verified that support staff opens doors to cafeteria at 8:10AM, while school staff arrives to the school yard starting from 8:15AM. School yard was not being supervised by school staff at the time of drop off. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After this incident occurred the drop off schedule for the bus run in the morning was rescheduled. Public schools that allow for an later start will now be dropped off las. Attached is the new schedule for the morning drop off. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19 observed unlabeled Desitin cream on a diaper change table in Young toddler room. Desitin cream was accessible to children. 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. 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.) Diaper rash cream will be labeled and not accessible to children. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, file of staff person #3 and #4 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will provide a health assessment. In the future, staff person's record will include a written report of initial health assessment. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, a health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will provide results of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. In the future, staff person's record will include the results of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19 observed 2 bottles that were not labeled with the child's name in young toddler room Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles will be labeled upon enrollment |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, file of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 will provide two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. In the future, two references will be on file for new employees. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, file of staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and Disclosure statement, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI clearance required by DHS, mandated reporter training. Staff #1, #2, and #3 were hired more than 90 days ago and are not provisional employees. File of staff person #4 did not include NSOR verification certificate. Staff #4 holds a position of a director and may not start working as a provisional staff person shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, 2, 3, 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 2, 3, 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 will obtain clearances, staff #2 and #3 will take mandated reporter training. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 may not work without clearances. In the future, director will make sure that new staff files will be complete. Staff #2 and #3 no longer employed at CPN Frankford LLC. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, file of staff person #4 did not include verification of education and experience required for the position of a director. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at 3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verification of education and experience will be on file. In the future, director will make sure that files of new employees will include verification of education and experience prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, file of staff person #1 and 2 did not include verification of education and/or experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor . Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 will provide verification of education and/or experience. In the future, director will make sure that files of new employees will include verification of education and experience prior to service at the facility. Staff #2 no longer employed at CPN Frankford LLC. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, electrical outlets in playroom were without protective receptacle covers and a plate. One outlet plate was broken. Both electrical outlets were accessible to children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will install new plates and protective receptacle covers. In the future, provider will make sure that electrical outlets are not accessible to children. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19, hot water temperature in older toddler room, boys and girls bathroom exceeded 110 F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water temperature will not be adjusted and will not exceed 110 F. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19 observed a hole in the wall in after school 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.) Wall will be fixed and in good repair. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 10/24/19 observed a peeling paint on the purple wall in young toddler room. 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.) Wall will be repainted. Director will make sure there are not peeling paint. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 8/13/19 observed missing ceiling tiles in the hallway and play room, holes in the wall in the play room, signs of water damage in the bathrooms, hanging wires between kitchen and storage room, dehumidifier and fans in the hallway for removing moisture in the building. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) All the ceiling tiles will be replaced; all floors and surfaces are being cleaned. Any holes in the walls will be repaired and the areas repainted. Floors, ceilings, walls and other surfaces will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/13/19 observed 7 children in before/after school room, ranging in age from young toddler to school age with only on staff person present. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Two staff would be required for a group of 7 children ranging in age from young toddler to school age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be in ratio at all times. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 8/13/19 observed missing drywall in the playroom. 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.) Any holes in the walls will be repaired and the areas repainted. Peeling walls or damaged paint will be replaced, repainted immediately. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/25/19 observed 13 young school-age children (grades 1 to 3) grouped together with one staff person. Two staff persons would be required for a group of 13 young school-age children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, every class will be in ratio. More staff were hired to ensure we are in ratio. |
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| 2019-06-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(c)/3270.76 - Toxic use- no contamination/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/25/19 observed white powder sprinkled on the carpet in Infant, Older toddler and Preschool rooms. Staff and director explained that this is Febrese Odor Eliminator Powder and showed a can with powder. The label on the can indicated "Keep out of reach of children". Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. 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.) No carpet cleaner or any other toxic cleaning materials will be used while children are in the center. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/13/19, file of staff person #4 (hire date 5/24/19) and #5 (hire date 2/11/19) did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forth all staff must present health assessment before they are permitted to be in contact with the children re food. Staff #4 and 5 will provide health assessments. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/13/19, file of staff person #2, #4, #5 did not include two references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File of staff person #3 included only 1 written reference. 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.) Incoming staff will be required to provide reference letters during the hiring and paperwork process. Staff #2,4, and 5 will provide references. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/13/19, director acknowledged that parent/grandparent found a white pill on the floor near the office. 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.) Center will be inspected throughout day to make sure floor is clean and free of anything that poses a danger to the children; hallways and entrance way will be checked. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/14/19,file of staff person #2 did not contain proof of completed state police and FBI clearance. File of staff #4 didn't include a copy of request for FBI clearance. File of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #5 didn't include mandated reporter training. Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #5 are not provisional hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 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 #--- 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.) In the future all staff must complete all necessary training by their initial start date. Clearances shall be completed by participant and receipt of completion or certificate of completion must be provided. Any incoming staff with discrepancies must provide detailed copy of all offenses stated in file. Mandated reporting will be provided before initial start date. Staff will provide verification. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/13/19, file of staff person #3 did not contain verification of experience that qualify staff person for position performing. File of staff person #5 did not contain verification of education and experience that qualify staff for position performing. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During our hiring and paperwork process all incoming employees must present all documents during the hiring process. New staff will provide verification. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, the changing pad in Room #5A was ripped in a couple of places exposing foam. 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 new change table pad was ordered and placed into the classroom. In the future, all toys and equipments will be checked frequently for damage and repaired/replaced immediately. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, file of child #4, #5, #6 included child service reports that were conducted on 3/19/18, 6/12/17, and 6/13/17. Child service report has to be conducted every 6 months. 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 service reports were completed on child #4, #5 and #6. In the future, child service reports will be completed on every child within 45 days of enrolling and then every six months. The director will use a spreadsheet to assist with coordinating the assessment with the staff. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19 ,an agreement of child #2 and #3 didn't specify the child's arrival and departure times as well as the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 and #3 added arrival and departure times to the agreement. In the future, all agreements will include the arrival and departure time for the child. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, emergency contact information of child #1 didn't include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician name, address and telephone number were added to file of Child #1. In the future, all the physician information will be in the child's file. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, emergency contact information of child #1 didn't include the work address and telephone numbers 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.) Work address and telephone number for enrolling parent of child #1 was obtained. In the future, all enrolling children will have complete and accurate paperwork prior to beginning care. All filed will be checked and updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #3 didn't include health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance coverage and policy number was placed into child #1 and #3 files. In the future, all information will be obtained and completed in the child's file prior to beginning care. All files will be checked and updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, emergency contact information of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 didn't include the address and/or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact telephone number and address was placed into the file of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. In the future both the telephone number and address for each emergency contact name will be included in the child's file prior to care beginning. All files will be checked and updated every 6 months. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, health assessment of staff person #2 was conducted on 9/26/16 and is more than 24 months following the date of the signature. 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 person #2 made an appointment for a physical. In the future all staff shall have a current signed heath assessment on file. Director will use a spreadsheet to help keep track of items that need to be renewed to ensure completion prior to expiration. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, health assessment forms of staff person #3 and #4 didn't include examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 and #4 called for physician to complete health assessment to add that they are able to provide adequate care for children and are free from communicable diseases. In the future all staff health assessments will be checked to make sure they are able to provide adequate care to children and are free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant parent wrote the feeding and formula statement and it was placed in the file and baby room. In the future, all infants shall have a feeding/formula statement. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the facility uses two vans with the seating capacity of 12 to transport children. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will not use the vans to transport children. We have a school bus and driver now that we will use to transport school age children to and from school beginning 3/21/19. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, financial agreement of child #2 was last updated on 03/15/18. Emergency contact forms in each child care space were not updated. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 updated her agreement. In the future, parents will update both the emergency contact and agreement forms every six months. We will update all files every Jan and July to ensure each file is captured. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, and #3 didn't contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.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.) Parent of children #1, #2 and #3 signed consent for emergency medical care/first aid. In the future, files will be checked more closely for missing information/signatures. All required information will be placed into the file before child begins care. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, facility person #6 didn't have an individual record. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 has been employed with the company for 11 years. Her file was removed from the center. A new staff file has been put together for her. In the future, all staff will have complete files and the director will ensure that they are in the file cabinet. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, file of staff person #3 didn't include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 may return to work in the center when all items needed for her staff file have been obtained. In the future, all hires must have a complete staff file before working with the children. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, file of staff person #1 contained criminal history clearance for volunteers, FBI clearance of staff person #1 was more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has submitted for new criminal history clearance and FBI clearance. She will return to work with the children when the items are placed in her staff file. In the future, all staff filed will be reviewed monthly and a spreadsheet has been created to keep track of all staff information so that items can be obtained before they expire. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, file of staff person #2, #5 didn't contain a written evaluation conducted every 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written evaluations were conducted for staff person #2 and #5. In the future , a spreadsheet will be used to track items that need to be completed/renewed to remain compliant. All staff shall have a written evaluation annually. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, file of staff person #3 didn't contain verification of education and child care experience. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 may return to work once she has a complete staff file. In the future, new hires must have a complete staff file before beginning work with the children. |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, first aid kit in Room 5A didn't contain soap, first aid kit in Room 5B didn't contain scissors, first aid kit in Room 2 didn't contain tape, first aid kit in van 1 didn't contain sterile gauze pads, first aid kit in van 2 didn't contain tweezers and scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing items were added to the first aid kits. Center has petty cash to be used to replace small items or make small purchases as needed. In the future, First aid kits will be checked weekly and if items have been used or are missing they will be replaced immediately |
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| 2019-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/19/19, wall in Room #3 had a crack, vinyl baseboard in Room #3 was in a state of disrepair, blue rug in Room #5B was dirty, the door in Gym had a hole. 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.) Repairs were made to the wall and baseboard in #3, the door of the gym and blue classroom rug has been cleaned. We have hired a maintenance man to help us keep up with the heavy duty cleaning and repairs in the center. The corporate office will conduct a weekly meeting with the center director to address the needs of the center and create a time line for completion. All surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 12/3/18, files of child #1, #2, #3 didn't include an initial health report. Children are enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will maintain up to date health assessments in their current files. Child #3 has not been here since Friday (12/21/18). I was not able to collect his physical. However his mother knows that he can not return without the updated health assessment. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 12/3/18, health report of child #4 (young toddler), was not updated every 6 months (last health report is from 1/8/18). 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.) All health assessments will be kept up to date in all active children files at all times. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 12/3/18, health report of child #5 (preschool child), was not updated every 12 months (last health report is from 3/8/17). 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.) All children will maintain up to date health assessment in their files. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring inspection on 12/03/18, file of staff person #1 didn't included two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will provide two written references in their current files. |
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| 2018-12-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 12/03/18 observed 22 children and two staff persons in breakfast room: 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 15 preschoolers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms will remain in ratio during all hours of operation. |
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| 2018-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on the morning of 8/20/18, eleven (11) mixed aged children were observed in the care of two (2) staff. The age of the youngest child-D.O.B. 2/22/18 a 6-month-old; Facility child #1. The age of the oldest child facility child #2-D.O.B. 1/14/10 an 8-year-old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An extra staff person was sent to the classroom to meet ratio. Ratios will be kept at all times. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the file of new staff member #1 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Asst. Director obtained proof of age of staff #1 and put a copy in her file. Going forward, all staff files will include proof of age. |
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| 2018-06-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced visit, new staff member #1 did not have emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff signed an emergency plan training. Going forward, all staff will have emergency plan training at time of initial hire and on an annual basis. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the molding around the table in the afterschool room was coming off and therefore a hazard. 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.) Table was repaired to ensure no hazards. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of child #3 did not include a child service report within the past six months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All students will have up to date CSR's in their files and will have them updated every 6 months. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the policy number of the health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas of the emergency contacts are required to be filled out. Parents will fill out form for each child. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the emergency contacts for children #1-5 did not have addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All areas of the emergency contact form are required to be filled out. Parents will fill out each area. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #8 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will keep copies of identity verification in each staff file. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff # 8 did not include 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.) All staff will have two letters of reference in their files at all times. |
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| 2018-03-14 | 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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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of staff #1, 3, 4, 7 and 9 did not have verification of annual 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.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.) All staff will complete fire safety training annually to stay in compliance. |
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| 2018-03-14 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection, the files of staff # 2, 6 9 and 10 did not have verification of the Pennsylvania mandated health and safety training. 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.) All staff will have required trainings completed and in their files. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #8 did not have verification that the FBI fingerprints were completed. The file of staff # 7 had state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that were completed in 2012 and has not yet received updated clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 7 and 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.) All staff will have valid clearances in their files and will update all clearances at the five year mark. |
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| 2018-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, a written evaluation for staff #5 was not completed since 2016 and the evaluation for staff #6 was completed in February, 2017. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will receive evaluations each year. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had been at the facility recieving services over 60 days and had no health report in their record. 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.) Enrolling parents of child #1 will be informed that in order to recieve services at the facility health report must be provided. All future children enrolled will ahve health reports within regulatory guidlines and timeframes. |
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| 2017-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1 had no current health assesment in their staff record at the time of the inspection. 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 memember #1 shall provide the current health report. All future staff will have health reports within regulatory guidlines and timeframes. |
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