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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-05 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: The downstairs room was being used as childcare space prior to it being measured and inspected. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The downstairs room will only be used for childcare after DHS review and approval of the submitted measurements and calculated capacity. The center coordinator will verify that all indoor spaces used for childcare have been measured, inspected, and approved before use. |
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| 2026-02-05 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit, in the downstairs preschool room, did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately upon notification, scissors were added to the first-aid kit in the downstairs preschool room to ensure the kit contains all required items as outlined in §3270.75(c). |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the file for Child #4, did not specify the child's departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent agreement for child #4 was immediately reviewed and updated to include the specific daily departure time. All current child files were reviewed to ensure that arrival and departure times are clearly documented in each agreement. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #5, did not include the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #5 was reviewed, and the parent was contacted immediately to obtain the missing health insurance policy number. All children's emergency contact forms were reviewed to ensure the required information, including the health policy number. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training dated 10.24.25, which exceeded the 90-days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.7.20 and 10.7.25, and FBI Clearances dated 5.15.20 and 10.7.25, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director conducted a comprehensive review of all staff files to verify hire dates and 90-day training deadlines. All expired and overdue items have been corrected, and proper documentation is now on file. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the boys' restroom, handwashing signs were not posted at two (2) urinals. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Appropriate handwashing signage was immediately posted at the two urinals to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Signage is clearly visible and placed at the child's eye level. All restroom areas were reviewed to confirm that required handwashing signage is posted at every sink and toileting area. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not specify the person(s) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #2 filled in on their contract the persons designated to pick up their child. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 added work addresses of the enrolling parents. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the release person's address. 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.) The parents of child #1 and child #3 added the release persons' addresses to their emergency contact. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 1.17.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Health and Safety training on 2.5.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 and Staff #5 completed health and safety training, but after 90 days of the hire requirement. The center coordinator will remind staff to complete required training. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) and Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 and Staff #5 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, but after 90 days of hire requirement. The center coordinator will schedule during their first 90 days. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 11.6.19 and 11.14.24, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 (see IS Code Sheet) contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 10.19.21, which was beyond the first date working with children. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of State Police Clearances dated 2.1.16 and 2.2.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 2.6.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. The file for Staff #5 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training on 1.29.25, which exceeded the 90 days of hire requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required training and clearances were completed. |
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| 2025-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation that the Fire System was manually tested on 12.6.24 and 1.9.25, which exceeded the 30 day requirement. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center coordinator will record and conduct the fire system manually within 30 days. |
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| 2024-11-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The signed, Disclosure Statement, in the files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3, did not contain a date. It could not be determined if the Disclosure Statements were obtained at the time of hire due to the missing date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employees added dates to the disclosure statements. They signed the date they signed their paperwork on the first day they started here. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The parent agreements in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Persons have been specified on the parent agreements for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for children #2 and #4 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 lacked the enrolling parents work address and telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I contacted the parents of child #2, #4, and #5 and had them add their work address and telephone numbers. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for children #3 and #4 lacked the address 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.) The parents of children #3 and #4 provided addresses to individuals who are designated by the parent t whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the PS room, an albuterol sulfate inhaler for child #6 was observed not to be in the original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent provided a doctor note including that Albuterol Inhaler has been prescribed to child #6, the dosage and instructions and the reason for the inhaler. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a plan for continuity of operations in an emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The continuity of operations in an emergency has been included in the emergency plan binder. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) - Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #5 lacked documentation 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. 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 Person #5 had the doctor office that did her health assessment, check the box yes, initialed and dated that she is suitable to provide child care. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. 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 child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The office was in possession of this document but it was not onsite. It has now been added to the onsite binder and has been emailed to the DHS rep. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file at the facility has not been reviewed within the last 12 months and there have been changes in staff persons and their responsibilities. The emergency plan on file at the facility was observed to be reviewed on 1/25/23. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated to reflect the changes made to the staff and center coordinator. A review of the emergency procedures were done with all new staff at the time on 3/6/23. A plan to review the updated version will happened at a staff meeting before 3/6/24. A copy of the update was sent to the DHS rep. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Based on the operator's statement, the parents of each enrolled child did not receive a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The parent letter on file explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures during an emergency. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The communication with parents page of the emergency plan has been shared with all currently enrolled families via our communication tool, Brigthwheel. Proof of this will be emailed to the dhs rep. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the plan has been sent to the local authorities of Allegheny County. Our DHS rep was BCC on this email so that she can see it was sent. We will send the confirmation letter from them once it is received. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #5 are dated 9/20/18 and 1/29/24, which are more than 60 months apart between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #5 completed their mandated reporting training on 1/29/24. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 has documentation of child abuse clearance dated 8/16/23 and FBI clearance results dated 8/16/23, which is after their date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 3 was hired with previous clearances from her last job. Her previous clearances are now in her folder. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of verification of child care experience in order to meet staff qualification for the position in which the person is performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A 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.) I called staff person #2 previous employer to verify her childcare experience. Her previous employer sent me back her job verification document and now is placed in her file. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The two most recent evaluations in the files for staff persons #1 and #4 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Staff person #1: 8/11/21 and 1/31/24. Staff person #4: 1/10/21 and 2/23/23. The file for staff person #5 has documentation of an evaluation dated 6/13/23, which was not within one year of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) The previous center coordinator did not do evaluations for staff. I provided a evaluation for staff person #1 and #4 when I took over as center coordinator. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The bottom of the cabinet door below the sink in the boy's bathroom was observed to be splintering and not in good repair. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The maintenance person repaired the bottom of the cabinet by sanding and repainting the sink. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the PreK room, the corner of a windowsill trim on the right side of the room was observed to be peeling and chipping paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I sanded and painted the area on the windowsill to repair the area from peeling and chipping paint. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 10/14/23 to 12/15/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The last fire drill was conducted within 60 days of the last fire drill. A fire drill was conducted 12/15/23 and 1/31/24. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days from 7/26/23 to 10/14/23 and 11/9/23 to 12/15/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The last time the fire detection system was tested 2/13/24. I have a google calendar reminder to remind the building maintenance person to test the fire system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A red cushion on a child's wooden sofa was observed to have holes and tears in the PreK room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The red cushion was later repaired. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The resting mats in the PS room were observed to be ripped and not in good condition. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New individual rest mats will be purchased to replace rest mats that are ripped or in not good condition. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked an agreement form that shall be signed by the operator and the parent. 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.) Child #1 and #2 have a completed agreement signed by a parent or guardian. The original copy is given to the family. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #1, #3 and #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number. The emergency contact form on file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent/guardian of children #1, #3, #4, and #2 were contacted and the correct work information was retrieved and recorded. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #5 lacked the address 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.) The provider received the missing addresses needed for the individuals that the child may be released to. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the PS room and the Toddler room downstairs. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was recopied and hung in the PS and toddler rooms. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form within the last 6-months: 2/24/22. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider had the parent/guardian of child #1 review the ECF to ensure that there have been no changes since last checked. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The health forms on files for children #1, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file. Correction Required: Children #1, #4, and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/14/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider asked the families of children #1, #4, and #5 to either provide proof of an Influenza shot or a letter of exemption before the child could return to the facility. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility developed policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility developed a plan for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster). |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was observed to have documentation of health assessment dated more than 24 months apart: 5/29/20 and 8/30/22. 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.) The provider made sure the staff person has documentation they are able to be in contact with children and food and have no communicable diseases or medical conditions. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The certificate of compliance that was posted was dated 5/19/21-5/19/22. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance that is dated 5/19/22-5/19/23 was printed and hung by the front door with the other important and required documentation. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not conduct or have documentation of an annual emergency drill on file for the year 2022. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility completed the OCDEL provided document that asks for all the information the facility needs to record for an annual emergency plan each year. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: A copy of the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider made a new posting in a conspicuous location that states that the emergency evacuation plan is available upon request. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation Mandated Reporter training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The two most recent trainings are dated 1/29/18 and 2/13/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked documentation of application of an NSOR clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As soon as is was brought to the attention of the operator, the staff member immediately completed the Mandated Reporter training. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 does not have documentation of a written evaluation conducted by the director within the last 12 months. The more recent written evaluation on file is dated 1/10/21. 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.) The director met with staff person #2 to conduct a written evaluation that is required on a regular basis. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: The PS room was observed to have one missing protective receptacle cover near the window and the PreK room was observed to have two missing protective receptacle covers near the teacher's desk and were accessible to children under the age of 5 in the rooms. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective receptacle covers were immediately placed in the open/exposed electrical outlets. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the PS room was observed to lack soap, and the first aid kit in the PreK room was observed to lack tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soap was immediately added to the PS first aid kit. Tweezers were added to the PreK first aid kit following purchase of tweezers. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire detection testing that exceeded 30 days from 12/1/22-1/19/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility conducts a fire drill and fire detection test less than 30 days from the previous. The designated staff person failed to record the fire detection test between 12/1/22-1/19/23. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The top shelf of the blue cubby, assigned to a specific child for personal belongings, was not secured, and created a falling hazard in the Preschool room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelf was immediately removed from the cubby in order to make sure there was no longer a falling hazard. Steps were taken later to re-attach the shelf in a safe and secure way. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provision was not displayed in either the Preschool room or the Pre-K Counts room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The providers written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was displayed in a better place in all child care spaces. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain verification of the influenza vaccination on the Health Assessment or an exemption on a written, signed, dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will request the families of child #1, #2, and #3 to immediately proof of receiving the influenza vaccine or a written exemption that is signed and dated. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: No information was provided for the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will replace the outdated information about how to contact DHS with the new DHS regulations sign that was given to the provider by their Certification Rep. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Two protective receptacle covers were missing from two power strips located on the windowsill, at a level accessible to children 5 years of age and younger, in the Pre-K Counts room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The protective covers were placed back into the power strip immediately upon noticing. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bag of Topcare Epson Salt was in an unlocked, metal, tan cabinet in the Pre-K Counts room, was accessible to children, and stated, "Keep out of reach of children." 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.) Provider immediately removed the bag and placed it in a different locked cabinet. |
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| 2022-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet and 3 urinals in the boys' restroom. No handwashing sign was posted at 1 toilet in the girls' restroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New handwashing signs for each individual sink and toilet were posted in the bathrooms. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were cracks and pieces missing on the edging of a book shelf in the older toddler room causing sharp edges to be exposed to the children. There were multiple cones on which there were cracks on the tops causing pinch points to be accessible to the children on the outdoor play area. There was a toy riding car on the outdoor play area on which the pretend plastic gas cap was broken off in several places causing there to be sharp edges accessible to the children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracks on the book shelf were repaired with duct tape to ensure that there were not any sharp edges exposed to the children. In the future staff will be diligent about keeping equipment safe for all children. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were 3 young toddlers in the young toddler room sitting in high chairs who were not buckled in using the attached t-shaped safety straps. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was informed that young toddlers always need to be buckled into high chairs. They were buckled in at the time of inspection. In the future, staff will make sure to always buckle the provided T-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was a young toddler sleeping in a crib in the infant room who was positioned on one side of a toy shelf. From where the two staff persons in the room were positioned, they could not see the young toddler on the other side of the toy shelf. 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.) At the time of inspection, the child's crib was moved so you were able to see his face, not only his body. In the future, staff will ensure that one of them are always able to see the face of the sleeping child to ensure proper supervision. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 had an immunization record that lacked an updated influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's father provided a letter of exemption for the flu shot. In the future, staff will make sure that a flu shot or exemption letter is included in immunizations for each child. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While on the outside play area, it was observed that two staff persons disclosed the names of several of the children they were caring for on the play area to two passersby not affiliated with the childcare who asked the names of the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will not disclose any personal information about any children to any one who is outside of the facility. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had a previous child abuse clearance dated 6-29-15 and a current child abuse clearance dated 7-20-20, which was obtained after the previous child abuse clearance had already expired. Staff person #2 had an NSOR verification dated 8-5-20, which was obtained after the required time frame as designated by the CPSL. Staff person #3 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff person #4 lacked the required out of state sex offender clearance and state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all clearances are completed and turned in in a timely manor. we will always make sure we have turned in all proper clearance from out of state. The director will make sure that all forms and disclosure statements are signed at the time of witnessing them. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the preschool room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The uncovered outlet was replaced with a cover. In the future, staff will ensure that receptacle covers are placed back on the outlets after use. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of disinfectant wipes accessible to children in a bin on a low table in the young toddler room. There was a container of hand sanitizer in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the young toddler room. There was a package of Clorox wipes accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the Pre-K 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.) All cleaning material were locked up or thrown away during the inspection. In the future, all cleaning material will be locked and made inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were multiple cigarette butts on the ground in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cigarette butts have been cleaned from the play space. Staff will ensure that all cigarette butts that were blown onto the playground from surrounding areas are removed from the play space each day. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the preschool room lacked sterile gauze pads. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sterile gauze pads were bought for the first aid kits. Staff will ensure that all first aid kits have the proper materials inside. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A piece of the inoperable baseboard heating unit cover was missing over part of the unit causing sharp metal brackets to protrude into the older toddler classroom space. There was a piece of the covering on the inoperable baseboard heating unit in the older toddler and young toddler classroom that was detached in an area causing sharp metal brackets to be accessible to the 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.) The baseboard heating cover was reattached and made safe again. In the future, staff will be sure to check to make sure the cover is always in its proper place. We will ask the building maintenance if anything can be done to make the covers safer for the space. |
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| 2020-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was damaged paint on the blue wall in the infant room on the side of the room where the cribs were positioned. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall with the damaged paint was painted over. In the future staff will ensure there is no peeled or damaged paint or plaster. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a Little Tykes car observed in the outdoor play space for the older children that was cracked/broken/pieces missing by the front wheels, creating rough edges that posed a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the little tykes car from the play area. We felt it was not able to be repaired. In the future we will ensure that all outside equipment is kept in good repair and free from sharp edges. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a container of glitter in an unlocked drawer in the 2 year old room, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The container of glitter was disposed of immediately. In the future we will ensure that toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch are not accessible to children who still put objects in their mouths. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement was updated to reflect the child's arrival and departing times. In the future we will ensure that all areas of the emergency contact form are filled out completely. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Advil labeled keep out of the reach of children observed in a staff person's bag in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person's bag was moved to an area that was out of reach of the children. In the future, all medications will 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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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hands-free feature on the battery operated plastic-lined, hands-free covered can used to discard soiled diapers in the infant room was not operating properly. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The batteries in the hands free garbage can have been replaced. In the future, we will ensure that batteries are replaced in a timely manner. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following conditions posed a threat to the health or safety of the children: A pair of sharp adult scissors were observed sitting on the teacher's desk in the pre-k room, accessible to children in care; and there were loose sheets observed in (7) cribs used by infants in care, posing a suffocation risk. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were immediately removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children. We have purchased 8 sets of tight fitting sheets for the infant room that will be given to the parents to use for the cribs at all times. In the future, we will ensure the safety of the children in all areas of the facility by performing daily checks for safety hazards. |
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| 2019-06-13 | 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: The record for staff #1, who began working in child care on 5/14/2018; staff #2, who began working in child care on 9/12/2011; and staff #3, who began working in child care on 9/7/2017, did not include verification of annual participation in fire safety training, since the last fire safety training on 4/4/2018. 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.) The fire safety training for staff #1 will be completed on July 11th. The fire safety for staff #2 and staff #3 were completed on 4/24/19 and documentation was provided. In the future we will ensure that annual fire safety training is completed in a timely manner and all documentation is in a facility person's record. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1, who worked in child care more than 90 days, did not include verification of mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete mandated reporter training by 7/2/2019. In the future I will ensure that all staff complete the mandated reporter training with in 90 days of employment. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written evaluation of staff #1, who began working in child care on 5/14/2019, had not been completed by the director. 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 written evaluation of employee # 1 was completed. In the future I will make sure that a written evaluation is completed on each staff member at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no protective receptacle cover placed in an electrical outlet located in the back corner of the preschool room (by the children's wall calendar) accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) A protective cover was immediately placed over the outlet. In the future we will ensure that there are always electrical covers on all outlets. |
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| 2019-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were (4) metal bolts used to anchor a piece of outdoor musical equipment in the outdoor play space for older children that were protruding from the ground, posing a potential hazard to children in care. The bottom section of a green steel door that is used by children to access the classroom from the outdoor play space was deteriorating and there were pieces falling off, which posed a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The four metal bolts were pounded back into the ground. The building property maintenance is replacing the door. In the future we will ensure that all floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces are kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards by performing weekly checks.. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a tear in the cushion on a bench in the Pre-K Counts classroom. 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.) We will make sure that all indoor and outdoor equipment used by children is in good repair. We will conduct regular safety checks in all rooms and outside. The tear was repaired during the inspection. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Infant feeding bottles were observed in the refrigerator in the infant room that were not labeled with the child's name. 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.) In the future the infant staff will make sure that all infant bottles and food are labeled with the child's name before being put in the refrigerator. The bottles were labeled with the infant's name. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 does not include any written nonfamily references. The file for Staff person #2 only includes 1 written nonfamily 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.) In the future I will ensure that all staff files contain 2 nonfamily references before employment begins. Staff #1 will submit 2 written nonfamily references. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 10/7/18, and Staff person #2, with a hire date of 12/7/18, does not include verification of emergency plan training at hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure to conduct an emergency plan training with all new staff members within their first week of employment. Emergency plan training will be completed and submitted for Staff #1 and #2. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff person #1, and for Staff person #2, both new hires, do not include signed Disclosure Statements. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will make sure that all staff sign a disclosure statement before beginning to work. Staff #1 and #2 will sign the disclosure statement, which will be in their files. |
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| 2018-12-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include verification of a high school diploma or general education development certificate. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A 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.) I will make sure that all new staff files include verification of qualifications. Staff #2 will submit verification of her HS diploma which will be kept in her file. |
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| 2018-08-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: As per staff interviews, Child #1 left his rest mat at nap time, approached Child #2 at her rest mat, pulled her pants down and touched her in her genital area. Staff person #1 was not in a position where she was able to see all of the children in the room. 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 speaking with Staff person #1 and reviewing what supervision means, and how important it is, especially during naptime, Staff person #1 was reminded that supervision is when staff can see, hear, direct, assess the activities of all the children at all times of the day. Additionally, I had all staff attend a class on supervision given by Deb Lanzo on 9/12/18 titled Count, Count, and Count Again. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a sensory bottle in the infant room which had frayed tape around the lid. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sensory bottle was removed from the play area immediately. The sensory bottle was then re-taped so that fraying was not occurring. In the future the infant teacher will check all toys to make sure they are in good repair. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were wiggly eyes for art projects in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wiggly eyes were removed. In the future the teacher will not use any craft items that are less than 1 inch. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a couch, chair, and pillow in the older toddler room which had holes, exposing the foam filling. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The furniture was removed from play. We repaired the furniture with duct tape so the children could not get to the foam filling. we will make sure that the furniture is always in good repair. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the address for 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 parent filled out the missing information. I will make sure that all emergency contact forms are 100% complete in the future. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the complete address for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed the missing information. I will make sure that all emergency contact forms are 100% complete. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Motrin in the infant room which did not have written parental permission to administer. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of Motrin was thrown away. we will ensure that all proper parental permission is obtained for administering medication. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff person #1, dated 6/2/18, is dated more than 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 1/6/16. 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.) I will ensure that each staff member has a current physical no more than 24 month old. Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)(i) - Record on file if positive TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5 included the results of a negative x-ray, assessing for tuberculosis, without the results of the tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: If a person's medical record demonstrates a positive tuberculin skin test, that record shall be placed on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member in question no longer works at this facility. I will ensure that all staff members provide the proper paperwork for beginning employment. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement on file for Child #2, with an admission date of 1/9/18, did not include a six month review signature. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will ensure that each parent keeps their emergency contact form and financial agreement up to date every 6 months. We will have the parent review and sign the emergency contact form and agreement and sign to verify any changes. |
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| 2018-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1, #2, and #3 , dated 4/4/18, is dated more than 1 year after the previous fire safety training, dated 2/23/17. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future we will make sure that we conduct our fire safety training before the previously dated training. Staff person #1, #2, and #3 all have current fire safety training. |
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| 2017-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic bucket in the outdoor playspace and a cracked piece of equipment in the outdoor playspace. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked bucket was removed and thrown away during the inspection time. In the future we will ensure that all toys and outside equipment are in good repair and free from rough or sharp edges. |
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| 2017-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 did not have a child service report completed until more than 6 months after the admission date. 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.) The child's assessment is currently up to date. In the future we will ensure that each child has a family service report completed with the first 6 month period. |
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| 2017-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not include the complete name, address and/or telephone number for the child's health care professional. 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 parent completed the missing information on the emergency contact form. In the future we will ensure that all information on the emergency contact form is completed and up to date. |
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