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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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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toddler room was cardboard blocks were observed to be in poor repair, having corners that were deteriorating, and pieces were flaking off. 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 cardboard blocks were reviewed, damaged ones were either fixed or thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the pre-kindergarten room, a plastic toy pot, lid was observed to be cracked and broken. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked lid was immediately thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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: Emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 was missing 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.) Parents were notified and the addresses were sent via Brightwheel. A copy was printed and attached to the ECF. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: Commercially packaged, sliced apples, labeled, "keep refrigerated", were found in a lunch box in a backpack in a cubby in the pre-kindergarten room and was at risk of spoilage. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunch box was immediately moved to the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A crib sheet in a crib used for sleeping in the infant room was observed to be loose. Loose crib sheets pose a potential risk of entanglement and suffocation for an infant. 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.) Crib sheet was tightened immediately by adjusting the sheet clips. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The hallway garbage can contained a used cup and straw. The garbage can did not have a plastic liner bag. 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.) Garbage can was emptied that afternoon and a bag was inserted. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the toddler room was observed on top of stacked items stored behind a low bookshelf and was accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit was moved to the hooks on the wall out of the children's reach. |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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 toddler room was observed to be missing soap. 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 purchased and added to the kit the next day. |
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| 2025-10-09 | 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: Peeling, yellow paint was observed on the climbing apparatus in the outdoor play area. 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.) Paint chips were covered with yellow duct tape. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the one-year-olds room, push toys, observed to be hanging on the gate in front of the exit to the outdoor play area, were obstructing the exit doorway. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Push toys were removed from the gate and relocated immediately. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The play kitchen in the preschool room had an exposed bolt sticking out that could be dangerous to the children. The play mats in the 1yo room were cracking and peeling. The rest mats in the 1yo room were also cracking and peeling and not in good repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I promptly removed the exposed bolt and removed peeled mats from the classrooms. |
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| 2024-10-03 | 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 emergency plan on file did not address continuity of operations. The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06. 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.) In the future the facility will conform with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. The conditions of the facility will not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Additionally, the continuity of operations has been added to the emergency plan. Staff #5 is no longer employed at Crafton Children's Corner, but did take the training 9/26/2024. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one lunch box and a cheese stick inside of the other lunchbox, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Multiple children's lunch boxes were observed in the Pre-K Counts room unrefrigerated, and a yogurt was observed inside of one of the lunch boxes, which can be hazardous if not properly refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's lunch items that are to be refrigerated with be stored in the kitchen refrigerator. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facilities emergency plan did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. The facilities parent letter did not state they would make accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have written an outline procedure for different disabilities that will be added to the emergency binder. This will be reviewed at the next staff meeting. Parents will be provided a letter annually reviewing how we handle such situations. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The annual emergency drill's completed at the facility were dated 12/7/2022 and 12/12/2023, more than 12 months apart. 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.) This year the emergency drill will be completed by 12/12/2024. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted 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.) After updating the emergency plan I will send the plan to both the municipality and the agency. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was lacking proof of 12 hours of annual PD training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward I will verify that 12 hours of annual training is completed. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) This staff is no longer employed at Crafton Children's Corner. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. 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 #2 has a scheduled CPR with a PQAS trainer. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 was missing a transcript or verification of experience to qualify them as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center Coordinator mislabeled staff #2, she is an AGS. |
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| 2023-10-30 | 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 Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the Influenza vaccination, and an exemption letter was not available. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11.9.23, 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.) Ask parent to provide either proof of vaccination or an exemption letter. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Epinephrine Injection, for Child #2, in Room C, had an expiration date of 9/2023. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ask parent for new EpiPen and send the old one home. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The Albuterol Sulfate Inhaler, for Child #3, in Room B, did not contain written consent for administration of the medication. 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.) Have parents complete medication form ASAP or send medication home. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Correction Required: 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 #5 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.) Talk with staff and have them sign the disclosure. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: As confirmed by the operator, the Emergency Plan was not sent to the local municipality or 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.) I will send the Emergency Plan to the county and local emergency management agency. (I sent it 12/18/23, waiting to hear back) |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 2.15.21 and 6.6.23, which exceeded the expiration of the 2021 training. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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 #1 is up to date with First-Aid/CPR training. |
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| 2023-10-30 | 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 file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet) contained documentation of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 6.6.23, which exceeded 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has their First-Aid/CPR completed and up to date. |
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| 2023-10-30 | 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 #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6.24.22, which was after initial service. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain an NSOR Certificate or application dated prior to initial service. The file for Staff #4 contained State Police Clearances dated 2.28.17 and 4.28.22, Child Abuse Clearances dated 5.21.18 and 5.26.23, and FBI Clearances dated 5.10.18 and 5.24.23, 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.) Clearances for listed staff are all up to date. |
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| 2023-10-30 | 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 Room E, did not contain tape. 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.) Have staff add the tape to the first-aid kit. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A handwashing sign was not posted at the toilet, in the first stall, in the restroom used by the preschool children. 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.) Print and add handwashing sign above the toilet. |
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| 2023-10-30 | 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 fire drill documentation showed that a fire drill was held on 4.5.23 and not again until 7.20.23, which exceeded the 60-day requirement. 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.) Fire drills are currently up to date and are not exceeding 60 days. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The Agreement, in the file for Child #3, did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The price of $0 was added to the child's contract. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address was added to the child's form. |
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| 2022-10-10 | 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, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #2, 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 form we use was updated to include the business address line. The information was updated on the child's ECF. |
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| 2022-10-10 | 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 file for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain the address of the release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ECFs for these children were updated with information provided by the parents. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination according to the ACIP recommendation. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child's mother stated that she does plan to get her son the flu shot but she is not sure when. Until that time, she will be writing him a letter for exemption. |
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| 2022-10-10 | 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 two most recent Health Assessments, in the file for Staff #5, exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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 staff does have updated forms on file. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references, as only one was available. 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.) She did have two submitted but they were in the HR files. A copy of the other reference will be sent to our DHS rep. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 1.30.19 and 7.3.21, which exceeded the renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of completion of Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 3.7.20 and 3.16.22, which exceeded the renewal requirement. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current training is complete but it was late. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #3 did not contain verification of Fire Safety training in 2021. 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.) Current fire safety training is complete for staff. |
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| 2022-10-10 | 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 #2 (see IS Code Sheet), contained a State Police Clearance dated 9.28.22, which exceeded the start date, and no application was available. The file for Staff #3, contained State Police Clearances dated 7.11.16 and 8.10.21, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 7.12.16 and 9.2.21, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5, contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.2.17 and 3.11.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member does now have updated clearances. |
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| 2022-10-10 | 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 #1 contained written evaluations dated 9.20.21 and 9.29.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement. The file for Staff #3 (see IS Code Sheet), did not contain a written evaluation in 2021. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff evaluations are complete for the year. |
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| 2022-10-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The hall restroom, used by preschool children, did not have a handwashing sign posted at two toilets. 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.) Signs were hung in both stalls and secured with better tape to make sure they stay hung. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed roughly placing Child #1, #2, and #3, all young toddlers, on their rest mats repeatedly when they would not stay on their mats at nap time. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Once the incident was brought to my attention, we immediately reviewed the footage from the room to access the situation. We also interviewed other staff members who work regularly in the room with Staff #1. Staff #1 was taken out of the classroom on Jan 18th for review of the tape, a talk with me and administrative staff as well as for a discussion on proper handling and how to handle a stressful situation. Once it was determined that the naptime routine was not effective and was stressful for both staff and children on some days, we made immediate changes. First, I found a training on routines for the lead teacher. Second, we purchased pop up cribs for the room for children who have a hard time remaining on their sleep mat while the teachers are getting the other children to sleep. Once they are asleep, the children in the pop up cribs are removed and placed on mats on the floor to sleep like the rest of the class. While in the pop up cribs, the children are in view of the teachers and are with their sleep items. If at anytime the children in the pop up cribs seem unhappy, they are removed from the crib and placed on mats but the two children chosen to be in the cribs are very happy while in the cribs. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the pre-toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, did not have an operable thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was purchased and placed in the Pretoddler Refrigerator the day after the inspection. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the telephone number for the child's physician/health care provider. The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the complete address for the child's physician/health care provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All information was added to the children's emergency contact forms by their families the week after inspection. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's place of employment. 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.) All information was updated for Children 1, 3, 4,& 5. Child 2 is no longer enrolled. A lot of families choose not to list their place of employment or are not employed. I understand the importance of this information now. Even though I have never had to contact a parent at work, it may need to be done in the future in an emergency. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include the health insurance coverage information for the child's health insurance. 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.) Child #2 is no longer enrolled. Health insurance information was added by the family to child #5's ECF. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 on file for Child #2 and #5 does not include a 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.) Child #2 is no longer enrolled. Child #5's parent updated the address for their approved pick up person. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Children were observed in the lunch room without the emergency contact forms being in the room. Children from the preschool room were observed in the Pre-K Counts room without the emergency contact forms being in the classroom. There was a child receiving care in the pretoddler room without the emergency contact form being in the classroom where he was receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunchroom is no longer being used for children but at the time that it was, ECF forms were placed in a folder in the kitchen for the preschool children. The ECF's were being kept in the outdoor bag that hangs just outside the door of the room but we have made copies and placed a set of ECF in the room as well as in the outdoor bag. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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: There was no emergency transportation plan posted in any of the classrooms or the lunch room in the facility. 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.) Plans have been posted in all classrooms. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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 mother has been informed that the child will need an updated immunization record or a note from the PCP that states the child does not need to receive the immunization at his age. As of 1/19/22, the child will be excluded from care until documentation is received. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #3 does not indicate that all age-appropriate screenings have been conducted as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's family took the them and the health assessment to their provider for a new health assessment screening. They checked the child's records and the PCP checked the box needed and initialed and dated. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed not washing the child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) That staff member was pulled aside later that same day to review the diapering procedure. I also informed the lead teacher in the room to keep an eye on this staff member while diapering to ensure it is done correctly and safely. The lead teacher did inform me that hand are washed after diapering and before and after meals regularly and she thinks it was just a nervous thing. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change in the older toddler room, a staff person was observed opening the hands free can to dispose of the diaper with their hand, not the foot pedal. 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.) While talking to the staff member about the diapering procedure and proper handwashing, it was also mentioned to her that she did not use the foot pedal to open the can. I asked if there was something I could do to make handwashing and disposing of refuse easier but she said no, that she was just not thinking straight during the inspection. Her lead teacher in the room was informed as well. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, does not include an initial health assessment dated within 12 months of the first day of employment. 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 health assessment was complete and sent to me digitally but I never printed it for her file. A copy has been printed and placed in the staff's file. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The tuberculosis test on file for Staff person #4, with a hire date of 1/8/21, is dated 9/23/18, more than 12 months prior to hire. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment was complete and sent to me digitally but I never printed it for her file. A copy has been printed and placed in the staff's file. Her TB was read on 1/5/2021. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There were feeding bottles in the Infant room which were not labeled with the child's name for whom they were intended. 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.) Bottle was immediately labeled. This was newer family and we were still working on getting them to label their items they bring for their child. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The safe drop off and pick up procedures notification was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A safe drop off and pick up procedure was hung on the parent bulletin board. A copy was also emailed to the families. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 provider did not have verification of notifying parents information on how to access the Chapter 3270 child care center regulations electronically or instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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.) A link was sent to the families on how to access the child care regulation. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4, previously employed by the legal entity, who all began employment at the new location on 7/19/21, do not include documentation of emergency plan training for the new location. The file for Staff person #7, with a date of hire of 7/28/21, includes verification of emergency plan training, dated 8/26/21, not at hire. The file for staff person #8, with a hire date of 10/25/21, does not include verification of emergency plan training completed 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. 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.) An emergency evacuation was conducted and training was done with the staff when we moved to the new building was documentation was never made. Training was redone with all staff on 11/12/21. Documentation will be sent to DHS rep. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #1, dated 3/13/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #2, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff person #3, dated 4/10/21, is dated after the expiration of the previous training, completed 2/18/19. The file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, does not include verification of completed pediatric First Aid/CPR training, which was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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 person #1 will be removed from the schedule and will not come back to work until her pediatric first aid/CPR is complete. A request for her training was made and a copy of that correspondence was sent to our DHS rep. Updates will be provided once the class is officially scheduled and complete. Proof will also be sent of the work schedule showing Staff person #1 is not working in the center at this time. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f). Training was required to be completed within 90 days of hire, 10/26/21, Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). 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 staff member finished the training today, 12/30/21. This was a part-time staff who we were pulling out of the classroom to complete the training but did not get finished in her allotted time. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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 signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5, with a hire date of 9/27/21, is dated 10/19/21, not at hire. The NSOR on file for Staff person #6, with a hire date of 8/19/21, and whose provisional hire period ended on 10/3/21, is dated 10/21/21, after the provisional period ended. The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7, with a hire date of 7/28/21, is dated 8/1/21, not at hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documents are signed, although later than the start dates. The NSOR clearance was applied for before the staff member started but exceeded the amount of days on the waiver for it to be returned. We applied for the NSOR for the staff member three total times before one was mailed to us. Even though it was out of our hands, we should have suspended that staff member until it came in. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The lunch room, where children have meals and snacks, does not contain a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit was added to the lunchroom. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have ASTM certification of poured surface in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are in the process of obtaining the ASTM certification from the company that laid the surface. In the meantime, we are using caution tape to block off the climbing structures on both playgrounds. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 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 #1, who has been employed by the legal entity since 7/1/13, has 2 health assessments dated 6/1/20 and 3/12/18, more than 24 months apart. The file for Staff person #2, who has been employed by the legal entity since 4/5/14, has health assessments dated 8/12/18 and 9/2/20, more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.) Health assessments are both current for both Staff #1 and #2. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities. or children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations were submitted digitally and added to the new emergency plan. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, with a hire date of 7/1/13, does not include verification of health and safety training required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per Chapter 3270 updates that went into effect on 12/19/20.. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number one will provide a certificate of completion for 10 hour Health and Safety training. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 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 school age room does not include tape. 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.) Tape was added to the first aid kit immediately. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a hole in the flooring in Room H. There is uneven concrete on the walkway into the building which is a tripping hazard. 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 hole was patched immediately. A rug will be placed over this spot on the floor. The uneven cement on the playground will be sanded down to create a flat safe surface. Our first attempt to get it sanded failed but we have contacted another company to do the Sanding next week. In the meantime, we will get an outdoor rug or long runner to cover the uneven area to prevent tripping. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs at any of the sinks or toilets in the facility. 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.) Signs were printed, laminated, and hung above all toilets and sinks. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent child service report on file for Child #2 is from May 2019, more than 6 months ago. 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.) On the date of inspection, I was unable to find the documentation that the child's service report was completed in the fall of 2019, within the 6 month time frame. I have since found and forwarded this information to the DHS rep. In the future, I will need to be more organized with my documentation. A parent teacher conference form was also signed by the mother on 11/5/2019 stating that she wanted the evaluation information emailed to her in leu of a conference. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address and telephone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The guardians of Child #1 added their work information. The father initialed and dated to show he approves the corrections. In the future, I will make sure all ECF's have work information for families. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Infant/Toddler 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 medical emergency transportation [plan was immediately printed and posted in the Infant room on the date of inspection. A different version of the plan was hanging and we needed to update it to meet DHS standards. In the future, I will make sure that all rooms are using the same format and information. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The 6 month review of the emergency contact form on file for Child #1, dated 8/23/19, is dated more than 6 months ago. The 6 month review of the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, dated 2/2019, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6 month review, dated 5/7/19. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will create a calendar alarm to make sure that ECF's are getting reviewed very six months. The ECF's for child #1, 2 & 3 were reviewed and rewritten upon reopening the center after the COVID 19 closure. as well as all other children in the center. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #2 is dated 10/10/18, more than a year ago. 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.) I was unaware that the Influenza vaccination was required rather than optional for the families. In the future, I will make sure to require proof of this vaccination yearly. After talking with the parent, they are going to submit a written exemption letter for the child's flu vaccination for the last year, |
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| 2020-06-29 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #3, dated 8/12/18 is dated more that 24 months after the previous health assessment, dated 8/5/16, and is also more than 24 months old. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 went to the doctor and obtained a current health assessment. In the future, the chart used to track the staff documentation will be more carefully monitored. With the chaos of reopening, I did not stay on top of reminding this staff member of her upcoming health assessment renewal. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff person #4, dated 6/11/19, is signed by an RN, not a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4, went to the doctor the following week and had another Health assessment completed and signed by a physicians assistant. In the future, I will read health assessment signatures more carefully as I saw a signature and assumed it was signed by an approved medical professional. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #3, did not include 6 month review signatures by the parent. 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.) In the future, I will create a calendar alarm to make sure that contracts are getting reviewed very six months. The contracts for child #1, 2 & 3 were reviewed and rewritten upon reopening the center after the COVID 19 closure. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current fire safety training on file for Staff person #2, with a hire date of 6/12/19, is dated 7/13/20, more than one year after the hire date. 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.) Because of our COVID 19 closure on March 16th 2020, we did not receive our schedule fire safety training on April 2020 which would have been within a year for staff #2. We completed fire safety training on PAPD registry when it was available. In the future, we will hope to not have these complications. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #4 is invalid, as they were obtained for volunteer purposes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has applied for a new child abuse clearance on 9/24/2020. Proof of this application was sent to our DHS representative. In the future, we will not accept clearances obtained under volunteer status. Staff person #4 was removed from a child care position pending her new clearance. |
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| 2020-06-29 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, does not include verification of completing high school. 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.) This documentation was obtained and forwarded to our DHS rep. In the future, I will make sure to have all required documentation for staff in their files upon hire. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log indicates fire drill dates of 4/12/17-7/1/19; 7/1/19-9/4/19; 9/4/19-11/5/19; 11/5/19-1/6/20; 1/6/20-3/10/20; and 6/2/20-8/10/20, which all are more than 60 days apart. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When I schedule fire drills, I schedule them based on the days of the school week, counting out the weekends. In the future, I will count all of the days of the month when planning the next drill. |
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| 2020-01-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a broken wooden toaster in the housekeeping/dramatic play area in the preschool room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toaster was immediately thrown away. In the future, broken toys will be immediately thrown away or taken out of the play are for repair. A site safety checklist is used monthly to check for dangers around the center. There is section for toys. At our next staff meeting, I will focus on the site safety checklists and how they can be used to avoid dangers in the classroom such as broken toys. |
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| 2020-01-09 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1 was not dated, making it invalid. 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 disclosure was dated and initialed by the staff member and the coordinator the day of the violation. In the future, the coordinator will check for a date as well as a signature from the staff member during the new staff orientation. Forms not dated will not be accepted. A picture of the corrected disclosure was sent to the representative. |
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| 2019-08-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: On the toddler side of the Infant/Toddler room wallpaper along the brown wall underneath the birthday corkboard as well as the wallpaper to the left of the entry door way was observed to be peeling causing the walls to not be in good repair. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 6/10/19 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 entire brown wall on the Pre-toddler side will be stripped and repainted on Saturday, August 10th, 2019. A work order was sent to the office on 6/10/19 for the repairs. A picture of the new wall will be sent to DHS on Monday, August 12th, 2019. In the future, we will continue to use the site safety checklists to check for needed repairs. Site safety checklists will be reviewed and initialed by the center coordinator before being sent to the office. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked 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.) Policy number was obtained. In the future will not let the children start until complete emergency contact information form is provided. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who has an enrollment date of 8/6/18, contained an initial health assessment dated 5/8/19 which is more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child has a current health report on file. In the future will put child on temporary leave until a health assessment is provided. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. The child file for child #4, who is a preschool child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP; child #4 was last vaccinated on 11/23/16. 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.) Will talk to parent about the flu shot and obtain either an exemption letter if necessary or an updated immunization record that has the flu shot on it. In the future will use a well care tracker to track immunizations. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 contained a health assessment that lacked a physical examination; the check box on the DHS approved adult health assessment form was not checked off. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give staff a new DHS form and have them take it to the doctor to fill out. In the future when I receive these materials I will need to be more diligent in double checking that all the boxes are checked. When they are a new hire a DHS health form will be provided to staff to have doctor complete the form. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 contained a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results; the check box on the DHS approved adult health assessment form was not checked off. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give staff a new DHS form and have them take it to the doctor to fill out. In the future when I receive these materials I will need to be more diligent in double checking that all the boxes are checked. When they are a new hire a DHS health form will be provided to staff to have doctor complete the form. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 contained a health assessment that lacked a determination if the individual is suitable to provide child care; the check box on the DHS approved adult health assessment form was not checked off. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give staff a new DHS form and have them take it to the doctor to fill out. In the future when I receive these materials I will need to be more diligent in double checking that all the boxes are checked. When they are a new hire a DHS health form will be provided to staff to have doctor complete the form. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 lacked one nonfamily reference. The staff file for staff person #2 lacked two nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get references from the office. In the future will make sure references are provided at interview process and copies area provided to the center. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2 lacked a valid disclosure statement; the disclosure statement on file was not signed by a witness or dated. The staff file for staff person #2 lacked a valid State Police clearance; the State Police clearance on file was a volunteer clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will obtain new State Police clearance and sign and date a new disclosure statement. In the future will double check to ensure State Police clearances are for employment only and that disclosures have all signatures and is dated. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen area off of the Preschool room one spray bottle containing a clear liquid, which staff person #3 identified as bleach water, was observed to lack a label that specifies the content inside. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottle was labeled. In the future will replace with a print out label and check that monthly. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the toddler side of the Infant/Toddler room wallpaper along the brown wall underneath the birthday corkboard as well as the wallpaper to the left of the entry door way was observed to be peeling causing the walls to not be 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.) Will talk to April about repainting the area and if that is not an option will peel off the wallpaper and recover it. In the future will continue to use the site safety check list because there is a section for walls/ceilings and if they need repaired it is circled and then sent to April in the main office. |
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| 2018-06-22 | 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 and Child #4 does not include the complete address 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.) Address were added to the child's forms. In the future, all Emergency contact forms must include complete physician information. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance information has been added to both child's forms. In the future, all health insurance information must be provided at the time for enrollment. |
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| 2018-06-22 | 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 #3 and #4 did not include complete addresses 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.) Addresses were added to both child's forms. In the future, emergency contact persons must provide addresses. ECF's will be thoroughly checked when the child is enrolled. |
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