Creative Kids Child Development Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #1 was hired provisionally and did not have a completed PA Child Abuse History clearance on file prior to beginning direct care with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The OCDEL Announcement C-25-01, effective 2/1/25, states that an individual may be employed on a provisional basis in a certified child care facility when the following conditions are met, and documentation is maintained on file: Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: 1. PA Child Abuse History Clearance; 2. NSOR verification; 3. Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); 4. Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; and 5. Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: 1. FBI Criminal History Clearance; or 2. PSP Criminal History Clearance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that when hiring new staff, they have in their file their PA Child Abuse Clearance, along with the other necessary clearances. The staff now has their PA Child Abuse Clearance in their file. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 1/16/20 and a current dated 7/15/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, PSP Criminal History Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR verification, and Out-of-State clearances (if applicable) are considered current and valid if obtained within the last 60 months (five years). All required clearances need to be renewed prior to expiration of each certificate, every 60 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will lay off any staff who do not have their clerances completed before they expire. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At nap time, it was observed that there was less than 2 feet of space between several of the children who were laying down for nap in the young toddler room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's mats were seperated by at least two feet during nap. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the young toddler refrigerator was broken. 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 working thermostate was placed in the fridge in the young toddler classroom, so that the teamperature could be seen. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Albuterol in the young toddler room expired May 2024. 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.) Medicine cabinets in each classroom will be checked regularly to be sure that all medications are within their expiration date. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: When asked, two staff members stated that they sometimes check children's diapers every 2 and a half hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was reminded that all diapers should be checked at least every two hours. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: in the school age room, there was a container of disinfecting wipes under the sink which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disinfecting wipes were removed from under the sink and were moved to a spot not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Inch plants which are toxic to children were found in the infant and pre-k rooms and aloe plants which are toxic to children were found in the pre-k room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxic plants were removed from the center. |
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| 2024-07-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 7/24/24 when a parent was leaving after picking up their child, Child #1 had his hand close to the door and his thumb was shut in the hinge side of the door. 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.) Pinch guards were added to classroom doors in the wobbler and toddler rooms. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the Department of Human Services FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff made an appointment at Identigo to have DHS fingerprints. She is not working at the center until we recieve her DHS fingerprints. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A water boil advisory has been put into effect and will remain until the problem is fixed. A water boil advisory notice has been posted in the facility and all parents were notified via writing. |
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| 2023-03-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(a) Description: Running water/ safe drinking water Noncompliance Area: FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottled water was supplied to all classrooms for drinking. Bottle water is also being used in the kitchen for cooking and dishes as well. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in any child care spaces throughout 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.) A written emergency transportation plan has been placed in every classroom and will accompany staff on field trips. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility created and notified the local traffic authority of our location and programs use of pedestrian and routes around the child care facility. It was forwarded to our local police department. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has two written nonfamily references now on file. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 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: It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to families information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The website was added to the brochure which is given to all newly enrolled families and was added to the parent bulletin board for all currently enrolled families. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a lock-down procedure created in their emergency plan. It was also observed and stated that the emergency plan letter provided to families did not contain a statement about a lock-down procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility created a lockdown drill and this was added to the emergency plan. The lockdown and accommodations from the facility's emergency plan was added to the emergency plan letter for parents. A copy of the additional emergency plan items will also be forwarded to the emergency management agency and local township. |
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| 2022-09-22 | Change in Location Capacity | 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: File for staff person #2, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain out of state clearances or a copy of the requests for out of state clearances, and documentation on file verified that staff person #2 has live outside of PA within the last 5 years. File for staff person #3, (see code sheet for date of hire), contained a single NSOR clearance dated 5/4/22. This NSOR clearance is dated more than their allowable 45 day provisional hire period according to the date of hire on file. 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.) Facility person was removed from care immediately. Out of state clearances were obtained and will be placed on file. Staff person #3 currently has their NSOR on file. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: The parent handbook does not include a clothing policy and supervision policy. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent handbook has been updated to include a paragraph regarding outdoor playtime and a supervision policy. This includes information regarding appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child 1's emergency contact from contains initials for emergency medical care. The emergency contact form for child 1 does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form is signed by parent. We are sending a signed copy to you. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 - did not update their health assessments within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Staff 4has a health assessment on file dated 9.27.19. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 4- Staff's health assessment was done on 10/6/21. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 - DOH - 9.15.21 - did not receive a tb screening at initial employment. Staff 2 has a tb screening in file dated 9.23.21. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 received a TB test 8 days post hire date. She was not able to get an earlier appointment due to COVID patients having priority at her doctor's office. Test is dated 9/23/21. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child 1's emergency contact from contains initials for administration of minor first aid. The emergency contact form for child 1 does not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duplicate of violation 4 Emergency contact for is singed by parent. We are sending a signed copy to you. |
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| 2021-11-01 | 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: Staff 1 - DOH - 5.3.21 - has expired state police clearance, child abuse clearance and fbi clearance on file. Staff 1 did not update all 3 clearances within 60 months of previous clearances that are on file. Staff 1 has a state police clearance on file dated 10.16.16, a child abuse clearance on file dated 10.21.16 and a fbi clearance on file dated 10.16.21. Staff 3 has a state police clearance on file that does not have the state official seal making the state police clearance incomplete. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person 1 - criminal history record, child abuse registry clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance were completed on 11/2/21. The new forms are being sent to your office for review. A disclosure statement was also signed on 11/2/21 and is being sent to your office as well. Facility person did not work from 11/3/21 thru 11/10/21. We received all new forms on 11/10/21. Staff 3 - has official FBI clearance in file- see attached. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the older toddler room, inspector observed toxics (eucerin eczema relief, coppertone pure and simple baby sun protect, and desitin maximum strength) in a childs baby bag that was hanging on the hook in the classroom. Hook was very low and bag was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bag was removed from the hook and was no longer accessible to the children. This took place during the inspection. |
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