Creative Learning Childcare Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-02-12 | 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: Observed in the School Age room cracked magna tiles and a cracked plastic bin containing dress-up clothes. 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 magna tiles and cracked plastic bin have been removed from the classroom to eliminate any safety hazards. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Preschool A classroom an Albuterol inhaler that was lacking the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Albuterol inhaler has been sent home to the family, and written instructions from the prescribing individual have been requested. |
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| 2026-02-12 | 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 person #2 contains current PFA/CPR training that was conducted after the previous training expired as evidenced by training dates on file of 4/5/2023 and 6/13/2025. 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.) To correct this violation, the staff member has successfully completed updated Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training on 6/13/2025. Documentation of the updated certification has been placed in the staff member's file. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) To correct this violation, staff person #5 has completed updated Fire Safety Training, and documentation of the completed training has been placed in the staff member's file. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 11.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 9/2024 and 9/2025. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 12/2024 and 12/2025. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains only 4.5 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 11/2024 and 11/2025. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional training hours have been scheduled for each staff member to ensure completion of the required 12 hours of annual training. |
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| 2026-02-12 | 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 person #1 contains current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by trainings dated 6/17/2020 and 6/20/2025. 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.) To correct this violation, staff person #1 has successfully completed the current Mandated Reporter Training, and documentation of the updated training has been placed in the staff member's file. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 6/16/2020 and 6/27/2025. The file for staff person #6 contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the previous clearance expired as evidenced by clearances date 5/4/2020 and 5/5/2025. 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.) Both staff members have current and valid Child Abuse and Criminal History Clearances on file. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: Observed the 2 sinks in the Nursery 2 classroom were not proper heights for children and no platform, step or stool was available. Children in this room are of young toddler age. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The center has ordered toddler-appropriate step stools and sink extensions in the Nursery 2 classroom to ensure all children can safely reach the sinks. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed in the medication box in Preschool A enzyme tablets identified for child #1 that are not being stored in the original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will request that medication for child #1 be provided in its original container and remain in that container while on site. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Observed in the medication box in the Younger Two's room prescription triamcinolone ointment identified for child #2 that is lacking written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will require that the prescription ointment for child #2 be provided in its original packaging along with written instructions from the prescribing individual. Instructions printed on the prescription label are considered acceptable. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment form that was completed by a medical assistant which is not listed as an acceptable qualification and the form states that a physical exam was not conducted and therefore is not a valid health assessment for employment in child care. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 2/26/2026 which is not a valid date and is therefore not a valid health assessment. 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 Person #2 will immediately obtain a valid health assessment conducted by a licensed healthcare provider. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 person #3 contains only 1 of the required 2 written 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.) We will have staff person #3 will provide the second written reference immediately. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health & Safety Topics. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will get scheduled time to complete pre-service training. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in the state of Mississippi during the previous 60 months, contains Mississippi state clearances that expired 6/2/2020 and are therefore not valid and does not contain updated Mississippi state clearances. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), Who has lived in the state of Arkansas during the previous 60 months, is lacking Arkansas State clearances. 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 Persons #2 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.) We will have staff person #2 and #3 request and update out-of-state clearances as soon as possible. Will be removed until received. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period. 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.) We will complete and file the missing child service reports immediately for children #3, #4, and #5. The reports must include all relevant details regarding the child¿s development, behavior, and any other required assessments or services. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 is lacking a copy of the initial agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed copy of the agreement has been placed in the child file #2. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 is lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12-month period. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) An updated health report has been requested, received, and placed in the file for child #4. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 is lacking documentation of current DTAP, Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella and Hep A immunizations. Child #4 must be removed from care until a current immunization report or exemption letter is obtained. 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. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately inform the parent of child #4 about the missing immunization documentation (DTaP, Pneumococcal, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A). Request the parent to submit a current immunization report, and file it in the child's file immediately. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(f) Description: Toothbrush bristles up Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Pre-K Room 4 child toothbrushes in closed plastic bags preventing exposure to circulating air. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toothbrushes are stored in separate cups, with the bristles upward and exposed to circulating air. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #5,6,7 and 11 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current. 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 assessments for staff persons #5, #6, #7, and #11 are now up-to-date. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual is not suitable to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #9 received a follow-up on the current health assessment, along with an updated physician's statement deeming her suitable to provide child care. |
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| 2025-02-14 | 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: The file for child #1 is lacking a parent's written permission 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.) Contact the child¿s parent(s) immediately and request written consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking PA health & safety training completed within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current PA Health & Safety Part 1 and Part 2. The files for staff persons #3, #8 and #9, hire date (see IS code sheet) contain PFA/PCPR that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current. 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.) We will ensure that all required training, including PA Health & Safety training, is completed within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance dated 1/31/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 8/16/18. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 8/1/2019. It also contains a current NSPR verification dated 2/6/25 which is greater than 60months after the previous NSOR dated 11/21/2019. The file is now current. The file for staff person #12, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current NSOR verification dated 1/28/2025 which is greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR dated 11/6/2029. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a current criminal history clearance dated 11/16/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous criminal history clearance dated 7/9/19. It also contains a current FBI clearance dated 11/25/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous FBI clearance dated 7/10/19. It also contains a current child abuse clearance dated 11/24/24 which is greater than 60months after the previous child abuse clearance dated 7/17/2019. The file is now current. 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 staff will complete and renew necessary training and clearances within the required timeframes. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 have not received written evaluations in the previous 12-month period. 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.) Evaluations for Staff Persons #1 and #2 will be completed immediately. The evaluations will assess their performance over the past year. |
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| 2025-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the school age room is lacking gloves. 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.) Ensure that each first-aid kit contains the required items, including soap, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and disposable gloves. We will replace and restock the missing supplies immediately. |
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| 2025-02-14 | 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: Observed under the window in the school aged room peeling and cracking paint and drywall. 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.) Cover the Affected Areas with Tape: As an immediate measure, apply strong, non-toxic tape over the peeled or damaged paint to prevent further exposure and minimize any safety risks. Ensure the tape is securely applied to prevent it from coming loose. Use a tape that is child-safe, such as painter¿s tape or other non-toxic options suitable for the surface. |
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| 2024-03-14 | 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-K Room and Preschool B Room observed cracked plastic magnet tiles presenting sharp edges. On the Toddler Playground observed a plastic basketball hoop that was lacking a means of stabilizing the equipment to prevent it from falling on a child. 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.) Cracked toys were discarded. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Observed on the preschool playground embedded play equipment that was lacking the required protective surface covering. 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.) The playground equipment was moved to the mulched area of the playground. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2, both preschool aged, contain initial health reports completed greater than 60 days after 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. 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.) The provider will require that all children have an initial health report prior to 60 days of enrollment. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #3, both preschool aged, are lacking current health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) The families for children #1 and #3 have been asked to update their health assessments. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol labeled with the names of 3 children. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed and sent home with the family. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Young Two's Room an expired Epipen. 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.) The expired Epipen was removed from the classroom and sent home with the child. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed in Preschool A Room a bottle of Children's Tylenol lacking a corresponding parent consent form. Observed in the Older Two's Room a parent consent form for Children's Acetaminophen lacking a parent's signature. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the classrooms and sent home. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1,#2,#4 and #6 are lacking current health assessments conducted during the previous 24-month period. 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 without current health assessments will have a health assessment with a medical professional. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Young Two's Room a sharp knife in the sink where children wash their hands. A step stool was in place at the sink allowing children access. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The knife was removed from the sink. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parents regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan letter was updated to include lockdown information and accomodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the previous year, 12/20/2022-12/20/2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 was instructed to complete the remaining 8 hours of training prior to 4/15/24. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3 and #5, hire dates (see IS code sheet), contain Health and Safety training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire. The trainings are now current. 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.) Health and Safety training is up to date. |
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| 2024-03-14 | 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 #3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #3 will have until 4/18/2024 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a director, GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #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.) Staff will complete all required training within intitial 90 days of employment. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed state police clearance within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a current disclosure statement. 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 #3 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correct copy of the clearance was printed and placed in staff #3's file. Staff #7 signed a new disclosure statement. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/14/24 at ~2:40pm observed staff person #8 step out of the Preschool B classroom where 10 preschool children were resting and stand in the hallway near the classroom door while a preschool aged child used the restroom on the other side of the hallway. No other staff were present. Staff person #8 was not able to adequately supervise the 10 children in the classroom nor the child in the restroom from her position in the hallway. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was coached on proper ratio and supervision. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Young Two's Room on a shelf next to the sink where children wash their hands a container of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sanitizer was moved out of reach of the children. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Older Two's Room a spray bottle containing a blue liquid and lacking a label identifying the contents. That staff identified the blue liquid as Windex. 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.) The spray bottle was labeled to indicate the contents of the bottle. |
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| 2024-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The fence on the Toddler Playground was observed to have splintering wood and peeling paint. In the Nursery 2 Room observed 2 exposed protruding nails on the floor near the storage closet. The carpet was pulled up exposing the nails and accessible to the young toddlers crawling and walking in the classroom. 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 toddler playground will be replaced with a new fence to prevent reoccuring safety issues. Carpet near storage closet was secured and nails were covered with duct tape and a mat. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #7 is lacking a financial agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will receive the original fee agreement and the center will retain a copy of the agreement in the child's file. This will be maintained with subsequent updates. A fee agreement will be placed in the file for child #7. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #3, #4, #5 (all preschool aged) and #6 (older toddler) are lacking health reports conducted during the previous 12 month period. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) Health reports will be requested from families accoring to the requirements set forth in the regulations. Children without updated health reports will be suspended from care. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2 and #5 are lacking flu vaccinations in the year 2022. 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. 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(ren) #1,#2 and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/6/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will request proof of vaccination or exemption from parents annually. Children without a vaccination or exemption will be suspended until such proof can be attained. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 files for staff persons #1, #2 and #6, hire date (see LIS code sheet) are lacking the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022. The files for staff persons #7 and #9 contain Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The files are now current. Correction Required: All current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, are required to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff persons #1, #2 and #6 will have until 4/22/2023 to complete the required training. 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.) All staff will complete any annual required health and safety training modules withing the allotted time period. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 files for staff persons #4, #5 and #8 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current. 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 files are now in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a current emergency contact and financial agreement that was updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The file is now current. 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.) The file is now current. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 person #1, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains an initial mandated reporter training that is not an approved training and contains a valid mandated reporter training that was completed after 90 days of employment. The file is now current. 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.) This file is now correct. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 file for staff person #3, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a current criminal history clearance that was obtained after the expiration of the previous criminal history clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #7, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement that was signed after the individual's start date. The file is now current. 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.) Both files were corrected prior to inspection. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Pre-K Classroom a toaster that was plugged in and accessible to children on a low shelf allowing a child to come into contact with a surface greater than 110 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toaster was immediately removed from the reach of the children and will be stored unplugged and out of reach. |
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| 2022-03-14 | 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 basketball set in the infant/toddler playground was not filled in the base or secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard for children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The basketball set will be secured to prevent the possibility of a potential toppling hazard. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The facility had installed a rock garden in the infant/toddler playground. Area was filled with small stones, which measured less than 1 inch in diameter. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rock garden will be removed and will be inaccessible to children until which point that it is able to be removed. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, who are all older toddler and preschool children, did not contain updated health reports conducted within the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) The child files for children #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be updated with a current health assessment. |
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| 2022-03-14 | 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 most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in 2021 or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. 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.) The files for child #1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 will be updated with documentation of flu shots or letters of exemption from the parent or physician. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3, 4 and 9 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The files for Staff Person #1 and 8 did not include updated health assessments conducted within the past 24 months. 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 assessments for staff person 3, 4, and 9 are current. Staff person #1 and 8 will receive a health assessment. |
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| 2022-03-14 | 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: Initial training in Emergency Plan was not conducted for Staff Person #6 (Start date 1/3/22) until all-staff annual training on 1/17.22. 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.) The initial training is in the file. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Annual Fire Safety Training exceeded 12 months between trainings for 12 of the 17 staff with more than one year of service: July 2020-September 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.) All staff are current at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 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 Health and Safety Training (2/20/22) and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate (2/17/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 were dated more than 90 days after the staff person's first day in child care (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of health and safety training. 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.) Health and Safety and Pediatric First Aid/CPR are current for staff person #2. Staff person #7 will complete the health and safety training. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter Training (3/1/22) in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 90 days after start date (10/19/21). The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days (11/1/21) did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mandated Reporting is now current for staff person #2. Staff person #7 will complete Mandated Reporting. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #5, who transports children from the center to and from school, did not include an NSOR Certificate. 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 #5 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility member will not transport children until NSOR is received. Appropriate alternative arrangements for transportation will be made or transportation will not be provided until staff person #5 has received his/her NSOR. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed staff medications in the teacher's desk in the Preschool B Room. The lock on the desk was broken, which made items 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.) Staff medications were removed from the desk during the inspection. Staff medications will be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire detection system at the facility. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has completed an attestation statement saying that the interconnected fire detection system was purchased prior to Nov. 11, 2020 and the proof of purchase is not available. |
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| 2021-08-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: A child at the facility was involved in an incident that required emergency room treatment. Staff Person #1 did not inform Regional Office within 24 hours. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to address situation where the parents made the choice to seek emergency care and will specify that the provider inform the regional office within 24 hours. |
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| 2021-08-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(b) Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: A child at the facility was involved in an incident that required emergency room treatment. Staff Person #1 did not inform Regional Office within 24 hours. Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to address situation where the parents made the choice to seek emergency care and will specify that a written report be submitted within 72 hours. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in Room 8, Pre-K 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.) Emergency transportation policy was not posted in room 8 which is currently not in use. This was corrected immediately. Postings will be posted in all classrooms at all times regardless of usage. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The timeline for 60 days following the first day of attendance was prior to COVID-19 shutdown and suspended regulations. The most recent health report in the file for Child #1 is current. 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. 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.) Child 1 did not have a physical within 60 days of enrollment. The child now has a current physical on file. Moving forward, children who do not have a physical within 30 days will be sent a reminder and asked to provide a physical. Children without physicals within 60 days will be suspended from care when this regulation is no longer suspended. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter Training Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in child care. First day working in child care: 1/14/20. Mandated Reporter Training: 6/23/20. Staff Person was off when facility shut down during COVID 19 Pandemic, but had returned to work on 5/18/20. The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 did not complete MRT within 90 days of hire but is now compliant. Moving forward, staff will be scheduled to complete the MRT within the first 30 days of hire. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1, whose first day in child care was 10/10/19, did not include an NSOR certificate. Staff Person #1 provisional hire end date was 12/31/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 did not have her NSOR within 60 days of hire (10-10-19). The NSOR has been resubmitted and the staff person will not work until the clearance comes through. Moving forward, NSOR will be submitted prior to hire. Staff who do not receive their clearance within 30 days will follow up and resubmit if necessary. If any clearance is not in file after 45 days granted under provisional hire waiver, staff person will not return to work until all clearances are in file. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2, who was hired as an Assistant Group Supervisor, did not include verification of two years experience with children required for this position based on her educational experience (high school diploma). Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 did not have enough hours/education in her file to be considered an assistant group supervisor. She had been working under supervision but did not have enough hours to be considered an ASG. Prior to Certification Rep leaving, Staff Person 2 acquired the verification form from her previous work at the YMCA, which verified more than two years experience. Director verified with previous employer and placed form in her file. Moving forward, all new staff will have documentation of the education and experience for the position hired in file prior to start date. |
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| 2020-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Previously cited on SIN-00164705 on 10/24/19. The file for Staff Person #1 included 3 clock hours of training for the last full year of service. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has completed 4 hours of training and is in the process of completing another 3 hour class. All Staff will complete minimum of six hours of training per year. Two additional in-service days have been added to the calendar to ensure adequate paid time to complete training. |
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| 2020-01-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.177(b) - During boarding and exiting | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that Staff Persons who are transporting children to and from school do not remain outside the vehicle when children are boarding or exiting the school bus. Correction Required: Children shall be supervised during boarding and exiting vehicles by an adult who remains outside the vehicle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be retrained on proper supervision of children entering and exiting vehicles. One teacher will be stationed inside the vehicle while the other teacher is stationed outside the vehicle. This will occur whenever children are being transported by the facility. |
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| 2020-01-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that on 1/2/2020, at approximately 9:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were not aware that Child #1 was sleeping on the bus when the other children were dropped off for school. The bus dropped off all the children except for Child #1 and left the school premises. Staff did not notice child #1 was still on the bus until approximately three minutes later. Based on interviews, Director and Staff Persons agreed that they were not appropriately implementing the hands-free identification system at this time, which is required from previous violations for supervision. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were reminded of the policy of identification tags and name to face checks, which are to be in place at all times. Moving forward, staff will utilize identification tags and conduct a name to face check to ensure all children are being properly supervised. |
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| 2020-01-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that on 1/2/2020, at approximately 9:15 AM, Staff Person #1 and #2 were not aware that Child #1 was sleeping on the bus when the other children were dropped off for school. The bus dropped off all the children except for Child #1 and left the school premises. Staff did not notice child #1 was still on the bus until approximately three minutes later. Based on interviews, Director and Staff Persons agreed that they were not appropriately implementing the hands-free identification system at this time, which is required from previous violations for supervision. Correction Required: For three months, the Director will monitor that the hands-free system is being implemented by all staff. The Director will create, implement and maintain a tracking log for this activity which includes the dates, times, staff persons, names and age levels of children, and verification that the hands-free system was in use when staff are transporting school-age children and taking children to the playground. On a random basis, the Director or Assistant Director will monitor a minimum of five times per week that staff are properly implementing the tracking log. The Director or Assistant Director will sign and date the tracking log when monitorings are conducted. The log will be made available to the certification representative on subsequent unannounced monitoring inspections. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director/assistant director will monitor the usage of the identification cards and proper supervision. This will be completed using a log that tracks the dates, times, staff persons, names and age levels of children, as well as the usage of the hands-free system of identification cards. The director/assistant director will monitor for compliance at a minimum of five times per week and at various times of day and locations, including when transporting children from one location to another. The tracking log will be signed, dated, and held in the facility to be provided to certification representatives at unannounced inspections. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded six months between reports. Child #2 and #3: September, 2018-July, 2019. Child #4 and #5: January, 2018-July, 2019. These Child Service Reports are current. The most recent Child Service Reports in the files for Child #6, #7 and #8 were not conducted within the past six months. Child #6 and #8: July, 2018. Child #7: August, 2018. These reports are not current. 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.) We have switched from Child Service Reports to Ounce and Work Sampling assessments. A Child Service Report or one of the new assessments will be completed for Child #6, 7 and 8 by January 17th. All children received a baseline assessment and will continue according to the appropriate schedules. Infants and Toddlers will use Ounce with assessments every 4-6 months, timed to the child's birthday. Work Sampling will be used for preschool students with three assessments per year. School age will continue to use Child Service Reports. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 60 days after the child's admission date. This health assessment is current. 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. 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.) Child #2 health assessment is now current. All incoming children will be asked to provide health assessments at time of enrollment with a deadline of 30 days past enrollment, |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, an infant, and Child #3, a young toddler, did not include updated health reports conducted within the past six months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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.) Health assessments for Child #1 and #3 will be acquired and placed in child files. Parents were reminded to turn in health assessments at least every six months. Going forward, classroom teachers will be provided with the dates when health assessments are due in order to remind the parents and give them the appropriate form. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #4 and #5, older toddlers, and Child #6 and #8, preschoolers, did not include updated health reports conducted within the past twelve months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) Health assessments for Child #4 #5 #6 and #8 will be acquired and placed in child files. Parents were reminded to turn in health assessments at least every 12 months. Going forward, classroom teachers will be provided with the dates when health assessments are due in order to remind the parents and give them the appropriate form. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization records in the file for Child #1 through Child #6 and Child #8 are not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: Child #1: 11 months old: missing Hep B-2nd dose, DTAP-2nd and 3rd doses, HIB-2nd dose, PCV13-2nd and 3rd doses, Polio-1st and 2nd doses. Child #2 and #3: Both 17 months old: Both missing PCV13-4th dose. Child #4: 2 years old: Missing DTAP-4th dose, PCV13-4th dose. Flu shots not conducted within the past 12 months and no letter of exemption on file: Child #4: None, Child #5: November, 2017. Child #6: June, 2016, Child #8: September, 2018. 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.) Current immunization records will be acquired for Child #1, 2, 3 and 4 and placed in child files. Documentation of a current flu shot or a letter of exemption will be acquired and placed in the files for Child #4, 5, 6 and 8. Parents were provided with immunization schedules and encouraged to bring documentation each time a child receives or refuses an immunization. Immunization schedules were provided to classroom teachers with health assessment forms. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the medicine box for the Nursery 2 Room, Pain and Fever medication for Child #11 and Infant Tylenol for Child #12 that did not contain a written parental consent form for administration. 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.) Written parental consent forms will be acquired for the medications for Child #11 and #12. Teachers will ensure that all medication is accompanied by written parental consent. Teachers will not accept or administer medication without written consent. New consent will be required with each new medication log. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for the following staff persons were conducted more than 24 months apart: Staff Persons #5, #8, #16, #17. These health assessments are now current. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #13 was conducted after the staff person's start date. This health assessment is current. The files for the following staff persons do not contain a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months: Staff Person #3, #4, #12, #19. The health assessment and TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #2 were conducted more than one year prior to staff person's start date and are not valid. The file for Staff Person #15 did not include an initial health assessment. 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.) Current health assessments are in the files for Staff Person #5, #8, 16, 17 and 13. Staff Person #3, 4, 12 and 19 will get a current health assessment and it will be placed in their files. Staff Person #2 and #15 will get an initial health assessment and TB Screening and it will be placed in their files. All staff files will be reviewed along with the annual evaluation. Staff will be notified of their expiration dates for health assessment at this time and will be asked to schedule accordingly. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The parental updates for the emergency contact forms and/or fee agreements in the files for Child #2 through Child #9 were not conducted every six months: Child #2: Enrolled: 8/29/18, Emergency Contact: 9/11/19 (current), Fee Agreement: 4/2/19 (not current). Child #3: Enrolled: 7/30/18, Emergency Contact: None, Fee Agreement: 9/12/19 (current). Child #4 Enrolled: Emergency Contact: 2/14/19-9/13/19, (exceeds six months, current), Fee Agreement: 2/2018 (not current). Child #5: Emergency Contact and Fee Agreement: September, 2018 (not current). Child #6: Emergency Contact: 1/11/18-9/12/19: (exceeds six months, current), Fee Agreement: 4/2/19 (not current). Child #7: Emergency Contact: September, 2018-September, 2019 (exceeds six months, current), Fee Agreement: September, 2018 (not current). Child #8: Emergency Contact: May, 2018-September, 2019 (current). Child #9: Fee Agreement: 4/1/19 (not current). Child #10: Emergency Contact: 5/17/18 (not current), Fee Agreement: 4/2/19 (not current). 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.) Parents of Child #2 through Child #9 will review and update emergency contact forms and/or fee agreements by January 17th. All contact forms and fee agreements will be completed at enrollment and updated at least every six months. Update forms will be available in all classrooms and maintained along with the most current emergency contact sheet. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #18 did not include two written letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This staff person is a bus driver and not considered childcare staff which caused confusion at the need of reference letters. Staff Person #18 will have two reference of letters in file. Moving forward, all staff will be required to have references regardless of job description. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #18 did not include documentation of initial training in the facility's emergency plan. 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.) Staff Person #18 received training and documentation is now in file. All staff will be trained in the emergency plan at hire and retrained annually. Emergency plan training paperwork added to new hire packet. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for the following staff persons did not include 6 annual training hours for the staff person's most recent full year of service: Staff #3, #10, #12: three hours, Staff #4, #5, #8, #9, #11: four hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3, #4, #10, #12 #5, #8, #9, #11 will complete the hours needed and certificates will be in file. All staff will complete the minimum 6 hours of training per year. Two additional in-service days have been added to the calendar to ensure adequate paid time to complete training. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working for more than 90 days (7/22/19), did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #7 will complete Mandated Reporter Training and certificate will be placed in file. All staff will complete mandated reporting as part of their orientation and within the 90 days probation period. At hire, all new staff are now given a packet that includes requirements for clearances and mandated reporter training. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #6 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The FBI Clearance in the file for Staff Person #13 was on the PDE Clearance form. Staff Person #13 provisional hire end date was 4/28/19. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #14 was not conducted within the past 60 months: 4/8/14. 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 #13 and #14 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #6 signed a disclosure statement and it was placed in her file. Staff Person #13 and #14 will not work in a child care position until their DHS FBI and State Police Clearances are in file. At hire, all new staff are now given a packet that includes requirements for clearances and mandated reporter training. Current staff information will be reviewed along with the annual review and staff needing updated clearances will schedule them at that time. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the files for the following Staff Persons were conducted more than 12 months apart, but are now current: Staff Person #1: 1/18-5/19, Staff Person #12: 3/18-5/19, Staff Person #16: 12/17-5/19. The files for the following Staff Persons did not include a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months: Staff Person #3: 12/17, Staff Person #5: 9/18, Staff Person #9: 10/18, Staff Person #10: None, Staff Person #17: 7/18, Staff Person #19: 11/17. 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.) Staff Person #3, 5, 9, 10 and 19 will have a written evaluation in file by January 17. All staff will receive an annual review in the months of January and/or February. Staff that had not been employed long enough to have a valid evaluation at this time, will receive a review in August and/or September. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Preschool B Room lacked 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 replaced during the inspection. Additional kit supplies will be stored in an easily accessible location so that they can get immediately replaced when used. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint in the corner by the time chart in the Preschool A Room. Observed flaking plaster where a strip of baseboard was missing below the shape signs in the Ones Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint/plaster were corrected at time of inspection and maintenance was consulted to arrange long term solutions. (Repainting entire preschool room. Replace baseboard in Ones room.) |
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| 2019-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff, on August 21, 2019, at 4:20 PM, Child #1was left alone on the playground for approximately 2 to 5 minutes. Staff Persons #1 and #2, who were supervising a group of five preschool children at this time and covering each other's breaks, did not properly communicate with each other the names and number of the children who were in care. This resulted in Child #1 not being supervised during this time. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will conduct a name to face count at any change in location or change of staff. Staff will use identification tags at each count. Teachers will conduct the name to face count at each stage of the transition (classroom door, elevator, building door, sidewalk, playground gate etc.) |
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| 2019-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff, on August 21, 2019, at 4:20 PM, Child #1was left alone on the playground for approximately 2 to 5 minutes. Staff Persons #1 and #2, who were supervising a group of five preschool children at this time and covering each other's breaks, did not properly communicate with each other the names and number of the children who were in care. From 3:50-4:20, Staff Person #1 had been supervising a group of 6 Preschool children on the playground. One child was picked up by a parent. When Staff Person #2 relieved Staff Person #1 at 4:20, Staff Person #1 informed Staff Person #2 that one child had been picked up, but failed to provide Staff Person #2 with the names of the 5 remaining children. As a result, Staff Person #2 took 4 children back into the facility leaving Child #1 alone in the playground for approximately 2 to 5 minutes. Staff each admitted they were not using identification cards for the children, as per facility policy. Correction Required: All staff persons at the facility will be required to attend an OCDEL approved on-site training regarding supervision of children conducted by an Early Learning Resource Center representative. Proof of this training for all current staff will be submitted to the regional office. Training will not count towards annual minimum of 6 hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will attend an OCDEL approved supervision training conducted by an ELRC representative. The director/owner will participate in the supervision training in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of the PD. |
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| 2019-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff, on August 21, 2019, at 4:20 PM, Child #1was left alone on the playground for approximately 2 to 5 minutes. Staff Persons #1 and #2, who were supervising a group of five preschool children at this time and covering each other's breaks, did not properly communicate with each other the names and number of the children who were in care. This resulted in a Staff:Child Ratio of 0:1 during this time. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will never leave children unattended or out of ratio. Staff are required to conduct name to face counts when switching staff and/or locations. Staff will sign children in/out through the kidreports app and remove the identification card from the group when children join/leave the group. |
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| 2019-06-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews and written statements from staff at facility, it was verified that on June 14, 2019, at approximately 5:30 PM, Staff Person #1 used language regarding Staff Person #2 and Child #1 that singled out the child for ridicule. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee is no longer employed at the facility. All staff were educated on proper supervision and appropriate interactions. |
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| 2018-12-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that on 12/5/18, at approximately 11:00 AM, Staff Person #1 placed Child #1 down harshly in time out and shoved the chair against the wall. 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.) Employment was terminated for staff person #1. Additional support provided for remainder of staff. Going forward, facility persons will not use physical punishment in any form. |
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| 2018-12-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, it was determined that on 12/5/18, between 10:45 and 11:00, Staff Person #1 was yelling and screaming so loud that children in the room were crying. Staff Person #1 was yelling at another staff person, at the children for using art supplies before it was time, and at Child #1 in particular for not getting a book when told to do so. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employment was terminated for staff person #1. Additional support and training provided for remainder of staff. Going forward, facility persons will not use harsh demeaning language with children, staff or families. |
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| 2018-10-03 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At 12:45 PM on the day of the inspection, Child #7, an infant, was observed sleeping on his left side propped by a folded activity mat. Staff Person #3 explained that this was due to a medical condition and showed the request from the parent that the child be placed this way. The certification representative explained that documentation from a physician is the only exception to placing the child in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The folded activity mat was removed from the infant and until a doctor's note is obtained the infant will be placed directly on their back. In the future a note from the physician /assistant or CRNP will be placed in the child's record if a medical condition warrants special sleep or other circumstances. |
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