Description: SWEET HEARTS DAYCARE INC is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a date of admission documented in her file. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider provided the date of admission. In the future, provider will obtain the date of admission upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 2 had an outdated influenza shot. Child 2's last influenza shot was documented to be on 10/30/2017. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will contact mom and see if he got the flu shot. If he did get the flu shot, provider will obtain an updated immunization record. If child 2's mother does not want him to receive the flu shot, provider will obtain a letter of exemption. Provider will review immunizations on a periodic basis. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have the regional day care office information posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider posted the contact information. The contact information will remain posted. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a serrated knife in the back classroom that was on a shelf. Although the classroom door was closed, it was still unlocked, making the knife accessible to children who could reach the shelf. 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.) Provider removed knife. In the future, the knife will be brought into the kitchen immediately after use. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had emergency plan training that was last dated 10/1/2017. New ownership officially took over the facility on 6/15/2018 and staff 1 did not have emergency plan training conducted since during that time. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will review plan with staff 1. In the future, provider will check files to ensure that nothing expires. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The older toddler room was out of ratio 1 staff to 7 children. The youngest child in the room was 2 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classrooms were rearranged to meet ratio. The owner and director will do periodic checks on ratio. |
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| 2018-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a light fixture that had the plastic covering hanging from it. 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.) Provider fixed light fixture. Provider will contact maintenance if there are issues in the future. |
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| 2018-09-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 9/26/2018, there was peeling paint in the front room on the left wall of the third cubby. 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.) Provider will fix today. In the future, provider will periodically check for peeling paint. |
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| 2018-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was observed that the cot lists in the child care rooms were inaccurate. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cot lists are getting updated right now. Will make sure all cot lists are updated. |
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| 2018-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have the home addresses for the mother and father on file on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner fixed the addresses on the emergency form. The plan for the future is to keep all paperwork updated. |
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| 2018-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the facility, it was observed that there was rat X in the kitchen. The kitchen door was open, making it accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed it while certification representative was present. Provider will put it in at night and take it out in the morning. |
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| 2018-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Molding was falling off of the wall in the rotation room and infant room. There was also rust observed on the front door. 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.) Today we used Gorilla Glue to keep it in tact to the wall. Solution for the next time is to contact landlord if there is an issue. If need be, molding will be removed. The door will be fixed by the end of the night. Provider will do monthly check for rust. |
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| 2018-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was peeling paint on the front porch of the facility. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint was fixed with certification representative present. Will do a monthly checklist on the 15th every month. |
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