Creative New Beginnings Childcare And Elc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-04 | 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: On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, the area rug located in Room 1 contained lifted/curling edges, causing a trip hazard for children and staff. 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 lifted and curling edges of the area rug in room one will be corrected immediately to eliminate the trip hazard for children and staff. It is being taken out of the room and trashed so there is no hazard. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e)/3270.103 Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, mulch and debris measuring less than 1 inch diameter was observed on the toddler outdoor play space. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) Director will remove any loose or unsuitable material in the toddler play space with a leaf blower prior to children going out to play to ensure the play area is maintained and safe daily. |
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| 2026-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On 8/4/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing diapers in Room 3. Staff #1 did not wash their own hands after diapering. Additionally, staff in Room 1 and Room 3 did not ensure children's hands were washed prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will ensure that all children and adults wash their hands properly before meals and snacks and after diapering. Staff will supervise and remind children to wash their hands with soap and running water, and adults will wash their hands before foos preparation or serving, and after diapering or assisting with toileting. Hand washing procedures will be consistently followed and monitored throughout the day. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, two Older Toddlers were observed playing in the outdoor play space containing mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Any child under the age of three will not play on an outdoor surface with mulch or pea type gravel. They will play in the playground with the ¿turf¿ type playing surface. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor childcare space where children were observed receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When every class is outside, emergency contact information will be present with the teachers at all times. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents will update in writing the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If the emergency contact is updated in the emergency file in the office, then it will be updated in the classroom file as well. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 file did not contain an updated health report. (Child #1 health report on file was dated 9/24/24.) 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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have all health reports for children under the age of 2 be updated every 6 months and children ages 2 and older will be updated once per year. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 & Child #2 have been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 & Child #2 immunization records do not contain verification of administrated immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. (Exemption letters were not observed in either file). Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of enrollment, parents will be given a copy of the Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for kids Ages 18 Years or Younger to review what children's immunization recommendations are needed to keep the child in our childcare center written by a qualified health professional. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, staff did not ensure children washed their hands prior to eating snack in Room 3 and Room 5. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff must have children wash their hands at specific times: before meals and snacks, after using the toilet, and after diaper changes. Stuff must help children if needed. I will look for staff development on this topic. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, an individual record was not provided for Staff #9. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members are required to have completed individual records on file with required clearances, classes, etc. This staff member's file was sent on Friday, August 8, 2025. |
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| 2025-08-05 | 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: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 files did not contain annual fire safety training. The last fire safety training was conducted on 7/29/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete fire safety training. Once completed, fire safety training will be placed in each file. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.) Director shall obtain page 2 of PA Criminal Clearance which contains the Disseminated Date at the bottom right corner, indicating a complete clearance. If page 2 is not available, then a new PA Criminal clearance will be processed for Staff #1. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children under an unlocked bathroom sink located in Room 1. Clorox wipes and suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children on the table/shelves in the PK room. Additionally, first aid kits were observed accessible to children on the facility's outdoor play space. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to all children in every classroom. The sink in the one PK room will be locked and inaccessible to children at all times. The outdoor bench that holds the first aid kits now has two child lock¿s on the outside. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of inspection, soiled diapers were observed in Room 3 inside an unlined waste receptacle. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement (diapers) will be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. We no longer have this receptacle bin in the classroom. |
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| 2025-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence of fire drills being conducted at least every 60 days was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days and documented on Fire Drill and Detection Log 55 PA CODE Chapters 3270.94; 3280.94; 3290.94 and 3270.95; 3280.95; 3290.95. This is placed in our Fire log in our filing cabinet. |
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| 2025-08-05 | 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: On 8/6/25, at time of renewal, evidence that the facility's fire detection system is tested at least every 30 days as required by Panic & Fire Act 62 was not on file 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.) Our fire detection system is tested every thirty days and documented on our Fire Drill and Detection Log 55 PA CODE Chapters 3270.94; 3280.94; 3290.94 and 3270.95; 3280.95; 3290.95. This is placed in our Fire log in our filing cabinet. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the PS classroom (Rm 1). 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.) Lock was engaged at time of inspection. Staff were reminded to keep the lock engaged on the cabinet when not in use. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, 5 windows located in the second floor PK Room were not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The windows in our preschool room on the 2nd floor have been modified where they are locked and can't be opened above six inches. Staff was trained on this adaptation knowing that if the windows happen to be opened, they will only be opened until they are locked at 5 inches. Signs are also posted on the walls around the windows stating the windows can not be opened above 6 inches. |
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| 2024-08-14 | 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: On 8/14/24, at time of inspection, evidence that the facility tests the fire detection system at least every 30 days was not documented and on file 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 Fire and Detection log will be completed monthly at the time that the fire detection system is checked and kept on file in the main office. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(e)/3270.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e)/3270.103 Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, playground mulch measuring less than 1 diameter and debris were observed in the toddler play space. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) We called in our landscape company to complete a full evacuation of all mulch and debris that was in our outdoor toddler play area. We also have our own leaf blower to continue to clean the debris out ourselves. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 11/30/23, at time of inspection, the highchair located in the young toddler room did not contain a T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The highchair without the T strap was taken out of the room and was replaced by a highchair that did have the correct safety straps. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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.) No staff member is permitted to work with children in our center without the required hiring documents needed. This staff member is no longer employed at our center. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 9 infants. Staff #3 was in the enclosed sleeping room with one infant. Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.) A meeting with the infant room staff was held to discuss correct ratios for each of the infant rooms and what must happen with staff to keep the ratios if children move to different spaces in the room. Staff will be assigned children in the room they are responsible for and in the correct spaces in the room to keep compliance. |
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| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61/3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61/3270.61(h) Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: On 11/30/23, at time of unannounced inspection, 10 infants were observed in the infant room. The infant room has a capacity of 7 children. At time of inspection, 13 PS children were observed. The PS room has a capacity of 11 children. Additionally, 10 OT children were observed. The OT room has a capacity of 8 children. Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A meeting was held with our infant room teachers to work out the correct ratios for each of those rooms. Two of the children in oour young preschool room who have already turned four are going to be moved into our PS 4 room upstairs. In our older toddler room, the children who are part time will be given the ability to only come on days when the room capacity will be correct. A new schedule for that room will be completed. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 8/30/23, at approx. 12:20pm during an unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 9 children while Staff #2 left the room for approximately 2 minutes. The youngest children were one year 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 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.) Had a meeting with staff to review ratios and our current policy of using the walkie talkie if need to leave the room for any reason. Teachers are not to leave the room out of ratio at any time without coverage. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, a highchair with a broken safety strap was observed in the Infant Room. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was removed from the highchair at time of inspection. A new T-strap for highchair was purchased and put in the highchair that was missing a strap. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, five torn rest mats were located in the PK room located on the second floor. 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.) Brand new rest mats were bought for our PK room. Any torn mats were thrown away. All new mats were numbered for individual use by a specific child. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, the refrigerator thermometer located in the Sweet Shop classroom had a reading of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new thermometer was placed in the Sweet Shop refrigerator. It is reading a temperature at and under 45 degrees. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, an infant was observed asleep in the facility's swing in an upright position that is not 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.) All infants are placed in cribs while sleeping in a position recommended by the AAP. Teachers will receive training on infant sleeping. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Description: Each child care space/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at the time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces throughout the facility where children were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A binder with Emergency Contact forms have been placed in each classroom each child is in. |
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| 2023-08-10 | 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: Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 9/19. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pediatric First Aid/CPR is scheduled and will be copleted within one week. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of renewal, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles have been labeled with each child's name. |
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| 2023-08-10 | 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: On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain proof of annual training in the facility's emergency plan and annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed both Emergency Plan training and Fire Safety Training. All staff are required to participate in yearly emergency plan training and Fire Safety Training. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #-2will have until 8/25/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 8/10/23, at time of renewal inspection, a first aid kit, hand sanitizer and suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the second floor PK classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer have been moved from the pk desk to the closet that has a child lock. |
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| 2023-08-10 | 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: On 8/10/23, at time of inspection, no evidence of 30-day fire detection testing was on file at the facility as required by the Fire & Panic Act of 2020. 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.) An inspection log was started on Aug 10, 2023, documenting that we test our fire alarm system that day. We will continue to test the system every month and document the testing moving forward. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed numbered mats in classroom 1, 2, 3 but did not have a mat chart that specified which mat belonged to a child. 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.) All classrooms that use mats for nap time each have a list of mat numbers and children's names hung up in each classroom. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the toddler classroom Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We purchased new refrigerator thermometers for every room. We placed a new one in each room and in each refrigerator, including the toddler classroom. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification observed infant bottles not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles and nursers have been updated with each child's name. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.102(a) - General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(a) Description: General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification observed broken mats that are used by the children. The mats had the foam accessible.During renewal inspection certification rep checked the outdoor play equipment. The purple caterpillar had the orange foot broken Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.) All mats that had foam accessible will be thrown away or fixed with duct tape that is paced correctly without being harmful to the child while laying down. The foot on the purple caterpillar has been removed. The playset is safe for children to still play with and there are no sharp ends to it. The foot has been taped up as well if needed. |
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| 2022-09-13 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 10 health and safety training. Staff had the 6 hour health and safety training taken on 9-11-16. Staff 2 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 ) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 -- will have until 9-28-22 to complete the required training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 completed the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. A copy will be sent. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance and not the DHS clearance Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.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 1 went on September 13th to get her DHS FBI clearance. She is not permitted to come back to work until the clearance is received. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in older toddler room and young preschool room. Plaster was also exposed in the young preschool 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.) The paint in our older toddler room has been repainted. The paint and plaster in our young toddler room has been fixed and repainted. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(g)/3270.82(j) - Clean and good repair/Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g)/3270.82(j) Description: Clean and good repair/Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the children's bathroom. The toilet in the girls bathroom would not flushDuring renewal inspection certification rep checked the sink and it was not working. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our landlord brought a company out to make sure the toilet is in working order. |
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| 2022-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep did not see handwashing signs above the toilet in the boys and girls bathroom Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs have been placed in all bathroom stalls in the boys and girls bathrooms. |
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