Cyert Center for Early Education Penn Ave
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. 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 for Child #1 was obtained and is currently in the child's file. Although more than 12 months had elapsed between health reports, the child's record now contains a current health report and is compliant with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 most recent health assessments in the file for Facility Person #1, a food service worker, exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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.) A current health assessment for Facility Person #1 was completed and is currently in the facility person's file. The record now includes a valid health assessment in accordance with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 most recent parent updates for the fee agreement in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates. 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 financial agreement was reviewed and updated and is now current in the child's file. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency drills were conducted more than 12 months apart: 2/25/25-3/11/26. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent emergency drill was conducted on 3/11/2026. Although the prior drill occurred on 2/25/2025, resulting in more than 12 months between documented drills, the facility is now current with the annual emergency drill requirement. Documentation of the completed drill is currently on file at the facility. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The initial training in the facility's emergency plan in the file for Staff Person #7 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) Staff Person #7 completed the required emergency plan training, and documentation of the training has been placed in the staff member's file. Although the training was not completed within the required 90-day timeframe, the educator has received the training and is knowledgeable of the facility's emergency plan. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 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.) The required annual fire safety training for Staff Persons #2, #3, and #5 has been completed. Documentation of the completed training is maintained in each staff member's file. Although more than 12 months had elapsed between the previous and most recent trainings, all identified staff are currently compliant with the annual fire safety training requirement. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 out-of-state child abuse clearances in the files for Staff Person #8 and 9 were obtained after the staff persons' first days working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required out-of-state child abuse clearances for Staff Persons #8 and #9 were obtained and are in each staff member's file. All identified records are currently compliant with CPSL requirements. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 contained a foreign college degree, which had not been evaluated by an approved accreditation agency. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director Team has initiated the process of obtaining an evaluation for Staff Person #4's degree through an approved credential evaluation agency and will provide documentation upon receipt. The evaluation will be maintained in the staff member's personnel file. |
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| 2026-05-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. 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.) The written evaluation for Staff Person #5 was completed and is maintained in the staff member's personnel file. Although more than 12 months had elapsed between evaluations, the staff member's evaluation is current and the file is now compliant with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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: The sinks in Room #2 and #3 were out of reach for the children to wash their hands and did not contain a means of easy approach, such as platforms or steps. 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.) During the licensing inspection, it was identified that the sinks in Rooms #2 and #3 were not easily accessible to children and did not have a means of easy approach. The issue was corrected during the inspection by providing step stools in both classrooms, allowing children to independently access the sinks for handwashing. The classrooms were brought into compliance at the time of the visit. |
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| 2026-05-29 | 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 fire drill/fire system test log documents three occasions when fire system tests exceeded thirty days between tests: 8/5-9/9, 11/4-12/18 and 3/10-4/14. 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 system test log reflects three instances in which the interval between documented fire system tests exceeded 30 days (8/5--9/9, 11/4--12/18, and 3/10--4/14). The fire system has been tested and is currently in compliance with required testing standards. Documentation of the most recent and ongoing tests is maintained on file at the facility. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 1/28/26, staff statements disclosed that staff #1 was alone in a young toddler room with a group of mixed young and older toddlers on 1/15/26. Therefore, ratio at the time was 1:6. 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.) On 1/15/2026, the staffing ratio issue in the young toddler room was corrected promptly when an additional educator entered the room, ensuring appropriate ratios were met for the mixed-age group. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements utilized by the facility do not specify the services provided. 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.) Fee agreement forms have been updated with a bullet point clearly directing families to an outline of all services provided. Updated forms will be distributed to all enrolled families moving forward. |
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| 2025-05-27 | 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 initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet). 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.) A valid health assessment for Staff Person #1 has been obtained and added to their file. |
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| 2025-05-27 | 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 most recent NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between certificates. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated after the staff person's first day in child care. The out of state Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 was acquired after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet). 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 #--- 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 #3¿s NSOR certificate was renewed and placed in their file. Staff Person #4¿s disclosure statement was completed, signed, dated, and added to the file. Staff Person #5¿s out-of-state child abuse clearance was received and filed. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The foreign degree in the file for Staff Person #2 has not been evaluated by an approved evaluation agency (member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 has a foreign degree on file that has not yet been evaluated by a NACES- or AICE-approved credentialing agency. Shortly after the inspection, Staff Person #2 underwent surgery, and we do not currently have a confirmed timeline for them to return to work. As the credential evaluation process requires them direct involvement (including an application and release of records), we are unable to proceed with obtaining the evaluation until they is able to participate. We intend to submit the degree for official evaluation through a recognized agency (NACES or AICE) as soon as Staff Person #2 is able to engage in the process. If there absence extends beyond the expiration of our current certificate, they will only be permitted to return as a paid volunteer until the credential evaluation is completed and confirms they qualifications for the assigned role. We understand that, without this evaluation, we do not have documentation to verify the precise level of education and cannot assign them to an aide or assistant teacher position. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden deck in the outdoor play space. 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 damaged section of the wooden deck was sanded and sealed to eliminate splinters and sharp edges. |
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| 2025-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on glass located in Rooms #6 and 7. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual identification strips were installed on all glass panes in Rooms #6 and #7 during the inspection. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of rest equipment in use in the Preschool 2 and Older Toddler B rooms. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment in use in the Preschool 2 and Older Toddler B rooms was rearranged to provide 2 feet of space on 3 sides of those cots. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The admission date on the agreement on file for child #3 was incorrect. 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.) The admission date on the agreement on file for child #3 was corrected to indicate the accurate date of the child's admission. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was incorrect. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was corrected and copies were distributed to all appropriate locations throughout the facility. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact form on file for child #3 and agreement on file for child #4 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing more than 6 months after the previous agreements/ emergency contact forms on file. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current emergency contact form on file for child #3 and agreement on file for child #4 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing more than 6 months after the previous agreements/ emergency contact forms on file, but those reviews were documented and in the children¿s files prior to our licensing visit |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file, but the current assessment was in the child¿s file prior to our licensing visit.. |
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| 2024-05-13 | 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: A staff person was observed in the Infant A room using wipes to clean a child's hands - child is able to wash hands at the sink - after diapering and before eating. 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.) An administrator reviewed with the Infant A staff person using wipes to clean a child's hands that the child is able to wash hands at the sink and should wash their hands at the sink after diapering and before eating. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The current complete health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed on 05/02/2024. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: A staff person in the Infant A room was observed using hand sanitizer rather than washing their hands after diapering/ before feeding a child. Correction Required: 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.) An administrator reviewed with the Infant A staff person that hand sanitizer is not a substitute for washing their hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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| 2024-05-13 | 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: There was no proof of application for a clearance required from out-of-state on file for Facility Person #1 or for the FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. These required clearances were completed after the staff persons' respective start dates. The current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clearance required from out-of-state were complete and on file for Facility Person #1 and the FBI clearance was complete and on file for Facility Person #2 before the date of our licensing visit. The current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file, however the updated clearnaes are in the educator¿s file. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: There were no gloves, tweezers or scissors in the first aid kit in the Young Toddler A room. 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.) Gloves, tweezers and scissors were added to the first aid kit in the Young Toddler A room |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was splintered wood on railings accessible to children on the outdoor studio in the facility's outdoor playspace. 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 splintered wood was covered with durable duct tape on 05/13/2024, and one week later facilities management completed a thorough process to repair the splintered area. |
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| 2024-05-13 | 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: There was a small spot of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 13. 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 small spot of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 13 was covered with durable duct tape. |
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| 2024-05-13 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: There was a plexiglass partition in the traffic area in the Infant A room with no visual identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A picture of the children in the classroom was affixed to the plexiglass to serve as visual identification. |
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| 2024-05-13 | 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: There was no documentation the operator has tested the fire alarm system at least every 30 days. Previously it was determined that the disruption to other programs in the building provided a valid reason for the operator not to do so and instead have the system professionally inspected annually. However as the same legal entity owns the building and the child care program, this is not a valid reason for an operator to not test the fire alarm system at least every 30 days and document the testing. 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.) A test of the fire alarm system was conducted during the licensing visit. |
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| 2023-09-11 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: There was a bench outside in the playspace with a crack in the seat, creating a potential pinch point. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crack in the seat of the bench was secured with duct tape, eliminating the risk of a potential pinch point. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was a cot in use in Room #2 with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room #2 was promptly reorganized to ensure that the cot had 2 feet or more of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2023-05-11 | 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 updated health and safety training required to be completed by staff by 12/30/22 was completed after that date by Facility Persons #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #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.) The updated health and safety training required were completed by Facility Persons #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #19 prior to 05/11/2023. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #9 (10/19/22) was completed after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.) The initial health assessment/TB test on file for Facility Person #18 (8/11/21 & 8/13/21) were completed more than a year prior to their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.) 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #9 was completed 10/19/2022. Facility Person #18 completed a health assessment/TB test 06/03/2023. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The most recent letter on file notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated 4/20/22. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated letters notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was written and sent 05/15/2023 |
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| 2023-05-11 | 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 signature on the disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 was dated after their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 (3/10/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for an NSOR clearance. A required out of state clearance on file for Facility Person #4 (1/9/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet.) There was no proof of application on file for this clearance.The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #9 (10/18/22) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for anFBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The signature on the disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 was dated 03/08/2023. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed 03/10/23. A required out of state clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was completed 1/9/23. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #9 was completed 10/18/22. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #12 was classified as a group supervisor with documentation of a bachelors degree that includes 30 related credits. There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #12. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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.) Facility Person #12 was reclassified as an Assistant Group Supervisor. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at a toilet in the restroom between Rooms #3 and #4. 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.) A handwashing sign was added to the toilet stall in the restroom between Rooms #3 and #4. |
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| 2022-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: There was no documentation on file of fire drills conducted at the facility prior to 8/15/22. 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.) We have a current fire drill log on file. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The current agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission. 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.) Dates of admission were added to the current agreements for child #1 and child #2 on 5/27/22 |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #3 completed a health assessment on 10/23/21. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #2 and #3 were reviewed and signed by a parent more than 6 months prior. There was also an additional parent signature on each agreement that was not dated. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent of children #2 & #3 reviewed, signed, and dated the agreements on file for children #2 & #3 on 5/31/22. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The only emergency drill conducted and documented on file at the facility was conducted on 4/21/22, more than 12 months after the requirement to conduct annual drills became effective (12/19/2020.) Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted and documented on 4/21/22 |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file that the most recent updated emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent updated emergency plan was emailed to both the county and local municipality emergency management agencies and documentation of receipt was provided. |
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| 2022-05-27 | 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 current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #3, #5 and #7 was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety 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.) Facility Person #3 completed their fire safety training on 8/17/21. Facility Person #5 completed their fire safety training on 8/17/21. Facility Person #7 completed their fire safety training on 8/17/21. |
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| 2022-05-27 | 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: There was no acceptable health and safety training completed and file within 90 days of hire for Facility Person #6. (See IS Code sheet. The (not valid) training on file at hire was dated 10/14/18. The acceptable training was dated 4/26/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #6 completed acceptable health and safety training 4/26/22. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. (See IS Code sheet) The training was completed on 9/15/21. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 completed pediatric first aid & CPR training on 9/15/21. |
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| 2022-05-27 | 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 current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the prior criminal history clearance on file. The disclosure statement on file and signed by Facility Person # 6 was not signed by a witness. 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 without a valid signed disclosure statement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #5 completed criminal history clearance on 3/2/22. Facility Person # 6provided disclosure statement signed by a witness on 5/27/22. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.35(a) - Group Sup responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(a) Description: Group Sup responsibilities Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file indicates Facility Person #2 has completed a bachelors degree in a nonrelated field, and has completed 15 credits in human services. There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #2. Facility Person #2 was classified as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at §3270.35(a)(1) - (3). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child care experience documentation was added to Facility Person #2's file. Facility Person #2 was reclassified as an assistant group supervisor on 5/27/22. |
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| 2022-05-27 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water running from the sinks accessible to children in several rooms was measured to exceed 110° F as follows: Room 1 - 120 ° F; Room 2 - 123° F; and Room 3 - 116° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plumbers were contacted and since 5/27/22 have visited the site 4 times to check, recheck, and adjust water temperatures to ensure that the temperatures in areas accessible to children (in this case, Room 1, Room 2, and Room 3) do not exceed 110 degrees. Their final visit was 6/17/22. |
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| 2022-05-27 | 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: There was a small area of damaged plaster on the back wall in Room 4. 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 small area of damaged plaster on the back wall in Room 4 was sealed appropriately on 5/27/22. |
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