Cynthia K Francks Child Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contains a current Child Abuse clearance dated 5/12/26 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 12/10/20. The file for staff 2 contains a current State Police clearance dated 11/7/20 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 11/10/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staffperson #1 renewed her clearance as soon as it was realized that it had expired. All staff have and will have current clearances at all times. |
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| 2026-06-09 | 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: There was a cracked blue basket in the preschool room. There was a ripped blue couch with exposed foam in the SA room library area. There were 2 ripped puppets with exposed foam and a cracked playhouse door in the OT room. 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 blue basket was taped and then later disposed of. The blue couch in the library area was taped at the rip. The 2 ripped puppets were disposed of. The cracked door on the kitchen playset in the OT room was taped. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During naptime there were four cots with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots while the equipment was in use in the preschool room. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots were moved and placed 2 feet apart on three side. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone number of the physician was obtained and written in on Child #1's emergency contact. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 4/27/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/14/25. The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 1/2/26 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 5/22/25. The file for child #3 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 8/6/25 that was not obtained withing 6 months of the previous health report dated 7/30/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There is a current physical in the child's file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 1/17/24. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/9/26 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child has not attended the child care for over a month now. The child was terminated from the child care due to not providing a physical and not attending. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: There was a Top Care Infant Paint and Fever bottle without the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled with the child's name and locked away. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication Top Care infant's Pain & Fever for children #5 and #6. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication for child #5 was picked up by the parent. The medication for child # 6, the parent filled out a medication log and it is on file. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There was a lunch box out of the refrigerator that contained lunchmeat. The lunchbox was in a cubby in the preschool room. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lunch box was placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There was an electrical cord hanging from a yellow seahorse on the OT room wall creating a shocking and tripping hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cord was attached to the wall to prevent and tripping and choking hazards. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent emergency procedure letter was placed in the emergency plan and in the child start up packets. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked 10 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/24 to 12/19/25. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person was given 2 weeks to complete the annual clock hours. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: On 6/9/26 a group of OT were observed playing in the playground. The playground is missing part of the fencing creating an unsafe area providing access to a parking lot. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contracted with a fencing company to install a new privacy fence once the new retaining wall is installed at the end of the month. The children are not using the side of the playground where the fence is missing until a new fence is installed. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a hand sanitizer bottle on top of a shelf in the SA room label " keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was removed from the shelf in the SA room and locked up in a closet. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: There was a Chelidonium Majus plant considered toxic in the toddler's playground area accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Chelidonium Majus plants were removed and disposed of. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were four damaged ceiling tyles in the indoor play space. There were two broken metal fence pipes creating sharp edges and a bended fence on back of the preschool/SA playground. There was garbage in the playground area while the toddlers were using the playinground. 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 4 damaged tiles were replaced in the hallway. A new fence will be installed in the playground area. The fence will be installed by 8/14/2026. The garbage was cleaned up and will be cleaned daily. |
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| 2026-06-09 | 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: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 3/2/26 to 4/27/26. 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 detection system was preformed at inspection. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room was not operable. 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 refrigerator in the infant room. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing are in the YT and infant room lacked hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new garbage can with a hands free lid was purchased and placed in the YT and Infant rooms. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There is an uncovered protective outlet on the right side of the wall by the teachers closet in the OT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An outlet cover was placed in the outlet. |
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| 2026-02-26 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first- aid kit in the YT lacked tweezers. 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.) Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2026-01-22 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: "Based on staff statements, the child care facility was flooded on 1/3/26. Due to the damage caused by the flood, all the drywall at the bottom of the walls will be cut out and replaced. All of the flooring has been removed and will be replaced. The facility is working with a professional restoration company to make the repairs." 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.) On 1/5/26 parents were called to pick up the children due to the water main break. On 1/7/26 we called the parents to offer them care at the Penn Hills location after making sure we had enough space to comply with ratio and capacity. |
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| 2025-06-18 | 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: There were 3 cracked bins in the SA room. There was a cracked bin in the preschool room. The red 6 seat buggy was cracked in 3 different spots. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked bins in the SA room and preschool room were removed and thrown away. New bins were placed in the rooms. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On June 18 around 8:30 am, Staff # 2 did not claimed child #1 during the supervision and ratio check. Correction Required: 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.) We reviewed with the staff the policies and procedures on supervision and ratios. Name tags were made for each child and are being used by the staff, to keep track of the children in their care. |
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| 2025-06-18 | 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 operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letters to the local Police chief and the Fire Marshall were written and mailed out. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a bag of Potting Mix label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in the playground. There was a hand sanitizer label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in on top of a cabinet on in the SA room. There was a Coppertone Sun protector label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children in a cubby in the OT room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bag of potting soil was removed and disposed of. |
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| 2025-06-18 | 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: There was a trash can without a lid that contained trash that has been contaminated with human secretion in the SA room. 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.) The garbage can was removed and a new garbage can with a lid was placed in the SA room. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the SA room lacked gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were placed in the first aid kit in the SA room. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 most recent smoke alarm testing was 7/19/24, which is more than 30 days prior. 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 fire drill was completed and smoke detection devices were tested on 8/29/2024. |
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| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15 am, 9 children, two staff, and a therapist were observed playing the indoor gross motor space. Staff #1 named 6 children as being in their assigned group: including 1 preschool aged child and 5 older toddlers. Staff #2 stated that they did not have a group of assigned children. Staff #2 stated that she was responsible for the whole group of children. When asked to name all the children, Staff #2 was unable to name all the children therefore, leaving three older toddlers that were not named as part of an assigned group of children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were assigned a specific group of children. The children will be split between the two workers in the room. Subs will receive a list of children they are responsible for. Staff will be assigned a group of children, and the size of that group will be in accordance with the ratio requirements for that specific age group. Staff will be physically present and know the whereabouts of the children in their assigned group. |
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| 2024-06-04 | 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: There was a cracked Castle slide in the playground. There was a cracked sand box toy and 2 foam blocks with teeth marks in the pre-k room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the YT room. There was a cracked bin and 2 cracked wooden fire station toys in the OT room. There were 2 cracked baskets in the preschool room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked Castle slide, the sand box toy, and two foam blocks were removed and disposed of. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work address and phone number was obtained and placed on the emergency contact. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's special needs information was obtained and placed on each child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol For child # 3. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A medication log was filled out by the parent of child #3. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There were 2 gallons of milk and 1 yogurt plastic tub on top of the cubbies in the OT room. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The milk and yogurt were removed from the room and placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There were 2 nails sitting under the girl's bathroom unlocked counter accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The nails were removed from under the vanity and disposed of. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked 6 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person took the six hours of missing classes. |
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| 2024-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a current fire safety training dated 1/12/24 that was obtained pass a year from the previous fire safety training certificate dated 10/7/22. 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.) Fire safety class was obtained and is in the staff file. |
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| 2024-06-04 | 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 peeling paint on the right side of the building wall by the table in the playground. Three was damaged plaster on the girl's bathroom wall. 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 plaster on the wall was repaired with cardboard and tape. The peeling paint in the playground was sanded and painted over. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed confirmed that Staff #1 does single out and threaten the children in care. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was spoken to and written up for the violation against her. Staff person was told to tone down her normal way of speaking to others, to avoid others from interpreting her way of talking to be harsh and demeaning. Staff person #1 was also informed to take a class on professionalism in the childcare. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed to be using harsh, demeaning language in the presence of children. Corroborating statements from the Staff interviewed attest to Staff #1demeaning and harsh language used in the presence of children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was spoken to, written up, and told to tone down her normal way of speaking to others, to avoid others from interpreting her way of talking to be harsh and demeaning. |
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| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 file for Staff # 2 lacked verification of completion of the updated health and safety training. 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.) Staff Person #2 completed the updated health and safety training. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a wooden easel in the Preschool Classroom that had multiple small metal tacks that were sticking out in the back creating a cutting hazard for the children in care. 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 easel was removed from the center. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #3 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP or the individual's professional title. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A more recent health report with the Dr's signature and title is in the child's file. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #1 and #2, both enrolled for more than 60 days, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 and #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/13/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed exemption letter from the flu vaccine was obtained from child #1 &2's parents on 6/13/2023. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 lacked parental permission for Infants Motrin. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new medication request form was filled out and is on file for child #4. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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 #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid/CPR). 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2, will obtain a CPR/First aid certification by a PQAS trainer. Until that is completed, Staff person #2 will by supervised at all times while working with children. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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 file for Staff #4 contained a Health Assessment that was deemed unacceptable. 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.) A letter was obtained from the Doctor's office stating staff person #4 was seen in the office on the date of his current physical. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed a laminator that had a metal cutting blade on the back that was accessible to the children in care and created a cutting hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The laminator was moved to an area where it is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 6/28/23 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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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will complete a pediatric CPR/First -aid training on 6/26/2023. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer disclosure statement. The file for Staff #3 contained a State Police request that was obtained after their date of hire and therefore incorrectly provisionally hired. Staff #3 was observed to be working alone in the Young Toddler Classroom unsupervised without all clearances in their file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #3 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new disclosure statement reading for employment was signed by staff person #1 on 6/15/2023 and placed in their file. Staff #1 and #3 will not work at the facility until complete clearances are obtained. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed a surge protector with three missing protective outlet covers in the Preschool Classroom. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The surge protector was removed from the room completely. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children, " in an unlocked low drawer in the Young Toddler Classroom that was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was removed from the drawer. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Classroom lacked nonporous gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were placed in the first-aid kit in the OT room. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed multiple large weeds sticking through the metal fence and various pieces of garbage in the outdoor play space that created a tripping and tangling hazard to the children in care. 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 weeds and pieces of garbage were removed from the fence and play area. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed a large play structure that had foam flooring underneath it in the Indoor Gross Motor space that was obstructing the exit from the facility. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The play structure and foam mats in the hallway were removed. |
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| 2022-08-01 | 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: Located in the Preschool Classroom was a low hanging chalkboard that had a detached trim piece on the right side creating a pinch point. In the Preschool Classroom there was a metal cabinet that had rust along the bottom creating a rough edge. 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 chalk board and the metal cabinet were removed from the room and trashed. |
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| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Young Toddler Room for Child #3. The Emergency Contact information was not present in the Older Toddler Room for Child #2. The children were present and receiving care in those rooms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) emergency contacts were obtained for child #2 and child #3 and placed in the rooms. |
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| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an infant, lacked a written formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Feeding schedule for child #1 was obtained and places in the infant room. |
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| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Located in the Preschool Classroom were two spray bottles that did not specify the contents. Staff disclosed that it was a disinfectant. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both spray bottles were labeled with the name of the contents. |
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| 2022-08-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the Young Toddler room lacked nonporous gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were placed in the first aid kit in the young toddler room. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 and #4 lacked the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address of the physician's office was added to the emergency contact form for child # 2 and 4. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child # 1 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new DHS health form was printed out at the Dr's office and has the Dr's signature on it. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated shot record was obtained from the Dr's office showing all vaccines are current and up to date. |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #3 lacked a 4th dose of DTAP and a influenza vaccination. Correction Required: 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.) A current shot record was obtained from the Dr's office showing that all vaccines were administered and current. |
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| 2022-03-17 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the facility's fire drill log, the school-age room was listed as the hypothetical location in both February and March 2022. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will choose a different location for next month's fire drill. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The bottom of one of the letters of reference in the file for staff person #2 was blurred, so the date and signature was not visible. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff's file shall have 2 written letters of reference. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Both the state police clearance rap sheet and the FBI rap sheet in the file for staff person #1 included a charge that was missing a disposition and grade. The staff person was within their 45-day provisional period, but was observed in the hallway alone with 4 young toddlers Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff's file will have 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. In the future, we will make sure that all new staff have complete clearances before working alone in a room and by the end of their 45-day provisional period. |
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| 2022-02-10 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: There was a black shoulder bag sitting on a wooden toy in the hallway, making it accessible to the young toddlers playing in the hall at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first-aid kits must be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #1, who was observed caring for children in the preschool room at the time of the inspection, was for volunteer purposes. 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.) A facility person's record shall include a copy of a child abuse clearance that states for employment not just volunteer. The proper child abuse clearance for employment was obtained by the staff and the center director emailed a copy that same day as the visit. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, there was a stack of cots on coasters that was obstructing the doorway leading from that room into the older toddler room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stack of cots on coasters was moved from in front of the one doorway. All exits shall remain unobstructed. |
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| 2021-11-30 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-26 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The last emergency plan training in the file for staff person #1, observed at the facility at the time of the inspection, was dated 10/7/2020. 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.) The individual received training in the facility's emergency plan the same day. |
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| 2021-10-26 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on a low shelf in the preschool room, making it accessible to the children in care at the time. The directions included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was immediately moved to a high shelf. |
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| 2021-09-16 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:10pm, upon entering the preschool room, staff person #1 was present with 10 children, a combined group of 8 preschoolers and 2 school-age children. This certification representative counted 10 children and then asked staff person #1 if that number was correct. The staff person stated they had 9 children and as they were identifying the children, child #1, a school-ager, popped up from behind 2 tables. The staff person then stated that they thought there were 9 children because they couldn't see child #1 behind the tables. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times and will remain in compliance with these requirements. |
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| 2021-07-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.183(b) - No information disclosed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(b) Description: No information disclosed Noncompliance Area: Based on observation during the unannounced visit, the inspection summary dated 4/28/21 was posted in the hallway. The staff person's name was visible, however, the child's name was blacked out. In the front office, the inspection summary dated 6/23/21 was posted by the computer with all four staff names visible Correction Required: A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The posted inspection summary was removed. |
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| 2019-12-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan training in the file for staff person #2 was dated beyond initial employment at this specific site. 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.) The file now includes current emergency plan training for this facility. The file now includes a current emergency plan training. In the future, we will make sure all staff, including floaters and seasonal staff, receive facility-specific training in the emergency plan before working with children. |
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| 2019-12-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last fire safety training in the file for staff #1 was more than 12 months ago. The last two trainings in fire safety in the file for staff person #2 were dated more than 12 months apart. 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.) Staff person #1 is scheduled to attend a fire safety training in early January. The file for staff person #2 now has current fire safety training. In the future, we will make sure that all staff, including floaters and seasonal staff, need updated fire safety training every 12 months or sooner. |
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| 2019-12-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter training in the file for staff person #2 was dated beyond the first 90 days of the individual's employment with children. 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 file now includes a current Mandated Reporter training. In the future, we will make sure all staff, including floaters and seasonal staff, receive Mandated Reporter training in their first 90 days working with children. |
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| 2018-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool and older toddler room, foam blocks were observed with several sets of teeth marks in them. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks were immediately removed from both rooms. In the future, there will not have anything made of foam in any room younger than school-age children. |
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| 2018-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an expired bottle of Motrin for child #1 in the preschool room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Motrin will be returned to the parent. In the future, all medicines will be checked at arrival and weekly for expiration dates. |
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| 2018-12-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, Vaporub and neosporin, both including instructions to keep out of the reach of children, were observed in a child's backpack in a cubby that was low enough to be accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items were immediately removed from the backpack. In the future, staff will check any new backpacks/bags to make sure there are no toxics in them. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment in the file for staff person #2 did not indicate that a physical exam was completed, as the individual completing the form did not check the first box on the state staff health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will be asked to take the form to their physician to have the form updated. In the future, the operator will review all staff health assessments carefully to ensure that all boxes are checked by the individual completing the exam. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The FBI fingerprint clearance in file for staff person #1, who was beyond their provisional period and observed caring for children at the time of the inspection was missing at least one page from the rap sheet, making it an incomplete clearance. When the complete rap sheet was submitted to the Department, the charge on the rap sheet did not include a disposition, making it incomplete. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing disposition will be submitted to the department within 30 days or the individual will be removed from their child care position. The staff person contacted the number at the bottom of the clearance and they said they will send a hard copy in the mail, which should arrive in 7-10 days. The staff person will also check to see if the missing pages are in her possession. In the future, the operator will review all rap sheets carefully to make sure they are complete. |
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| 2017-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.61(g)/3270.106(a) - Preschool - no napping/play are/Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:00 am, upon entering the preschool room, child #1 was observed sleeping on the floor while 11 other children were involved in free play in the room. Correction Required: Preschool and school-age children may not be involved in small or large muscle activity in the same group space in which children are sleeping or resting.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.) We will create a designated area where a child can rest, while being supervised, but out of the space where children are playing. In the future, children will only rest on appropriate equipment and preschool and school age children will not play and sleep in the same group space. |
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