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About the Provider
Day Care Centers, Inc. provides year-round high quality child care services for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age We offer a before and after school care for Copper Beech Elementery School and a full summer program for children 5 thru 12.
We are licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and we are a licensed private Nursery School through Department of Education.
Diapers and wipes are included in tuition price.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-09-15 | 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: Observed 9/15/2025 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 1/23/2025. 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.) Child's family was contacted and asked to bring back their paperwork. |
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| 2025-09-15 | 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: Observed 9/15/2025 staff #1 file did not contain out of state clearances from Florida. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was removed from the room, we talked to staff in the office and filled out their information to receive their out of state clearance from Florida. |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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: Observed 9/24/2024 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 11/16/2023. 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.) Child #1's parent was called and asked to bring in their child's current health report. The parent brought it in that afternoon. |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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: Observed 9/24/2022 child #2, was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/29/2023. 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.) Child #2 parent was called and asked to bring in their child's current health report. The parent brought the form in that afternoon. |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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: Observed 9/24/2024 the fire detection device was not tested every 30 days; the facility shall have the alarm tested at least annually by a fire safety professional. The facility shall maintain, with the facility's fire drill logs, written documentation of the test results. The current annually fire drill log by a fire safety professional was last conducted of August of 2023. 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 protection bureau company tested the fire alarm system in the building on 9/25/2024. The inspection report is attached. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: On 8/28/2024 during the investigation staff #1 admitted that staff #1 and 2 Staff observed staff #3 was working under the influence while supervising children in the classroom. 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 # 3 was removed from the classroom as soon as staff #1 and 2 suspected that staff #3 was under the influence. The situation was discussed with staff #3 and 3 others office members in the staff lounge. Staff #3 was terminated and escorted out of the building. |
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| 2023-09-27 | 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: Observed 9/27/2023 Child # 1 file was missing a review and update on their agreement form that requires an update at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.) Provider child #1 parent with new agreement to sign. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed On 9/27/2023 observed children #1,2, and 3 files did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 parent provider proof of upcoming shot date. Child #2, #3 provider written documentation that their child would receive the flu shot.. |
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| 2023-09-27 | 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: Observed 9/27/2023 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #4 hands after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was coached in proper procedure for changing/toileting children including ensuring the child washes his hands afterwards. Staff #2 took 2 trainings on toilet training and health and safety. Signs were posted in bathrooms and changing tables regarding hand washing after changing/toileting and specific steps to follow when changing toileting. |
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| 2023-09-27 | 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: Observed 9/27/2023 staff #1 file did not contain out of state Delaware clearances for CSPL requirements of a completed DHS file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Delaware- Child protection registry clearances ordered on 9/27/2023. Delaware State Bureau to Identification scheduled for 10/9/2023 (earliest appointment available- does not take walk-ins. Staff #1 is not working with children, as soon as we receive the clearances, I will email them. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/27/2022 child #4 file was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on emergency contact information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was pulled from care officially on 10/10/2022, child has been in the hospital and parent doesn't want child to attend child care anymore. They have moved back to New York. 9/23/2022 was the child's last day of attendance. Start date attendance (9/8/2022) . |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Observed 9/27/2022 Child # 3 file was missing an updated health report for child. Child's last health assessment was 12-30-2021. The parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler 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.) Parent was asked to bring in their child's latest physical and vaccinations. This child physical was emailed to DHS on 10/4/2022. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) - Original container/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(5) Description: Original container/Original label Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/27/2022 in Fozzie Bears classroom Child# 2 had their EPI Pen not in its original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. 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.) Parent was asked to bring in another original box with the prescription for the EPI Pen with the prescription. Pharmacy refused to reprint the prescription and had parent refill the prescription. Documentation of new prescription box was sent to DHS by email 10/4/2022. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/27/2022 staff #1 was missing their tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: 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.) Employee got a note from her doctor stating why she didn't get the TB test (pregnancy). Employer will get the TB test after birth of child. Baby delivered 10/11/2022. Employee will return to work 11/28/2022 once she is cleared for work. She'll give us written notification of TB test and results. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/27/2022 in Care bears classroom child # 1 cup was not label to identify the cup belong to this specific child. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed child's name on their cup to identify that the cup belonged to child. Provider corrected on site during inspection. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Observed 9/27/2022 child # 5 emergency contact information was missing their 6 month periodic review. 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.) Parent was asked at pickup on 9/27/2022 to sign, date and review her child's emergency contact form. Copy of signed EC form emailed to DHS 10/3/2022. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 and 4 does not contain a completed child abuse, DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both employee #2 and #4 have been removed from the classrooms and will not work with children until we receive their clearances from the state of Vermont. They will work in the office filling and training until clearances are approved. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) - Has all items/On excursions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Description: Has all items/On excursions Noncompliance Area: Observed 9/27/2022 in care bears classroom the first aid kit was missing water from their first aid kit. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). 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.One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A bottle of water was immediately placed in the mobile first aid kit while inspector was there. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2018-07-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DAY CARE CHILDREN WERE WALKING ON THE PLAYGROUND, AWAY FROM THEIR STAFF, AND OUT OF THE STAFF'S SITE. 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.) 1. STAFF RECIEVED VERBAL TYHEN WRITTEN NOTICE REGUARDING SUPERVISING CHILDREN WHILE OUTSIDE. STAFF HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AREAS TO STAND SUCH AS TRASH CANS, WATER FOUNTAIN, CLIMBER, AND FRONT AND BACK FIELDS. AT NO TIME ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED TO GO FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER WITHOUT DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A TEACHER. 2. TRAINING ON SUPERVISION THAT WAS DONE BERFORE THE START OF CAMP WAS REVIEWED WITH ALL CAMP STAFF. 3. WE WILL INCLUDE SUPERVISION TRAINING TO OUR STAFF MEETING FOR ALL STAFF. SPECIFICALLY TOUCHING ON THE SOLE USE OF SPACE AND SUPERVISING CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES. 4. ALL STAFF, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMP STAFF, HAVE NAME CARD FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUPS. THEY CARRY THEM WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THE DAY. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.62(d) - No simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE, THAT IS MEASURED PLAYSPACE, WAS BEING USED BY THE PUBLIC AT THE SAME TIME AS THE DAY CARE CHILDREN WERE USING IT. A WOMAN WITH TWO CHILDREN WAS ON THE PLAYGROUND. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. HOURS THAT THE DAY CARE USES THE PLAYGROUND ARE POSTED. 2. INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF THE PLAYGROUND BY THE COMMUNITY ONLY WHEN THE DAY CARE IS NOT USING IT HAS BEEN SENT OUT THRUOGH SOCIAL MEDIA TO THE COMMUNITY. 3. WE HAVE OBTAINED A LETTER FROM THE ARDSLEY COMMUNITY CENTER (ABINGTON TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION) STATING THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAY NOT USE THE PLAYGROUND DURING ASSIGNED DAY CARE HOURS. 4. OUR POLICY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO STATE THAT STAFF ARE INSTRUCTED TO TELL THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THEY NEED TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AREA WHILE IT IS BEING USED BY THE DAY CARE. IF THE PLAYGROUND IS BEING USED BY THE COMMUNITY THEN DAY CARE STAFF ARE INSTRUCTED TO GO TO AN ALTERNATE GROSS MOTOR AREA SUCH AS THE GYM/CAFETRIA (AS LONG AS THOSE ARE NOT IN USE BY THE COMMUNITY). 5. STAFF HAVE BEEN GIVEN A COPY OF THE UPDATED POLICY AND HAVE SIGNED IT. 6. THIS POLICY WILL BE REVIEWED IN GREAT DETAIL AGAIN DURING OUR SEPTEMBER STAFF MEETING. |
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