Deegrace Childcare Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- 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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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 was not signed by the parent Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to sign the fee agreement Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain amount to be paid Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to complete the fee agreement Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain date on which fee is to be paid Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) parent was asked to input date |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to complete fee agreement properly Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement and emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain designated release persons information Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to properly redo the form Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain date of admission Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to complete form Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain physician's name, address and phone number 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.) Parent was asked to complete the form Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain health insurance 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.) Parent was asked to complete form properly Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | 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: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 2/19/2024 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.) Parent was asked to complete health assessment form |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain evidence of parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was asked to complete emergency contact form Child no longer attends |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On November 18, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education, the files contain foreign education Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was informed and the provider requested the evaluation from the company that translated the foreign diplomas, staff will be in the capacity of an aide until education is evaluated. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain signatures of the parent and the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New Agreement was given to parent and parent signed it |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain physician's information. 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.) New emergency contact was given to parent, then the parent inputted the physician information |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #1 did not contain evidence of health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) Parent was given emergency contact form to include health insurance information |
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| 2024-11-15 | 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: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff had to submit a new physical assessment |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening. 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.) Staff was asked to retake another health assessment/TB screening |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form did not contain parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New emergency contact form was printed out and parent signed the new one that was provided |
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| 2024-11-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan. 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.) Emergency training was provided for staff and certificate of training was issued |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain parent signature. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the documents were not corrected. **continued non-compliance** Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) parent signed the agreement |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the documents were not corrected. **continued non-compliance** 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.) File was update by the parent |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the file of Child #3 did not contain an initial health assessment. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the health assessment was not provided. **continued non-compliance** Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent has been informed and child was removed from the center until health assessment is bought in. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection the Cert Rep observed several staff not wash their hands or the children's hands after diapering. On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection staff did not wash hands. **continued non-compliance** Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were trained and asked to watch professional development training on hand washing. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, Staff # did not clean and sanitize the changing table after diaper changing. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility conducted thorough training with all staff pertaining to cleaning in between diaper changing. |
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| 2024-02-06 | 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: On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 working alone in the preschool classroom, Staff #3 has an expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in the file. 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 obtained CPR certification. |
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| 2024-02-06 | 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: On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 working unsupervised, all staff are considered provisional staff. 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. 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.) Provisional staff will not work alone and will be supervised by AGS or higher. |
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| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a) Description: Director responsibilities Noncompliance Area: On February 6, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, there was no Director employed at the facility. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has been hired |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #4 leave children unsupervised 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 will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1 did not contain parent signature Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will sign the fee agreement |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non 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: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and fee agreement of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The binder was updated by parents |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent has provided the physical assessment |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 11/3/2022. 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.) Parent will provide updated health assessment |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diaper changing. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were trained on handwashing procedures |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) Staff will get an initial health assessment. Staff no longer works at facility. |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been trained and certification issued. Staff no longer works at facility. |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff #3 alone in the infant classroom with 6 children present the youngest was 6 months, the oldest was 1 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner came in to assist in the class. |
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| 2023-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On December 11, 2023 during the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed a protective outlet cover missing in the toddler class 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.) Protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet |
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| 2023-11-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, there was no evidence of a file for Staff #2 Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file was sent to inspector. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 and Staff #2 working alone, both staff qualify as aides. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved aide into different classroom with a supervisor and moved another supervisor with the 2nd aide. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On November 17, 2023 during the complaint investigation, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 in the infant room with 7 children, the youngest was 5 months old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A second staff person was put in the classroom |
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| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have an individual record at the facility Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File record for all staff were placed into the facility and placed into locked cabinet |
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| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.193(a) Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: Certification Represenative observed facility person's file records accessible and not stored in a locked cabinet Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File records were moved to locked file cabinet ti insure they are inacessible |
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| 2023-08-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: At the time of inspection Staff #1 did not have needed CPSL documents on file at the facility Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.) File record for Staff #1 was placed in the facility and placed in file cabinet |
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| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed water in the lower level childcare space coming from the egress entrance/exit 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.) Lower level of the facility was repaired and damaged areas were replaced with new materials |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - an infant asleep in a swing Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will use proper rest equipment and not sleep in the swing. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following - Child # 6 did not have an agreement in file. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement has been signed by the operator and parent. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - 3 Young toddlers in the activity room that did not have emergency contacts present in the space - 3 preschool children in the basement childcare space did not have emergency contacts present for the 3 of the children Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency binder has been created. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) - Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Description: Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 was observed changing an infant. Staff # 8 did not wash the child's hands after diaper change, and did not sanitize the table after /before changing the second infant. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was retrained immediately. Keeping children healthy is the facility's number one priority. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Description: Name, address, and phone/Age Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address, and age Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been giving until Friday to provide ID or staff will be terminated. Both staff was terminated 2/24/23 |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3, 4, 5 and Staff # 8 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file 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.) All staff have completed the training. Certification has been issued to them. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 needed 10 hours of childcare training in file Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Staff # 5 is not at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 5 has completed the training. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5, 6 and Staff # 8 did not have documentation of the updated 1-hour health safety training in file that was due 12/30/22 Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff has completed training. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8's file had a New York ID, but did not have out of state clearances in file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -8- may not work in a childcare 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 #-8-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 8 will not return to work until all out of state clearances are in file.. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a) Description: Director responsibilities Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a director at the time of renewal inspection Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Deegrace childcare center has hired a director. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 did not have documentation of high school diploma and 2yeears of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS. - Staff # 4 dd not have documentation of high school diploma in file Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been terminated.. |
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| 2023-02-02 | 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: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk through, Cert Rep observed the following: - The outdoor play space had 2 sheets of glass (mirror) on a table that was accessible to children in the play space 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.) Glass has been removed form play area. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 2/15/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Peeling paint in the Little Treasure classroom - right side of wall, and peeling paint in the upstairs bathroom 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. 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.) Wall and bathroom have been covered. |
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| 2022-11-23 | 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 member #1, hired 3/07/2022 contained an incomplete PA State Police clearance dated 3/3/2022. The document observed did not indicate a response. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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 #!1 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff member #1 cannot return to work until her completed Pa State Police clearance is submitted with a response to the facility's file. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, staff member #1 was observed alone with 5 children ages 10 months to 1 year old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director went into the infant to correct the staff: child ratio until the second staff member assigned to the infant room arrived around 9 or 9:30 am. Two staff members will be present in the infant room when there are five children present in care in that room. The required staff: child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2022-11-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: When questioned during the complaint inspection, staff member #1 indicated that she opens the facility in the mornings and supervises two or more children alone until the next staff member arrives around 8 am. or 8:30 am. Staff member #1 also stated that she closes the facility alone with two or more children in care. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No staff member or facility person will be alone in the facility with two or more children in care. The operator and the assigned staff member will be present in the morning when the facility opens at 6 am to ensure at least two facility persons are present when two or more children are in care. The operator and the assigned staff member will be present at the facility in the evening around the close of business to ensure at least two facility persons are present when two or more children are in care. The operator will begin hiring additional staff members or disenrolling children because of lack of staff in order to maintain compliance with the regulations. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a qualified director on-site for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will hire a qualified director to be on-site at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file did not contain the educational qualifications and two years of verified experience necessary for the position, Staffer #1's education was received outside of the United States and have not been evaluated to determine equivalency to the United States educational system. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will not work in the facility as child care staff and will not be counted in the child- staff ratios until the all necessary qualification are obtained and on file at the facility. The staff member must have her education credentials evaluated by one of the evaluating agencies to determine if it is equal to a high school diploma. Staff member #2 must also submit two years (2500 hrs.) of verified experience working with children |
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| 2022-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator arrived to the facility and was counted in the staff: child ratio. The required staff: child ratio will be maintained at all times. The provider will ensure the facility employees enough staff members to accommodate the number of children enrolled. |
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| 2022-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival, three staff members were observed in the facility with 20 children: ages 9 months to school age. The infant room had 1 staffer with 1 nine month old and 3 one year old children. In the kitchen, 1 staffer was observed with a 3 year old and 2 school age children. The main room had 1 staffer with 6 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers and 1 young school age child. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit to OCDEL the ratio form for approval and document ratios every hour at facility . |
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| 2022-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1 was observed alone in the main room with 13 napping children, ages 2 to 6 years old. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will ensure two staff members are supervising the 13 children, ages 2 to 6 yrs old. in the main room during naptime. The two staff members assigned to the main room during naptime will remain in the room with children, at all times. Staff members can only leave their assigned group if another staffer is able to cover their group and maintain the proper staff child: ratio through out the facility. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer was not in the infant room's refrigerator at the time of the renewal inspection. 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 thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #3 and #4 did not have their release person's address listed on their Emergency Contact form at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release person's address will be added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(e) Description: 2 hour diaper check Noncompliance Area: The diaper log was completely empty and had not been filled out for the day on 2/24/22 at the onset of the renewal inspection that took place at 3:30pm Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all staff document the diaper changing schedules to ensure children's diapers are changed once every 2 hours. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.161(a) - Wholesome | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(a) Description: Wholesome Noncompliance Area: Food that was recommended to be frozen such as frozen pizza was stored in the refrigerator and was completely thawed out at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will store food appropriately as recommended in order to keep safe for human consumption. Food that needs to be kept frozen will be kept frozen. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle in the infant room that had not been labeled at the time of the renewal. 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 will have staff label all bottles. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 did not have their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of training at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) Provider will have staff complete the required training hours. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 thru #4 did not have there pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training at the time of the renewal inspection on 2/24/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have staff receive the required Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training. |
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| 2022-02-24 | 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: Staff #6 files revealed that they worked in another state up until 2019; File did not reflect clearance results from the previous state as required for staff in a childcare facility with residency less than 5 years in PA. 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.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.) Staff #6 will apply and retrieve required clearances from previous state and place on file at facility after submitting to OCDEL for review. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.34(d) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Director/Group Sup - 45 children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.34(d) Description: Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Director/Group Sup - 45 children Noncompliance Area: File submitted for Staff #6 at the time of the renewal did not verify the educational requirements to include 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will hire a staff that has the required educational experience; create a file to hold the required documentation and submit to OCDEL for review. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) - Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) Description: Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: Program does not have a Director. A staff stated there was no Director at the program when OCDEL rep inquired during the renewal inspection. Another staff stated the Director worked certain days. On site visit 2/24/22 and 3/2/22 there was no qualified staff that could be verified as a Director based on their educational experiences in their files. Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will hire a Director that meets the educational requirements per state regulation. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Review of facility at onset of renewal revealed that there were 6 young toddlers in the first room with one staff on 2/24/22 upon OCDEL cert rep arrival. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will provide enough staff to accommodate the number of children enrolled. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will provide enough staff to accommodate the number of children enrolled. Also Provider will keep a ratio log posted at facility and log ratio every hour on the top of the hour to ensure compliance. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff: child ratios at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit to OCDEL the ratio form for approval and document ratios every hour at facility. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to facility for renewal on 2/24/22 at 3:30 pm, there were 5 Older toddlers and 4 preschoolers in the infant room. During the site visit on 3/2/22, Room #1 had 1 young toddler; 6 older toddlers; and 4 preschoolers with 1 staff upon arrival to facility at 11:22 am. Room #2 had 2 infants and 3 young toddlers with one staff. Correction Required: The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the SE Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of two months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all staff take ratio training from an approved provider and submit documentation to OCDEL. |
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| 2022-02-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Scissors were not present in the first aid kit located in the infant room at the time of the renewal inspection. 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.) The first aid kit will be reviewed ongoing and the scissors will be replaced. |
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