Small Wonders Childcare Inc
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday 5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 5:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were documented on a form created by the operator that did not include the following required information: TIME TO COMPLETE THE DRILL; THE NAMES OF FACILITY PERSONS AND ANY OTHER ADULTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE DRILL; SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS THE FACILITY USED FOR ANY CATEGORY OF CHILDREN (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs); TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE DRILL; TOTAL NUMBER OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE DRILL; and PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OR OBSERVATIONS DURING THE DRILL (For use in updating the Emergency Plan). 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.) I created an Emergency drills documented that did not include the following required information: TIME TO COMPLETE THE DRILL; THE NAMES OF FACILITY PERSONS AND ANY OTHER ADULTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE DRILL; SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS THE FACILITY USED FOR ANY CATEGORY OF CHILDREN Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE DRILL; TOTAL NUMBER OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE DRILL; and PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OR OBSERVATIONS DURING THE DRILL I have updated my Emergency drill using the form supplied to me by DHS. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency drills were conducted more than 1 year apart. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) With an inspection it was found that I conduct my emergency drill more than 1 year apart. Next year the owner will conduct my emergency drill within a year of the previous one. |
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| 2025-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent dates that the operator reviewed the emergency plan were more than 1 year apart. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) With an inspection it was found that I review my emergency plan more than 1 year apart. Next year the owner will develop the Emergency Plan within a year of the previous one. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, required as per Announcement C-22-03. 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.) During my inspection my policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, required I updated my policy to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment and added it to my parent handbook. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Annual emergency drills were not documented and on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During my inspection it was noted that an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. An annual emergency drill was conducted and is documented and on file at the facility. The Emergency drill from 2023 was found and a late entry was also put on the Emergency Drill log. The emergency drill log will be kept in the Emergency Plan Book |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: A ZZ plant and a Draceana plant, identified as toxic to humans, were observed in the main room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection A ZZ plant and a Draceana plant, identified as toxic to humans, were observed in the main room. These plants were removed from the daycare. |
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| 2024-11-18 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the time period between 5/30 to 6/30/2024. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During my inspection it was noted that fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the time period between 5/30 to 6/30/2024. The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.182(1) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an initial health report dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the record for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an initial health report. The record for child #1 contains a current health report. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03 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.) During the inspection it was found that the facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, Additional information was added to the policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was and shared with staff. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's parent letter did not explain the subsequent updates to the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection it was found the letter that was given to the parents did not contain all the necessary information required by DHS The information was added and given to parent of each enrolled children this letter explains the emergency procedures. This letter shall also be provided to the parent of each enrolled explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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| 2023-11-08 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: A dispenser containing hand sanitizer was mounted on the wall at the bottom of the stairs in the main room, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a dispenser containing hand sanitizer was mounted on the wall at the bottom of the stairs in the main room, accessible to children in care. During the inspection the hand sanitizer was removed and will no longer be used in the daycare facility. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A pair of sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in the main room, posing a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection a pair of sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in the main room, posing a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. The scissors were removed from the desk and placed in a room with a lock door away from children. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection it was noted that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. During the inspection the current certificate of compliance was located and posted in the facility. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection it was noted that an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. Emergency drills will be documented and on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to the children in care: A can of hospital germicide was observed on a shelf in an unlocked storage cabinet by the stairs; and disinfectant wipes and (2) bottles of hand sanitizer were observed on a cart by the desk in the main room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection a can of hospital germicide was observed on a shelf in an unlocked storage cabinet by the stairs; and disinfectant wipes and (2) bottles of hand sanitizer were observed on a cart by the desk in the main room. All these items were gathered and placed in the storage room that has a locked door. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Trash that had possibly been contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) or excrement was contained in a receptacle that was not closed, plastic-lined in the bathroom. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection a trash that had possibly been contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) or excrement was contained in a receptacle that was not closed, plastic-lined in the bathroom. The garbage can without a lid was removed and a lidded garbage can put in its place. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were two metal stakes protruding from the edging border around the garden in the outdoor play space, posing a potential hazard for children in care. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During an inspection there were two metal stakes protruding from the edging border around the garden in the outdoor play space, posing a potential hazard for children in care. The stakes were pounded down into the ground and area is safe for children. |
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| 2022-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: The evacuation routes were not posted on the second floor of the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection it was noted that the evacuation routes were not posted on the second floor of the facility. The evacuation routes were posted on the second floor of the facility and will remain there. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A broken handle with sharp edges and a hole were observed on the plastic brown toy box in the outdoor play space near the sandbox. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection in the outdoor play space a toy container was found to have a broken handle. The toy container was removed from the outdoor play space. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which was not signed by 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.) During the inspection the agreement in the file was not signed by the director. The agreement was signed and placed in the file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged. 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.) During the inspection an agreement was found not to have a fee amount that is charged by the daycare for services. During the inspection the fee for child care was put on the agreement and the agreement was returned to the file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection an agreement was found not to have the child's start date During the inspection the child's start date for child care was put on the agreement and the agreement was returned to the file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child#1 file contained emergency contact information which did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Child #1 mother signed the consent for Emergency Medical Care and it was placed in his file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the health insurance policy number for the child. 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.) During the inspection child #1 emergency contact information form did not include the health insurance policy number. Child #1 parent provided his health insurance policy number it was put on the Emergency contact form and placed in his file |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) Child #1 file contained emergency contact information which did not include written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid. Child #1 mother signed the consent for administration of minor first-aid and it was placed in his file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have a letter for parents explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection I was informed that I needed a letter to the parents stating my procedure for our emergency plan and evacuation plan. This information for the parents was created and will added tp my Parent Hand Book. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by the operator, the emergency plan has been updated but a copy has not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection I was reminded that I need to send my updated Emergency plan to 911. A copy of the Emergency Plan was made and sent to 911 the Emergency Management System. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.31(f)(10)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, employed since 1/26/17, did not contain documentation of Pediatric CPR and first aid training. Correction Required: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection staff CB did contain documentation of Pediatric CPR and first aid training but it did not specify that it was for Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Training certification which specifies Pediatric will be obtained and filed. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #1 has not updated mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. The previous training was completed on 9/24/16. The training completed on 9/14/19 was not from an approved source. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection staff #1 file did not update her Mandated Reporter within 5 years. When she did update her Mandated Reporter she used a training that was not accepted. Staff #1 will do a Mandated Reporter Training by the Pittsburgh University and place it in her file |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not contain a current DHS FBI clearance. The file contained an expired DHS FBI clearance dated 9/13/16 and an invalid DOE FBI clearance dated 6/4/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #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.) During the inspection CB did not have the correct FBI clearance in her file. The correct clearance was obtained and placed in her file. |
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| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the operator was unable to provide proof of purchase or installation for the interconnected hardwired fire alarm system at the facility. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection I was unable to provide proof of purchase or installation for the interconnected hardwired fire alarm system at the facility. An Attestation was written signed and dated and placed with the fire drill log |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The plastic storage shed in the outdoor play space was splitting at the corners creating pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shed will be replaced or repaired. In the future, all equipment will be checked and replaced or repaired as needed. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The admission date was added to the agreement. In the future all agreements will include an admission date. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements were copied and the originals were sent home. In the future, the facility will keep only a copy and the parents will be given the original. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child will obtain a new health report. In the future, all health reports will be checked to make sure the required information is included. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which did not include documentation of having received the influenza vaccine within the past 12 Months. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will provide documentation of having the flu shot or will provide an exemption. In the future, all children will have the appropriate documentation on file. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 did not contain 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 will obtain a health assessment. In the future all staff and volunteers will have a health assessment on file prior to starting. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) The parent will sign for consent. In the future, all emergency contact forms will be checked to ensure all information has been completed. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 8/19/19, contained an invalid state police clearance dated 11/6/18. The file contained only the invoice, not the completed clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #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.) State police clearance for staff #1 will be obtained. In the future, when staff provide clearances I will check to ensure they are the completed results. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A broken plastic rod with sharp edges was observed in the tent-making toy bin. The front of the musical instrument storage chest had a broken area with sharp edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rod was removed. Drawer was repaired. Checks will be done before children are in the areas. Broken equipment will be replaced or repaired. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged and did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) The fee was entered on the form. In the future, all areas of the agreement will be completed in full. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Services were added to the form. All areas of the agreement will be completed in full. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The door to the storage room does not catch and shut securely which leaves the room accessible to children. In the room, floor access to a sub-pump was observed. At the time of the inspection, the access hole was open, several inches of water had collected in the bottom and a light on an extension cord was suspended above the access hole. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door is now locked at the top out of reach of children. In the future the door will always be locked and the water area will always be covered. |
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| 2018-11-16 | Renewal | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kid was accessible to children in an unlocked low cabinet. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door to the cabinet was locked immediately. Now and in the future the door will remain locked and will be checked frequently. |
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| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A square science display box was observed to have cracked clear plastic, creating a pinch point. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by children shall be in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. If any are found they will be fix or put in the garbage. |
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| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all children's health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment which was conducted more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file. The most recent health assessment for staff #1 is current. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now and in the future all staff shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2017-11-06 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main room, a power strip accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked protective outlet covers. 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.) Now and in the future protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2017-08-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two power strips in the main room and one outlet in the side room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked protective receptacle covers. 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.) Staff immediately covered all open outlets. In the future, all accessible outlets and power strips will be covered with protective covers. |
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