Derry Discovery Days
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours9am-3pm
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed in the changing table of the Turtle classroom. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic bags were removed immediately and placed on shelves out of children's reach. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Work address and phone number was not available on the emergency contact form for Child #7. Corrected on site by adding the information that the parent worked from home. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work address and phone number added to the form. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Information about a child's special needs was not available for Child #3. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director found form misfiled on another folder that was not scanned to DHS. The information is now in the child's file. |
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| 2026-02-20 | 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: Health insurance company and policy number were not available for child #7. 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.) Health insurance company and police number were added to the form. |
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| 2026-02-20 | 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: An address for a release person was not available for child #6. 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.) The address for the release person was added to the form. |
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| 2026-02-20 | 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 the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms. 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.) All required information had been placed in the to-go bags. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not available in the Fours classroom. Corrected on site by posting the document. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director realized the plan was not posted and corrected on site. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation showing that emergency contact forms had been updated every 6 months was not available for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #7. The date the initial emergency contact for was signed was not available for child #5 and Child #8. 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.) Director had families review all emergency contact paperwork and sign a 6-month approval |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: A med log containing written consent for administration for an epi-pen was not available for child #1 in the Fours classroom. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director provided medical log to parent for completion, and it is not kept with the medication in the classroom if medication was ever needed to be logged after administering. |
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| 2026-02-20 | 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: Documentation showed that Staff #1 completed Mandated reporter training on 2/4/26 and previously on 9/10/20, exceeding the requirement that training be completed within 60 months. Documentation showed that Staff #2 had an NSOR dated 5/5/25 and a previous NSOR dated 12/16/19, exceeding the requirement that NSOR clearances be completed every 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documents are current and on file - but noted as late. Staff will not work in a child care role until all clearances are obtained. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Lysol and diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be accessible in the changing table drawers, which was located in the bathroom used by the preschool classrooms. Corrected on site by making these items inaccessible. Wipes, lotion, and Vaseline were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table in the bathroom of the Turtle classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream, wipes and lotions were moved to the top shelf that is not in reach of children. |
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| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed that a fire drill had been conducted on 12/3/25 and again pm 2/2/26, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted every 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was held within 60 days of the previous fire drill. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children in the changing table drawers in the bathroom. Plastic bags were also accessible to children in a drawer under the classroom sink. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider made the plastic bags inaccessible to children by removing them from the classroom. Teaching staff added diaper bins to lower drawers of changing table, removing diapers from plastic bags. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Work phone number for enrolling parent was not available for child #2. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Phone number was added to the form. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Information related to specials needs was not available for child #1. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director found form misfiled in another folder that was not scanned to DHS. The information is now in the child's file. |
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| 2025-05-07 | 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: Health insurance provider and policy number were not available for child #3. 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.) Director asked parent to correct the form and submit the required information. Information is now on file. |
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| 2025-05-07 | 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: Address and phone number were not available for release person for child #3. 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.) Director asked the parent to revise form and submit the needed information. The parent removed the emergency contact person from the form because she is no longer approved to pick up. |
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| 2025-05-07 | 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 the inspection, custom emergency contact forms were observed to be in classroom go-bags. All DHS-required information was not available on the custom forms. 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.) All required CHS information was included in the go-bags. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Documentation showing 6-month updates of emergency contact forms and financial agreements was not available for children #1-5. 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.) Forms were updated in March 2025, noted as late. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a 6-month updated heath assessment for a child under the age of 2 was not available for child #1 (See LIS for DOB). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director asked parent to provide 18-month checkup paperwork from the doctor's office. Documentation is now on file. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, teachers were observed applying hand sanitizer to children's hands prior to eating snack in the Turtles classroom. CR prompted handwashing at which time staff took children to sinks to wash hands. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers assisted children to wash their hands before snack after prompts from CR. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, food preparation was observed to take place in the same counter area where diapering occurs in the Ladybug classroom. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A designated food preparation area was created and separated from the diapering area. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director placed a copy of the emergency plan on the parent board. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A witness signature was not available on the disclosure statement for staff #1. CORRECTED ON SITE PA state police and child abuse clearances for employment and DHS FBI clearances were not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #3 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.) Disclosure statement was signed on site for Staff #1. Staff #2 corrected PSA and child abuse clearances to employment status. Staff #3 provided PSP and child abuse clearances for employment. FBI clearances are on file for both Staff #2 and Staff #3. Staff #2 and #3 will not work in a child care role until all clearances are on file. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, first aid kits were observed to be accessible to children in the Ladybugs and Turtles classrooms. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Go bags placed out of reach on the day of the inspection. A hook was installed on the classroom door of the Ladybug classroom for to-go emergency bag placement. To-go bag for the Turtle classroom is placed on the top shelf of the closet. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the Turtles classroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plastic wainscoting has been installed in the nook area of the turtle classroom. Now chairs and the table will not bump up against wall and chip paint. |
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| 2025-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Testing of the fire detection system was observed to exceed the required 30-day increment on the following dates 7/5/24-8/7/24 (33 days), 9/2/24-10/30/24 (58 days), and 3/1/25-4/5/25 (35 days). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A test of the fire system was conducted on 5/7/25 and the next fire system test is scheduled within 30 days from that date. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 5/16/2024 on the Toddler playground a piece of the Little Tykes climbing equipment has a piece broken off that has a rough edge. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duct tape was used to cover the rough edge of the Little Tykes equipment. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtles 2 classroom the safety latch on one of the drawers was not catching making plastic bags being stored in the drawer accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New safety latch purchased and installed. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement for Child #4 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents have added the names of the persons designated as release contacts on the agreement form. |
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| 2024-05-16 | 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: Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was added on the Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Lady Bug 1 classroom the lid of the hands-free, plastic lined trash can was not operating properly and was stuck in the open position and did not close. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new touchless countertop trash can was purchased and will be used moving forward. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a continuity of operations plan. The written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility Person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #2 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #3 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022. 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.) All staff completed the Health & Safety one hour update. Certificates attached. Emergency plan revised to include a continuity of operations plan. The written policy regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment was updated to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 contains a health assessment dated 5/13/2021, which exceeds 24 months and is no longer valid. 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.) Staff person #1 had a health assessment conducted on 5/22/24. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. 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.) A revised document has been posted on bulletin board that includes a QR code electronic link to the regulations. This allows parents the ability to access the regulations electronically and includes instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent of each child enrolled explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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.) Letter was modified to include lock down procedures and attached. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan has been placed in both the Ladybug 1s and Turtle 2s classes, now posted in an obvious location vs in classroom binder. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain a PSP clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #4 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 5/16/2024 and may not return to a child care position at the facility until the results of the PSP have been received and are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the PSP clearance was provided electronically by the staff person but not printed at time of inspection. File/PSPS clearance has now been printed/included in file and attached. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1) - HS/GED | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1) Description: HS/GED Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #4 is functioning as an Aide at the facility; however, the record for Staff Person #4 does not contain a high school diploma, a general educational development certificate, or any proof of education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of staff person #4's college degree is now in one file and attached. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content is toxic so staff are aware only to use on surfaces and not as sponge on skin. |
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| 2024-05-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 5/16/2024 in the Turtle 2 classroom the first-aid kit does not contain soap. 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.) Soap is now included in the classroom first-aid kit. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The turtle classroom and the ladybug classroom were observed to be missing a written transportation plan posted in the room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An addendum to DDD's Emergency Plan was updated and provides details in case student's medical emergency. Addendum now posted in Ladybug and Turtle classrooms. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for staff #1 was dated 11/9/18 and no updated health assessment was on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.) Staff provided updated health form. |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have approved pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training on file was not pediatric. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Derry Discovery Days is closed in the summer. Staff will have CPR/First Aid training on 8/29/23 prior to the start of the 2023-24 school year and staff #2 will be participating and enrolled in the class. Class is through Life saving certifiers of Frederick MD and on-site. Staff number 2 will not be working directly with children until she completes her pediatric first aid and CPR |
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| 2023-05-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 completed health and safety training on 5/7/23, which was greater than 90 days from the date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director missed that training was not completed. Director to use spreadsheet checklist with key dates to stay on top of deadlines and remind staff. Staff #3 has completed the training |
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| 2022-05-26 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-09-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1-5 was not signed by operator and 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.) Provider will use previous paper fee agreement that includes all required DHS information: signature of director and parent, extra services, date of admission, and will include see emergency contact form for release persons. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will use previous paper fee agreement that includes all required DHS information: signature of director and parent, extra services, date of admission, and will include see emergency contact form for release persons. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) - Admission date/Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) Description: Admission date/Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The online fee agreement for child #1-5 did not specify date of admission and extra services. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will use previous paper fee agreement that includes all required DHS information: signature of director and parent, extra services, date of admission, and will include see emergency contact form for release persons. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and phone number of child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will provide name, address and phone number of child's physician. |
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| 2021-09-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the policy number for insurance coverage. 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 will provide health insurance information and policy number for child #1 and #2. |
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