Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
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About the Provider
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center (DSECC) is a STAR 4 center located in a peaceful setting on the edge of Akron with access to a beautiful shaded playground far from the street. Diamond Street has been providing high quality care and education to infants through school-age for over 40 years. DSECC's teachers are a team of highly trained and experienced professionals. They understand the importance of developing a trusting relationship with each child. They also understand developmentally appropriate practice and most have been at DSECC for many years. DSECC's mission is to provide nurturing, safe, educational childcare that emphasizes the worth and uniqueness of each child in a Christian environment consistent with the Anabaptist mission of Akron Mennonite Church.
Please call us for a tour. Nothing can replace actually experiencing the culture of our school to understand the invisible curriculum of peace, joy and love that is fostered in every aspect of our curriculum and relationships.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following incident: At approximately 11:30am on Thursday, 6/2/26, staff person #1 took a group of 7 preschoolers to use the restroom. As the children were finished, staff person #1 sent them down the hallway to re-join the large group in the indoor gross motor room. Staff person #1 then left child #1 behind in the bathroom when the staff person returned to the room. The child was unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately 3-5 minutes before staff realized the child was not with the group. Later in the afternoon, staff persons #2 and #3 were responsible for supervising a group of 12 children. When staff were asked to identify which specific children they were responsible for, only 11 of the 12 children were accounted for. Correction Required: TIERED LIS 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to complete 2 hours of DHS approved training on supervision (Better Kid Care trainings titled, "Supervision: Counting Children and "Supervision: Teamwork"). Documentation of the completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. This correction should be completed within 1 week. 3. Facility leadership must write and implement a policy regarding expectations of staff when they are moving/transitioning children. The policy must address the use of the care-group card system, staff to-staff communication, when to complete name-to-face checks, transferring care from one staff to another, and sweeping spaces prior to leaving an area. The policy must include actions taken when facility staff do not adhere to the policy. Facility leadership will submit the policy to DHS for approval. After the policy is approved by DHS, all staff will be trained on the center policy. All staff must sign and agree to adhere to the center policy. Documentation that all staff were trained and signed the policy must be kept on file at the facility. The operator shall provide a date for when this correction will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. All children on the DSECC premises and on DSECC excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his or her assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on DSECC excursions off the DSECC premises. Correction date 7/8/26. 2. DSECC arranged for staff person #1 to complete 2 hours of DHS approved training on supervision (Better Kid Care trainings titled, "Supervision: Counting Children and "Supervision: Teamwork"). Documentation of the completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. Correction date 7/8/26. 3. The executive director of DSECC has re-written and revised the existing supervision policies and procedures to more clearly explain the supervision mandate and expectations for all childcare staff. The policy updates have been submitted to DHS for review and re-training will happen on 7/9/26 and 7/20/26. Any staff members not present on those days will be re-trained via a virtual meeting with the executive director. All staff will sign off on the new policy. Correction date 7/16/26. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286038 (from 4/17/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for violation citing 3270.103 had not been fully implemented. On 5/21/26, small rocks (less than an inch in diameter) were still observed on the toddler playground. The rocks were present in the grassy area and also along the edge of the fence (within reach of the toddlers that use the space). 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.) A privacy screen has been attached to the fence between the toddler and preschool space to prevent small objects from passing between the pay areas. We have contacted the manufacturer of the rubber surfacing for a solution to the misalignment of the poured rubber and the stabilizing rock bed under it. They are scheduled to send someone out to review the problem and develop a way to fix it. In the interim, the toddler and infant classes will not use the space. Only children ages 3 and up will be permitted to play in the space while the rocks remain accessible. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The facility self-reported the following supervision lapse: Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for a group of 7 preschoolers while on a field trip. While staff persons #1 and #2 were both tending to another child in the group, child #1 and #2 walked away with a group from a different school. Child #1 and #2 were recognized by parents that were attending the field trip and were returned to their group. Staff estimated that the children were without staff supervision for approximately 1 minute. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility preschool and school-age staff to receive a DHS approved training on supervision with a focus on field trips and summertime supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Training may not be conducted while children are in care. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date within 45 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children enrolled at DSECC will be supervised according to the regulations in the PA Code title 33 chapter 3270. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. All DSECC staff will properly supervise all children while on field trips. DSECC arranged for training in supervision with an emphasis of field trips and summertime for all staff members who would potentially take children on a field trip with a qualified trainer. Training is scheduled to happen with Lori Hall on June 17th for all staff members who work with preschool or school age students. Proof of competition will be entered into the PD registry for all staff that attended. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Gross motor room -Large foam blocks were ripped, exposing the inner foam. -Yellow and blue plastic cones were cracked (CORRECTED ON SITE) -Gym mats were ripped, exposing the inner foam. Doves - A container that held action figures was cracked. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Puffins - A blue nap mat in the calming center was ripped, exposing the inner padding. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Foam blocks were removed at the time of inspection. New ones will be ordered when the budget allows. The yellow and blue plastic cones and the blue gym mat were removed. Doves - The container has been replaced. Puffins - The nap mat was removed and replaced with another mat. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Small rocks (less than an inch in diameter) were observed on the toddler playground. The rocks were observed in the grass and also along the edge of the fence. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playground project committee is addressing the issue of rocks along the edge of the fence to find a permanent fix. Rocks in the grass were picked up and removed from the area. Until a permanent fix can be put in place, staff will inspect the area and remove all rocks using a broom or electric blower prior to use. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: Warblers - The daily schedule was not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Times of day were added to the posted schedule and will be included moving forward. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: An infant was laid down onto their side to sleep. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was repositioned to their back. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for child #1 (young toddler) was more than 6 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated health report was added to the child's file. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The ongoing immunization record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The child's record did not include documentation of the 4th age-appropriate doses of DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal. The record also did not include the 3rd age-appropriate dose of the Polio vaccine. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated immunization record for the child was placed in their file. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #3 were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in March of 2026. Facility persons #4, #5, and #6 volunteer at the facility. They each did not have health assessments with TB test results 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff who's health assessments are past due are suspended from work until their health assessments are provided. This was initially missed for staff person #3, but she was subsequently suspended until it was provided. Volunteers will not be permitted to return until a completed health assessment with TB test results are on file. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The records for facility persons #4, #5, and #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written recommendations have been requested to be provided before volunteers 4,5 and 6 return to volunteer. They will not be permitted to volunteer until the recommendations have been provided. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #4, #5, and #6 have not received emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan Training was/will be provided prior to their next volunteer day. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The fire safety trainings on file for staff person #2 were dated in October of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026. The fire safety trainings on file for staff person #3 were dated in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons who are behind on required training are suspended until training is completed. This was implemented for staff person #3, but staff person #2 was initially missed and their suspension was late. Both completed Fire Safety before returning. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #4 did not have a completed volunteer disclosure statement on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A signed volunteer disclosure statement was completed before facility person #4 returned to volunteer. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months old (dated in January of 2025). Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has received her evaluation which was completed but not shared, signed and filed on time. The previous 6-month evaluation was not available or in the file at the time of inspection and has been returned to the file. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Room 131 - Outlets were uncovered along the back wall. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An outlet cover was added to the outlet during inspection. There tapestry covering the outlet has been elevated to make it easier to inspect the outlet to ensure there is a plug present. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Downstairs bathroom - A container of disinfectant was stored within reach of children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Staff returned the bottles to the designated locked cabinet at the time of inspection. Staff were retrained/reminded to put the bottles in the designated locked cabinet whenever they are not actively in use. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: Robins - The screen on the window was ripped. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged screen was taped during inspection and added to the maintenance list for repair/replacement. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Room 133 (Eagles) - The first aid kit was stored in an area accessible to the children. (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.) The first aid kit was returned to the designated inaccessible space during inspection. Staff were reminded/retrained to return the first aid kit to the designated inaccessible space when not in use. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Cardinals - The first aid kit did not include soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 was added to the first aid kit. Staff were reminded to replace items in the first aid kit as they are used. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Room 121 (Owls) - The dramatic play shelf was visibly dirty. A water mark was present on a ceiling tile in the back left corner. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dramatic play shelf was cleaned on the day of inspection. The ceiling tile was added to the maintenance list and will be replacement. Administration verified that the cause of the stain was fixed when the HVAC system was serviced two weeks prior to inspection. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Gross motor - An area of peeling paint was observed between cart 2 and cart 4. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged paint was covered with tape. |
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| 2025-07-16 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 121 (Orioles) that two children could not be seen during naptime due to obstructions (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were relocated before they fell asleep and before the staff member was sitting in the location where she could not see to ensure supervision during nap. Moving forward, when a staff member notices that they cannot see a child from their spot during naptime, the children will be moved. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The time between health assessments for Child #4 exceeded the permitted timeframe of every 6 months, for infants. (6/27/24, 2/4/25). See Code Sheet Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Notices will continue to be sent out prior to the required date for a new health assessment for infants and young toddlers. A new system has been acquired that send out automatic alerts to families for this purpose. Infants and young toddlers will have an updated health report on file at least every 6 months. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not wash own hands after diapering a child (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 received retraining on the diapering procedure. All staff were reminded of the procedure and postings were checked to ensure they included all steps. Staff person #1 washed own hands as the correction during the inspection. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The written feeding schedules for Infant/child #1, #2, and #3 were not current (7/23/24, 10/9/24, and 11/26/24 respectively). Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents for children #1, 2 and 3 were contacted and updated the feeding instructions the day of the inspection. Staff members were retrained on when and how to request the submission of feeding changes for each child in the infant rooms. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file did not contain the required verification of child care experience. Staff person #4's file did not contain acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2's file has been updated to contain the correct proof of hours. Staff person #4's file has been updated to contain her college transcript in the correct location so that it is available during inspections. |
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| 2025-04-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the cabinet under that diaper changing table (corrected during inspection). 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.) Staff members in the classroom were retrained and a disciplinary action warning was placed in their files regarding for not relocking the cabinet after access. Random checks will be performed to ensure the cabinet remains locked. The toxin was made inaccessible to children during the inspection. |
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| 2025-04-10 | 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 that the first-aid kit in the Nursery room did not contain scissors (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were replaced during inspection when it was found they were missing. Staff have been reminded to replace items they take from the first aid kits as soon as possible and to double check the kits at the start of each day to ensure completion. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-30 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2's file did not contain verification of education and child care experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 provided verification of receiving a certificate from the Lancaster Career and Technical Center that listed her as an assistant teacher along with her high school diploma. These items were in her file prior to hire, but were misplaced. They have been returned to her file. The employee has now resigned her position to return to school. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #4's Disclosure Statements on file were not dated. (Staff #1's was corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's Disclosure Statement on file was not witnessed or dated. Staff person #1's record contained a rap sheet that was not sent to DHS for review (corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's file did not contain an FBI clearance. Staff person #5's file did not contain the required out-of-state clearances within the first 45 days (provisional hire). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 4 and #5 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.) New disclosure statements were signed, witnessed and dated on the day of the inspection. These have been added to the staff files alongside the ones that were signed and witnessed on the day of hire, but the date or witness signature was missing. The rap sheet was sent to the licensing rep who cleared the staff member to return to work after a week of suspension. Staff person 4 was suspended until they received the duplicate copy of their FBI clearance and was cleared to return to work by the licensing rep. Staff person 5 was suspended until the out of state clearances were received and approved by the licensing rep. Staff member 6 was not listed on the individual codes. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5's file did not contain the necessary minimum of 2500 hours of child care experience required to be utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor yet was being used as an Assistant Group Supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 5 had childcare hours assumed to count in the 2500 hour requirement, once learning that these hours did not count, She was moved to Aide status for the remainder of the summer session. As a temporary hire, her employment ends with the end of the summer session. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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, in the Robins classroom (2 yrs) that the children had access to items smaller than 1" diameter (pom poms, googly eyes). Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The small items were removed from the room and the staff were retrained. Decorative and craft items hung on walls will not include small items that could fall off and become a choking hazard. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of a crib while in use (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been retrained to ensure that there is the correct amount of clearance around sleeping equipment including cribs and mats. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The parents of child #1 did not update their child's emergency contact information once in a 6-month period (7/28/23, 2/15/24). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff responsible for ensuring child paperwork is up to date and correct have been retrained. All child paperwork (including emergency contact forms) will be maintained per regulations with updates and signatures at least every 6 months. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Room 127, that the medication log for one child was not fully completed by the parent: Dates of Administration were left blank. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dates of administration for the medication were added to the Medication log by the parent at pick up on 4/22/24. Staff have been retrained to not accept medication logs from parents if they are not filled out correctly. Staff were reminded that "as needed" medications such as EpiPens will have administration dates from the day provided to the medication's expiration date. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Occupancy was not on record at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The confusion regarding which document was required was cleared up and all three certificates of occupancy have been posted by the property owners. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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 time between health assessments on record for staff person #2 exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe between health assessments (3/29/21, 5/8/23) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member who was unable to obtain an appointment within the timeframe of their health assessment expiration was reprimanded. All staff who fail to provide an up to date health assessment within the required time frame will be suspended until the documents are in place. Documentation of the suspension will be filed with the health assessment. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's record did not contain acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1's high school transcript provided directly from the school she attended was deemed not acceptable verification of education. The same document sent from the school with the date of graduation hand written in has been deemed acceptable. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds) classroom that a bleach/water spray bottle was accessible to the children in the cabinet under the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The changing table cabinet that was left unlocked after the diaper change was relocked. The staff in the room was retrained to ensure that all cleaning materials and other toxic materials are kept in an area or container that is locked or made in accessible to children. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the indoor Gross Motor space, that the closet on the left (back of room) is accessible to children and contained many tables stored which could topple over. It also contained loose wires. The closet on the right (back of room) contained many stored chairs which could topple over. It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds) that classroom chairs were stacked too high, making it a potential toppling hazard (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in Room 14 and Room 133 (owls) (Hummingbirds) that the stairs to the sink had a large amount of debris/dirt on the surfaces of each step. Also in Room 133, the classroom sink, the trashcan in the classroom and the cabinet under the sink were dirty (cabinet had many white splatter spots). In Rooms 13 and 127, the cabinets under the sink had many white splatters on them. It was observed in the School-Age classroom (Room 127) that there were several dead insects inside the ceiling light cover and a classroom drawer contained two screwdrivers which were accessible to children (screwdrivers removed during inspection). It was observed in the girls' and boys' downstairs bathrooms, that the steps to the sink had dirt on debris on them. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The closets belonging to the building owners were locked during the inspection and will remain locked. The building owners have replaced the keys needed to access the rooms to allow for the doors to be locked during DSECC operational hours. . The sinks have been cleaned and added to the cleaning list for our professional cleaners twice per week and to our daily cleaning schedule (rather than as needed). The step stools have been cleaned and have been added to the daily cleaning schedule (rather than as needed). The screw drivers were returned to the STEM kits they came out of, and the STEM kits have been removed from the school age classrooms. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: It was observed in Room 18 and Room 14 that there was peeling paint. In Room 18, there were four approximately 1/2" spots under the left window. In Room 14, there were 2, approximately 1" spots of peeling paint under the weather chart. In the Nursery, there were 2 areas of peeling paint to the left of the closet. (All corrected during inspection). 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.) All instances of peeling paint are placed on a maintenance list for the building trustees to repair. While waiting for repairs, all peeling paint will be covered with packing tape by the classroom staff as soon as the peeling paint is found. The spots not covered by tape were covered during inspection. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a) Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 13 (Orioles) that the room was too dark during naptime, creating a supervision issue (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds 1-2 yrs) that it was too dark during naptime, creating a supervision issue. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional light sources were opened or turned on to provide more lighting in Room 113 and the Nursery room. Staff were retrained to keep the room light enough to ensure that a person walking into the room does not need time for their eyes to adjust to the dark to see the children clearly. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the downstairs children's bathrooms (girls and boys) that there were no handwashing signs posted at each toilet. The downstairs boys' bathroom was missing a handwashing sign at one of the two sinks. There was no handwashing sign in the staff bathroom, outside of Directors' office. (all corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were hung inside the toileting stalls in addition to the ones hung by the sinks. The sinks positioned directly next to each other now have individual signs. A sign was added to the small staff bathroom outside the directors office. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Children are being taken out of the classroom due to behavioral concerns and are brought to locations in the building where other children in care can see them. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When children are behaving in a way that poses a threat to their own or other's physical safety, the child will continue to be given the choice to remain in the classroom or leave the classroom. If the child chooses to remain in the classroom they will be provided with as much privacy as possible, if they choose to leave the classroom, they will continue to be taken to a space that is away from children as has been our policy and practice. The spaces where children are taken will continue to be private spaces that have public access to allow for transparency among adults. Other children are not in the spaces (and never have been) when they are used as an area for a child to collect themselves unless transition is still in process. This includes the hallway and the big room as these spaces have not been used by other children when a child is using the space to self-regulate. There are no spaces in our building where children can be taken to calm down that do not have windows or other points of visibility into those spaces from the hallways to allow for transparency and accountability of actions. All of our procedures, policies and practices allow for ongoing choices to be made by all children in our program. Children who are experiencing strong emotions are provided with multiple points of choice. When the choice a child wants to make is not an option (such as going home immediately or running outside of the building) staff will indicate that that is "not a choice" but that there are multiple other options the child can choose. I disagree that this regulation has been violated. DSECC will no longer use the spaces mentioned in the findings to allow children to self-regulate in as comfortable and private locations as possible as the licensing representative has determined it to be confining. |
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| 2024-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: The Directors and staff admitted that the facility utilizes two locations in the building (hall and gross motor room) where children are confined in an enclosed space (blocking the opening with mats or chairs) due to various behavioral issues. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DSECC will no longer use the spaces mentioned in the findings to allow children to self-regulate in as comfortable and private locations as possible as the licensing representative has determined it to be confining. The hallway space was used due to its proximity to the office and classroom. The teachers were using a gym mat to block the child's hits, kicks and other aggressive behaviors from injuring the teacher. The space was provided so that the child could self-regulate away from other children who remain in their classrooms. This hallway does not have heavy traffic during the usage. The big room space is blocked off by chairs to prevent children from going into the space while playing. When it is used as a smaller space for children to self-regulate, a chair is removed as an entry/exit point. The staff member is inside the space with the child. The space is larger than our office and equivalent to a full room. This space is not used when other children are present in the big room. Again, these spaces will no longer be used. |
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| 2023-10-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was unaware of the whereabouts of child #1 (in primary care group) for approximately 5 minutes. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 1 was immediately suspended after the incident and subsequently fired for failing to follow both Center policy and DHS regulations that requires children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This policy and regulation is taught to all new staff during the onboarding process. All staff are supervised by program directors who conduct random checks Follow up training is conducted annually or more frequently if staff have questions or concerns regarding the policy. Failure to follow the supervision guidelines is grounds for dismissal from employment, |
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| 2023-07-20 | Swimming | 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not maintain the required 1:6 staff/child ratio during swimming (young school-age). Staff person #1 gave the supervision responsibility of 4 children he was supervising to another staff person, causing the other staff person to have a 1:10 staff/child ratio (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff to child ratio was corrected immediately during the inspection. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Swimming | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for swimming (corrected during swimming check). Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 and #2 attended the pool today and provided a parental consent signature for swimming. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that one of the cribs was not labeled for the use of a specific child (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The label for the crib was affixed the day of inspection for the expected arrival of the child the next day. The crib was not in use on the day of inspection as the newly enrolled infant was not yet present. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #4's agreement was not signed by the operator (corrected during inspection). 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.) Child #4's agreement was signed by the operator on day of inspection |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #10's record did not contain a current child service report. Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The school age child (child #10) will have a child service report completed. Staff member who failed to complete the child service report has been fired. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The files of child #2 through #11 contained the original agreements (corrected during inspection). 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 originals put in the children's mailboxes for families to take home. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #8's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care (corrected during inspeciton). 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.) All missing information was added to the forms. Child #8's emergency contact information now includes the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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: Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the parent's work telephone number (corrected during inspection). 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.) the information was added to the child's form. Child #7's emergency contact information now includes the parent's work telephone number |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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: Child #11's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #11's emergency contact information will include the health insurance information. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #10's emergency contact information did not include addresses for all release people listed on form. 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 information was obtained and added to the form. Child #10's emergency contact information now includes addresses for all release people listed on form. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Child #7's record did not contain proof of the required number of the following immunizations based upon the child's age (SEE CODE SHEET): Hepatitis B received 1/2, Rotavirus 1/3, HIB 1/3, Pneumoccocal 1/3, Polio 1/2. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Multiple notices have been provided to the families regarding vaccination schedule and required records. Care for the child #7 will be suspended until the records are obtained. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: In Rm 18, there was medication for child #1 without instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.or a prescription label. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paper with the instructions and prescribing information was with the medication log next to the medication in the medication bag. The paper has been taped to the box. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iv)/3270.133(7)(vi) - Amount to administer/Time of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv)/3270.133(7)(vi) Description: Amount to administer/Time of administration Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #1, in Rm 18, did not include the amount of medication to administer and the end date on the time to administer section. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. A medication log shall include the time of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The amount of medication to administer was added to the medication log from the paper that was attached to the medication log providing the information. |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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: It was observed, in the Nursery room, that one of the children's hands were not washed after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Bluebird room staff member in question was retrained and reminded to wash the children's hands after diapering. She was observed and retrained by the Executive Director. Further observations have confirmed she is washing the children's hands after diapering. The staff member has given notice of resignation so no further corrective actions will be taken. |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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, in the Nursery classroom, that a hands-free covered can was located close to the diaper changing area, however, a staff person used her/his hand to open the trashcan to discard a dirty diaper. 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.) The trashcan in the bluebird classroom has been repositioned so that the foot peddle is facing the front of the diaper changing station to allow easier access. Staff persons will utilize the hands-free aspect of the trashcan when throwing away soiled diapers. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed the required one -hour Health and Safety update training on 2/8/23, after the deadline of 12/30.22. 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 were provided the information and time to complete the one hour of training prior to the 12/30/22 deadline. Those who we caught not having completed the training were suspended until training was completed. We missed staff person #4 and when it was caught we made her complete it before returning to work. We will continue to require all staff complete training mandated by DHS by the deadline set by DHS and will ensure that the staff members' supervisors maintain accurate files and check that their staff have completed the trainings. Staff members who do not complete the trainings on time will be suspended until the trainings are completed. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: In the Infant classroom, one child was missing a written statement, from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for the child (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Feeding instructions were updated and placed under a photo of the child on the wall in the classroom. written instructions are provided as part of the enrollment process and updated verbally as needed. Families will now write and sign the updated information when it is provided. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: In the facility's vehicle used for transportation of children, one of the booster seats (Cosco brand) had a 2022 expiration date. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The car seat that had expired on 12/31/2022 was removed and disposed of. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3's file does not contain acceptable verification of education to be utilized as a group supervisor. Staff person #5's file does not contain acceptable verification of education (no proof of completion of classroom portion of CTC courses and no proof of current enrollment in CTC program). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3's file now contains proof of HS education and 2+ years of experience, allowing her to be an AGS. A letter detailing enrolment and completion of the classroom portion of the CTC courses has been obtained for staff person 5 in addition to the certificate of completion of the ECE CTC program. |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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 person #1's timeframe between the completion of pediatric first-aid and CPR, on record, exceeded the permitted 24 months (10/18/18, 2/27/22). 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.) Staff Person #1 was not working in classrooms at the time of the lapse of First Aid training. The laps occurred during COVID and valid First Aid trainings were extremally limited so classroom staff were prioritized. DSECC ensured that a minimum of one staff person with current training was present in each classroom at all times and a minimum of two staff persons with current training were present in the building at all times. As soon as training became more easily available, all members of the staff were re-trained. Staff will complete the pediatric first-aid and CPR training before their current certification expires. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 began working with children before receiving the NSOR clearance and FBI clearance (11/16/22 both clearances) SEE CODE SHEET Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information was provided by a previous inspector during the August 2022 inspection indicating that two clearances were required to begin work in the classroom. The staff member was not responsible for a primary care group nor left alone with children during the time before all clearances arrived and was completing on site classroom training. All clearances were obtained less than a week later and she began working as a primary caregiver. Before working with children, staff persons will have the required clearances on file. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Rm 13 (Pre-K Counts), that 2 spray bottles with a H20/Bleach mixture were accessible to children in the cabinet above the sink (safety latch not latched). On the counter next to the sink, Force disinfectant wipes and two tubes of cream (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to the children. (all corrected during inspection). 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.) Items in use were returned to the cabinet which was out of reach of the children (too high for a staff member to reach without a stool) and the latch locked. All toxic materials will continue to be made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Rm 18, Infant rm and in Rm 13 that the water temperature at the classroom sink and bathroom sink exceeded the maximum temperature permitted of 110 degrees F (118.6, 117, 117.5, and 114.8 degrees F, respectively. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sinks in room 18 and 13 will be outfitted with temperature control devices installed by a licensed Plumber. The water temperature will not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2023-04-17 | 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, in the Nursery classroom, that the first-aid kit did not contain gloves (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were put in the first aid kit in the go-bag during the visit. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in Rm 14 (Swans) that the outlet unit was not secured to the wall (hanging forward,) on the wall to the right upon entering the room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet had been on the maintenance list for repair when it was observed that it had broken. The repair was completed one week later. |
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| 2023-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have on record, proof of purchase of the fire detection system. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record of proof of purchase of the fire detection system was obtained from the building owner and provided to the inspector on the day of inspection. A copy has been added to the center's fire safety folder. |
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| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system has not been tested at least every 30 days, as required. The system was being tested every 60 days, during fire drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will test the alarm system once per month (at least every 30 days) after the center has closed to families. The first test will take place on Friday March 3rd at 6:00pm and will occur every four weeks on Friday evenings after that. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After the situation was identified, Staff persons 1 and 2 were replaced in ratio and they were given disciplinary action in the form of a written waring where the center's supervision policies were reviewed and they signed off on understanding. Both were required to complete a training from the PD registry on supervision before returning to the classroom. The staff members were also required to document their 15 minute name to face checks until further notice. Children will be properly supervised by staff at all times. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling. The training may not count towards the required 12 hours of annual training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members will participate in an in-person DHS approved training scheduled for March 21st from 6pm to 8pm. |
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| 2023-01-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 1 and 2 were required to document their 15 minute name to face checks as soon as they completed their training and returned to the classroom. This began on January 26th. After the inspection visit, all staff members participated in daily documenting name to face checks beginning on February 15th. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 forcefully grabbed child #1 by the wrists when the child did not respond to directions given. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was suspended on 12/12/22 upon report of policy violation regarding physical punishment, and then resigned on 1/6/23. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: One of the refrigerators in the Warbler (Infants) Room did not have a thermometer in it to demonstrate that food was being stored safely at 45 degrees F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A working thermometer was placed in the fridge on September 26th. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: An Epi-Pen for Child #1 was observed in a locked bag in the Bluebirds (1's) Room that did not have signed parental written consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent's signature was added to the paperwork on September 22nd. |
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| 2022-08-26 | 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: Staff Person #14 did not have documentation of a written report of an initial health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care facility. (see LIS Codes) Staff Person #7 did not have documentation of an updated health assessment conducted 24 months after the last one, which was dated 7/13/20. 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.) Appointments have been made for staff persons 7 and 14 to obtain their physicals by October 14th. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff Persons #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 did not have documentation of the required, annual emergency plan training or fire safety training conducted within the past year. Staff Person #20 did not have documentation of the required, annual emergency plan training conducted within the past year. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new date for the cancelled training was established the same day it was cancelled, however this date was after many staff member's previous training expired. Moving forward, we will use the DHS approved online training for fire safety and have all staff complete it one week prior to their expiration date. We will maintain the annual in-person session. The all staff annual training for the emergency plan will take place in September after the annual revision is compete. Any staff who miss this annual training will be trained individually. The new training date is October 18th. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #7 did not have documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the past year (She had 9 hours). Staff Person #11 did not have documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the past year (She had 9 hours). Staff Person #4 had none of the required, documented 12 hours of child care training in the past year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training will be taken on Better Kid Care by October 22nd for all staff who were short hours. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #4 has not completed the 10 hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff Person #12 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum (Training on 1/23/21 was "Basic Life Support"). Staff Person #7 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum. Staff Person #17 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer shown on the card, has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Persons #7 and #12 will have until 10/14/22 (15 days from the POC request date) to complete the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff Person #4 will have until 10/14/22 to complete the required Health and Safety Training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, Staff Persons #7, #4 and #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. Staff Person #17 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The 10 hour health and safety training was completed on October 1st by Staff Person 4. Staff person 12 completed first aid and cpr at an approved training on September 29th. Staff person will complete first aid and cpr by October 14th as her lifeguarding certificate was found inadequate. Staff person 17 completed first aid and cpr at an approved training on October 4th. |
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| 2022-08-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were 3 stained ceiling tiles observed in the Bluebirds Classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility maintenance team verified that the stains are from a leak in the HAVOC duct work that was fixed previously. They will be replacing the tiles according to their maintenance schedule prior to November 1st. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact info for child #1 is missing parent's work address and phone number, and release person's address. Emergency contact info for child #2 is missing parent's work name, address, and phone number. Emergency contact info for child #3 is missing parent's work name, address, and number, and release person's address and phone number. Emergency contact info for child #4 is missing parent's work name, address, and number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) Contact information for child 1 has been updated to reflect that the parents do not want to provide work information and contact information for the release person has been added by the parent Contact information for child 2 has been updated to indicate that the parent does not work. Contact information for child 3 has been updated to indicate that the parent does not work and the contact information for the release person was added by the parent. Contact information for child 4 was updated to indicate that the parent does not work. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: Health report for child #5 is does not include record of ACIP recommended immunization for Hepatitis A. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was notified that the child was missing the Hep A vaccine and informed of the requirement of the center to have a record of the vaccine. The family has opted to have the child vaccinated. This will take place on an approved catch-up schedule by the child's doctor. A note regarding the scheduled has been added to the child's file. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Records for staff persons #2 and #4 do not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Record for staff person #3 does not include education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Formal verification for staff persons 2 and 4 have been requested from their previous employers. Verbal confirmation of their experience was obtained from previous employers and we are waiting of written confirmation. Verification of 2,435.7 hours has been obtained for staff person 2; 2,000 additional hours are pending. Verification of 1,494 hours has been obtained for staff person 4; an additional 1,200 hours are pending. Staff persons 2 and 4 will be moved to Aide status until written confirmation of all hours is obtained. This paperwork was provided previously, but misplaced. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Record for facility person #4 does not contain PA state police clearance or child abuse clearance. Correction Required: 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 4 was put on unpaid leave until the correct clearances were obtained. Clearances are now on file. |
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| 2021-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Record for staff person #1 only includes one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will provide an additional reference. She will continue to work as an aide while the reference is obtained. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the stroller used by the young toddler aged children was discolored and unclean. 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 stroller used by the young toddler-aged children was discolored and unclean. Toys, play equipment, and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by children shall be clean, and in good repair. Staff cleaned the stroller and discarded the unclean seat cushions. Permission was approved by the DSECC Board Chair on 10/29/2020 to purchase a new stroller for the toddler-aged children. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant room that bags were being stored in drawers that were accessible to a mouthing child in care. 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.) Corrected during Inspection. Bags that were stored in drawers in the Infant Room that were accessible to a mouthing child in care were removed to a higher cabinet. Child safety lock for cabinet was provided in order that objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. All drawers, cabinets will be checked monthly to ensure that child locks are in good working order in the Infant Room. Additional child locks for lower cabinets were installed. Drawer safety locks will be checked regularly, and replaced, if not locking the drawer properly. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the daily schedule was not posted in the school age room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during Inspection: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space. Lead teacher generated daily schedule and posted it on wall. A typed version of the daily schedule was then generated and replaced the hand-written version. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, hired 7/16/20, did not contain the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #2, hired 2/24/20, did not contain a FBI clearance that can be used for the purpose of employment with DHS, and there is no documentation of the request for this FBI clearance on file. File for staff person #3, hired 6/4/20, did not contain a FBI clearance that can be used for the purpose of employment with DHS, and there is no documentation of the request for this FBI clearance on file. File for staff person #4, hired 11/26/12, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/5/15 and 2/6/20, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/3/15 and 2/7/20, and a FBI clearance dated 1/7/15 and 2/18/20. These clearances were not updated within the 60 month requirement according to the CPSL. File for staff person #5, hired 2/16/04, contained a PA State Police clearance dated 1/5/15 and 2/5/20, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/3/15 and 2/14/20, and a FBI clearance dated 1/20/15 and 2/16/20. These clearances were not updated within the 60 month requirement according to the CPSL. 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, #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.) 10/16/2020 Employee #1 was past provisional hire period at time of Inspection. Employee #1 was removed from direct care of children on 10/16/2020, per instructions from the certification representative. Employee #1 re- submitted NSOR. The NSOR was returned and sent via email to the certification representative on 10/26/2020. 10/23/2020- Employee # 2 was able to provide original of FBI clearance from 10/20/2018. Executive Director made a copy for employee file on 10/23/2020. Employee secured a long-term substituting position in area school district and has not worked in the facility since August 2020. Employee #2 remains on payroll in the event she would like hours when current position changes. A copy of the FBI clearance was sent via email to the certification representative on 10/23/2020. 10/22/20 Employee # 3 is in a leadership role. Per the instructions of the certification representative, proof of appointment was to be provided on 10/14/2020. Proof of appointment for 10/22/2020 was sent via email, on 10/14/2020 to certification representative. Employee # 3 had FBI finger printing done, and is awaiting official document. 11/3/2020 Update to tracking system for clearances that will inform all staff, such as employee # 4 and #5, to re- complete expiring clearances prior to the 60 -month date on the clearance, in order to be in direct care of children. All staff will re-sign and date new disclosure statement included in an email from the certification representative on 10/28/20 at up-coming mandatory staff meeting and professional development day on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Facility has a checklist for all new hires and will continue to use the new hire checklist. Moving forward facility will also conduct a 14 day follow up with staff when hired provisionally to ensure clearances are obtained timely. Facility will also only accept DHS approved FBI clearances moving forward. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler "Robin" room, that the bathroom outlet was missing an outlet cover. 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.) Corrected during Inspection. Staff in the Toddler room will routinely check outlets in the classroom and bathroom for protective coverings, especially after cleaning service has cleaned and swept the spaces. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool/school age girl's bathroom downstairs, that window cleaner and sanitary absorbent agent stating "keep out of reach of children" was being stored under the sink in the cabinet accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during Inspection. Window cleaner and sanitary absorbent agent stating "keep out of reach of children" were removed from cabinet in the preschool/school age girl's bathroom. that was accessible to children. These materials were moved, in to the cabinet that had a child safety lock. Cabinets were cleaned out. Additional child safety lock was installed so that both cabinets are inaccessible to children at all times. |
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| 2020-10-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the ceiling vents in the Oriel, Cardinal, and Blue Bird rooms contained excess dust leaving them unclean. 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.) Ceiling vents in Orioles, Cardinals, and Blue Bird room contained excess dust leaving them unclean. On 10/23/2020, vents in each classroom were cleaned. Pictures of completed task were sent to certification representative on 10/23/2020. Extended duster wands and boxes of dusters were purchased in order for classroom staff to include monthly vent dusting in their cleaning routine. A scheduled maintenance service for changing out the filters was performed by Haller Enterprises on 10/26/2020. |
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