Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, 3 staff were caring for children unsupervised, for up to an hour. The staff had not completed the pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. 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.) Training of staff to understand what requirements are needed before they can be alone. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/26 approximately at 9:00 am staff #1 was alone caring for 11 preschoolers in room 9. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training staff on ratios and they cannot accept anymore children when they are within their max ratio. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency drills on file at the facility were dated 4/17/24 and 6/18/25, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency drill was completed on 6/18/25. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan, dated 6/15/24, had not been reviewed in the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was revised in August of 2025 but never documented, the main plan was signed off on as being reviewed by the center as of 9/25/2025. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 7/18/24 and 8/19/25, more than 12 months apart. 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 #2 was already corrected by completing the required fire safety training. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/19/20 and 5/23/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 5/17/20 and 5/30/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Mandated Reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 2/5/20 and 3/25/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 and Staff #6 was missing a dissemination date for the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance. 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.) Staff #1 State Police clearance was completed on 5/23/25 and Child Abuse Clearance was completed on 5/30/25. Staff #1 Mandated Reporter was completed on 3/25/25. Staff #5 and #6 were not able to access their previous State Police clearance to show the dissemination date, both reapplied for new ones. Staff #5 applied for it on 9/25/25 and it was disseminated on 9/25/25. Staff #6 applied for it on 9/25/25 and it was disseminated on 9/30/25. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the date of hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was already corrected by having the official NSOR clearance. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff #4 and Staff #7 to be classified as an aide is an international diploma, not evaluated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 #4 started the process for transcript evaluation on 9/25/25. Staff #7 will not hold a childcare position until the degree evaluation is turned in. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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: In Classroom 11, peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the children's sink. 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 paint chipping in C11 was covered with tape to prevent it from chipping/peeling more. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log included dates 11/26/24-12/31/24, 12/31/24-1/31/25, 2/28/25-3/31/25, 5/1/25-6/30/25, and 7/21/25-8/26/25, all more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested and logged between 11/26/24 - 12/31/24, 12/31/24-1/31/25, 2/28/25-3/31/25, 5/1/25-6/30/25 and 7/21/25-8/26/25. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Cracked magnet tiles were observed in classroom 8 which can cause sharp edges and pinch points. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Magnet tiles were thoroughly checked, broken or cracked ones were discarded. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the emergency contact phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #1 were notified of the missing information and asked to provide it. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing release persons address and release persons phone number. The emergency contact form for child #5 was missing release person's address. 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.) Parents of child #1 and #5 were notified of the missing information and asked to provide it. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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 health assessments on file for Child #2 dated 1/28/23 and 2/2/24, were more than six months apart for a child under the age of 2. The health assessments on file for Child #4 dated 10/3/23 and 6/7/24, were more than six months apart for a child under the age of 2. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 and #4 did complete their health assessments. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #3 was missing a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified that their child could not attend until the most recent health report was provided to the school, stating yes they were able to participate in child care and appears t be free from contagious or communicable disease . It was provided the next day of child's attendance. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The Health and Safety professional development training on file for Staff person #5 is dated 5/18/23, more than 90 days from their start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). 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.) For staff #5 it was already corrected by completing the required Health and Safety training. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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 Health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 11/2/21 and the most recent health assessment does not include a date. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was asked to contact doctor to provide the date in which the assessment was completed, staff member had doctor fax over report the following day. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff #3 and Staff person #4 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was asked to contact doctor to provide the correct information stating that they did not have a communicable/contagious disease. If they did have a communicable disease further documentation was needed to explain and if they were able to be around children. Staff members #3 and #4 contacted their doctors to have the reports faxed over and corrected. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for child #5 was last reviewed on 2/13/24, which is over 6 months ago. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new financial agreement was provided to the parents to have them review and sign to be in compliance. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The parent letter portion of the emergency plan was missing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A section is marked within the parent letter for them to see our attached emergency plan which reviews the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-09-17 | 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: The file for Staff person #7 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 12/5/23, after the expiration date of 10/27/23. 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.) For staff #7 it was already corrected by completing the required Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 contained a state police clearance for a volunteer. Staff person #5 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 6/19/23. Staff person #6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 7/3/23. 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.) Staff #1completed the correct state police clearance stating employment before they could start work the next day, 9-18-24. Staff #5 and #6 completed the required mandated report training. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Classroom 8 was observed to have an unlabeled spray bottle containing a red liquid. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) C8 was given the correct label to attach to their spray bottle that stated what the red liquid was. |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in classroom #7 appeared to be missing tweezers. 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.) C7 was given tweezers to keep in their kit |
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| 2024-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The left toilet and changing table in classroom 8 was missing a hand washing sign, the left toilet in classroom 9 was missing a hand washing sign, the right toilet in classroom 11 was missing a hand washing sign. 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.) C8, C9 and C11 were given handwashing signs to post in designated bathroom areas. C8 was given a handwashing sign to post above their changing table. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were 3 clear cracked lids in room #10. There was a cracked clear bin in room # 9. 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 cracked bin in #9 was taken out and replaced with ones that were in good repair. The cracked lids were taped. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees in room # 1. 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.) The temperature within the refrigerator was turned down to ensure it was within the correct degrees. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: Room # 10 lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play. 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.) A posted plan was provided to the classroom to post that day. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an updated Health Report. The previous report is dated. 7/13/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified that their child could not attend until the most recent health report was provided to the school. It was provided the next day. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine. The files for child #2 is missing a dose of the DTAP vaccine. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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). Child # 1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/12/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 parent were notified of the missing influenza vaccine, a note stating they were not getting it this year was provided the next day. Child #2 parent was notified of the missing dose of DTAP, updated vaccines were provided the next day to show it was given |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/15/22. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. The file for staff # 2 contained a current health assessment dated 5/11/23. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. The file for staff # 4 contained a current health assessment dated 1/23/23. The Initial health assessment was obtained more than 12 months prior to providing service in a childcare setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #1, #2 and #4 did complete their health assessments. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle with milk on top of the counter. The milk was not discarded. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The milk in the bottle was discarded on scene. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There were 4 unlabeled sippy cups in room # 9. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cups in #9 were labeled on scene to reflect the children of who they belonged to. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The facility Liability Insurance report lacked the name and address of the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correct address and name was updated to the facility liability report. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked 7 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22. 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.) Hours were completed after the date they needed to be. |
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| 2023-09-12 | 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: The files for staff # 5 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 5 is date 5/18/23. The files for staff # 7 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 7 is date 12/21/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For staff #5 and #7 it was already corrected by completing the required Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 6 lacked the FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 6 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.) The staff member did not come into work until FBI clearance per DHS was provided. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) - Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Around 9:00 am staff # 8 was caring for 11 preschooler children in room 12. About a minute later staff # 9 enter the classroom with 3 additional children and two parent drop- off two more children. CR gave few minutes to the staff to gather their assigned children. CR ask each staff to pointed and named each child in their group. Staff # 8 claimed 8 children and staff # 9 clamed 7 children. There was one child that was not claimed. The staff counted 15 children, however there were 16 in total. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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.) Teachers will be retrained on groups, ratios and making sure when children are coming into the rooms they properly count. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first - aid kit in room 9 lacked gauze pads. 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.) #9 was given gauze pads. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 7/27/23 to 8/31/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system will be tested within 30 days of the last time when completing it. The fire detection system was tested and logged on 8/31/2023. |
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| 2023-03-02 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked clear bin holding magnet cars and trucks toys in the playroom. 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 cracked bin was removed immediately and replaced for one that is in good repair. |
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| 2023-03-02 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: The playroom was missing 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. 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.) We posted a written daily schedule on the board during the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a clear cracked bin in room # 10. There was a clear cracked bin and broken instrument exposing splinters in room # 11. 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.) Cracked bin in #10 was removed. Broken instrument in #11 was thrown away as well. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In room # 2 there were 3 infants sleeping in cribs that did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment is in use . In room # 1 there was a n infant sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides while the equipment is in use . 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.) Cribs were moved while children were sleeping to make sure there is 2ft on 3 different sides. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in room # 1 was showing 48° 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.) The temperature within the refrigerator was turned down to ensure they are within the correct degrees. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: The files for child # 4,,6 and 7 lacked the home addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) Parents for children #4,6 and 7 were notified to provide the information needed on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 have an emergency contact and agreement form that were not updated in a 6 months period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 were signed and updated with the most current date. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 6 a preschooler lacked an updated health report . The previous report was dated 8/16/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were notified that their child could not attend until a health report was provided. Heath report was given to us 2 days later. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files for Child # 8 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will be notified to either provide recent immunizations showing they received the flu shot or will be asked to provide exempt form. Influenza exempt form was completed on 9/28 for child #8. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 3,4,5 and 6 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until they were done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. 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.) Management will review with employees the diapering procedures, making sure they know to discard the diaper and not leave it on the changing diaper. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 was observed washing her hands after diapering a child, in a sink that contained a sippy cup and bibs. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training and explanation of which sink to use was verbalized to the staff members, reminded them that each sink is labeled for specific use. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(c) - Food served discarded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(c) Description: Food served discarded Noncompliance Area: There was milk, pears and french toast from breakfast that was not discarded, on the sink counter in room # 9. According to staff, breakfast is served at 8:30 am and the food was still in the room at 9:45 am. Correction Required: Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The meal was discarded and not served to anyone else. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: In room # 11 was a lunch box with a pesto and cheese sandwich that was not refrigerated. In room # 9 was a lunch box with a mayo sandwich that was not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items that contained dairy were taken to the fridge to keep for meal times. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the letters notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letters will be sent to local traffic authorities letting them know the details of our location, the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. Letters will be mailed tomorrow. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 2, lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21. 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.) Staff member will continue to work on trainings to assure this past year is done. Will be done by 10/21. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 3 lacked fire safety training. The staff start date was 8/30/21. Correction Required: 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.) Fire Safety training will be provided to make sure staff member is current with it. FS was completed 10/11/2022, just waiting for certificate. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 persons # 1 and 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1)-(9). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 & 2 will have until 10/18/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 & 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 & 2, staff person #1 & 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is currently working to finish 10hr and will be completed by 10/18. Staff #2 had completed 10 hr at previous employment, they printed out certificate to have in their file. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There was a babyganics sunscreen expired on 12/2021, label" keep out of reach of children" in a Childs back pack in room # 10 . There was a Gold Bond hand cream label " keep out of reach of children" on top of the sink counter in room # 10. 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.) Sunscreen was removed the moment we saw it was expired. Teacher hand cream was placed in a locked cabinet not at the sink. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first - aid kit in room # 6 lacked soap. The first - aid kit in room # 7 lacked tape. The first - aid kit in room #8 lacked gloves. The first - aid kit in room # 11 lacked gloves. 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.) #6 was given hand soap, #7 was given tape, #8 and #11 were given more gloves. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a light panel hanging off above the housekeeping play area in room # 10. There was a shed in the preschool playground that was damage, the bottom right side corner is split and bend creating sharp edges. On back of the shed, on the right corner the wall is pulling off. There was a hole on the poured in place rubber ground surface by the red slide. 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.) Maintenance team will be out to fix the light panel, shed and rubber on playground. Repairs will be completed by 10/14. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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: There was peeling paint on the wing coding wall and on the back door in room # 4. Paint will be touched up by 10/14 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 paint chips will be painted and/or repaired. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill/fire detection log will be filled out to its entirety every month to make sure to note that we have tested the systems as well. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Less than 2 feet were observed on 3 sides of a crib with a sleeping infant in Room 1. 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.) The crib was oved to ensure 2 feet on 3 sides on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for the child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility. 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.) When a therapist comes the child will not be left alone without a staff member of Doodlebugs being present. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for the child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility. Correction Required: 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.) A staff member will be physically present with the child when a therapist is here. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the playroom on 12/15/21 at 10:20 AM, one YT child was observed with an individual reported to be a therapist for that child. No staff were present in the room with the child and therapist. The therapist was not listed as a release person on the emergency contact form and a parent had not signed a release form for the child to be released to the therapist from the facility. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will always have a staff member available to go in with the child and therapist when conducting therapy. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The first-aid kit in Room 12 was accessible to children in a low unlocked cubby. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21. 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 moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The first-aid kit in Room 12 was observed to lack gloves. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21. 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 placed in the first-aid kit on the day of inspection. |
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| 2021-12-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: SECOND VIOLATION. The toilet area of Room 5 lacked a lidded waste receptacle. Previously cited on SIN-00195091 on 10/25/21. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded waste receptacle was placed in the toilet area of Room 5 on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A crib with a sleeping infant was observed to be unlabeled in Room 2. The cots in Room 7 were observed to be labeled with numbers which did not correspond to names of napping children on the cot number/name list. The cots in Room #10 were observed to be labeled with numbers, yet there lacked a list of corresponding children names for those cots. 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.) Rooms were checked that needed labeled, cot/mat lists were provided to classrooms to assist them in a proper way of labeling. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometers in the refrigerators of Room 1, 2 and 3 measured 48 degrees. The refrigerator in Room 5 lacked a thermometer. 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.) The temperature within these refrigerators were turned down to ensure they are within the degrees. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 6. 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.) A plan was placed in the classroom. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During assessment of supervision and ratio in Room 2 on 10/25/21 at 10:30 AM, Staff #12 and Staff #11 both reported they did not have groups assigned. There were 7 infants in the room at this time. When asked to name their supervisory groups, again both staff stated they did not have a group. The Director then entered and trained the staff on supervisory groups, assigned groups, and the staff named them. Correction Required: 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.) Training on ratio and groups was done and frequently checked. |
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| 2021-10-25 | 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 observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor of Room 2, with no attempt to move the sleeping infant during the inspection of the room. 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.) Infants will not be sleeping in any other place than a crib. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the child's times of care. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement was updated with the current information and signed by parent. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the child's release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement was updated with the current information and signed by parent. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1,#2, #3, #4 and #5 contained original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of agreements were made and originals were given to parents. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. 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 emergency contact form was given to the parent to fix the areas that were lacking information. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the child's 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.) Health insurance information was provided by the family. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present on the large PG for the 18 PS children whom were being cared for in that child care space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A second sent of emergency contact forms were provided to ensure they always go outside with them. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not present with the children in care on the large PG. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan was written and placed in every classroom binder and relayed that it needs to be taken outside with them. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a record of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Talked to parent, explained it was due and mom then signed a paper saying they were not getting one this year. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: An observed Benadryl in the office area was labeled "Extra" and reported to not be intended for a specific child. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Benadryl labeled extra was discarded. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: After an observed diaper change in Room 7, the staff did not wash the child's hands. 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.) Training reviewing the importance of why we wash children's hands after diapering, etc. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During two observed diaper changes in Room 4, staff did not use the hands-free mechanism of the diaper can to discard of the soiled diapers, but used their hand to open the lid of the can. 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.) Training and ensuring staff know the reasons why we have and use the hands-free trash cans. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #9 contained a health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to initial employment in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will get an updated medical/health assessment. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: After an observed diaper change in Room 7, the staff did not wash their hands before moving on the next task of entering the time of change into the iPad. 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.) Training and reviewing the importance of why we need to wash our hands after diapering a child. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written notification of safe routes has been placed in the parent lounge for review as needed. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Instructions for contacting the western region child care office were not provided to the parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the western region child care office number listed on the parent board. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated and placed in the binder in the parent lounge. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: According to operator report, the observed emergency plan was not sent to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated emergency plan was sent to Cecil Township Fire Department, Cecil Township Police Department, and Washington County Emergency Management Agency. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position, and lacked an application for NSOR. The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of residence outside of PA in the last 5 years yet lacked applications for, nor complete clearances, for the state of residence. The file for Staff #4 contained a child abuse clearance and application for child abuse clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #5 lacked an FBI clearance and contained a receipt for fingerprint. The employee's provisional hire period ended without the FBI clearance being obtained, and without the employee being removed from care. The file for Staff #7 contained an NSOR clearance and application for NSOR dated after the first day of employment in a child care position. The file for Staff #8 lacked an NSOR clearance and contained an application for NSOR. The employee's provisional hire period ended without the NSOR clearance being obtained and without the employee being removed from care. The file for Staff #10 lacked an FBI clearance nor receipt of fingerprint for FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3, #5 #8, #10--- 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 #2 and #7 have current NSOR clearances on file. Staff #$4 has a current child abuse clearance on file. All staff needing to be removed were removed until all clearances are obtained. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of a high school diploma, one year of prior experience and 9 credit hours in a related field, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #6, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated bachelors degree and 21 credits in a related field, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #11, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated bachelor's degree and 12 related credits, qualifying the employee as an Aide. The file for Staff #12, designated as an AGS, contained an unrelated associate's degree and 26 related credits, qualifying the employee as an Aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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 #1, #6, #11 and #12 will not be alone until verification of hours are provided. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Two toxic Catchmaster Mouse and Insect Glue Boards labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed on the floor by the back door of Room 5. 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.) Toxic Catchmaster Mouse and Insect traps were discarded. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: Room 5 was observed to lack a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first-aid kit will be placed in the classroom. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in Room 2, 6 , !0 and 12 were accessible to children in low unlocked cubbies. 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 Room 10 first-aid kit was moved and made inaccessible on the day of the inspection. The classrooms listed were checked and moved into a designated area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in Room 6 and 12 were observed to lack gloves. 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 placed in the first-aid kit in Room 6 on the day of the inspection. Classroom 12 first-aid kit was checked to make sure gloves were in the kit and if they were not, they were provided. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The right side bath in Room 12 was observed to lack a handwashing sign. 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.) A handwashing sign will be placed in the bathroom. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The toilet areas of Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 lacked a lidded waste receptacle. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash cans were placed in all classroom bathroom areas listed. |
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