Doris V Keith-clark Early Education Ctr
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 contained information about the child's growth and development completed more than 6 months ago. The updates about the growth and development for Child #1 and Child #3 were dated 5/6/24 which was more than 6 months ago. The update about the growth and development for Child #5 was dated 3/28/25 which was more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator completed Child Service Reports for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 and filed them in each child's file. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained the original fee agreement form. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator made a copy of the agreement form and filed in child's file and gave the original agreement form to the parent. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. 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 enrolling parent's work address and phone number for Child #4 is now on file. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement form for Child #3 was last reviewed by the parent on 3/10/25 which was more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form for Child #4 was last reviewed by the parent on 9/12/25 which was more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form and agreement form for Child #5 was last reviewed by the parent on 3/10/25 which was more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form and agreement form for Child #3 was reviewed by the parent. The emergency contact form for Child #4 was last reviewed by the parent. The emergency contact form and agreement form for Child #5 was reviewed by the parent. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #1, a preschooler, was dated 3/10/25 which was obtained more than 12 months ago. The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler, was dated 3/11/25 which was obtained more than 12 months ago. 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is scheduled for an updated health report in May. The updated health report for Child #1 will be filed when received. A current health report is now on file for Child #3. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Child #5 dated 3/14/26 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator requested that parent have the doctor update the health report. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #4 lacked parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care and parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of Child #4 signed consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by 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.) Provider printed current certificate and posted on parent board. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 contained emergency plan training dated 3/28/25 which is more than 12 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, and #3 completed annual emergency plan training on 3/28/26. The documentation is now in the staff files. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #3 was dated 9/27/19 which is more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will complete Mandated Reporter training. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed debris in the outdoor play area including empty plastic bags, ripped tarps, and protruding screws in a board next to the fence. 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.) Operator will remove debris and clean the play area so children can safely utilize the space. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.118(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.118(c) Description: Vet's certificate required Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of current rabies immunization for the cat on site. Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rabies vaccines for the cats will be sent to the cert rep. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.182(8) - Amount of fee/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1)/3280.182(8) Description: Amount of fee/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #3 lacked the fee amount to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee amount has been added to the agreement form for Child #3. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement form for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released has been added to the agreement form for Child #1. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The original agreement forms have been given to the parents of Child #1, #2, and #3 and copies have been placed in the files. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician's phone number will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #3. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. 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 parent's work address and phone number will be added to the emergency contact forms for Child #1 and #2. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked written consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign for emergency medical care for Child #2. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance policy number will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #1. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Per the operator, the emergency transportation plan has not accompanied staff transporting the children to and from school or other activities. 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.) The Emergency Transportation Plan has been added to the First Aid Kit in the vehicle. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked the letter to local traffic safety authorities including the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter will be sent to the local traffic authority informing them of the location of our facility and hours of operation as well as the streets used to access the facility. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written notification outlining pick-up and drop-off procedures including safe routes posted in a conspicuous location. 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.) The facility will post the pick-up and drop-off procedures for parents to view. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked parental consent for administration of minor first aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will sign consent for minor first aid to be provided to Child #2. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents when an emergency occurs and when the emergency has ended with instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children as per Announcement C-22-04. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to include how parents will be contacted when an emergency occurs and how to safely reunite with their children. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a current annual emergency drill. The most recent emergency drill was recorded on 4/5/24, more than 12 months ago. 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.) An emergency drill will be conducted during the month of May and sent to the CR. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked information about lockdown procedures and a method on how to communicate with parents at the beginning and end of an emergency situation, including how to reunite with their children. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter explaining the emergency plan will be updated to include information on lockdown procedures and how to contact parents and inform them when an emergency occurs and how to safely reunite with their children. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 9 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, December 2023-December2024. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 10 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, December 2023-December 2024. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 12 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review window October 2023-October 2024. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will complete 10 hours of training by May 31st; Staff Person #2 will complete 10 hours of training by May 31st; Staff Person #3 completed 12 hours of training by May 31st. |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/27/19 which was obtained more than 60 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will complete Mandated Reporter training and submit to the CR |
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| 2025-04-29 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (11/25/24 and 12/30/24) Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm was tested at the time of inspection and will be tested within 30 days and sent to the cert rep. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, a child's square folding table with metal legs was observed to be rusted. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The table was removed from the yard promptly and discarded. The play space is now safe for play. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked a child service report. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 are now current. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health insurance coverage and policy number for Child #4 is now included on emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to have health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 10/19/22 and 6/26/23. The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report; the last health report on file is dated 5/30/23 which is more than 6 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child files for Child #1 and Child #2 now have a current health report on file. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to have health reports that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those health report dates are dated 5/2/22 and 6/26/23. 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.) The file for Child #3 has a current health report on file. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain a current health assessment dated 9/7/22 which lacked a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 now has a current physical. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain a current health assessment dated 9/7/22 which lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 now has a current health assessment that documents current suitability for providing childcare. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.176(a) - Insured | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.176(a) Description: Insured Noncompliance Area: The insurance and registration for the operator's vehicle, which is used to transport children in care, was observed to be expired as of January 2024. Correction Required: A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator's vehicle registration was immediately renewed and is now current. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has parent signature on emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and Child #3 files now have signed parental authorization to administer minor first aid by facility staff. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, a hammer was observed laying on top of a chest freezer and a knife was observed laying on the edge of the kitchen counter by the sink. Staff person #1 disclosed that children occasionally walk through the kitchen area to get to outdoor play space thus making the hammer and knife accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, a LED solar pathway light was observed to be cracked and a piece of the clear plastic missing causing sharp edges and a potential hazard to the children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hammer and knife were promptly removed and are now not a threat to the safety of the children. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain emergency plan trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those trainings are dated 3/28/23 and 4/10/24. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator shall now assure that the emergency plan training is done for each staff person. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid Child Abuse and DHS FBI clearance; the Child Abuse on file is dated 11/1/18 and the DHS FBI clearance on file is dated 10/31/18 which are more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now, Staff person #3 is currently on medical leave and will update her clearances prior to returning to work. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25am, Staff person #2 answered the front door to let this certification representative into the facility thus leaving three children of mixed ages (one older toddler and two preschool age children) unsupervised in the main room with no other staff person present. 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.) Staff person #2 went back into the main room and resumed supervising the children in care. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25am, Staff person #2 answered the front door to let this certification representative into the facility resulting in Staff person #2 not being physically present with their assigned group of children (one older toddler and two preschool age children) that they were responsible for supervising in the main room. 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.) Staff person #2 went back into the main room and resumed compliance with supervising their group of children. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/19/23 Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #1 now contains a financial agreement form that contains fee amount. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked an admission date. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/19/23. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #1 now contains a financial agreement form that has the admission date. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the date of the most recent review for the emergency contact information form was 4/27/19. 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.) Child #1 now has signed documents. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25am, Staff person #2 answered the front door to let this certification representative into the facility thus leaving three children of mixed ages (one older toddler and two preschool age children) alone in the main room with no other staff person present resulting in a Staff: Child ratio of 0:3. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 went back into the main room and resumed compliance with staff child ratios. |
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| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the Kitchen, Hot Shot Ant, Roach and Spider Killer Bug Spray and two 3.78quart containers of Bleach all labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed on the floor accessible to children. Staff person #1 disclosed at renewal that children occasionally walk through the kitchen area to get to the outdoor play space thus making those toxics on the floor accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed the toxics and put them the pantry that is inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the Main Room one foam resting mat use by children at nap time was observed to not be labeled for use of a specific child. 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.) Foam resting mat was relabeled at time of citation. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space three plastic blue children's school chairs with metal legs were observed to be rusted. Some of the chair legs appeared to have been painted and the paint was observed to be chipping and peeling off exposing rust. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Items were removed at time of citation. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee amount charged by provider for child #1 has been added. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, enrolled for more than six months, lacked a child service report. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A service report will be done for child #4 |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement form that lacked names of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Designated persons permitted to pick up Child #4 have been added to the financial agreement. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that lacked an admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date for Child #1 was immediately entered on the financial agreement form. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to lack an emergency contact information form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information has been entered on the emergency contact form for Child #1. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4, was observed to not contain documentation of an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). An initial health report dated4/17/23 is on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children shall have documentation of in initial health report in their files within 60 days following first day of attendance at the facility; However the original documentation on file is 11/28/22 for child #4. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, an infant, was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 9/6/22. The child file for Child #3, who was a young toddler at the time, lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months in 2022; the dates of the two most recent health reports on file were 1/31/23 and 11/30/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #2 and child #3 will get updated health report within 30 days. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 have not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update training 2022. Staff person #1 completed theirs on 12/28/22. Staff person #2 completed theirs on 1/13/23. Documentation is in files. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, lacked a valid health assessment; the last documented health assessment on file is dated 8/10/20 which is more than 24 months old. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Most recent health assessment for Staff person #1 has been returned to file. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent reviews for the financial agreement form were 8/19/22 and 3/28/23. The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the two most recent reviews for the emergency contact information form were 8/28/22 and 3/28/23. 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.) Child files are now updated. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(d) Description: Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that contained multiple dates written down, as if the forms had been reviewed by the parent every 6 months, however there was no parent signature next to those dates attesting to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms thus making it difficult to determine if the parent actually reviewed the files. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent resign and date after the review. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, inside a milk crate container that was on the floor, were approximately 8 half inch screws that were considered accessible to children. Staff person #1 disclosed that children occasionally walk through the kitchen area to get to outdoor play space thus making those screws accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, a plastic green snow shovel with a rusted metal blade was observed near the steps of the entrance from the residence to the outdoor play space and accessible to children who use those steps to go in and out of the residence from the play space. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider Staff person #1 removed items immediately. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location used by 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.) Provider immediately posted current certificate of compliance in conspicuous location used by parents. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack evacuation routes from the building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evacuation routes and plans to exit the building have been included in the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 lacked documentation on file of having received annual emergency plan training for 2022. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan training documentation documenting that it was reviewed with staff on 3/28/23 has been replaced in files of Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's emergency plan, it was observed to lack a letter for the parents explaining the emergency procedures. Further inquiry determined that a letter had not been given, either. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has provided a letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/6/17. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 5/19/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #1, Staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was supervised until they completed the mandated reporter training prior to 5/19/23. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the Kitchen, a milk crate container that was on the floor, was observed to contain the following toxics all labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children': three spray paint canisters, a canister of enamel paint, a jug of hand sanitizer, a gallon of Clorox bleach and other household cleaners. Staff person #1 disclosed that children occasionally walk through the kitchen area to get to the outdoor play space thus making those toxics on the floor accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed all said items at time of citation. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space located in the back yard a bamboo privacy screen was observed to be detaching from the fence causing it to stick out into the play space causing a potential hazard while children are outside playing. 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.) Provider removed all bamboo privacy screen from fence in play area. |
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| 2023-04-19 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/22/22 - 9/26/22 (35 days), 9/26/22 - 10/27/22 (31 days), 1/5/23 - 2/6/23 (32 days), 3/6/23 - 4/10/23 (35 days). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Beginning 4/19/23 provider will test fire alarms every 30 days. The next test was done 5/8/23. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1, child #3, and child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Arrival and departure times will be added to agreement form. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1, child #3, and child #4 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If a designated release person is given, they will be listed on the agreement. If none is given, it will be marked N/A. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the 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.) Release persons address will be added to agreement. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)(4)/3280.182(1) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an initial health report dated for 12/11/12, with no subsequent health assessments on file. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 has been here since 2012 and has been current with his health assessments. I'm not sure why his file is missing, but I've contacted his parent to get a copy from his physician. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a health report dated for 3/22/21, which is more than 12 months ago. 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.) Requesting that parent take child for health assessment if no health assessment received by 6/24/22 child will be removed from care. |
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| 2022-05-24 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The paint and plaster on the bathroom wall was peeling and chipping. 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 peeling paint and plaster has been removed. The surface has been covered. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.111(b) Description: Posted in area used by parents Noncompliance Area: There was not a daily schedule posted at the facility. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedule was posted. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The agreement form in the file for child #1 did not specify the child's departure times. Previously cited on 12.1.21. 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.) The agreement was updated to include the child's departure time. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The agreement form in the file for child #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Previously cited on 12.1.21. 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.) The agreements were updated to include the persons to whom the child maybe released. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the doctor's phone number. Previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor's phone number was added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include a home phone number or a work city or zip code for the child's mother. Previously cited on 12.1.21. 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 child does not have a home phone number but the parent's cell phone is on the form and the parent is not currently working. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include written parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed off on emergency medical care. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include an address for one of the release persons. The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include a city or zip code for one of the release persons. previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms were updated with completed addresses. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The file for child #2, enrolled for more than 90 days, did not include a health report. Previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health report in on file. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The list of vaccinations in the file for child #2, a 13 month old, was missing 1 of 3 DTAP and 1 of 3 Pneumococcal and the file did not include a written statement of exemption by a parent. Previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current immunization record is on file. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include written parental consent for minor first aid by staff. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed off on minor first aid by staff. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance and instructions for contacting the regional office were not posted at the facility. 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.) Certificate of compliance and instructions for contacting the regional office was posted. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.24(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: The inspection summary dated 12/1-12/6/22, which included regulatory items that were not yet corrected, was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Inspection summary was posted. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: Based on review of the facility's emergency plan available at the time of the inspection, it did not provide shelter of children during a lock down. Previously cited on 12.6.21. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was updated to include a lockdown plan. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: Based on review of the facility's emergency plan available at the time of the inspection, it did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Previously cited 12.6.21. 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.) Emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The only review date on the facility's emergency plan available at the time of the inspection was 10/28/21. There was no documentation of the prior review date, so it could not be determined if the plan was reviewed on time. Previously cited 12.6.21. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Review of the emergency plan was on 3/28/22. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted where parents could see it. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan is posted in the hallway. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.31(h) - Completion of professional development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(h) Description: Completion of professional development Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: There was no evidence of completed training in health and safety topics for staff person # 2 and #3 at the time of the inspection. Both were employed before 12/19/20. Previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed the health and safety training. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: There was no evidence of completed Mandated Reporter training for staff person #1, employed more than 90 days at the time of the inspection. Previously cited on 12.1.21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: A container of DG Home disinfecting wipes and a can of disinfectant spray was observed in a first-aid kit on the floor of the front hallway, making it accessible to the 3 children in care in the front of the main room of the facility at the time of the inspection. There was no barrier between the front of the room and the hallway. A bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was observed sitting on a low cabinet in the back of the main room, making it accessible to the 3 children in the room at the time of the inspection. The hand sanitizer was next to a jar of peanut butter and other food items. All 3 items included instructions to keep out of the reach of children. Previously cited on 12.1.21 and 12.3.21. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All toxic materials were removed from the children's reach and moved away from food items. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was observed on the floor of the front hallway, making it accessible to children in care in the front of the main room of the facility at the time of the inspection. There was no barrier between the front of the room and the hallway. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First-aid kit was moved out of reach of the children. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation: The following hazards were observed to be in the outdoor play space: The fencing surrounding one of the garden areas in the rear of the play space near the garage was detached and had the sharp end of 4 screws protruding from the wood on the left side of the enclosure. There was a small area of splintered wood pieces on the ground close to the house. Previously cited on 12.6.21. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wood and fence was removed. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: **2nd citation: The following means of egress were observed to be obstructed: There was a small metal ladder and a metal kitchen-sized garbage can blocking the door leading to the basement. In the basement, there were 5 long pieces of lumber observed blocking the path leading from the bottom of the steps to the door that leads outside to the backyard. Previously cited on 12.1.21, 12.3.21 and 12.6.21. Correction Required: The legal entity will arrange for all staff persons to receive in-person fire safety training. Prior to scheduling the training, the legal entity will be required to receive approval of the fire safety training from their certification representative. The LE shall send proof of the completion of the training to the assigned certification representative within 7 days of completion. Proof of completion shall include a staff attendance sign in sheet as well as trainer acknowledgement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doorways were unblocked. Staff completed the trainings required. |
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| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: *2nd citation: The following means of egress were observed to be obstructed: There was a small metal ladder and a metal kitchen-sized garbage can blocking the door leading to the basement. In the basement, there were 5 long pieces of lumber observed blocking the path leading from the bottom of the steps to the door that leads outside to the backyard. Previously cited on 12.1.21, 12.3.21 and 12.6.21. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hallways and doorways were unblocked. |
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