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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the toddler 2 classroom the sink was observed to have a large crack in it that could pinch a child's finger. 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 sink top was replaced. In the future, all furniture will be inspected on a regular basis for safety and no hazards in child care spaces. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The rec room was lacking a posted daily activities schedule. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A daily activity schedule was posted in the rec room. In the future, daily activity schedules will be posted in all licensed classrooms and checked on a regular basis (monthy) following the DPW monthly checklist. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's health insurance coverage. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name and number of the child's 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.) Information required on the emergency contact forms was obtained from the parents. In the future, all required information on the emergency contact form will be obtained prior to enrolling the children in the program. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The board room was lacking a posted Emergency Transport plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) An emergency transport plan was posted in the board room. In the future, the site will check for required postings in all licensed spaces on a regular basis (monthly) following the DPW checklists. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #2 contained immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The parents of children missing records of influenza vaccinations were asked to provide the record or fill out the form for not wishing to have their child get influenza vaccination. In the future, parents will be rqeuired to provide the correct immunization records within the DHS time frame. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the rec room, the backpack of the school age children in that room contained medication that was loose pills in a plastic bag. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication was discarded at time of inspection. In the future, only medication in original container with labels will be accepted for children in the program. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medication in the rec room backpack was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication was moved out of reach of the children. In the future, locks will be placed on backpacks that contain first aid supplies/medication to prevent children from having access. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two expired inhalers and expired Hydrocortisone cream in the computer room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication was discarded immediately. In the future, all medication will be locked out of reach of children and will be inspected for expiration dates on a regular basis and discarded if expired or out of the health professional's instructions on the label. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff # 7 includes 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the future, staff will be informed prior to the expiration date of a health assessment to prevent the staff health assessment being over 24 months apart and out of compliance. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #13 included a copy of transcripts that were unable to be read. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #13's transcripts were secured that were legible. In the future, only legible documents will be used for staff files. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #12 was lacking two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff missing the references was required to provide them to the facility to continue working. In the future, all staff will be required to submit 2 reference letters prior to working in childcare. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15 were all lacking initial emergency plan training within 7 days of hire. The file for Staff #2 contained an initial emergency plan training that was more than 7 days after hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The emergency plan training certificates/acknowledgements were secured by HR and placed in the staff files. In the future, initial emergency plan training will be conducted within the first 7 days of hire. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 was lacking annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The fire safety training certificate was located and placed in the staff's file. In the future, all staff will receive fire safety training annually. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14 were all lacking the NSOR clearance. The file for Staff #6, 12 and 13 were lacking proof of fingerprinting. The file for Staff #15 was lacking a copy of the state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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 missing clearances/documents were required to submit them to the facility in order to remain working in child care. In the future, only staff who have all of the required clearances will be able to work in child care. |
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| 2020-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the rec room, two spray bottles of cleaner were not labeled with their contents. In the preschool age there was one spray bottle not labeled with its contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The spray bottles were labeled with their contents. In the future, any spray bottle used in the program will be labeled with its contents. |
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