Description: The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA)
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| 2020-07-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required; the previous state police clearance was obtained on 2/16/25 and was updated on 6/30/20. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 3/4/15 and was updated on 7/2/20. The clearances on file for staff #1 are now current. The file for staff #2, with a start date of 7/10/7 contained an NSOR certificate obtained after the required date of 7/1/20. The certificate was dated 8/4/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff now have the required and current clearances on file. We will ensure that we comply with any changes and stay updated with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 clearances at all times. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A broken sand play cup was observed in the middle outdoor play space. The cup was cracked creating a pinch point. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken sand play cup was removed from the unused playground. We will ensure that all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained an agreement which was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 had a sibling and we signed the sister's and because they were together, forgot to sign brothers. The agreement was signed during the inspection. We will ensure we double check to ensure that all agreements are signed by the operator and the parent. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained a health report which was not updated within a 12 month period. The most recent health report on file is now current. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's parent was having a baby at the time when the child's health report was due which was 2/28/18, but she took her child when she was able and couldn't take her early due to the insurance company not covering the physical. I do think that there should be a 30-day grace period for physicals, as it is difficult to meet these requirements due to health insurance policies and physician's schedules. We will ensure that our parents provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #4 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of having received the influenza vaccine within the last 12 months. 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.) Child #1 just became old enough to have the Flu Vaccine and the parent didn't feel necessary to obtain the Flu Vaccine during non-flu season. An exemption note from the parent was shown to inspector. Child #4's parent refused the Flu Vaccine and the exemption note from the parent was shown to the inspector. We will ensure that our facility will 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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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained a health assessment which was not updated within the required 24 month period. The most recent health assessment on file is now current. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 attained an updated health assessment when she was able to be seen by her current physician. It was less than 2 weeks overdue and because of staff #2's underlying condition, she didn't want to see another doctor who knew nothing about her health. Her assessment 4 years ago was completed in October, so she is normally on the schedule. We will ensure that our staff schedule their health assessments every 2 years and try to get them in two weeks before their 2 year deadline date. We understand that 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. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 contained documentation of receiving fire safety training at an interval that exceeded 12 months. The trainings were conducted on 2/26/18 and 3/1/19. 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.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.) The entire staff did not receive their fire safety training until 3/1/19, as the instructor (also a paramedic got called away on 2/26/18. So he rescheduled for 3 days later, which was 3/1/19. I also think that due to schedules that there should be a 30-day grace period. But we will ensure that all staff persons shall participate, at least annually, receive fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.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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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained clearances which were not renewed within the required 60 month period. The previous state police clearance was obtained on 5/5/14 and renewed on 7/11/19. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 5/30/14 and renewed on 7/8/19. The previous FBI clearance was obtained on 6/2/14 and renewed on 7/5/19. The file for staff #6, provisionally hired on 12-17-18, contained an invalid FBI clearance. The FBI clearance was obtained from the Department of Education instead of the Department of Human Services as required. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #6 will obtain and provide the appropriate FBI clearance within 30 days of the inspection date and will not work alone with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was late renewing her clearances. The clearances are now current. We will ensure that all staff renew as required by DHS. Staff # 5 and 6 obtained their DHS FBI Clearances by 8/1/19 as we did not realize that the requirements had changed. Staff #6 was not allowed to work with children alone until after 8/1/19. We will ensure that we comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.61(h)(2)(ii) - Designated on facility schedule | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:50 AM 10 children were observed in the Construction Room and 10 children were observed in the Math and Science Room. Each room has a measured capacity of 8. The time period was not designated on the schedule of daily activities. Correction Required: When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We re-evaluated our schedule and it now indicates that each group will be over capacity in the math and science and construction rooms only during their scheduled bathroom breaks. We will ensure that our children participating in a program activity does not exceed the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An newly installed air conditioner, which lacked a barrier to prevent access to the fan grate, was observed in the grassy outdoor play space. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As a temporary fix on our unused play area, we attached construction fencing to the fence and siding. Although the permanent fix of a smaller fence, is scheduled for early September when the retaining walls are being installed. We ensure that unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fence in the grassy play area was not secured in the rear right corner. A hole in the ground was observed at the base on the rear fence in the grassy play area. The hole is on a slope and creates the risk of a child's foot slipping under the fence. A hole, which creates a tripping hazard, was observed in the grass section of the middle out door play space. The metal trim on the bottom step of the outdoor stairs leading to the infant room was missing a cover piece leaving sharp metal accessible. 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 fence in the unused play area was secured properly. (picture sent to inspector) The hole in the unused play area was covered with a rock temporarily. (picture send to inspector) We are installing new retaining walls in both bottom play areas to avoid critters as well as leveling out areas for safe outdoor play. The bottom step was taped the day our inspector was here, but has since been repaired with caulking. (picture sent to inspector) We will ensure the all 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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| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The rear exit of the Let's Pretend Room was blocked by stacked nap cots. 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.) The cots were just moved to that area during transition time to avoid them being a tripping hazard when placing cots for naptime. Staff removed the cots from blocking the exit during the inspection. We will ensure that all 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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| 2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:00 AM, staff #3 and staff #4 were present in the Math and Science room with 11 children, 4 young toddlers and 7 preschoolers. When asked to identify the children they were responsible for supervising staff #2 named all 4 young toddlers. Staff #3 named 6 preschoolers. The certification representative counted the children again and stated only 10 children of the 11 were named. Staff #3 then identified an additional preschooler as part of her group. At approximately 10:20 AM, staff #4 and staff #5 were present with 18 preschool age children in the upstairs preschool classroom. When asked to identify which children each were responsible for, staff #4 stated all 20 children were her responsibility. Based on statements made by staff, staff were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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.) 1-Staff #3 and #2 were aware that there were 11 children in their care. Staff #3 was unable to say names and count at the same time, so one child was accidentally left unnamed. She immediately named her once she did a recount. Since we had new groups that started that week, and children were coming in very late that day, they were in the process of breaking up groups into 1 older toddler group of 4 and a preschool group of 7. 2-We have informed all teachers when requested to name the children in their group that they line them up and tap them on their heads while saying the child's name to avoid not naming a child that is present. We are also in the process of designing a procedure where all teachers will have their child's picture and name on a clipboard. This way, when the groups switch rooms, they will always know which kids are with them and if the kids switch groups at the end of day, their picture card will go on that teacher's clipboard. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sharp kitchen knife was observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the eating area of the downstairs pre-k classroom. The accessible knife poses a safety risk to the children in care. 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 knife was moved to the top kitchen cabinet on 2/21/2019 and will remain there. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with a start date of 8-27-2018, contained a child abuse clearance obtained for the purpose of volunteering, not for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff # 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.) We will check to make sure clearance's are for employment and not for volunteering. Staff #1 clearance was fixed on 2/21/2019 and the file now contains a child abuse clearance obtained for employment. |
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