Duck Hollow Discovery Learning Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 and Child #3 included the health insurance coverage name but lacked the 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.) In accordance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.124(b)(6), the facility ensures that children's health information, including emergency contacts and insurance details, is complete and accessible. We obtained the health insurance policy number for Child #2 and #3 and will email [certification representative] the updated forms. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection and through conversation with Staff #1, the trash can at the diaper changing station was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.135(a)(3), the facility ensures that trash can's are hands-free. The trash can on the diaper changing table was fixed while [certification representative] was here and as long as the bottom is free of debri, the can stays open and closes with your knee. We will ensure that it is operating properly and checked often. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a tuberculosis screening that lacked the result of the test and the date it was read, making it invalid. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.) According to 55¿PA¿Code¿§¿3270.192(3), the facility's personnel records must include written reports of all initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of TB skin test results. Upon reviewing Staff #1's record, we noted that the TB result was not indicated, although all other required information was present. Because Staff #1 completed this TB test through another agency, the results were only available to that agency at the time. She has since retaken the TB test and the result was negative. This form will be emailed to [certification representative]. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility lacked an infant feeding schedule obtained from the parent for Child #1. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.166(1), the facility ensures that infants are fed according to individualized schedules that meet their nutritional and developmental needs. Child #1's feeding schedule was missing from our binder, but once it was brought to our attention, we called mom to complete it and she returned it the same day. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 7/18/25, more than 90 days after the date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with 55 PA Code § 3270.31(f)(10), the facility ensures that all staff who provide direct care are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR within 90 days after the date of hire. Staff #1 was scheduled to receive First Aid/CPR within the 90 days, but the instructor had to cancel due to illness and we he scheduled her shortly thereafter. Staff #1 has received her First Aid/CPR Training. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #2 are dated 12/23/19 and 2/19/26, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 12/23/19 and 2/27/19, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #4 are dated 12/23/19 and 2/11/26, more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will maintain compliance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.32(a) by ensuring that all required individuals obtain an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance every 60 months. Staff #2 and #3 did receive their NSOR a little while after the 60 months, but will remind them more frequently. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the PK 1 Classroom, foaming hand cleanser, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was observed on the top of the cubbies in the bathroom and accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with 55 Pa. Code § 3270.66(a), all cleaning products and other toxic materials in the child care center will be kept in locked cabinets or other secure areas inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Just Ducky classroom, the first aid kit lacked gauze. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.75(c), the facility ensures that first aid supplies are readily available, properly maintained, and accessible for use during emergencies. The Just Ducky classroom first aid kit was restocked with gauze immediately after it was brought to our attention and our inspector witnessed the restocking. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Cracks were observed on the seats of 2 plastic riding toys in the outdoor play space, posing a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. The gas cap on a plastic riding toy was damaged, which created rough edges. 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 director walked around the playground and removed the 3 cars as soon as they were noticed broken. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) Duck Hollow was waiting on ELRC enrollment summary, sometimes this take a few weeks to receive. We will make sure that we have the total amount until we receive the ELRC amount then will update. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 director contacted the family and requested child # 10 information. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We send out a google form to have the parents give us their work address. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #10 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 director contacted the family and requested child # 10 information. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #3, a young toddler, included a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3 had a current health form at the time of inspection. It was a week late due to her being sick and missing her well check. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: A parent did not provide written consent for administration of an EpiPen labeled for use by a child in room #1. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed the medication log. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 2 will take the updated health and safety class to obtain the hours she needs. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 included a NSOR verification certificate dated 7/24/2024, which was following their first day working in child care. (see LIS list) The record for staff #2 included a current state police clearance dated 1/28/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 1/6/2020; and a current child abuse clearance dated 2/3/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance dated 1/8/2025. 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.) This was corrected before the our inspection date. NSOR was corrected on 7/24/2024, State Police was corrected on 1/28/2025 and the child abuse was corrected on 2/3/2025 |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1, who was identified as an AGS, lacked verification of 1 year of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 1 was suspended at the time of inspections because she did not have a current fire safety. Before she returned she had her staff verifications forms filled out and in her binder |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: There were 10 children observed receiving care in room #1, which exceeded the established capacity of 8. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were using the space for a project and returned to their assigned area. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The metal ground stakes used to secure equipment in the outdoor plays space were protruding from the ground, which posed a potential hazard for children using the space. 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 director walked around the playground and made sure all outside equipment was safe and all metal stakes are not protruding from the ground. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During naptime, staff #1 was present with 7 older toddlers in room #4 and identified 6 older toddlers in their assigned supervision group. Staff #2 identified the remaining child in room #4 in their assigned supervision group, but staff #2 was in the adjoining room #5 and not physically present with the child. 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.) We had a meeting to ensure all staff are aware of the supervision guidelines. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period from 6/15 to 2/23/2024. 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 information for child #1 has been reviewed within the last 6 months. |
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| 2024-03-28 | 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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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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.) The record for child # 2 contains a current health assessment now. This is something that we struggle with on a consistent basis, especially since insurance companies will not allow a child to receive a health assessment until after the date they had one in the previous year. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #3 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. 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 # 3 has a current health assessment now. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: In room #3, a bottle was not labeled with a child's name on it. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled after the inspector brought it to our attention. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #1 was not reviewed by a parent at least once in a 6-month period from 6/15 to 2/23/2024. 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.) The financial agreement for child #1 has been reviewed within the last 6 months. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #4, who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not include the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state in which they resided. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has applied for and received her Arizona Child Abuse Clearance. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: There were 9 children observed receiving care in room #1, which exceeded the established capacity of 8. There were 10 children observed receiving care in room #3, which exceeded the established capacity of 8. There were 6 children observed receiving care in room #5, which exceeded the established capacity of 5. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. The capacity will be posted in each room. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved children to other rooms to ensure capacity was met. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were not placed in the electrical outlet located outside the entrance of building #1. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Check and install new covers on the outlets. |
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| 2024-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The stairway in building #2 was obstructed by an organ. 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.) We will remove the keyboard from the landing. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Adventure Book Nook room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The daily schedule that was on the high shelf in the book nook was reposted. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1-10 contained the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall 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.) Duck Hollow gave the parent of child #1-#10 an original copy of the agreement and retained a duplicate copy in the child's file. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The provider had a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment that did not include the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, as per Announcement C-22-03. 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.) Duck Hollow reviewed the announcement C-22-03 and we added the missing information to our shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and maltreatment policy. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #4 lacked a current health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has turned in her updated health record. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Copies of children's accident and injury reports were not retained in the children's files. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the children's accident and injury reports were placed in the child's file |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. 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.) The director placed a sign by the door in building #2 with information on how to contact the Western Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning Bureau of Certification and information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 last received training regarding the emergency plan more than 1 year ago on 6/21/2022. 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 and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 completed the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The operator did not post the emergency plan in in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director placed the emergency plan in plain sight so the parents can see the plan at anytime. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #1 and #3 included a PDE FBI clearance, which is not a valid clearance for child care. The record for staff person #1 included a NSOR verification certificate dated 6/28/2023, which was following their first day working in child care. The record for staff person #2 included a current state police and child abuse clearance dated 7/1/2022, more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearances dated 8/16/2016. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #3 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3 was let go on the day of inspection.( Her last day was the same day she is returning to college.) Staff person #1 had her FBI check done and the FBI came back the same day. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on the outside of the building by the entrance to the main building and on the outside of the building by the entrance the 2nd building. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Check and install new covers on the outlets |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Baby oil, body lotion, vaseline and hair conditioner labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed in an unlocked bottom cabinet in the Discovery room, accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic materials were moved to an area inaccessible to children at the time of the inspection and the lower cabinets are now locked. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were (6) metal stakes used to anchor outdoor play equipment (fire truck, cymbals, and easel) protruding from the ground, which posed a potential hazard for children using the equipment. 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.) All metal stakes were pounded into the ground. |
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| 2023-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The director did not ensure that the interconnected fire detection system was tested every 30 days and testing was documented. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duck Hollow tested the fire alarms on the day of the inspection and documented the test on the fire drill log. |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A parent of child #1 did not review their emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period from 12/14/2021 to 7/14/2022. 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.) Student number 1 has an up to date signed form now |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #2, a younger toddler, included a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report. 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child number 2 has a current health form now |
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| 2022-07-18 | 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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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #3, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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 number 3 has a current health form now |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2, #3 and #4 included a current health assessment which was dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #5 included an initial health assessment which was dated following their first day working in child care. 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.) All Duck Hollow staff have current health assessments |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A parent of child #1 did not review their financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period from 12/14/2021 to 7/14/2022. 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.) Student number 1 has an up to date signed form now |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A metal ice cream scoop with a sharp point and serrated edge for cutting was observed in an unlocked drawer in the PK 1 classroom, which posed a potential threat to the health and safety of 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 metal ice cream scoop was removed at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 included a current certificate of completion for mandated reporter training dated 6/27/2021, more than 60 months following the date of their previous training completed on 2/5/2016. The record for staff #2 included a current certificate of completion for mandated reporter training dated 1/1/2020, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 1 has a new mandated reporting certificate as of 6/27/2021 and staff number 2 has a current certificate. |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #5 included current child abuse and FBI clearances dated 6/15/2022 and NSOR clearance dated 6/17/2022, which was following their first day working in child care. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 5 had all current clearances now. |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in the Pre K 2 classroom and (2) electrical outlets on the outside of the buildings were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger and they were not covered with protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet covers were replaced the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-07-18 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Large boxes containing riding toys were stacked on the landing in the stairway in building #2, which was an obstruction of a means of egress serving as an exit. 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 boxes were moved the day of inspection. |
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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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| 2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h)(2)(i) - No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, 11 children (4 young toddlers and 7 preschoolers) were present in the Math and Science room which has a measured capacity of 8. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 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. So they were not in Math and Science Room together for longer than a few minutes, although it was longer due to our inspector asking questions during the time the group was separating. But we separated into the two separate rooms immediately after she checked groups. 2. Now that our groups are more defined between older toddlers and preschool groups, we will ensure that all groups abide by the capacity established for indoor space while participating in the program. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A second floor window in the upstairs pre-k classroom lacked modification to limit the opening to fewer than 6 inches. The facility uses suction cup stops to prevent windows from opening, however, at the time of the inspection the suction cup had fallen off the window in the writing center. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. While the inspector was there. we either cleaned or taped the suction cups to ensure that the windows on the ground floor were not able to open directly to the outdoors. 2. We will check suction cups every morning before the children come into the classrooms and if they are not staying on, we will find a different solution to ensure the windows don't open. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two cracked or broken sand pails were observed in the toddler outdoor play area. 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 two cracked or broken sand pails were removed immediately and we will continue to check all toys to make sure they are clean and in good repair. |
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| 2018-07-17 | 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 files for staff #1 and staff #2 contained health assessments that were not updated at least once in a 24 month period. Both staff now have current health assessments on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.) Health assessments are now current. We will ensure that all health assessments will be updated at least once in the 24 month period and that all staff have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and staff #4 contain health assessments which do not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.) We have since updated both staff health assessments that included the results of the examination for communicable diseases and the staff person's ability to provide childcare and we will ensure that in the future all staff use the required staff data sheet and all areas are complete. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lack documentation of the parents reviewing or updating the emergency contact information or the financial agreement between June 2017 and June 2018. All updates and reviews are now current. 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.) Documents have current reviews. We will ensure that in the future all emergency contact information and financial agreements will be updated every 6 months and keep documentation to prove this |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the kitchen area in Pre-K Room 1. A knife was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of the kitchen area in Pre-K Room 2. 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.) Adult scissors and knives were moved immediately out of the reach of children and we will continue to monitor this to ensure nothing that anything posed as a threat to children will not be accessible to children. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, with a start date of 4-9-18, lacked documentation of completing emergency plan training at initial hire. Staff #3 received training regarding the emergency plan on 6-25-18. 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.) We will ensure that in the future, we keep the first and last emergency training plans at the time of initial employment proving that they had this training when they we hired. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A hole was observed on the ground along the rear fence line of the grassy outdoor play space. The hole is approximately 6x4 inches wide and poses a risk of a child stepping in the hole and their foot/leg sliding under the fence. The fence line is on a slope. 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.) We filled the hole in the ground along the fence line and will make sure that we continue to check any hazards or unsafe conditions that may result in injury. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Three metal ties were observed protruding into the play space on the right rear portion of fence in the grassy outdoor play area. In the same play area, a section of the right rear fence is no longer secured in the brackets along the bottom. In the restroom of the Math and Science Room, a wood square with splintering edges was observed to be accessible to children under an open sink. 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.) We fixed the three metal ties protruding into the play space on the right rear portion of the fence as well as brackets along the bottom. We will continue to monitor this to ensure that no sharp edges are accessible to our children. The wooden square with splintering edges was taped up to avoid splintering edges and will be removed once we fix the tile walls. |
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| 2018-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During nap time, the Book Nook lacked adequate lighting to supervise the 5 children present in the room. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door to the adjoining room was opened allowing more light to enter the room. We have discussed this with the teachers and will monitor to ensure that in the future that there is adequate lighting in order to supervise all children during rest period. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A toy lawnmower with a broken shifter was observed in outdoor play space 2. The broken piece resulted in sharp edges. 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 Asst. Director removed the toy lawn mower during the on-site visit. We will now and in the future ensure that 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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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A prescription inhaler lacking the original packaging was observed in the medicine box in the construction zone room. 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.) Our Asst. Director pulled the inhaler during the on-site visit, but we will now and in the future, ensure that all prescription and/or nonprescription medication will be accepted only in the original container and will remain in the container in which it was received. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) - Name on bottle/Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A prescription inhaler, which expired in June 2016 and which lacked the name of the child for whom it was intended, was observed in the medication box of the construction zone room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. 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.) Our Asst. Director pulled the inhaler during the on-site visit, but we will now and in the future, ensure that all prescription and/or nonprescription medication will be accepted only in the original container and will remain in the container in which it was received. We will also ensure that the medicine container identifies the name of the child whom the medication is intended for and the medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written statements giving the formula and feeding schedules from the parents for children #6 and #7, both infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have obtained both children #6 and #7's feeding schedules from their parents. We will now and in the future ensure that we have written feeding schedules from all of our infant parents. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two bottles which were not labeled with the child's name were observed in the infant room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant teacher labeled the bottle on site during the inspection, but we will now and in the future ensure that all bottles and nursers are labeled at all times. We are actually encouraging parents to get stickers or rubber labels as marker tends to wear off easily. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 included only one written, nonfamily reference. 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.) We have obtained a non-family reference and will now and in the future ensure that all facility persons have two non-family written references. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, hired 04/17/2017, and staff #2, hired 04/03/2017, lack proof of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. 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. 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.) Every staff member does have the appropriate emergency plan training, but we will now and in the future 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. 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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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following safety hazards were observed in the outdoor play spaces; In play space #2, two holes large enough for a child's foot to slip through were observed between the top of the retaining wall and the grass. In play space #2, three metal brackets were observed to be protruding from the ground near the rear fence. In play space #3, a hole large enough for a child's foot to slip through was observed in the bottom portion of the rear 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.) All of the holes were filled with concrete and the metal brackets were removed. We will now and in the future ensure that 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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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the private pre-k room on the window frame near the play kitchen. 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 was temporarily fixed with blue duck tape, but we will be repainting the center soon for a permanent fix. We will now and in the future ensure that we do not have any peeling or damaged paint or damaged plaster on any indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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| 2017-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A sign regarding the requirement for hand washing was not posted near the sink in the Ducky Diner. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our Asst. Director posted the sign during the on-site visit, but we will now and in the future ensure a sign is shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility so that each facility person and an able child knows to wash his hands after toileting and before eating. |
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