Early Connections/harbor Homes Early Lrng Ctr
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-09-16 | 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: Observed dirt and debris under the mat of the diaper changing table located on the toddler side of the Pre-K Room. 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.) Debris under the mat of the diaper changing table located on the toddler side of the PreK room was immediately clean. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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 forms in the files for Child #1 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #3 include the correct information including work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The initial health report in the file for Child #3 is not dated and therefore cannot be determined if the health report is timely. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Parent obtained a new health report that show the date clearly and is within the required time frame. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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 file for Child #1, a young toddler, does not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months. 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.) Parent was informed and had appt for October 16th. Parent requested appt to be earlier and it is on Oct. 10th. Parent will turn the forms in by Oct 13. If not received, the child will be suspended/unenrolled due to health forms not provided. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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 file for Child #4, a preschool child, does not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. 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 health form has been provided by the parent and filed. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report in the file for Child #2 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health form has been returned by parent and filed. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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 initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in child care and is not valid. 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 person #1 is no longer employed with us. |
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| 2025-09-16 | 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 first parent update for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #3 was greater than 6 months after the child's first day in attendance. The emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 has not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months. 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 parent update for the emergency contact forms for child #2 and #3 has been updated. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The most recent annual written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent evaluation in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The child-proof lock on the lower cabinet next to the refrigerator on the toddler side of the PreK room was broken. The door on the storage cabinet on the Pre-K side of the Pre-K room was broken. This made cleaning products stored in these cabinets 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.) The cleaning supplies in the lower cabinet next to the refrigerator have been moved to a cabinet with a functional magnet lock. The door on the storage cabinet on the Pre-K side of the Pre-K room has been repaired. |
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| 2025-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a dangling green wire extending from a utility box on the building surface in the outdoor play 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 dangling green wire extending from a utility box on the building surface in the outdoor play space has been repaired. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group. 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.) Gates were installed in the classroom doorways to ensure children can not leave the room unattended. Active Supervision reviewed with staff member. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was removed from unsupervised care until completion of the Better Kid Care Health & Safety Part 1 was complete on 5/18/25 |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET): Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022. Staff #1 completed the 10 hour training on 7/14/22, but did not complete the 1 hour update. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was requested to immediately complete the pre-service training, Better Kid Care Health and Safety Part 1 before being permitted to be with children unsupervised. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on video footage, Child #1 was observed running out the PS Room and into the internal lobby to open the door for their parent. At the time of the incident, Staff #1 was responsible for Child #1 and was not present with the child in the internal lobby. Staff #1 stood in the doorway of the PS Room watching Child #1 in the lobby but remained in the room with the remaining children in their supervision group. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gates were installed in the classroom doorways to prevent children in care from exiting out of the classroom without the presence of their assigned caregiver. An exit button has also been installed on the internal door of the childcare lobby. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews, when bathroom breaks are needed 1 staff member will stand in the middle of the Toddler/PS room to supervise both the toddlers and the preschoolers, even if that puts the classroom out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintain enough staff on site to allow for ratio and personal breaks. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 fire alarm 30-day test log included test dates 12/13/25-1/13/25, more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An annual inspection was conducted on the interconnected system on 3/5/2025 by the Erie Fire Marshal. The certificate has been filed with the fire drill log. |
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| 2024-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan was immediately posted in the gym. |
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| 2024-09-23 | 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 file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. 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 directore requested an immediate health report update for child #1. |
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| 2024-09-23 | 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 most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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 person #1 has the most recent, up to date health assessment on file. |
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| 2024-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed cleaning products (bleach, soapy water, detergent), which were accessible to children, in the lower cabinet next to the dryer in the Preschool Room. The child-proof lock on the door of the cabinet was not secure. 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.) Early connection staff secured the cabinet containing cleaning supplies with a child proof lock. |
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| 2024-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed two pothos plants in on a ledge in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxic plants were removed from the facility immediately. |
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| 2024-09-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking rust on the bottoms of both of the exit doors and door frames in the Preschool Room. Observed a wall panel, which was peeling away from the wall, beside the exit door on the right side of the Preschool Room. 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.) Director reported the flaking rust and peeling wall panel to building Maintenance for repair/replacement on 10/10/2024. Maintenance came in today 10/15/2024 and informed me that they will order new doors. They sanded rust, took floor tile out and will repair the wall panel as soon as they can. |
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| 2024-09-23 | 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 fire drill/fire system test log documented one time when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks. 5/3/24-6/28/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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.) On the day of the inspection, most recent fire system check had been conducted within the past 30 days. An additional fire system check was conducted on 10/8/24, the day of the inspection. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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: Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables. The basketball set in the gross motor room was not secure, which creates a potential toppling hazard. 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.) Staff cleaned under the changing table pad. The basket ball hoop was removed from the gym. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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 Form in the file for Child #4 did not include the address of the physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physicians address was added to the child's emergency contact. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a Young Toddler, exceeded 6 months between reports. 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 one has a physical in their file, correcting the regulation of the health report exceeding 6 months. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #3, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports. 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 three has a physical in their file, correcting the regulation of the health report exceeding 12 months. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1, Young Toddler, 21 months old, lacked documentation of 4th DTAP, 1st Hep A, and a flu shot administered within the past year and a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 lacked documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/13/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #1 has written a letter refusing the flu shot, Hep A and the final DTAP. The parent of Child #2 has written a letter refusing the flu shot. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: The lid of the hands-free can in the Infant Room was not functioning properly. 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.) The garbage can was switched out for a working hands-free garbage can in the infant room. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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 one-hour Health and Safety Updates in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff took the 1 hour health and safety training updated training to meet the regulation. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed two pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the Preschool Room. 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 adult scissors we moved to a locked cabinet on the day of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 2/21/22-4/10/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person completed an in person fire safety training in April 2023 |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3, a Director, lacked verification of one year experience with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree 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.) The staff person has completed the form and will have a previous employer sign the verification of hours proving a year of experience. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the outlet cover near the block center in the Toddler Area of Preschool Room. 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 outlet cover containing peeling paint was replaced. |
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| 2023-09-13 | 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 fire drill/fire system test log documents three times when system checks were performed more than 30 days apart: 3/17/23-4/17/23, 4/17/23-5/25/23, 5/25/23-6/29/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill log recording the testing of the system was corrected at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing pad was observed to be torn on the left side exposing the foam interior exposing the children to a choking hazard in the Infant room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director repaired the changing pad so that the foam interior was no longer showing removing the choking hazard. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, one high chair was observed to lack a T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chair was removed from the room until a replacement t-strap can be purchased. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, rest equipment was observed to lack labels with the names for specific children. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots and cribs in the classrooms were labeled with the childrens names. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 form on file for child #5 lacked the amount of the fee to be paid for services. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee was added to the child's agreement. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 agreement form on file for child #1, #2, #4, and #5 was observed to contain the initial agreement form, in which the facility should contain a copy of the initial agreement form and the parent should receive 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.) Copies were made of the agreement and originals were given to the parents. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency form on file for child #2, #4 and #5 lacked information on the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency form on file for child #2, #3 and #4 lacked information on the enrolling parent's work telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency information was added to the listed child files. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency form on file for child #4 lacked parental consent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parental consent was added to the listed child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked information on the emergency form of the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed for an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3's special needs section was completed by the parent. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 form on file for child #4 and #5 lacked the policy number for health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The policy number will be added to the to child #4 and was added already to child #5. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency form on file for child #5 lacked the address of in the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address of a designated pick-up person whom the child may be released was added to child #5's form. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 and #4 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. 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 director will have the parent update the emergency contact form and sign the form. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 file for child #1 lacked an updated health report within the last 12 months of previous health report.. The file for child #3 lacked an updated health report within the last 6 months of 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 toddlerA 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 children will submit a new physicals. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The first aid bag in the Toddler room was observed to contain an Epinephrine Injection medication that was not in the original container. 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.) Medication was removed from the bag and disposed of. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room, the locked medication box contained two boxes of the medication Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution that was observed to have an expiration to discard on 2/26/22. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was thrown away during the DHS inspection. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The health assessments on file for staff #1 are dated 1/9/19 and 2/12/21. 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 Assesment was obtained prior to the DHS Inspection correcting the violation. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant room was observed to contain an infant's bottle that lacked the label of the child's name. 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 DHS inspection was complete and returned home. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 file for child #3 and #4 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 and #4 have completed new fee agreements. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency forms on file for child #4 observed to be lacking parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 signed the parental consent form for minor first aid procedures. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked documentation of reviewing the emergency plan annually. The two most recent reviews for staff person #1 are dated more than 12 months apart: 3/26/21 and 9/20/22. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person #1 received emergency training prior to the DHS inspection correcting the lapse in annual training. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings in the file for staff person #1 are dated more than one year apart: 8/10/20 and 9/26/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 had corrected violation of not having an annual fire safety training before the time of the DHS inspection. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the child's bathroom, a handwashing sign was not posted above the toilet. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hand washing sign wash placed above the toilet. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire drills being conducted that exceeded 60 days from 1/25/22 - 4/12/22 and 7/7/22 - 9/23/22. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will conduct a fire drill at least every 60 days. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation of fire testing that exceeded 30 days from 7/7/22 and 9/23/22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will test the fire alarm system every 30 days. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement that was lacking the operator's signature. 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.) Operator has signed and dated the agreement on the rquired spot and has parent's signature. |
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| 2021-09-30 | 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 file for Child #5 contained an agreement that was lacking the amount of the fee to be charged by day or by 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.) Amount on agreement form has been filled and although parent already knew this information it was shared again. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the services the facility provides to the children. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement form was completed by adding the services the facilty provides for the child. This was discussed with parent. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #4 both contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement forms were reviewed with parents and times of arrival and pick-up were added. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #4 both contained an agreement form that was lacking the persons to whom the child can be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement papers for both child #1 and child #2 have been updated and information required of release has been added to forms |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an agreement that was lacking the child's enrollment date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement for child #1 has been updated with child's enrollment date. |
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| 2021-09-30 | 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 file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided the number for the child's physician and it was recorded on the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed consent for emergency medical care and for has been updated. |
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| 2021-09-30 | 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 file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's health insurance and 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.) Parent was contacted and she filled in the emergency contact form that rquired the child's health insurance and the policy number. Mother was actually in the process of being granted medical insurance and was waiting for the paperwork. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the persons to whom the child can be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address of the persons to whom the child can be relased was brought in and form was filled out with required information. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose DTAP, one dose Pneumococcal, and one dose of Hepatitis A. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of Rotovirus. The file for Child #5 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of Rotovirus, one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, 2 doses of Pneumococcal, and one dose of polio. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent contacted Dr's office and they faxed the lastest vaccine administration record form. This form has the doses that are lacking i the records on file. Parent has an appt. for the child to get the Rotovirus and any other vaccines that are required nexto month for the child's 5 year appt. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact from that was lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent was contacte and she signed the parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two child abuse clearances that were 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.) Staff obtained new Child Abuse certification on 9/7/2021. This form was placed in staff's folder. |
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| 2021-09-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log at the facility showed a fire drill conducted on 3/10/21 and the next one not until 8/19/21 which is more than 60 days apart. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was done on 10/12/2021 |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room there were empty garbage bags in a cupboard with a child lock on it that was very loose and allowed room for a hand to go in and have access to them. In the Toddler/Preschool Room there were foam number peg boards with teeth marks in them. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new lock was added to the cabinet in the infant room and the bitten foam toys were removed from the preschool room. The teachers will use the Health and Safety Checklist at the end of each moth to ensure that all items have the appropriate locks and no broken pieces. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 and #2 contained agreement forms that were lacking the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director added the fee amount to the fee agreements. The director will create an enrollment checklist to ensure that all forms are handed in, complete, and then returned in the case of the fee agreement. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child#2, 3, and 4 all contained agreements that were lacking their date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director added all of the admission dates to the fee agreements. The director will create an enrollment checklist to ensure that all forms are handed in, complete, and then returned in the case of the fee agreement. |
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| 2019-09-16 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 all contain original copies of the agreement forms. 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.) The original fee agreements were copied. The original agreements were given to the parents while a copy was placed in the child files. The director will create an enrollment checklist to ensure that all forms are handed in, complete, and then returned in the case of the fee agreement. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 was lacking one dose of Hepatitis B, two doses of DTAP, two doses of HIB, two doses of PVC, one dose of polio, one dose of MMR, one dose of Varicella, and one dose of Hepatitis A and is lacking an annual flu shot. The file for child #4 was lacking one dose of Hepatitis A and an annual flu shot. The file for Child #5 was lacking an annual flu shot. 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.) In May the Director had all parents sign off on a Health Report and Immunization Summary. The summary informs parents of immunizations that their child is behind on and it gives a place for parents to sign off after the medical referral if they disagree with obtaining the vaccination due to strong personal belief or religious reasons. The Director will continue to give this form as parents submit their children's physicals and require signatures if the parent refuses to obtain a vaccination for their child. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director with check the DHS staff data sheet monthly to ensure that there are no gaps in health assessments. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on site to show that there was current liability insurance for the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration emailed the Director a copy of the Liability Insurance after the Inspector had left. The center now has a copy of the insurance on site. Moving forward the Director has added requesting the updated insurance from Administration in November to the annual director responsibility checklist. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 with a start date of 3/4/19 was lacking mandated reporter training within 90 days of start of employment. 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 Director printed a new copy of her existing Mandated Reporter training certificate from the University of Pittsburgh website and sent a copy to Administration. In the Future the Director will Inquire if administration requires anymore paperwork at the 60 day mark of a new employee starting at the facility. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3270.33(d) - Facility persons w/ first-aid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the staff files, only one of the 4 staff people have first aid, which would not cover all the times that the facility is open. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in first-aid techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Three of the four staff now have Pediatric first aid and CPR. We are looking for a training for the final staff member. Early Connections does arrange for Pediatric CPR and first aid training to occur twice a year, however the director will check the staff data sheet monthly to ensure that staff are up to date. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The rocking chair on the preschool side of the room had fraying edges on the fabric as well as stuffing coming out of it. 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 rocking chair was immediately removed from the classroom. In the future, all toys, play equipment, and indoor and outdoor equipment will regularly be checked for rough edges, sharp corners, pinch points, splinters and exposed bolts. This includes any fabric covering. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were wooden foam blocks observed in the preschool side of the room that had teeth marks in them. On the toddler side of the room there were unifex cubes that were less than an inch and were accessible to the children. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks were gone through that day and those that had bite marks were discarded. In the future they will be regularly inspected for tooth marks. The unifex cubes were immediately removed. Items in the room will be checked with a choke tube before they are placed in the room. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an epinephrine pen located in the outside bag for the preschool aged children that had no written instructions for it. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The epinephrine pen was immediately removed and discarded as it was for a child that is no longer enrolled. All medication policies and regulations will be double checked by classroom teacher and director on a monthly basis. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an epinephrine pen in the outside bookbag on the preschool side that was not labeled with the child's name on it. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The epinephrine pen was immediately removed as it belonged to a student that no longer attends. All medications will be properly labeled with a child's name from this date forward. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an epinephrine pen in the outside book bag on the preschool side that did not have written consent from the parent. 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 epinephrine pen was immediately removed and discarded as it belonged to a child no longer enrolled. A medication log including parent consent for medication or a special diet will be kept in each classroom and in child's file. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1 and 2 both contained Health Assessments that were more than 24 months old. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been given to Nov.1 to get current health appraisal and Director will track health assessment dates and notify staff three months in advance and every month thereafter until it is received. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 and 2 were lacking verification of 6 hours annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff provided a transcript from the PA Key system. In the future all hours will be updated monthly from the PA Key. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance that was more than 60 months old. 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 State Police Clearance was obtained that day. In the future the clearances will be checked monthly by the Director and staff will be notified of the upcoming due date. Staff who do not comply will be suspended until the clearance is received. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the building and entering the toddler area, Staff #3 was there with 7 young toddler to preschool age children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director came to the center was home sick) to address the ratio issue until a staff person could be located. Administration was notified of the staffing issue. A new staff was hired to be the consistent teacher in that room. In the future all ratios will be maintained regularly. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room there were foam blocks observed that had teeth marks in them,. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Foam blocks were thrown away. Blocks will be checked over by the teacher for any potential hazards. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a Child Health Assessment that was lacking a statemtent signed by the doctor that showed that the child was able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will check over health forms to ensure that doctor's are filling the form out in its entirety. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a Child Health Assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after that child's enrollment date. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will send reminders home to ensure parents are aware of the approaching due date. Children without a health assessment at the 60 day mark will be suspended. |
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| 2017-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking a posted copy of the current 3270 child care regulations, as well as the phone number of the western region where phone calls can be made to contact the regional office wtih any concerns. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All phone numbers have been posted. Director will check monthly to ensure all DHS postings are up to date and correct. |
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