East Shore Montessori School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 was not signed by the operator. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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.) Both parent and operator will sign the agreement |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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 agreement was completed specifying the childcare fee to be collected per week. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will update the child's agreement form to clearly list all authorized individuals for pick-up and review the form with the parent/guardian to ensure accuracy and obtain signatures from both parties. All updated forms will be filed in the child's record and monitored during routine audits to maintain compliance |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The infant classroom did not have emergency contact information in the child care space for child #1 while receiving care in the space. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classrooms will immediately implement the use of a standardized emergency contact form for each child. The updated Emergency Contact form for child #1 was copied and placed in the childcare space. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Packed lunches, in the preschool and school-age classrooms, that included perishable items (yogurt, fresh fruit, lunchmeat, etc.) which were brought from the child's home were not kept in a refrigerator. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this violation, all perishable foods brought for lunch will be stored in a designated refrigerator immediately upon arrival. Staff will label each item with the child's name and date to ensure proper tracking and rotation. Refrigeration temperatures will be monitored daily to maintain food safety, and parents will be notified of the requirement to provide perishable items in appropriate containers. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the previous 12 months. The most recent letter was sent on 06/20/2025. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator has notified the local traffic safety authorities, in writing, of the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility. The request was confirmed by the authorities. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior to their first day of employment (see LIS code sheet). *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 provided verification of proof of education. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included written references that did not attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will provide professional and personal references that confirm her qualifications and suitability to serve as a facility staff member caring for children. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 did not have documentation of Annual Fire Safety training completed within 12 months of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 and #3 included fire safety training which was not updated within 12 months of the previous training. The most recent training on file for staff person #2 was completed on 06/19/2025. The most recent training on file for staff person #3 was completed on 09/19/2024. 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 #4 completed fire safety training. staff person #2 is no longer employed by facility as of August 6, 2026 staff person #3 completed an updated fire safety training Documentation on file at facility location. |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): · PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 has completed the Required Health & Safety Training, part 1 and part 2 on 7/31/2026 |
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| 2026-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed sliding protective receptacle covers on electrical outlets in the school age classroom which were in an open position while preschool age children were receiving care in the space. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Observed electrical outlets in the preschool classroom which lacked protective receptacle covers. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sliding protective covers in school age room were corrected at time of inspection. Protective receptacles were placed on open electrical outlets in preschool at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-09-19 | 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 person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will not be alone, caring for children, until all of the pre-service training has been completed. She will be supervised until then. |
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| 2025-09-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The child abuse clearance was dated 09/10/2025. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this, staff persons must have results of child abuse clearance prior to the first day working with children. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in the school-age classroom for 3 of the preschool age children that were transitioned from the preschool classroom to the school-age classroom. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact will be present in the classroom of a transitioning child and every child receiving care in that room. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: A copy of the inspection summary for an unannounced monitoring inspection which has not been verified by an agent of the department as corrected was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will post a copy of each inspection summary in the lobby; a location used by parents daily. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not include a minimum of 12 clock hour of child care training; 9 hours were documented between 12/2023 - 12/2024. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An additional 3 hours of training have been completed by staff person #3. Provider will require staff to obtain an additional 12 hours of annual child care training. Staff person #3 will complete the hours by 12/20/2025 |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The pediatric first aid and CPR for staff person #4 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification; the current training was completed on 07/14/2025 with the previous training valid from 06/13/2023 - 06/2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider shall ensure that staff complete the pediatric first aid and CPR before the previous certification expires. |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 supervising a mixed age group of 7 preschool and 1 older toddler in the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 stated all of the children in their group were preschool age and did not state that one of the children was an older toddler. The ratio for a mixed age level with an older toddler is 1:6. Staff person #1 was over ratio from 9:35 am until staff person #2 arrived at approximately 10:00 am. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection of 04/30/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 05/28/2025 stated, "Staff must always know who they are responsible for. The youngest child in the group determines the 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.) To correct the violation, provider will maintain ratios based on the youngest child in the group, |
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| 2025-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in the infant classroom did not include sterile gauze pads. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All first aid kits will include gauze. as well as other items required. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: After naptime, while preparing to take the class outside, observed staff person #10 in the toddler classroom with volunteer #2 and #4 with a group of 3 young and 7 older toddlers. Staff person #8 entered the classroom to be in ratio. Staff person #10 identified 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers, staff person #8 identified 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. One of the older toddlers was not identified in either staff person #8 or #10's 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.) Staff needs to be assigned the responsibity for supervision of specific children and shall know the names. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Observed volunteer #4 caring for children in the toddler classroom, the file for volunteer #4 did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening prior to initial contact with children. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Volunteer #4 has been terminated |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Volunteer #4 was terminated |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation of emergency plan training for volunteer #4 at the time of initial service at the facility. 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.) Make sure each facility person receives emergency plan training when hired, and on an annual basis. In this case, volunteer #4 was terminated. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed volunteer #4 caring for children in the toddler classroom without complete clearances. The file included a disclosure statement which was not dated and a request for an FBI clearance dated 11/19/2024. A state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance were not on file prior to volunteering at the facility. Volunteer #4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator shall be sure staff persons have complete clearances. Volunteer #4 was terminated. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: Observed volunteer #6 was working at the facility as an Aide in the infant classroom. The file for Volunteer #6 does not include documentation to qualify as an Aide. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has updated the file of staff person #6. All documentation of hours with children has been provided. Staff person #6 will remain working as an aide until she graduates high school. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a) Description: Director responsibilities Noncompliance Area: The director is failing to ensure that staff / volunteer files are properly maintained and proper staff: child ratios are being maintained during naptime, including citations indicating continued non-compliance. Staff person #8 and #9 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 07/10/2025. Staff person #8 or #9 shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file. Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). Staff person #8 and #9 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 07/10/2025. Staff person #8 or #9 shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will maintain proper staff files and staff child ratios. Staff person #8 and #9 will attend training; (Partially implemented on 07/10/2025. Staff person #9 will complete the training on 10/09/2025.) |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: After naptime, observed the toddler classroom had a mixed group of 3 young toddlers and 7 older toddlers. Staff person #10 was in the classroom with volunteer #2 and #4 until staff person #8 entered the classroom to be in the ratio. When asked to identify their groups, staff person #8 named 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers in their group, staff person #10 named 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers in their group. One older toddler was not named in either group. Staff person #8 had a total of 6 children in their group which exceeds the maximum group size of 1:5 when a young toddler is in the group. 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.) Staff will know and names the children they are responsible for. |
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| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) - Toddler and preschool children/Other staff on premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) Description: Toddler and preschool children/Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: During naptime, observed staff person #1 and volunteer #2 working together in the preschool classroom with a group of 20 preschool and 2 young school age children. Preschool ratios during naptime for preschool children is one staff person to 20 preschool children. Observed staff person #3 and volunteer #4 working together in the toddler classroom with a group of 4 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers Naptime ratios in a mixed group of young and older toddlers is one staff person to 10 young and older toddlers. Ratios in a mixed group is determined by the youngest child in care. The facility was over ratio at the time of the inspection based on the following number of children and staff present on the facility premises: Staff person #1 and volunteer #2 with 19 preschool children and 2 kindergarteners: ratio 1:10 preschoolers / 1:12 young school age Staff person #5 & volunteer #6 with 3 infants 1:4 infants Staff person #3 and volunteer #4 with 4 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers: ratio 1:5 young toddlers / 1:6 older toddlers Staff person #7 was in the facility on break. Staff person #8 and #9 were not at the facility. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/20/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 03/20/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 04/22/2025 stated, "The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises." Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding naptime supervision and ratio of children through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must develop a daily naptime schedule to ensure there is a sufficient number of staff remaining in the child care portion of the facility premises to maintain staff:child ratios during naptime. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure ratios are maintained during nap. : 1. Correction date: 4/30/2025 - The required staff: child ratios must be always maintained. 2. Correction date: 06/11/2025 - The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding naptime supervision and ratio of children through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This occurred on June 11 from 5:30-7:30, and again on June 20 from 8:30am-11:30am with Lorrie Hall from ELRC. She plans to meet with us and our staff again on Friday, June 27 @ naptime. (Corrected 06/11/2025) 3. Correction date: 05/24/2025 - A daily naptime schedule must ensure there is enough staff remaining in the childcare portion of the facility premises to maintain staff: child ratios during naptime. The staff/child ratio while toddlers are sleeping is 10 to 1 for younger toddlers, and 12-1 for older toddlers. Ratio for preschool is 10-1, young school agers ratio is 1-12 |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed the rest mats in the preschool classroom did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while children were napping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While children are napping, rest mats will have 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 / Health and Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Parts 1 and 2. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person #3 will not care for children unsupervised until all preservice trainings are completed An AGS who has completed all preservice trainings must supervise staff #3 |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); a health assessment is not on file). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will obtain an updated health assessment with the results of a TB screening . |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and ·PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2. Staff person #2 had completed Health & Safety Basics: Building Blocks for Qualify (6 hrs.) on 08/15/2016 which was prior to 09/30/2016. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 / Health and Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Parts 1 and 2. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 & #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 & #3, staff person #2 & #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the operator shall ensure staff who have not completed all preservice trainings will be supervised by an AGS while working with children until training certificates are provided and dates are recorded on file at facility. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #1 did not include the results of a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day interacting with children (see LIS code sheet). Volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training prior to their first day volunteering (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 did not include the results of a Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of rehire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Volunteer #1 & staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Until such time as the required training has been completed, volunteer #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to volunteer #1 and staff person #2, volunteer #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 provided necessary documents which were not in her file. Child Abuse clearance 6/6/24 Mandated reporter 9/9/24 Staff person #4 signed a new disclosure statement. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #3 working alone in the infant classroom as an assistant group supervisor (AGS); the file for staff person #3 included documentation of a High School Diploma & CDA without 1 year of verified child care experience to qualify as an AGS. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person shall provide documentation of at least 1 year of child care experience. |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) - Toddler and preschool children/Other staff on premises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) Description: Toddler and preschool children/Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival to the facility, observed volunteer #1, staff person #2 and #4 caring for a group of 23 preschool children during naptime in the preschool classroom. Supervision and ratio were then checked in the infant and toddler classrooms. Upon returning to the preschool classroom, staff person #5 and #6 were caring for the group of 23 preschool children. It was observed that volunteer #1, staff person #2 and #4 were no longer in the child care portion of the facility premises and had left the building at approximately 1:00 pm. The facility was over ratio based on the following number of children and staff present on the facility premises: Staff person #5 and #6 with 18 preschool children and 5 kindergarteners : ratio 1:10 preschoolers / 1:12 young school age Staff person #1 with 2 infants and 2 young toddlers : ratio 1:4 infants Staff person #7 and #8 with 5 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers : ratio 1:5 young toddlers / 1:6 older toddlers The facility was over ratio by 2 children for a period of approximately 15 minutes until staff person #9 returned at 1:12 pm. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff child ratios while children are sleeping will be corrected and maintained so that DHS ratios are maintained |
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| 2025-03-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The director or designated staff person did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once very 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 12/23/2024 with no subsequent fire drills documented on the fire drill log. 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.) Director logged in the most recent fire drill. |
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| 2024-07-29 | 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 #3 included child service reports with information about the child's growth and development which was not completed at least once every 6 months. The most recent child service report was completed on 06/2024 with the previous one completed on 10/2023. 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.) Child Service Reports will be completed every 6 months |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #1 was updated to include the complete address of the child's physician. Facility will review emergency contact forms provided by parents to be sure all information is correct and complete. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #4 was not present in the preschool classroom while receiving care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information for child #4 was placed into the classroom where the child was receiving care. The facility will ensure all emergency contacts for enrolled children will be available in the classroom. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and Tuberculosis screening results on file for staff person #2 was not completed prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment on file was dated 08/01/2023 and the TB results was dated 07/26/2023. The health assessment on file for staff person #3 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file was dated 05/23/2022 with a current health assessment dated 04/24/2024. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will ensure a health assessment and TB screening is completed prior to starting work in center. An employee with a previous health assessment must show proof the assessment was conducted with in 12 months |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #2 was not reviewed by a parent within 6-months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet); the most recent review was completed on 05/20/2024, with no previous reviews documented. 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.) Facility will ensure financial agreements are reviewed and signed every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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| 2024-07-29 | 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 #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The current emergency plan training was dated 06/28/2024 with no previous training documented. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will receive emergency plan training before starting work . |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see LIS code sheet), did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care.training. The file included documentation of 7 hours completed between 12/2022 - 12/2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete an additional 5 hours of annual training. Staff will complete the minimum hours of training annually. The facility will send the documentation of completed hours. |
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| 2024-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 included a state police clearance which was in "Request Pending" status; the final results were not on file within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The state police clearance results were printed on the date of the inspection. The file for staff person #4 included a Child Abuse clearance dated 07/02/2024 which was not on file at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 included the results of the FBI clearance dated 06/25/2024, which was requested on 06/25/2024, which was after their initial hire date (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #5 included a Child Abuse and FBI clearance which were not updated within 60 months of the previous clearances. The current child abuse clearance on file was dated 01/22/2024 with the previous clearance dated 01/10/2019. The current FBI clearance on file was dated 01/25/2024 with the previous clearance dated 01/05/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The final results of the state police clearance were printed and added to the file for staff person #2. Complete provisional hire documents will be reviewed and on file prior to a new staff person starting in a child care position at the facility, clearances will be updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL Results of provisional hire clearances will be on file within 45 days of hire and updated clearances will be done every 5 years. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 did not include an updated health report within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet); the most recent health report on file was dated 05/13/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have required the parent to provide an updated health report for child #1 and will continue to require an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child, with no exceptions. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 health report for child #2 did 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.) A request for an updated health report was fulfilled and ESMS replaced the incorrect form. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2023-07-20 | 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 facility emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Operations plan. Staff person #2 and #3 who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, has not completed the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" which was required by December 30, 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.) A Continuity of Operations plan has been created in accordance with DHS requirements. Staff person #2 & # 3 have completed the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" noted on the PA PD Registry. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid and CPR for staff person #2 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the most current certification; the current certificate on file was dated 07/14/2023 with the previous certificate valid from 05/14/2021 - 05/2023. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Provider will plan to send staff to trainings before the expiration of the current certificate or arrange for a training of all staff on site. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet) or complete clearances within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #1 included a State Police clearance dated 07/26/2022 which was in "Request under Review" status and was not the final clearance result; the FBI clearance results (dated 08/02/2022) included a rap sheet which was missing "Part 2" of the report. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person resigned her position; therefore, we were not able to correct the existing violation. Any clearances that require review will be sent to the Central Regional Office. Will double check State Police clearances to ensure they have a final dissemination date. |
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| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the metal pins that connect each panel of the fencing between the toddler and preschool playground have an open circular hook at the top of each panel creating a visible hazard. Observed a hole in the siding on the side of the building in the outdoor play space where the previous fencing had been attached to the building, Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fence in question has been replaced. The hole in the siding has been patched and repaired. 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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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- Observed book shelves approximately 3 1/2 - 4 feet in height which were not anchored to prevent a tip hazard in the preschool and school-age classrooms. Previously cited on 07/28/2022. 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.) Book shelves will be anchored to prevent tip hazard. Brackets to attach shelf to wall will be installed. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- Observed the rest equipment in the preschool, toddler and infant classrooms had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cots and mats. Previously cited on 07/28/2022. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will observe mat placement at nap time to be sure they are 2 feet apart on 3 sides |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #5 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their first day providing direct care to children. Previously cited on 07/28/2022. 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 person #5 will provide health assessment with TB test. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #5 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Previously cited on 07/28/2022. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff person #5 will provide documentation of TB screening. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #6 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Previously cited on 07/28/2022. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 is not currently employed by the facility |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: On 10/06/2022, the Certification Representative was not provided immediate access to the facility upon arrival at 1:50 pm due to the director not being present. The Cert Rep was permitted access at approximately 2:00 pm. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be informed that they must provide immediate access to someone wearing id from the Office of Child Development whether or not the owner/director is present in building. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: On 10/06/2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, observed staff person #1 working in the toddler classroom with 2 young toddler and 9 older toddlers, exceeding the maximum staff:child ratio of one staff person to 10 young toddlers. 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. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children Provider will correct this by adjusting staff breaks and hiring new staff. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(b) Description: Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: On 10/06/2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, observed 4 staff in the building during naptime: staff person #1 was supervising 2 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers in the toddler classroom, staff person #2 was supervising 19 preschool age children in the preschool classroom, staff person #3 and #4 were supervising 6 infants and 1 young toddler in the infant classroom. Staff taking breaks during naptime did not remain in the child care portion of the facility premises during naptime. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ask staff to remain in child care center when taking breaks. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed book shelves approximately 3 1/2 - 4 feet in height which were not anchored to prevent a tip hazard in the preschool and school-age classrooms. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced shelves and removed all shelf units 3 foot or taller. all others have been anchored |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed the rest equipment in the preschool classroom had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cots and mats. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To train staff that mats must be 2 feet apart on 3 sides at all times during naptime. This occurred when a staff member was rubbing 2 children at one time, placing herself between them, moving them apart when they fell asleep. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medication for child #1 which did not have written consent for administration of medication 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.) Found this form with the emergency contact form and required parent to provide filled out written consent for administration of medication/epi pen. Will keep this signed form with the medication in the first aid box in the room of the child. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Emergency plan training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will not work unsupervised until Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Emergency Training is complete. Training for 1st aid tickets attached copy of emergency training manual with signature of Staff #2 verifying training was completed. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: The operator was unable to locate a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Acquire a Certificate of Occupancy from Lower Paxton Township, the local authority. Attached is copy of Certificate of Occupancy |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 and #3 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their first day providing direct care to children. The file for staff person #5 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment' the current health assessment was dated 04/06/2021 and the previous was dated 03/13/219. 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.) Have staff get health assessments before reporting for work upon hiring and maintain every 2 years. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 and #3 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Attain health assessments and TB screenings now. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Annually a notice of our vehicular and pedestrian routes around ESMS will be sent to [email protected] our local traffic safety. Corrected at the time of inspection |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To post written notification of safe routes at a conspicuous location in the lobby. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 and #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Acquire proof of childcare experience, education and training for staff #2 & #3. Attached documents for staff #2 and staff #3. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff person #4 did not include a second written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Attain references for Staff #3 & #4, place in their files |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An annual emergency drill was not documented or on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have an emergency drill and will document the drill on the emergency long which will be kept with the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 08/23/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all new staff complete pre-service training within 90 days of hire or work under supervision. Staff person #1 left our employment as 8/15/2022, attached is her resignation letter. Attached is proof of registration first aid training to be done on 9/10/2022 |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At 1:40 pm, observed staff person #2, a provisional hire, working alone in the infant classroom without direct supervision of a staff person whom meets the qualifications of a permanent employee. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will not work alone in a classroom without direct supervision of a staff person whom meets the requirements of a permanent employee until all clearances have been recieved. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed Desitin and Aquaphor diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" which were accessible to children on the changing table located in the older toddler bathroom. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) Corrected at time of inspection, Remind staff that "all things labeled KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" must be on a high shelf and / or in a locked cabinet. Attached is picture of added sign and all diaper creams up and out of reach |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed an air vent located in the school-age classroom which visible dirt and dust on the vent. 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.) Cleaned vent intake grate and painted it, discussed with staff that all surfaces must be kept clean and free of visible hazards. Attached is picture of freshly painted, clean air intake grate. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: Observed a smoke detector in the toddler classroom which was not operable at the time it was tested. *Replaced at the time of the inspection. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced non operable smoke detector at time of inspection. |
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| 2022-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The director or designated staff person did not maintain documented proof of purchase of the fire detection system installed at the facility. *An attestation form was completed at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: 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.) Will continue to maintain proof of purchase of smoke alarms and provide receipts for new purchases. Attestation signed at time of inspection. |
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| 2021-07-16 | 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: On 08/13/2021, the health report for child #1 did 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.) Requested updated health form with statement that the child is able to participate in child care. |
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| 2021-07-16 | 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: On 08/13/2021, the file for child #1, a 20-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization. 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.) Family was requested to provide documentation of vaccination or an exemption letter. Family had scheduled an appointment for 10/19/2021. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not have a staff health assessment prior to their first day working with children; the health assessment on file was dated 07/21/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not have a staff health assessment. An updated health assessment for staff person #4 was not completed within 24 months; the current health assessment on file was dated 07/08/2021 with the previous health assessment dated 02/28/2018. 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.) All staff have updated health assessments in their file. Staff person #3 has submitted a health assessment and has been added to their file. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not have a tuberculosis screening at initial employment; the TB test was dated 07/23/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have attained TB screening and noted on health assessments. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include verification of child care experience, education or training prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received record of High School graduation. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 07/21/2021, the emergency plan did not include a lock-down procedure. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To add to our emergency plan accommodations for shelter of children during a lockdown, shelter in place at our facility and locations away from our facility. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 07/21/2021, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To add accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to our revised emergency plan using updated examples from PEMA and Better Kid Care. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, emergency plan training for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) was not completed at the time of initial hire; emergency plan training was completed on 07/06/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 no longer employed by East Shore Montessori School. All staff person will receive Emergency Plan training yearly and all NEW staff will receive Emergency training on or before their first day of work. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not complete Health and Safety training with Pediatric First-Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. "Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" which includes the mandated health & safety education requirements was completed on 07/12/2021; Pediatric First-Aid & CPR was not completed. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 no longer is employed at East Shore Montessori School. She completed the center based care however the first aid was unable to be completed not knowing a course is available on PA PD Registry. |
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| 2021-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 did not have out-of-state clearances on file, staff person #1 has lived outside of PA in the last 60 months. The file for staff person #2 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire. The file contained a state police clearance dated 08/20/2020 & 07/08/2021, a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 08/13/2018, a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 08/20/2018 and an NSOR clearance requested on 07/07/2021 with the results dated 07/12/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire. The file included a state police clearance dated 06/25/21, a Child Abuse clearance dated 07/20/2021 and an FBI clearance dated 07/20/2021 which was requested on 07/19/2021 and an NSOR clearance dated 06/28/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 & 2 did not work until all clearances were complete. |
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