Eastminster Child Care
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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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| 2026-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 5/22/26 during footage reviewed staff #1 was observed leaving 1 OT unsupervised on one side of the room, and further into the footage staff #1 was observed aging leaving a group of 6 OT unsupervised on the other side of the room. 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.) The Director reviewed the incident with staff member. The staff member was advised to always remain phyiscally present with her assigned group. Staff Member must notify Director and/ or other staff when assistance is needed. |
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| 2026-05-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/22/26 based on a review of video footage, staff #1 was observed in appropriately pulling, grabbing and pushing different children in care. Staff #1 pulled a child from under the table and sat the child down roughly on the chair. Staff #1 was also observed pulling another child roughly by their shirt. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director reviewed the incident with the staff member. The staff member was advised to remain phyiscally present with her assign group at all times. Staff member was advised to notify Director and/ or other staff for assistance. The Director immediately removed the staff member from all child contact. The staff member was supervised by Director and other staff members while in the classroom. The incident was documented and reviewed with staff member. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, the only sink in the infant room was not functioning at multiple times within a 2-3 week period. The sink was next to the changing table and staff were unable to wash their hands and the hands of children that were walking and able to wash hands when the sink was not functioning. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director constructed the staff members to wash their hands in different areas of the center ( bathroom or Director's office). The Director kept in contact with Maintenence Coordinator to ensure a new sink was installed. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, the only sink in the infant room was not functioning at multiple times within a 2-3 week period. The sink was next to the changing table and staff were unable to wash children's hands and their hands after diapering when the sink was not functioning. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director constructed staff members to use running water in different areas of the child care center. The Director was in immediate contact with Maintainence Coordinator and purchased a new sink and got it installed. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | 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: The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. 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.) The Director requested the substitute's creditentials which staff member complied immediately. The staff member sent creditentials via email to Director and Director placed it in the staff member's file. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: According to staff statements, the only sink in the infant room, located next to the changing table, was not functioning at multiple times within a 2-3 week period. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sink was replaced and restored immediately. The sink was up and running to its full functionality. The Director and staff maintained the functioning of the sink at all times. The Director purchased a backup receptacle for any malfunction. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, a current fire drill has not been conducted within the last 60 days as of 5-13-26, with the last fire drill being conducted on 11-13-25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director immediately completed the Fire Drill Log to make it up to present date. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility within the last 30 days as of 5-13-26. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director completed the proper paperwork to detect that the fire system is conducted accordingly. The testing was documented immediately and placed in fire log binder located in Director's office. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for children #1 and # 2 did not specify or consider services which may be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for children #1 and #2 were updated to specify the services that we provide. |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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: In the records of child # 4, emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #4 has been completed by the parent. The parent provided the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent updated their emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: In the records for child #3, emergency contact information did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent updated their emergency contact form and provided the work and telephone number. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, was left blank on the form and none were specified. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent updated the child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: In the records for child #4 emergency contact information did include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 provided information on the child's special needs on their emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: In the records for child #4, emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, as applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 provided their health insurance coverage and policy number on their Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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: The most recent health assessment in the records for staff person #1 is signed and dated 08/09/2023. More than 24 months have passed following the date of signature. Staff records for staff person #s 2, 3 and 4 did not have an initial health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members completed their Staff Health Assessments in an orderly form. The updated health assessments forms were completed and placed in staff files. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Records for staff # 3 did not contain a state police clearance. Records for Staff #4 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Correction Required: 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 Persons #3 and #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 #3 and #4 were removed immediately from their job duties until the required clearances were completed. Staff #3 completed their state police clearance on December 23, 2025. Staff #4 completed their state police clearance on December 23, 2025. Staff #4 is in the process of completing their Child Abuse and DHS FBI Clearances. Staff #4 is not permitted to volunteer until clearances are present. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan observed did not provide for accommodations 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.) The emergency plan was updated with accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and posted in each classroom and main hallway. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Records for staff # 3 did not contain a state police clearance. Records for Staff #4 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #3 and 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.) The staff members #3 completed their State Police Clearance immediately. Staff #4 is removed immediately from volunteering due to lack of Child Abuse and FBI Clearances not on file as of yet. Staff #4 is in the process of completing required clearances and will notify Director immediately upon completion so she can return back to facility. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: An electrical outlet in a power strip near the aquarium in the preschool room was observer not covered and accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical outlet was covered with an electrical cover device immediately to ensure the safety of the children. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Cleaning materials were observed in an unlocked kitchen under the sink that was not secured and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cleaning materials were placed in a bin that is locked under the sink to ensure the safety of the children. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Long screw ends of fencing bolts were protruding on the interior side to the playground fence and are a visible hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We provided bolt covers and put them on the playground fence. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The written records for fire drills were observed to have a gap from 05/29/2025 to 10/30/2025, more than 60 days apart. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that Fire Drills are conducted once every 60 days and will be documented. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The written records for fire drills were observed to have a gap from 05/29/2025 to 10/30/2025. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Fire Drills will be reviewed and corrected immediately. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents added their work phone number to their Emergency Contact Information. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent took the Child's Health Assessment to their doctor and had it completed. The doctor signed the area that needed the completion. |
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| 2024-11-19 | 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: The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/5/21 and 11/3/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member completed their Staff Health Assessment form. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of all release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had the emergency contact forms for child #2 and #3's parents provide the addresses of all release persons listed on the form. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Preschool 3 room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We provided the medical emergency transportation plan to the Preschool 3 classroom and posted it on the classroom parent board. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of a current flu vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for child #1. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/6/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed a waiver to provide documentation that they do not want their child (child #1) to have a flu vaccine. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was not posted conspicuously. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will move the Facility Emergency Plan from the wall by the Director's office to across the hall on the Parent Board for all to see. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not reference the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I corrected the letter to the parents explaining our accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the event of an emergency and provide parents with any subsequent updates to the plan. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of education on file for Facility Person #1, required for their classification as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 requested High School Diploma from her high school. |
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| 2023-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was splintered wood on cubbies in the Preschool 3 room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We sanded down the wood on the cubbies and pur clear varnish on it so it is smooth to the touch. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were small paper clips (with a diameter of less than an inch) in an unlocked drawer next to the sink used for handwashing by children after diapering in the young toddler room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The paper clips were removed from the Young Toddler classroom, |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1, enrolled prior to 1/6/22, was completed more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will place the current health assessment for child#1 in their file. |
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| 2022-11-29 | 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 current health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 12 months after the prior health assessment on file. 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 placed the current health assessment for child #2 in the file. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The provider's written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby, syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. The provider must have on file The provider's written policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add this document "Ten Ways to Prevent Chld Maltreatment" information to our policy of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment. |
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| 2022-11-29 | 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 emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. 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. Emergency plan must include a plan for the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will add a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency to our Emergency Plan. |
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| 2022-11-29 | 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: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person#1 health assessment was placed in file, |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted or provided to families a week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current and new month's Menu was posted on board outside of office |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The phone number to contact the regional child care office was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We posted the phone number for the Regional Child Care office on our Parent board with our current certificate of compliance. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation on file of an emergency drill. 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.) An Emergency Drill was held on 12/1/22 and was documented on file |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parents to explain the emergency plan did not include the facility's plan for a lockdown. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added our facility's plan for a lockdown to our letter to our parents explaining the Emergency Plan. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An Emergency Plan was sent to the local and county emergency management agencys. |
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| 2022-11-29 | 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 current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file. 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.) Facility Person #1 now has current crimilan history, child abuse and FBI clearances on file. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The current staff evaluations on file for Facility Persons #2 and #3 were completed more than 12 months after the previous evaluation/staff start date. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons#2 and #3 staff evaluations were placed in their files. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered outlet in a power strip on the floor in the preschool room. 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.) An outlet cover was placed on the power strip on the floor in the preschool classroom |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: There was a spray bottle containing a cleaner not labeled with the contents in the preschool room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottle was removed from the preschool classroom, |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A white laundry basket in the older toddler classroom was broken. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The white laundry basket was removed immediately from the older toddler classroom |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements of child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not contain admission dates. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director provided admission dates for the financial agreements of child #1, 2, 4 and 5 |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted parent for child's physician's telephone number and added it to child#1's emergency contact form |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the enrolling parents work telephone number and child #3, 4 and 5 did not contain the enrolling parents work address or telephone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director contacted parent of child #1 and added enrolling parents work telephone number Director contacted child #3, 4 and 5's parents and added their work address and phone number |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #5 did not address if the child had special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director contacted the parent to ask if child #5 has special needs and updated form accordingly. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the address of the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director contacted the parent of child #4 to obtain the address of the release persons. |
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| 2021-11-16 | 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: The immunization record of child #1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and an exemption was not on file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director contacted the parent of child #1 to request a current immunization record. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment prior to working with children. The previous and current health assessments of facility person #4 exceeded 24 months by one day. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee #2 will provide Initial health assessment |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures was not on file for child #4. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent sign parental consent for emergency medical care for child #5 |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of initial emergency plan training for facility person #1 was more than 7 days after their start date with children. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director signed initial emergency plan training for facility person #1 |
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| 2021-11-16 | 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: The health and safety training topics 3270.31(f)(1) through 3270.31(f)(9) and pediatric CPR for facility person #3 were not completed within 90 days of starting with children. Pediatric CPR for facility person #1 was not completed within 90 days of starting with children. 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.) Facility person #3 will complete the health and safety training, and along with staff person #1, will complete Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid trainings. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The completed NSOR verification certificate of facility person #1 was dated more than 45 days from their start date with children. The disclosure statement of facility person #2 did not contain a witness signature or date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The completed NSOR certificate was placed in facility person #1 file. The director signed and dated the disclosure statement of facility person #2. |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A bolt was protruding from the base of the toilet in the middle stall in the restroom off the preschool classroom. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The church maintenance man will shave off the bolt that is protruding from the base of the toilet in the middle stall in the restroom off the preschool classroom by December 17, 2021 |
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| 2021-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were not posted at a diaper changing table and portable sink in the young toddler classroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved handwashing signs so that they were near the diaper changing table and portable sink in the young toddler classroom |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A vinyl on a soft chair in the older toddler classroom was peeling. A red bin containing large lego-type blocks in the young toddler room was broken on the corner. The vinyl on the cushion in the book area in preschool 3 was peeling back and exposing foam. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The soft chair and vinyl cushion were immediately removed from the classroom and the red bin was thrown away. In the future, all toys and equipment used by the children will be clean and in good repair. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The 2 year old room contained playdough on a shelf accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playdough was removed from the shelf that was accessible to children in the 2 year old classroom. In the future, playdough will be played with under adult supervision only, and when finished with activity, it will be stored in a closet that is not accessible to the children. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain their date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 dated their financial agreement. In the future, the assistant director will review all agreements for accuracy before placing them in the child's file. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the address and the emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child #2 and #4 will correct emergency contact form. In the future, the assistant director will review emergency contact forms to ensure that all spaces are filled out correctly before placing them in the child's file. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1, 2 and 5 did not contain the addresses of all the persons designation by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Requested that parents fill out emergency contact information including the name, address and phone number of the individual designated to whom their child may be released. In the future, the assistant director will review all emergency contact information for accuracy before placing form in child's file. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A health assessment for child #3, a preschool age child, was dated 9/19/2018 and an updated health assessment was dated 11/14/2019, which exceeded 12 months. Child #3 now has a current health assessment. 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.) Child has a current health assessment. In the future, the assistant director will require the parent to provide an updated health assessment at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(4) - Acute or chronic health problem | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of child #1 did not contain an assessment of acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services. Correction Required: A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sent health assessment home with parent to bring to their doctor to review and check box accordingly. In the future, the assistant director will review all health assessments for accuracy. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunizations records of child #1 and 3 did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Request parents of child #1 and #3 to have their child vaccinated for the flu by 1/20/20. If not wanted, the parent will provide us with a letter stating that they do not want their child vaccinated and it will be kept on file. In the future, we will send out a letter to parents requesting that their child/children have their flu shot annually or provide the center with a letter indicating why they do not want their child vaccinated. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(6) - Name on bottle/Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Preschool 3 contained Zarbee's Cough Syrup which was not labled with the name of the child it was intended and did not have written parental consent for administration. The medication box in the refrigerator in the back hallway contained prescription medication for a child but did not have written parental consent for administration. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. 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.) Both medications were sent home with the parent. In the future, all medications will have a label identifying the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Also, a parent will provide written consent for us to administer the medication, in the form of the medication log. The medication log will be located in that child's classroom. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's parent signed the parental consent for emergency medical care. In the future, the assistant director will review all emergency contact forms completed by the parent to ensure compliance before placing in the child's file. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Child Abuse clearance for facility person #1 was dated 12/5/2014 lacking documentation it has been updated within 60 months. The file of facility person #2, with a start date of 8/12/2019, did not contain a complete FBI clearance lacking the rap sheet. The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 9/16/2019, contained an FBI clearance dated 11/16/2019 and lacked documentation of submission. Facility person #4 now has a complete FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and 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. Facility Person #1 and 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.) The Child Abuse clearance for facility person #1 was provided from home. Facility person #2 called CPS and requested a duplicate fingerprint clearance which shall include rap sheet. She was removed from the center and will not return until rap sheet is provided to director. In the future, the director will ensure that all required hiring documents are complete before allowing staff to work in a child care position in the facility. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a written evaluation for facility person #3, with a start date of 2/22/2018, was dated 11/14/2019, exceeding the requirement of a written evaluation at least every 12 months. Facility person #3 now has a current written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #3 now has a current written evaluation. In the future, the director will provide one written evaluation for all staff every 12 months |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An electrical cord from the air conditioner was hanging low on the floor in the Infant 1 room causing a strangulation hazard. The mat under the sand table in the 2 year old classroom was curling on the edge causing a tripping hazard. 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 electrical cord in Infant 1 was taped up to avoid strangulation and the mat under the sand table in the 2 year old classroom was removed. In the future, the teachers shall notify the director if their space needs repair or has visible hazards. The director/assistant director will monitor center for potential hazards continually. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The paint on the divider in the older toddler room was peeling. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The divider in the older toddler classroom will be painted. In the future, the teacher in the older toddler classroom will examine the divider on a monthly basis and notify the director if peeling should occur. |
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| 2019-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The other side of an exit door from preschool 4 was blocked with shelving and furniture. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelving and furniture were removed from the other side of the exit door from the Preschool 4 classroom. In the future, every morning before the children enter the classroom, the teacher will check the exit doors to ensure they are unobstructed |
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| 2019-08-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **I arrived at the facility at approximately 12:57 pm and observed child #1, a preschool-age child, outside the facility on the sidewalk of N Highland Avenue. Looking around, there was not an adult with them so I walked over to the child to ask if they were okay. Child #1 responded they wanted there mommy. We went into the facility and a facility person saw me with the child and told me they belonged in the daycare. Facility person #1 stated it was nap time and the got up and was on their shoulder. Facility person #1 stated child #1 then ran out of the classroom after being told to stay here.. Child #1 was observed unsupervised outside the facility on the sidewalk. Correction Required: The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff to participate in a minimum of 2 hours of supervision training approved by the Department. The training will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to staff completing the training. Proof all staff have completed the training will be submitted to the regional office upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. This incident was totally unacceptable and neglectful, therefore, Facility person #1 was terminated. 2. All staff will be required to complete two BKC trainings on supervision: Supervision: Positioning, Where Do I Stand? and Supervision: What's Reqired |
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| 2019-08-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant 1 classroom, facility person #1 identified 2 infant children in their group and stated the other person, identified as a volunteer, was responsible for the other 3 infant children in the classroom. Facility person #1 named the 3 children for whom the volunteer was responsible. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. The volunteer has been hired by Eastminster Child Care Center as an aide. She will be supervised at all times by a group supervisor or assistant group supervisor. 2. All staff will be required to take 2 trainings at BKC on supervision. Supervision: Counting Children and Supervision: Staff/Child Ratios. 3. In moving forward, the Director and Assistant Director will monitor each classroom's staff/child ratio requirement. Teacher's classroom schedules have been reviewed and changed to ensure that ratio compliance is maintained. Lanyards are implemented so that staff know the names of the children in their group. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A red bin in the downstairs preschool room was observed to be cracked, exposing the children to sharp, rough edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The red bin was removed and was replaced by a new bin. In the future, all staff will report broken toys, play equipment immediately upon notice so that it can be removed until a new item is purchased. Added to monthly safety checklist. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The young/older toddler room contained three containers of play-doh on a shelf accessible to children. Play-doh has removable objects less than one inch. Two adult floor chairs in the infant 1 room are worn and exposing foam in a classroom where children are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The play-doh was removed and placed in the art closet in the classroom. The adult chairs were covered with their protective covering so that no foam was exposed to children. In the future, the play-doh in the Toddler classroom will be stored in the art closet and brought out for children who are not placing objects in their mouths to experience and then placed back in the art closet. The protective covering, which is washed every evening, will be taken from the dryer and placed on the adult chairs first thing in the morning before children arrive so that foam is not exposed. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The grey backpack of Child #1 which contained Nuby Soothing Tablets and Little Remedies Grape Water, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children," and the prescription medication Ranitidine, was hanging on a hook outside the classroom, accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Back pack was removed and placed inside of classroom on a hook that is high enough so it is not accessible to children. Moving forward, all medication will be stored where children are unable to access the medication. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment and tuberculosis screening for Facility Person #2, with a start date of 04/01/2019, were dated 05/29/2019, which was after the start date with children. Facility Person #2 now has a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening. 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 #2 person was pregnant at the time of hire and was unable to obtain TB test until birth of child, after hire date of 04/01/2019. Returned from maternity leave on 6/3/2019 whereby she submitted her Health Assessment with TB results. In the future, if new employees that are pregnant and are unable to obtain a Health Assessment with TB test, they will not start work with children until they are able to provide the necessary Health Assessment and TB test prior to working with children. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A GoGurt labeled "keep refrigerated" was observed in a child's cubby in the upstairs preschool room. The GoGurt was refrigerated. 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.) GoGurt was placed in the refrigerator upon notification that it was observed in a child's cubby. Moving forward, a parent sign is placed upon entering the classroom all refrigerated food bought from home will have the child's name on it and placed in the refrigerator not in cubbys. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #4 did not contain two written nonfamily references. The file for Facility Person #7 contained one written nonfamily reference, lacking a second reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #4 now has 2 written nonfamily references and #7 now has 1 written reference. Moving forward, the Director will ensure that all newly hired staff have 2 written non family references before beginning to start work with the children by adding it to the "New Employee checklist" |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the gym, a large industrial fan was observed to be in use on the floor, accessible to children. In the young older toddler room and the upstairs preschool room, fans were observed to be in use and placed at a level where they were accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Large industrial fan was immediately removed from gym. Four wall fans were purchased and delivered. They will be hung on walls above children's reach by August 30, 2019. In the future, only the wall fans will be used when children are present in the gym. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for facility person(s) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 did not have a completed disclosure. The file for facility person 7 did not contain documentation of submission of a state police clearance or a completed state police clearance. The files for facility person(s) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 now have completed disclosures and facility person 7 now has a completed state police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director completed disclosure for facility persons 1,2,3,5,6,7& 8. In the future, the director will sign & date disclosure statements upon hire and has added it to her checklist for new staff orientation. Facility person was immediately cleared by online clearance for state police clearance. In the future, the director will ensure that clearances are obtained prior to starting of work with children as it is added to her new staff orientation lists. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Protective receptacle covers were observed to be in the outlets in the side wall near the widows in the young/older toddler room or in the outlets in the corner of the infant 1 room. Protective receptacle covered were not observed to be in the outlets in the science area of the downstairs preschool room. 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.) Protective receptacle covers were immediately placed in electrical outlets discussed. In the future, all staff will scan their classrooms first thing in the morning before children arrive to replace receptacle covers that the cleaning crew remove. |
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| 2019-07-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two of the three windows in the young/older toddler room were observed to be open and did not contain screens. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Screens were immediately placed on the windows. In the future when windows are open , screens will be placed in the windows. The church is replacing all windows in the child care center. Estimated time for replacement is by the first of the year 2020. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The older one's/two's classroom contained an empty cracked bin on the shelf and a play car which the back wheels were broken off. The upstairs Preschool classroom contained a broken bin holding train tracks, a broken and cracked bin containing manipulatives, and a broken bin labeled for letter blocks. Preschool 4, downstairs, contained a mop/broom stand in dramatic play which had a loose stand and the bottom of the green shelf, which contained blocks, was broken on the bottom. 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.) Objects were removed on 11/19/2018. Review of condition of toys at staff meeting on 11/20/2018. In the future, all staff added to their monthly checklist: Toys, play equipment shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two's classroom contained 5 pennies in a child's extra clothes drawer accessible to the children. On the art shelf, pom pom balls, glue sticks and washable chubby dobbers, all either less than 1 inch or with removable parts that have a diameter of 1 inch, were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Objects were removed on 11/19/2018. Review of toys and their condition was held on 11/20/2018 at our staff meeting. Staff added to their monthly checklist: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The older infant/young toddler classroom did not have a written plan of daily activities posted. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Infant 2 classroom has displayed a written plan of daily activities along with other required documents on their parent wall in their classroom. In the future, staff will monitor required documents and replace when needed. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 contained a health report dated 10/23/2017 but did not contain an update within 6 months. The file of child #1 now contains a current health report dated 10/31/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director will create an enrollment spreadsheet which shows necessary enrollment documentation. This enrollment spreadsheet will be viewed monthly by the director to ensure compliance with documentation so that in the future each child will have a health report at least every 6 months for infant or young toddler. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 contained a health report dated 8/30/2017 and an update on 10/2/2018, which exceeds 12 months. Child #2 now has a current health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director will create an enrollment spreadsheet which shows necessary enrollment documentation. This enrollment spreadsheet will be viewed monthly by the director to ensure compliance with documentation so that in the future each child will have a health report at least every 12 months for older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the young infant classroom, Lotrimin did not have the name of the child for whom it was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At our next monthly staff meeting, held 11/20/2018, we reviewed how medication shall identify the name of the medication and the child's name for whom the medication is intended. That medication should only be administered to the child whose name appears on the medication. If medication says "Keep out of the reach of children" it should be stored in a locked closet. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Little Remedies Sterile Saline Mist and Desitin were accessible to children in a backpack, hanging on the hook in the hallway by the entrance to the facility. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Little Remedies Sterile Saline Mist and the Desitin was immediately removed on 11/192018. In the future, staff will check each backpack upon the baby's arrival before placing it on the hook in the hallway. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The upstairs preschool classroom contained a Ventolin HFA inhaler for a child with an expiration date of 2/2018. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Ventolin HFA inhaler was sent home with the child on 11/19/2018. In the future, all parents will provide medications within their expiration date in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: While diapering a child in the young ones classroom, the facility person placed a soiled diaper in a brown paper bag before placing it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director reviewed proper diapering procedures with entire staff at staff meeting held on 11/20/2018. In the future all staff will be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands free covered can. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #2 and 3 did not contain a completed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director signed the Disclosure Statements of facility persons #2 and #3. In the future the director will check new employee files for completion before placing them in the staff file drawer |
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