RAINDROPS AT THOMAS LEARNING CENTER 3
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About the Provider
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 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the special needs of child #1 was not on file. 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.) Will obtain the special needs for child #1. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #2 did not have a 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.) Will obtain a health assessment for child #2. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations on file. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will include continuity of operations in the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written notification of safe routes was not posted. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will create a written notification of safe routes and post in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of child care experience on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #1. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 only had 1 nonfamily references on file. 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.) Will obtain 1 nonfamily references for staff #1. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions on file. 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.) Will include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the toilet in the 1st bathroom was not working. 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.) Will repair the toilet in the 1st bathroom. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 fee agreement did not include the fee amount and the date the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will update fee agreement for child #1 with the fee amount and date fee is to be paid. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 3 emergency contact did not have the physicians address on file. 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.) Will update emergency contact with the physician address for child #1 and # |
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| 2025-01-30 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #1, 3 and 4 did not include the parents work address and phone 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.) Will include the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1, 3 and 4. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the release persons address or phone number. 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.) Will include the release persons address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #3. |
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| 2025-01-30 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. |
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| 2025-01-30 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will include the continuity of operations for the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-01-30 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have a health assessment with TB 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.) Will obtain a health assessment with TB for staff #2. Staff #2 is no longer employed until a health assessment is obtained. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #5 did not have a fee agreement on file. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will create a fee agreement for child #5. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain consent from parent for the emergency contact for child #2. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan delivery was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. 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.) Will send the emergency plan delivery to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and 2 will complete the pediatric first aid and CPR. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have staff evaluations on file. 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.) Will complete staff evaluations for staff #1 and 2. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the water in the bathroom sink was 111 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will turn water under 110 degrees. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) - Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Description: Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire drill was not done every 60 days. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/2024. The fire detection system was not conducted every 30 days. The last time the system was tested on 12/16/2024. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will conduct a fire drill and test the fire detection system. |
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| 2025-01-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fire system when tested by the provider only worked in the front part of the facility. It did not work in the child care space and the kitchen area. 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.) Contacted the landlord to find out what is wrong with the fire system and have it repaired. |
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| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: On 03/06/2024, during a follow-up visit to the facility, Certification representative observed two individuals (non-facility staff) making repairs in the bathroom that is located directly in the childcare space while children were in care. Certification representative observed one of the individuals carry a long metal object through the child care space where children were being cared for in the child care space. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Certification representative observed the two individuals working in the bathroom leave the childcare facility while onsite. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed while the children were napping the cots were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have the teacher measure the space with a ruler to keep adequate space on all three sides of the children's cots. The provider will make sure supplies are provided to the teacher to be sure the space is accurate in all classes. |
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| 2024-01-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the parents work address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will request the parent fill in her work address and telephone number and return emergency contact to the facility upon arrival for the children. The provider will resend the emergency consent form back with the completed summary via scanned email. |
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| 2024-01-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the information for special needs or disability on file. 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 provider will request parent add the needed information to the child's emergency consent form upon arrival. The provider will ask that the parent write down the needed instructions if an emergency attack occurs. |
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| 2024-01-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not have the health insurance policy number on file. 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 provider will have the supervisor double-check the emergency contact/parental consent form to make sure all information is completed on documents. The provider will have the parent provide this needed information immediately for the child's file to be completed. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space while children were receiving care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain the emergency contact information for all children and have present in the childcare space when receiving care. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have a TB screening on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider understands that all staff must have TB screening to work in a childcare setting. The provider provided the state rep with two physicals to show that the TB SCREENING was done within the past 5 years. The provider will resubmit the physical to show that Staff#1 has REQUIRED TB Screening with the completed summary. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants was not on file. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for infants. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility was not on file. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will create a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming and wading on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider understands that emergency contact/parental consent forms must have signatures for the above. However, we do not take children swimming or wading, so we do not have parents sign this portion of the form. The provider will have the parent put N/A where needed to comply with the state rep's request. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 only had 11 hours of child care training on file. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider understands that all staff must maintain the required 12 hours of training annually. Staff member #3 did have 12 hours of training in file during the renewal. The provider will send the training information with this completed summary to show compliance. |
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| 2024-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.54(a) Description: Two facility persons present in facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection cert rep rang the doorbell, no one answered. Staff #3 walked up and used a key to open the facility door. Once inside cert rep observed 1 staff person #2 present in the facility with 8 children ranging in age from infant to preschool. Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will make sure staff #2 and staff #3 take training in supervision. They both will do the Supervision: Staff to Child Ratio and Supervision: What Is It? training. This course focuses on the four critical points that define quality supervision ¿ see, hear, direct, and assess. The provider will send certificates of compliance to the state rep after completion of this summary. |
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| 2024-01-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the sink in the 1st bathroom was clogged with standing water. 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 provider has put in a maintenance ticket with the management company of the leasing facility. In the meantime, the provider plunged the sink, so that water could go down the drain in the sink. Provider will take a picture of the unclogged sink and send pic/video to the state rep. |
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| 2024-01-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection the last fire drill was done on 10/20/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provided will make sure that the director updates her fire safety drill information to show that the fire drill was done but the recording wasn't on the drill form. The provider will make sure that we document at the time the drill is done to comply with fire drill regulations. |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: -an infant placed in a pack and play that was not labelled for the use of the specific child that was using it. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On January 12, 2023 a label for new child was placed on the pack and play he was using to comply with 3270.106(a). Staff will make sure all children's equipment and devices are labeled in the childcare. facility |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 6 had a health assessment completed on 6/6/22. Staff # 6's health form was incorrect and did not have the required 3 questions answered in relation to suitability of working in a childcare 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. 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.) On January 12, 2023 Staff #5 had physical but had to wait until January 14, 2023 to have arm read by physician to receive completed documentation form. Staff #5 provided documentation on January 16, 2023 to comply with 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3). It was verified and placed in his file by director. On January 12, 2023 Staff #6 Health Assessment was provided to state representative and the three questions that needed to be answered by a physician are on the document. The director will highlight the questions on form to confirm. Staff #6 has used this documentation from her physician in previous year and was verified. Please explain further for Staff #6. |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file 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.) On January 12, 2023 Staff #5 provided director with references to meet 3270.192(5). The director confirmed and verified his references and placed them in his staff file. The director will send copy with summary. |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 4 did not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR in file Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On January 28, 2023 Staff #4 provided his completed CPR training to comply with 3270.31(e)(4)(i). The director will make sure all staff renew their certification in pediatric CPR on or before the expiration of current certification to maintain compliance with state regulations. |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 's FBI clearance was dated 9/17/17 - Staff # 4's file had receipts for FBI and NSOR, but had exceeded the 45-day provisional hire to have all completed clearances in file -Staff # 5 had an incomplete PA State police clearance dated 12/29/22, and did not have NSOR clearance to meet the requirements per CPSL for staff working out of state - Upon reviewing paperwork, Cert rep also realize that a DE Child Abuse clearance was never observed in the record of staff# 5. Cert rep requested for it, and provider reported that it hadn't been requested. Provider forwarded verification (receipt) that the clearance has been requested. The receipt was dated 3/3/23, well after staff#5 45 provisional employment, which ended 2/25/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # --2, 4, 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #--2,4,5- 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.) On January 18, 2023 director verified Staff # 2 FBI Clearance, and Staff #4 FBI & NSOR Clearances. On January 12, 2023 director confirmed Staff #5 PA State criminal record and placed copy in file. Staff #5 also had Delaware State Clearance and Child abuse Clearance placed in file. Director confirmed Staff #5 FBI & NSOR and placed copy in file. All staff have met the compliance of 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) and will continue to meet state requirements to work in a childcare facility. All staff copies of clearances will be sent with summary. On 2/2/23, Director was asked for a Delaware child abuse clearance for Staff # 5 when i did not hear back from certification representative about he needed the clearance or not. Provider made the following corrections: -On March 3/3/23 Staff # 5 apply for Delaware child abuse clearance -On March 17th after receiving an email from certification representative that the facility was out of compliance the provider informed Staff # 5 that he could not return to work until Staff # 5 receives Delaware child abuse clearance |
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| 2022-12-28 | 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: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5 did not have verification of experience- 2500 childcare hours in file to qualify as an AGS 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.) on January 12, 2023 the director verified Staff #5 High School Diploma and Child Care Verification information and provided documentation that Staff #5 can be an AGS. The documentation was placed in Staff #5 file. Copies will be sent with summary to meet 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) |
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| 2022-12-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 1/12/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's outdoor play space had debris and needed cleaning. 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.) On January 12, 2023 the facility had the outdoor space cleaned and sweeped to remove leaves and branches that were in the outdoor space. The director will make more frequent checks to outdoor space to make sure it is free of leaves and branches to comply with 3270.76. |
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| 2022-01-14 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(e) - 2 hour diaper check | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/6/19. Cert Rep observed that Staff # 1 did not do a 2 hour diaper check of infant Correction Required: A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will do a diaper check every 2 hours for all the children that are diapered at all times |
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| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/6/19, Staff # 1 was observed not washing hands before feeding the infant lunch 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.) All staff will wash hands before meals, snack, after toileting and diapering at all times |
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| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/6/19, while reviewing staff files - Staff # 1 whose hire date 12/4/18 had 2 hours of childcare training hours in file - Staff # 2 whose hire date 11/2008 had 2 hours of childcare training hours in file - Staff # 3 whose hire date 9/18/17 did not have documentation of 6 hours of childcare training hours in file - Staff # 4 whose hire date 1/2008 did not have documentation of 6 childcare training hours in file - Staff # 5 whose hire date 8/20/12 had 2 hours of childcare training hours in file Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that all staff complete and have 6 hours of childcare training hours in file at all times. Going forward Director will check files to ensure staff have the required training hours |
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| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/6/19, Cert Rep observed air freshener plugged in the children's restroom that 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.) Toxic was removed. Going forward facility will not use plug in the bathroom at all times |
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| 2019-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/6/19, Cert Rep observed peeling paint in the children's bathroom 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.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.) Provide will put in a work order for maintenance to do painting. Going forward a monthly check will be done to document and make repairs |
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| 2019-04-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 4/26/19 while reviewing staff files - Staff # 2 whose hire date 4/9/19 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 3's health assessment was dated 4/12/17 ( Staff # 3 works at both location) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff member will have a health assessment with TB before first day of employment and within 24 month following the date of signature |
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| 2019-04-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 4/26/19 while reviewing staff files, Staff # 2 whose hire date 4/9/19 did not have documentation of 2 non family references in file 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.) All staff member will have 2 non family references verifying they have experience working with children in their file prior to first day of employment |
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| 2019-04-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) - 8th grade & enrolled in training/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 4/26/19, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 2 listed as an Aide whose start date 4/9/19 did not have documentation of education in file Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at 3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff members will have verification of education attesting ti at least having a 8th grade education before start date of employment |
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| 2019-04-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 4/8/19, Staff # 1 was alone int he facility with children Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two part time employees were hired to ensure coverage at all times. The two part time employees will allow us to stay in ratio in case of call out, employee emergency or a shortage of staff. I have reviewed 3270 regulation on staff to child ratio and hiring part time staff will ensure that we will never again be out of ratio due to staffing issue |
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| 2019-01-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 1/25/19, Cert Rep and Cert Supervisor observed video footage of Staff # 1 hitting, pushing, and constantly harassing Child # 1 through intimidation by getting in child's face. Staff # 1 was also observed through video footage removing Child #1 from sitting with friends at lunch and grabbing Child# 1's blanket off the child and throwing it onto the floor while child was resting on their cot. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. with an emphasis on strategies with dealing with challenging children through the Regional Key. SE Regional Office will make the referral to the Regional Key. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will take a 2 hr training according to the recommendation of SE Regional office as soon as referral is made to Regional Keys |
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| 2019-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 1/7/19, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 last health assessment was dated 5/12/17 Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires or rehires will have a current health assessment in file before the first day of employment. Staff # 1 now has health assessment in file |
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| 2019-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 1/7/18, while reviewing new staff file, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of current emergency plan training in file 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.) All new hires will receive emergency plan training before start date and annually after first day of employment. Staff # 1 received emergency plan training , signature of acknowledgement of training was signed by employee and placed in file |
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| 2019-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 1/7/19, Staff # 3 1 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience in file Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff before first start date of employment will have proof of education and 2 years of experience with working with children . Verification of experience now in file |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 2, 4, and Child # 5 agreement form did not have fee amount, day//wk, and date of payment when fees are to be paid Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Raindrops at the Thomas will make sure all agreement forms include fee/copay or extra charges. If there are no fees, due, $0 will be written on form |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 2, 4, and Child # 5 did not have release's persons address listed on the emergency contacts Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/Owner will make sure that all emergency contacts addresses who children can be released to are included on emergency contact forms. The agreement will specify the person designated to who child can be released to |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing children's files, were missing the following - Physician name/physician address- Child # 1, 2, 5 - Policy number- Child # 5 Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.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.) All emergency contact forms will include physician name, address, and phone number. Also include insurance company name and child's policy number. Child # 1,2, 5 forms have been updated information and placed in files |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1 emergency contact and agreement was last signed 6/5/18 Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Raindrops at Thomas will ensure that all emergency contacts/ agreement forms are updated before he 6 month date expires. All children file have been checked and update to meet the required 6 months update |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 3 had a health assessment completed but did not have a child health report in file Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Raindrops at Thomas will make sure all children have a state required health assessment form included in file |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while doing a walk through, the facility did not have the regulation posted in a conspicuous location used by parents Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility owner posted the regulations in a conspicuous location used by parents. Facility owner will ensure that the regulations will be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents at all times |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while reviewing the facility''s emergency plan, facility's shelter in place in the basement was recently flooded and was not suitable for children to shelter in place Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will make sure the emergency plan will provide a shelter during emergency which includes a shelter in place at the facility and a shelter away location away from the facility to ensure the safety of all children |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method of contacting parents at the onset of the emergency, and at the end of the emergency Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the emergency plan was updated to include a method of contacting parents at the onset of an emergency. The update includes who is responsible to notify parents, how parents will be notified and how parents /children will be reunited after the emergency is over |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection ion 12/11/8, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 3 whose hire date 12/2013 did not have a current fire safety training in file Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward Raindrops at Thomas will ensure all staff have the proper training within the require time according to the 3270. Staff # 3 file has been updated to include the required fire safety training |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed paint cans at the front of the facility 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.) Facility owner removed paint cans from the facility. Facility owner will ensure that all toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children |
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| 2018-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 12/11/18, Cert Rep observed Staff # 3 helping the young toddlers ( children 1 yr old) in the bathroom and did remove and wash hands after each change 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.) Staff # 3 has received training on proper hand-washing procedure while changing a diaper. A diaper changing and hand-washing procedure has been posted in the changing area |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the changing table in the bathroom had chipped paint. The changing table pad was ripped and in need of being replaced. The bench that contains a rug like surface on the top had three screws popping out of the side of the structure. 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.) CHANGING TBALE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NEW CHANGING TABLE PAD HAS BEEN REPLACED. STAFF WILL DO A DAILY CHECK TO ENSURE THERE IS NO PEELING PAINT AND CHANGING TABLE PAD IS FREE FROM TEARS. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #3 had 2 children (ages 1.-2yo) in the child care space. Someone knocked on the front door and staff #3 walked towards the front of the building and through the dividing door to answer the door. Staff #3 did not supervise the children while walking away to answer the door. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. STAFF ARE RECIEVING TRAINING FROM THE DIRECTOR ON PROPER SUPERVISION AND RATIO. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was nothing specifying the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development on the agreement of child #1-9. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILDREN #1-9 FORMS WILL BE UPDATED INFORMATION ON RECEIVING UPDATE ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH, |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the name of the child's physician was missing from the emergency contact form for child #2. The name of the child's physician and the phone number was missing from the emergency contact form for child #6. The address of the child's physician was missing from the emergency contact form for child #7. 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.) DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE ALL FORMS ARE CORRECT AND COMPLETED BY PARENTS INCLUDE DOCTORS NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE INFORMATION. A SECOND STAFF MEMBER WILL DOUBLE CHECK TO ENSURE EACH FORM IS COMPLETED. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no work address or phone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for child #1,2,4,5 and 7. 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.) CHILD #1,2,4,5,7 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITH WORK ADDRESS AND PHONE INFORMATION, ANY PARENT WHO DOES NOT HAVE WORK INFORMATION WILL PUT N/A IN SPACE PROVIDED. DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE EACH FORM IS CORRECTLY FILLED OUT |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #1. There was no address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form for child #3, 7 and 8. 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.) PHONE NUMBER HAVE BEEN UPDATED ON FORM TO WHO INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY PARENT WHO CHILD CAN BE RELEASED TO . DIRECTOR WILL MAKE SURE PHONE INFORMATION OF PROVIDED FOR EACH DESIGNATED PERSON. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no signature of the child's physician on the health report for child #2. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL HEALTH FORMS WILL BE COMPLETED BY A PHYSICIAN AND INCLUDE A SIGNATURE. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the trash can in the bathroom that was used for diapering was not hands free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TRASH CAN LIDS WERE REPLACED WIHT A HANDS FREE TRASH CAN. ALL CAN IN BATHROOM WILL BE HANDS FREE AND DIAPER WILL BE PLACED ONLY IN A HANDS FREE LINED TRASH CAN. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Food Prep license that was posted expired in 4/2014. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FOOD PREP LICENSE IS CURRENT AND POSTED FOR INSPECTION |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the comprehensive liability insurance that was a the site for review expired on 12/14/17. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) LIABILITY INSURANCE IS CURRENTLY UP TO DATE AND ON FACILITY FOR INSPECTION. ATTACHED WITH CORRECTIBVE ACTION PLAN |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last emergency contact review for child #5 was dated 6/10/17. The last agreement and emergency contact review for child #6 was dated 7-17-17. There was no review and/or update to the emergency contact and agreement once in a 6 month period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMERGENCY CONTACT SHEETS WIL BE UPDATED 3 TIMES A YEAR TO ENSURE THE FACILITY MEETS WITHIN THE 6 MONTH REQUIREMENTS |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no civil rights compliance information at the site for review. Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. 951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. 6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. 12101-12514). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CIVIL RIGHTS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION AND WILL BE POSTED FOR REVIEW. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last training for the emergency plan for staff #1 was dated 9-15-17. The last update to the plan was dated 1-3-18. Staff #1 should have been trained at the time the update occurred. 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.) WHEN EMERGENCY PLAN IS UPDATED ALL STAFF WILL RECIEVE TRAINING ON UPDATED PLAN. TRAINING DATE AND STAFF SIGNATURE WILL BE RECORDED IN FILE, |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #1 only had verification of 3 hours of child care training. Date of hire unknown. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF MEMBERS WILL HAVE 6 ANNUAL CLOCK HOURS. STAFF #1 ANUAL CLOCK TRAINING HOURS ARE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN FILE. ALL STAFF 6 CLOCK HOURS WILL BE IN STAFF FILES AFTER COMPLETION. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no fire safety training for staff #1. Date of hire unknown as not specified in file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL STAFF DATE OF HIRE WILL BE RECORDED ON FILE FOLDER ADN STAFF MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ACCORDING TO 3270 AND TRAINING WILL BE IN FILE. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #1 had a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree. There was no verification of 1 year (1,250 hours) of documented experience in the file. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WRITTEN VERIFICATION WITH 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN WAS PLACED IN STAFF #1 FILE. ALL STAFF MEMBER WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION IN FILE FROM TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #2 walked out of the child care space and into the kitchen to make lunch leaving 4 preschool children (ages 3-5yo) with staff # 3 who was caring for 2 young toddlers (ages 1-2 yo). The ratio then drops to that of young toddler, therefore, staff #3 was over by 1 child. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WERE MADE AWARE OF RATIO WHEN IN A MIXED AGE GROUP AND WHAT TO DO TO AVOID ANY SITIUATION THAT WOULD LEAVE THEM OUT OF RATIO. WE WILL MAKE SURE AT ALL TIMES ADDITIONAL STAFF WILL BE ON FACILITY SITE IN CASE OF SHORTAGE DUE TO CALL OUTS/EMERGENCIES. RAINDROPS WILL MAINTAIN RATIO COMPLAINCE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there were outlet covers missing from the receptacles in the toddler classroom. 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.) OUTLET COVERS WERE REPLACED, REPAIRED. STAFF WILL DO A DAILY CHECK TO MAKE SURE ALL OUTLET COVERS ARE FREE FROM DAMAGE. WE WILL IMMEDIATELY REPLACE/REPAIR ANY OUTLET THAT ARE BROKEN. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the trash can that was being kept in the toddler room where used tissues and food was being thrown into did not have a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL TRASH CANS WERE REPLACED WITH TRASH CAN WITH LIDS. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the portable telephone that was being used in the facility did not have emergency phone numbers posted on it. Phone numbers were posted in the kitchen and in the front of the building but no where near where the phone was. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE PUT ON THE BACK OF THE PORTABLE PHONES. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed the following damage to the building surface: 1.) In the toddler child care space, the floor tile by the cubbies was broken. 2.) In the toddler child care space, in the right corner by the cubbies, the drywall tape was pulling away from the wall. 3.) There were plastic forks and other pieces of trash thrown around on the back play yard. 4.) There was water damage to the ceiling causing it to buckle and the ceiling crack. 5.) In the toddler child care space, on the left wall, there was a broken outlet face plate. 6.) In the preschool room, the coat hook on the left wall was pulling away from the wall. 7.) The door that divides the foyer area and child care area was broken and had sharp wooden pieces on the side of it. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) ALL REPAIRS LISTED ABOVE ARE BEING REPAIRED. STAFF WILL DO A DAILY CHECK OF THE FACILITY FOR NEEDED REPAIRS. REPAIRS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the child care space. There was peeling white paint on the door for the bathroom. 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.) PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED PLASTER ARE BEING REPAIRED. STAFF WILL DO A DAILY INSPECTION OF FACILITY FOR ANY PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE PLASTER. STAFF WILL REPORT TO FACILITY DIRECTOR. REPAIRS WILL BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(d) - Training chair - sanitized | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the training chair belonging to child #4 was not emptied and contained urine in it. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) POLICY/ PROCEDURE ARE POSTED ABOVE TRAINING CHAIR FOR STAFF. WILL BE EMPTIED AFTER USE. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the faucet to the sink in the bathroom was not securely fastened and moved whenever the water was turned on. 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.) BATHROOM SINK WAS REPAIRED AND WILL REMAIN REPAIRED FOR ANY LEAKAGE OR LOOSE PARTS. |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the hand washing sign that was posted in the bathroom did not specify the child should wash hands after toileting and before eating. 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.) HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE POSTED IN BATHROOM ON HOW AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS |
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| 2018-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the last recorded fire drill was conducted 10/17/17. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF WILL COMPLETE 2 FIRE DRILLS AND RECORD FIRE DRILL LOG FOR NEXT 6 MONTH, AFTER 6 MONTHS ONCE A MONTH. STAFF WERE REMINDED TO COMPLETE LOG IMMEDIATE AFTER FIRE DRILL. DIRECTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT FIRE DRILL LOG ARE BEING DONE AND COMPLETED |
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| 2017-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed holes in different areas on the walls in the main area of the facility. Certification rep also observed trash on the ground of the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All damaged areas will be repaired immediately. The play space will be cleaned and periodic checks will be done to ensure cleanliness. |
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