Little Free Thinkers Childcare Inc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files did not contain a child service report. 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.) I had parents of child # 1 and 2 come into center and read over and sign their child's service report. A copy of the report was given to both parents. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent came into the center at pick up time and I had her sign and date child # 3 admission date. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent came into the center at pickup time and updated her emergency contact form to include her signature for medical care. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 file contained emergency contact forms and fee agreements that were not updated in 6 month intervals. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents updated a new emergency contact form for child # 1 and child # 2. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not have the results of a TB test given at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 2 provided his results from the initial TB test . Staff member # 3 was unable to find the original TB test results so she provided a 2023 chest x-ray. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 3 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain parental consent for the administration of minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent came into center and updated emergency contact form. She signed all needed areas. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had staff members complete all 12 hours to meet the annual 12 hours of childcare training, |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 ,2 and 3 have fire safety certificates in their files that were older 1 year. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All 3 staff members attended the fire safety course to obtain their fire safety certificates. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/17/2025, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. Staff person # 3 file did not contain a valid PA state police and NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 2 completed a renewal application to receive an updated NSOR Clearance. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, 1 new staff file was reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of education. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # was asked to bring in her high school diploma. A copy was made and placed in the file. |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child #1 file contained an emergency contact form were the address of the person designated as a release person was not completed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child # 1 was notified about the incomplete form. The parent of child # 1 came to the center and completed the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 2 ,3 and 4 files contained health assessments that did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members # 1,2,3 and 4 have made appointments to receive a current TB test and results. Staff member # 1 test read on 9/30/2024 Staff member # 2 test read on 9/27/2024 Staff member # 3 test read on 9/27/2024 Staff member # 4 chest x-ray was read on 10/24/2024 |
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| 2024-09-24 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 3 file did not contain an NSOR clearance as required. Staff member # 2 and 3 were or are residents in another state in the past 5 years. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain clearances from a 2nd state as required by CPSL. Staff member's # 2 and 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 3 printed out the NSOR and it was added to the staff file. Staff member # 2 and # 3 went on 9/26/2024 to get both clearances from the 2nd state they lived in and are waiting for the results. They will not be returning to work until the clearances have been returned. We are estimating results should be available by 10/14/2024. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 4 file did not contain an annual evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 4 was given an annual evaluation. |
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| 2024-09-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/24/2024, Certification Representative observed 2 fans in the childcare space that were covered in dust. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fan was sprayed down with vinegar and baking soda. A trash bag was placed over the fan so the dust could moisten and be wiped off easily. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 1 fee agreement was completed. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 6 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 2 emergency contact form was completed. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member # 1 health assessment dated 12/2/2023 was submitted. |
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| 2023-11-27 | 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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience prior to working at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work verification for staff member # 1 and 2 were completed on 11/30/2023. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an annual written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have staff member # 2 annual evaluation done by 12/4/2023. |
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| 2023-11-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/27/2023, Certification Representative observed that a first aid kit in the downstairs classroom did not have scissors and tape as required. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current first aid kit on all floors completed on 11/28/2023 |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current fee agreement for child #3 signed. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2 and #3 did not contain a child service report for the past six months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child Service report was conducted for each child #1 #2 #3. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #3, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessment in file for child #3 |
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| 2022-12-15 | 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: Staff Person #1 completed 6-hour Health and Safety Basics on 9/23/2018, which was after the prescribed time frame: 6/30/18 Observed 10-hour Building Blocks preservice training in the file for Staff Person #1 dated 12/4/22, which was not within the prescribed timeframe of completion of training by 4/9/22. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current 10-HOUR health and safety training is in the file for staff#1. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessments on file for staff #1 #2 #3. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 were more than 6 months apart: 4/15/22-12/1/22. The fee agreement in the file for Child #3 has not been updated in the past 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updates for Child #1 are current. Current fee agreement for child #3 in file. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 was acquired after the previous certification had expired: Staff Person #1: 10/14/20-11/29/22 Staff Person #2: 3/31/19-10/27/21 Staff Person #3: 9/16/19-1/5/22. 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.) Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR is in the files for Staff Person #1, 2 and 3. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. 11/30/20-1/4/22 and 1/5/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current Fire Safety is in the file for staff Person #1 #2 #3. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted on 11/29/22, which is more than 90 days after the Staff Person first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current pediatric first aid/CPR training is in the file for staff #5. |
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| 2022-12-15 | 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: The hot water temperature at the facility measured 120° F. 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.) Hot water heater was turn down to 104 degrees |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Due to a leaking roof, rain water was coming through the ceiling in the 2nd floor (Preschool Room). The deadbolt was not able to engage on the 2nd floor (Preschool Room) fire exit. Observed sharp edges on the corners of the half-wall partition that has been constructed in the upstairs (Preschool Room). The handrail for the steps leading from the first to the second floor was loose. 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.) ROOF WILL BE REPAIRED 2 ND FLOOR , DEADBOLT IS NOW ENGAGED, ALL SHARP EDGES WAS COMPOUNDED and sanded and painted. Handrail was tightened , |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed flaking plaster on the half-wall partition on the top floor (Preschool Room). Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All flaky plaster was scraped sanded and painted All peeled damage paint was scraped and repainted. |
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| 2022-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire drill/fire system check log documented two times when fire system was not checked within thirty days. 7/1/22-8/29/22 and 9/7/22-10/11/22. On the day of the inspection, 12/15/22, a fire system check had not been conducted for the past thirty days. 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.) Fire system check was properly conducted and documented. |
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| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring while reviewing files, Staff # 2 's FBI was dated 11/4/17, and Child Abuse dated 11/7/17 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 will not work in a childcare position until all the clearances are up to date. Staff # 2 Child Abuse was completed dated 11/29/22 |
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| 2022-11-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 11/28/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility's childcare space in the basement, 1st floor, and 2nd floor needed to be dusted, mopped, and vacuumed. 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.) 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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| 2021-12-22 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2019-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.118(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 a do was observed at the facility, and did not have documentation of immunization at the facility Correction Required: A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure up dated paperwork for all animals remaining at the program. *The dog will not be in the center until it has completed its current rabies shots. |
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| 2019-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19, Cert Rep observed the following -the window sill going down to the basement childcare space was dirty -the outdoor play space was dirty (corrected) Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that the window seals and such are included in the daily cleaning procedures of the facility. The window seal going down towards basement has been cleaned. 11/25/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 Cert rep observed a preschooler sleeping in a bouncy chair Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that children are placed in the appropriate aged sleeping equipment. *Preschoolers will sleep on cots effective 11/13/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19, Cert Rep observed that there were no daily activities posted in the 1st floor childcare space, basement childcare space, and the 2nd floor childcare space Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that a written lesson plan is completed and posted on each floor caring for children. There is a current lesson plan posted on each floor 11/14/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 5 changing a diaper on the 1st floor was not able to see,hear, assess, and direct infant children that were on the other side of the wall -A preschool child leaving the first floor and going to the basement childcare space alone 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times.The administration will ensure proper staffing to supervise children during potting and diapering experiences. *Administration will step in to help teachers maintain ratios and supervision while diapering and potting experiences with children. The administration is currently marketing for additional staff members to help be extra support for current staff and bathroom breaks, etc. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 Cert Rep observed that there were no emergency contacts present in the basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor childcare 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.) The administration will ensure that there is a current copy of all children in enrolled emergency forms available on each floor. A copy of the current family's emergency forms was placed on each floor. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while reviewing children's files Cert Rep observed the following - Child # 4 whose enrollment date 8/11/19 did not have an initial health assessment in file Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that during enrollment of children that a current physical and immunization is received and maintained on an annual basis. Child #2 and #4 parents will bring a copy of physical with immunization no later than 12/20/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following -Child # 2 whose enrollment date 8/12/19 did not have an initial health assessment in file Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that during enrollment of children that a current physical and immunization is received and maintained on an annual basis *Child #2 and #4 parents will bring a copy of physical with immunization no later than 12/20/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19, Cert Rep observed Staff # 5 changing diapers and did not wash their hands, and the children's hands Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that staff properly wash their hands after and before the required times regulated. Reminders to staff have been stated and posted to assist with meeting this important practice. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 , Cert Rep observed Staff # 5 not sanitizing the changing table after changing each child Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure that staff properly sanitize surfaces as required by the regulations. Sanitizing bottles have been labelled and placed within reach of the diaper changing table to assist teachers to meeting this important practice |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 4 whose hire date 8/1/19 had a health assessment dated 5/2018 and did not have a current TB on file -Staff # 5 whose hire date 9/26/19 did not have a health assessment in file - Staff # 6 whose hire date did not have a health assessment and TB in file Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure during the hiring process that staff have all forms including a current health assessment with TB results. *Staff # 4, 5, have made doctor's appointment and will have this regulation met by 12/17/19. Staff #4 and #5 has been suspended. Staff # 5 is no longer at the facility |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 6 whose hire date 10/15/19 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file - Staff # 7 whose hire date 11/18/19 did not have documentation of 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.) The administration will ensure each new hire is trained and acknowledges the emergency protocol on an initial and annual basis. *Staff #6 is no longer employed and #7 has this documentation in their file. 11/14/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while reviewing staff files Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 2 whose hire date 9/20/19 a provisional hire was left alone with 4 infants on the ground floor on 11/13/19, and alone with the 5 Young school age children on 11/20/19 -Staff # 4 whose hire date 8/1/19 had an incomplete state police clearance and was under review dated 11/7/17 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # --4 may not work in a child care 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. Facility Person #---4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure new hires are placed into ratio after a compliant background check review. Administration will ensure proper supervision of child to staff ratios. *Staff #2 has completed the mandate reporting and has delivered evidence of high school diploma. Staff #4 is completing a new clearance review and will not be left alone during the result wait process |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a) - Director responsibilities | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 and 11/20/19 the facility did not have a director Correction Required: A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at 3270.34(a)(1) - (6). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration will ensure proper supervision of program via childcare director as stated in the regulation. LFT has hired a new full/daytime director to oversee the morning operations. *The new director is due to begin on 12/16/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | 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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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following -Staff # 2 whose hire date 9/20/19 did not have documentation of a high school diploma and 2500 hours of childcare hours to qualify as an AGS -Staff # 4 whose hire date 8/1/19 did not have documentation of verification of 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS - Staff # 5 whose hire date 9/26/19 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours 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.) The administration will ensure that during the hiring and onboarding process new hires show evidence of childcare experience and high school diplomas. *Staff #2 has produced high school diploma and is filed. Staff #'s 2, 4, and 5 will have documented evidence of their hours in childcare by 12/10/19. |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 Cert Rep observed lysol spray in the 2nd floor bathroom that was accessible to children Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration shall ensure the health and safety of its chemicals by placing the name on the containers used and making these chemicals out of reach of children. All cleaning bottles have been re-labeled and placed away from food and children. 11/13/19 |
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| 2019-11-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/13/19 while checking the first aid kits - first aid kit on the 1st floor childcare space was missing tweezers -first aid on the 2nd floor childcare space was missing tape,scissors, tweezers Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing items were replaced. Going forward all first aid kits will have all 7 items |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 6-14-19 THE STAFF PERSON # 1'S FILE IS MISSING TWO LETTERS OF NONFAMILY REFERENCES. 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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TWO LETTERS OF REFERENCE BE OBTAINED. |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 6-14-19 THE EMERGENCY PLAN IS MISSING THE FACILITIES METHOD OF CONTACTING THE PARENTS WHEN AN EMERGENCY ARISES AND WHEN THE EMERGENCY HAS ENDED. 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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND ADD PLAN OF HOW PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED BEFOR AND AFTER AN EMERGENCY. |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION PROCESS A DIRECTOR IS NOT INPLACE. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) HIRED TWO NEW DIRECTORS WITH ALL THE CREDENTIALS AND COMPLETE FILES . WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN EMERGENCY DIRECTOR ON STANDBY TO FILL IN FOR EMERGENCIES. |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 6-14-19 THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BASEMENT CHILD CARE SPACE MEASURES AT 119 F Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE WATER TEMERATURE WILL BE TURNED DOWN TO THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AND WILL NOT EXCEED 110. WILL CONDUCT SAFETY CHECKS. |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) - In child care spaces/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 6-14-19 THE FIRST-AID KIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE IS MISSING A BAR OF SOAP. THE BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR CHILD CARE SPACE IS MISSING FIRST AID KITS. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FIRST AID KITS WILL BE PURCHASED FOR ALL CLASSROOMS AND A BAR OF SOAP WILL IN IN VERY KIT. THE FIRST-AID KITS WILL BE CHECKED WEEKLY. |
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| 2019-06-14 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 6-14-2019 THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT CHILD CARE SPACE, THE FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF THE UTILITY CLOSET BROKEN AND LOOSE POSING A TRIPPING HAZORD; MISSING PLASTER AT THE CREASE OF THE CEILING AND THE WALL BY THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR; CRUMBLING PLASTER ON WALLS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS EXIT LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE IN THE BASEMENT; THE TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE SINKS IN BOTH BASEMENT BATHROOM ARE MISSING AND CRUMBLING; THE PLASTER SURROUNDING THE WALL AROUND THE TOILET IN THE FIRST BASEMENT BATHROOM CRUMBLING AND IN DISREPAIR; THE WINDOWSILL LEADING UPSTAIRS FROM THE BASEMENT TO THE SECON FLOOR DIRTY AND COVERED IN DUST; CARPERTS AND BASE OF THE WALLS DIRTY AND DUSTY; SECURE OUTSIDE PLAY SPACE FENCE AND ARTIFICIAL TURF SURFACING. 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, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) REPAIR ALL TILES ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOMS WALLS AND FLOORS, REPAIR DAMAGEED PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BATHROOM. SECURE THE OUTSIDE FENCE AND TACK DOWN THE CORNERS OF THE TURF. MOVING FORWARD CONDUCT WEEKLY SAFETY CHECKS AND CLEANING. |
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