Esther M Horst
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Immediately prior to and upon entry into the facility, it was observed that multiple [6] children [1 infant and multiple older toddlers, preschool and young school-aged] were on the floor near the doorway playing a game. The provider was observed on the opposite side of the space [15+ feet away] working on a sewing machine. A clear line of sight between the provider and the infant-aged child was not present due to equipment and bags obstructions. Further, when discussing proper supervision protocols, the provider verbally stated that during naptime, the older children would be placed in a separate room to play while the younger children were placed in a different room so as to not be disturbed. The provider confirmed that direct supervision [i.e., see, hear, direct and assessment] of both groups of children was not occurring as required. 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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3290.51-3290.52 (relating to maximum number of children; and staff:child ratio). 1] Children must be supervised at all times [Immediate Correction Date required]. 2] The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training [Correction Date to be determined]. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) #1 children will be supervised at all times #2 will set up training of supervision [Better Kid Care] 2-hours |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.166(5) - Six-months-old held | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.166(5) Description: Six-months-old held Noncompliance Area: Direct observation of Staff Person #1 on the day of monitoring revealed that the provider had placed Child #1 into their bed and had subsequently started to feed the child a bottle without making any attempts to hold the child during the bottle-feeding process. The provider stated that they would hold the child to feed them sometimes, but that the child would fall asleep and then could not be laid back down without them waking. Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Baby is being held to drink his bottle |
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| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3290.74(a) - Requirements | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.74(a) Description: Requirements Noncompliance Area: Upon entry into the facility, it is immediately observed that there is a very strong odor of feline urine/body odors. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Operator is required to provide a receipt for professional carpet cleaning performed by a company that specializes in eliminating pet odors. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Purchased new litter boxes - easier to clean will clean more frequently - cleaned carpets Will contact professional carpet cleaner as soon as possible to clean carpets. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3) Description: Services provided Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all children's records present for inspection, it was found that the last developmental child services report for Child #1 was completed on 4.10.25 [expired 10.31.25]; Child #2 was completed on 9.10.23 [expired 3.31.25]; Child #3 did not have a completed developmental child services report on file; Child #4 was completed on 12.1.24 [expired on 6.30.25]; Child # 5 did not have a completed developmental child services report on file. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will complete the necessary child service reports as required. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all children's records present for inspection, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #3, #4 and #5 did not have any information related to services to be considered extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will review all documents to ensure completeness and correct as needed. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Description: Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all children's records present for inspection, it was found that the file for Child #1 did not have an initial [or updated] health report available. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider requested the updated health assessment for the child and placed it on file. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all children's records present for inspection, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #3 was dated 8.25.21 [expired 8.31.22] AND the health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 6.15.21 [expired 6.30.22]. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider requested the updated health assessment for the children and placed it on file. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of the childcare facility, it was observed that the five children in care were served lunch without the children having washed their hands immediately prior to being served. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider is now ensuring that all children wash hands as required. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Upon onsite inspection of the childcare facility, it was observed that the staff person served lunch to the five children in care without having washed their hands immediately prior to service. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider is following the children's hand washing and ensuring that her own are washed. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that plans for the 'Continuity of Care/Operations' was not specifically included in the plans presented for inspection. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will create the necessary update to the emergency plan and ensure that it remains included. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all children's records present for inspection, it was found that financial agreement on file for Child #4 was last reviewed on 8.16.24. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child is not in care for the summer and the forms will be updated before the child returns to care in the fall. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that the plans submitted for inspection did not include specifics regarding accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down type of emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will create the necessary update to the emergency plans. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that the plans submitted for inspection did not include specifics regarding a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will create the necessary update to the emergency plans. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that the plans submitted for inspection did not include specifics regarding 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. Correction Required: 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 provider will create the necessary update to the emergency plans. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that the plans submitted for inspection did not include specifics regarding accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will create the necessary update to the emergency plans. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plans, it was found that there was no documented record that the plan had been reviewed within the past year, despite the fact that the provider offered verbal statements confirming that the review had been conducted. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will create an annual review log will be created on the emergency plan. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(d) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the required documents on file at the facility which were offered for inspection, it was found that no form of documented record was available to verify that an emergency drill had been conducted within the past year. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will conduct the required emergency drill and create a log to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) - System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) Description: System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that the following dates recorded in the test log exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 7.11.25 - 8.19.25 [39 days]; 9.15.25 - 10.21.25 [36 days]; 11.14.25 - 12.18.25 [34 days]; 12.18.25 - 1.20.26 [33 days]; 3.3.26 - 4.6.26 [34 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will physically count the days to ensure that less than 30 days elapses between required tests. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Renewal | 3290.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child # 2, and Child #3 not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) I had parents sign consent for emergency medical care for the children. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Renewal | 3290.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, Child # 2, and Child #3 not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record must 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.) I got the parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Renewal | 3290.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person # 1 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was [expired on 6.9.2020] and the State Police clearance that was expired on 6.8.2020, and FBI clearance that was expired on 6.24.2020. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business 6.30.25. All required clearances must be obtained before staff person#1 may resume a childcare position. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All clearances were updated and now on file for staff person #1 |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. This was evidenced by a health assessment with a date of 2.9.21 . The file for Child #4 did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file had a date of 5.3.23. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator requested that parent set an ap[poitnment with the child's physician to obtain an update health assessment. The new health assessments will be kept in the child #2 and Child #4 files. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 contained a total of 10.5 of trainings and was missing 1.5 clock hours of childcare 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.) The operator will complete 1.5 hours of child care training to meet the requirements of the professional development. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, were not reviewed and updated every 6 months. The last date reviewed for child #1 was 4.26.22 and Child # 2 and #3 was dated 4.20.22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents reviewed and signed the Emergency Contact forms for child #1 , CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3. Provider has scheduled a document review with parents for the beginning of May & November each year. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for child #3 did not include the most updated immunization record with outdated immunization vaccinations for DTAP dated 4.13.21, Influenza dated 1.4.22, and Hep A dated 1.4.22. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain updated immunizations for child #3. Provided asked parents to provide updated health forms back to her. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.18 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.18 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person will complete the updated health and safety training. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock 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.) Staff person#1 completed all 12 trainings hours of child care training |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: Fire drill log was not updated every 60 days and last date completed was dated 4.12.22. (Corrected on Site) Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has scheduled a smoke detector check & fire drill for the first of each month. |
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| 2023-05-05 | Renewal | 3290.95(b) - Operator or designated staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.95(b) Description: Operator or designated staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: It was observed that smoke detection systems were not manually tested every 30 days. The last documented test date for the smoke detection system was 4..12.2022. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider tested the smoke detection system on site with cert rep and wrote down the test date. Provider scheduled smoke detector test for every 1st of the month. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.117(c) - Vet's certificate required | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.117(c) Description: Vet's certificate required Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the rabies immunization certificate for Monica the cat was expired. 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.) Provider will ensure that all pets have updated rabies certificates on file. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.124(e) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.124(e) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact in file for child #4 and child #5 was not updated within 6 months. The last update was 2/21/21. 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will have the parent review, sign , and date the emergency contact forms for child#4 and child #5. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.131(b)(2) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2) Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The health record for Child #4 and Child #5 was not updated annually. The health record for both children on file was dated 4/21/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have parents provide updated health records for child #4 and child #5. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.151(a)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.151(a)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment dated 5/21/2019, which is more than 24 months old and is no longer valid. Correction Required: A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will have a physical completed at least once every 2 years and have on file. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.24(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will update the emeregncy plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-04-27 | Renewal | 3290.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3290.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care annual 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 will complete the additional trainings to complete 12 annually. |
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