Fifth Avenue Family Child Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack an accident file to retain copies of reports related to accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving children in care. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get a binder and make copies of all accidents, injuries, and illness reports and place those in the office accident binder. |
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| 2026-01-06 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/12/25 to 4/29/25 (48 days). More than 30 days has passed from the test on 4/29/25 and 8/21/25. 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.) As of August 2025, we have tested the alarms every 30 days. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.15(a) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(a) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: 2nd CITATION: The facility was discovered to be operating with an occupancy permit that restricts services to school-age only children. PREVIOUSLY CITED on 1/23/25 Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will not serve infants, young toddlers and older toddlers younger than 2.5 until we have received an occupancy permit from PLI. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two of the individuals listed as a designated release person. 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.) Addresses for the two designated release persons listed were added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.15(a) - Building Codes | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(a) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: The facility was discovered to be operating with an occupancy permit that restricts services to school-age only children. Correction Required: A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, the center will be getting an occupancy permit by the City of Pittsburgh for the space the childcare center occupies with Infants, Toddlers and preschool children. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 3/12/24 and 8/28/23 and the financial agreement form were reviewed and signed on 8/16/24 and 8/28/23. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement that weas not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement form were reviewed and signed on 8/19/24 and 12/23/23. 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.) Child #1 and Child #2's files have been reviewed by that parent and is current. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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 signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Daycare Room a stapler was observed on top of a cabinet that was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stapler was made inaccessible to children in care. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed to not have received training on the facility emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 received training on the facility emergency plan. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was observed not to be posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director posted the emergency plan on the Parent Board which is located at the entrance of the facility for the parents to review. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained fire safety trainings that were not completed on an annual basis; the dates of the two most recent trainings are 8/24/24 and 1/25/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all staff members will have completed annual fire safety training on a timely manner. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; First Aid/CPR training dated 1/29/24 was on file but it was not an approved curriculum nor conducted by a PQAS instructor. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 2/19/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff person #2, Staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 received pediatric first aid/CPR training. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current State sex offender check dated 9/16/24 from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years however lacked documentation of having applied for the State sex offender check prior to working with children as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all staff members will obtain current clearances from the state they reside in as well as any state that they have lived within the past five years before working with children. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, more than 60 days has passed since the last fire drill that was conducted on 11/20/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a fire drill on 2/11/25 and again on 2/26/25. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(3) - Various activity times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(3) Description: Various activity times Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's fire drill log the following drills conducted on 9/24/24, 10/8/24, and 10/26/24 all occurred at 10:00am. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted during various program activity times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had a fire drill on 2/11/25 at 1:55pm and again on 2/26/25 at 10:05am. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: According to the statements of other staff persons, Facility Person #1 calls children in care "bad," and makes degrading comments regarding their clothing, race, and disability to the children and in the presence of other children. Staff state Facility Person #1 told a child who was disruptive at naptime that they were "going to come to the child's home and wake up their baby brother." Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all staff will treat all with kind words and respect. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: According to statements from other staff persons Facility Person #1 frequently raises their voice at the children, yelling at them or speaking to them in a harsh tone of voice. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward staff will speak to the children in a positive manner and a calm tone of voice. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were recorded as having occurred on 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, all fire drills will be conducted within the 60 day regulation. |
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| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The fire drills recorded on the fire drill log for 1/2/24 and then next on 3/12/24 specified the same hypothetical location of the fire. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Going forward, the center will make sure that fire drills are at different locations. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that all parents get the original agreement when updated. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of all release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure emergency contact forms on file have addresses to be released too. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the main child care space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the medical emergency transportation plan is posted in the child care space. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not address the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will address the continuity of operations in the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The program's breakfast menu was not posted or shared with parents at least week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the breakfast menu is posted and shared with parents at least a week in advance. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the facility emergency plan has accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months. 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.) We will conduct a emergency drill annually. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #4 was showing completed more than 12 months after the previous documented emergency plan training. 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.) We will make sure all staff with the 12 months each year are trained in the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: There was no letter to provide to the parents explaining the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure each year that parents are provided with the explanation of the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure the emergency plan has been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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| 2024-01-18 | 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: The most recent firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training documented on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure all staff have recent firesafety training competed and documented. |
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| 2024-01-18 | 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 health and safety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. 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.) We will make sure all staff have their health and safety training completed within 90 days of their start date. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. There was no proof of application for a criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #3. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure all staff have a criminal history clearance on file within their 45 days of hire. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: There most recent evaluation on file for Facility Person #4 was dated "2022-2023." The date the evaluation was completed was not documented. 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.) We will make sure that all staff have a recent evaluation on file each year. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #2, classified as the facility's director, required for the staff classification. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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.) We will make sure the director has all paper work showing her years of experience working with children. |
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| 2024-01-18 | 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 facility is unable to test their smoke detectors due to a valid reason. The current professional fire alarm inspection documented and on file at the child care facility was completed more than 12 months after the previous inspection documented and on file. 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.) We will ensure the smoke detector is inspected annually and documentation is kept on file. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: There were no emergency contact forms located in the main child care space for three of the infants in care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms were put in the child care space. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child had sufficient doses of the following immunizations as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age: pneumococcal, polio, varicella, and hepatitis A. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of child #1 informed us that their vaccination schedule in the Netherlands where the child lived until 2021 is different from the US schedule. This was also verified by the child's doctor's office. Child #1 is due to have the immunizations on 2/22/23. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 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: There was no written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The provider must have a written policy must include: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment has been written and will be added to the Policies and Guidelines shared with parents and staff. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The facility must have an emergency plan that includes a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan for continuity of operations has been added to the emergency plan |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: There was no health assessment on file for Facility Person #4. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff health assessment and TB test results are on file. They were completed on 12/26/22, prior to Facility Person #4's first day of employment, but not on file. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There were no written feeding schedules at the facility from the parents of two of the infants in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written feeding schedules are now posted in the room. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: There was no letter available to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents received a copy of the emergency procedures via email. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Mandated reporter training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 indicates the training was completed on 6/22/15 and 8/10/21, more than 60 months apart. The FBI Clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was invalid as it was completed through the Department of Education. There was no state police clearance on file for Facility Person #4. The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4 was invalid as it was completed through the Department of Education. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #2 and #4 may not work at the facility without all completed clearances on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons #2 and #4 completed fingerprinting through DHS. Facility Person #4 completed a state police clearance. These staff did not return to campus until the results were received. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #2 and #4 were classified as assistant group supervisors without documentation of the education and/or experience on file required under 3270.36(b)for the classification. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 has an updated verification of hours form reflecting over 2,800 hours working with children. Facility Person #4 has a copy of their university diploma on file now. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: There were two staff evualtions on file for Facility Person #3. One was dated 12/15/21. The other was not dated. It was not documented that the second evaluation was completed within 12 months of the first 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.) The staff evaluation for Facility Person #3 was completed on 12/21/22. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 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: There was a small area of damaged plaster on the wall behind the trash can in the restroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged areas have been covered. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: There were no fire drills recorded as occurring between 12/9/21 and 8/24/22. (Program operates during the school year only.) Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director 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.) Director will insure that all drills are documented. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(3) - Various activity times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(3) Description: Various activity times Noncompliance Area: The fire drills recorded as conducted in the last year did not occur during various program activity times. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted during various program activity times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A drill was conducted on 1/19/23 at 4:10. |
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| 2023-01-06 | 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 firesafety professional inspections of the facility's fire alarm system documented and on file at the facility were dated as occurring on 6/17/21 and again on 9/22/22, more than 12 months apart. Inspections are required annually under Act 62 as the operator is unable to test the facility's fire alarm system at least every 30 days and demonstrate operability at the annual renewal inspection. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). 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.) Documentation of a 1/20/22 test was acquired from the Ellis School, verifying that the system had a mid year test. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Tall plastic kitchen trash bags were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash bags were placed on a higher shelf, out of reach of children. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number and child #2 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's form now included the parent's work telephone number and Child #2's for now has the work address of enrolling parents. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #3 did not contain vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or acceptable exemption. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An immunization record with vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP or acceptable exemption will be obtained and on file for child #3. |
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| 2022-01-05 | 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: The file of facility person #1 did not contain verification of education. 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.) Facility person #1 has verification of education on file. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An annual emergency drill will be conducted and will be documented and kept on file. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, who had been employed for more than 90 days, does not have documentation of pediatric first aid and CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. 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.) Facility person #1 will complete pediatric first aid and CPR and certification will be kept on file. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 (start date 8/30/2021) did not contain documentation of submission or a completed PA state police clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR verification certificate. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 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.) Facility person #1 has obtained their PA state police clearance and will obtain FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate. |
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| 2022-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Wet Jet floor cleaner, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was accessible to children on a low shelf of an unlocked cabinet. Behind an unlocked door by the bathroom, Best Press Starch and hand sanitizer was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All items were moved to a higher shelf, out of reach of children. |
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