Description: FLYING HILLS PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fee agreement for Child #1 did not contain a date of admission for the child. 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.) Director added enrollment date to form during inspection. In the future, Director will make sure this date is written on all Fee Agreements at time of enrollment. |
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| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The vaccination record on file for Child #3, a 15-month old, does not contain vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP schedule for the child's 12-month vaccinations. The last vaccinations on file are from the child's 9-month vaccinations. 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.) Director requested an up to date vaccination record for child and it was returned by parent the next day. In the future, Director will review child files and request updated health assessments and shot records in accordance with the ACIP schedule for enrolled children. |
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| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not contain a signature or date of completion/review by the parent. Correction Required: Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director had parent sign and date the emergency contact sheet. In the future, Director will make sure there is a parent/guardian signature and date on the first line of periodic review regardless of it being the initial completion of the form. |
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| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired at the facility on 10/7/19. Prior to starting in child care, proof of submission of the NSOR certificate was not on file. The application for the NSOR certificate was dated 10/8/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Application was submitted and clearance was received on 12/17/19. In the future, Director will have NSOR applications submitted prior to hire date and will comply with the CPSL. |
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| 2020-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Exposed drywall and insulation was observed in the Preschool classroom where a water shut-off switch was added to the wall near the front door, and this area was accessible to children. An outlet faceplate in the preschool classroom block area was observed to be cracked. 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.) Cracked outlet face plate was replaced with a new face plate the next day. Landlord came and installed plastic cover over exposed shutoff valve and insulation. In the future, Director will do daily inspections to make sure all classrooms and outdoor play space surfaces are clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. |
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| 2019-09-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed on the playground, which is shared with children from infants to school-age. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Small stones used to level storage cabinet have been removed and replaced with sand. In the future, we will not use objects smaller than 1" in diameter on the playground. |
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| 2019-09-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cabinets in the Preschool classroom were observed to be dirty and sticky. 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.) Cabinets have been cleaned of sticky residue left behind from tape and safety locks. In the future, all walls, cabinets, and counters will be checked for cleanliness on a nightly basis. |
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| 2019-07-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain two written, 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) In the future, director will make sure that all staff members have 2 written, non-family references on file prior to employment. A checklist will be implemented to make sure all required documentation has been completed and submitted before hire date. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A play kitchen cabinet with tall shelving was observed under the loft area in the Preschool/Pre-K classroom, but was not mounted to anything to keep the furniture stable. The furniture is easily able to be pulled over and poses a hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director will permanently screw play kitchen unit to the loft. In the future, Director will ensure that all furniture is mounted to avoid being tipped over, pulled onto, etc. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions was not posted conspicuously in the Preschool/Pre-K or Older Toddler classrooms. 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.) The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions was copied. lamenated, and conspicuously posted in the Toddler and PS/PK classrooms during the inspection. In the future, the Director will make sure these signs are always on display. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The record for Child #1 was reviewed during the inspection on 2/14/19. The child has a health report on file dated 12/1/17, but does not have any updated health reports in the file. The child is a young toddler and would be required by regulation to have two updated health reports since the report in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director sent a notice to Child #1's parents requested health report/immunization records ASAP. Updated and completed health assessment and vaccination record was returned to Director the next day. In the future, the Director will review child records monthly to keep track of past due physical and immunization records. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2, a preschool-aged child enrolled at the facility, has updated health reports and immunization records on file that were reviewed during the inspection on 2/15/18. The updated immunization record shows that the child has not received a flu vaccine since 11/20/15, which is not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, and a letter of exemption from the parent was not present in the file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Director spoke to the PS child's parents and requested documentation stating they have chosen not to have their son vaccinated for influenze. In the future, the Director will request this documentation at enrollment if it is left blank on their child's health assessment and vaccination form. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The diaper changing pad in the infant classroom was observed to have a tear in the top, exposing the inner foam and rendering the pad unable to be fully sanitized between diaper changes. 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 diaper changing pad was removed from the changing table during inspection. In the future, the Director and Infant room staff will make sure that there are no rips, tears, or holes in the changing pad. Should one occur, it will be repaired with tape or the pad will be removed until a new pad is purchased. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Local authorities informed/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/14/19, there was no proof from the facility that a written notice had been provided to the local traffic safety authority in accordance with the regulations. These written safety routes were also not observed to be posted at the facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The Director will noticy the local transportation safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedectrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. Furthermore, the Director will post written notification of safe routes conspicuously in the child care facility. In the future, the Director will notify the local transportation safety authorities on an annual basis. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A piece of molding along the bottom of the wall in the Preschool/Pre-k classroom in the block area was observed to be peeling away from the wall. 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.) Director affixed molding to the wall with a staple gun during the inspection. In the future, Director will make sure all play surfaces, floors, walls, ceilings, etc are kept clean, in good repair, and free from visible hazards. |
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