Flying Hills Preschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a blue plastic-molded seat for the table used in the Toddler 1 room was missing the safety strap. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director orderd a replacement strap for the chair. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured 54° F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was placed in the drawer and is showing the fridge temp as being 44 degrees. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 classroom, there were 10 young toddlers present. Staff person #9 named 5 children that they were responsible for and staff person #10 named 3 children they were responsible for. Two additional children were present and not named. Staff person #9 realized that two supervision cards for the children were missing and that was why they were unaccounted for. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 1.) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity/Director must update existing supervision procedures. The policies and procedures must include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. The procedures and policies must include requirement that staff know the names and whereabouts of children in their assigned group, and be physically present with the children in the assigned group at all times. The updates must also include procedures for the staff person updating their tangible system as a child enters the classroom and ensuring that all children are accounted and assigned to a staff person. If supervision polices do not include specific procedures, the procedures will be added. The Legal Entity/Director will submit the updated policies to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors will review and update current supervision policy and provide detailed training on the updated policy. 1.) Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This date of correction is 2/10/26. 2.) The Legal Entity/Director must update existing supervision procedures. The policies and procedures must include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. The procedures and policies must include requirement that staff know the names and whereabouts of children in their assigned group, and be physically present with the children in the assigned group at all times. The updates must also include procedures for the staff person updating their tangible system as a child enters the classroom and ensuring that all children are accounted and assigned to a staff person. If supervision polices do not include specific procedures, the procedures will be added. The Legal Entity/Director will submit the updated policies to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be 2/27/26. |
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| 2026-02-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director contacted the family and requested the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and wrote this information on the child's emergency contact sheet. Director then made a copy for the classroom and for the building's emergency binder. |
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| 2026-02-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 was missing from the Toddler 1 classroom. Child #4 was present in the 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.) Director copied the emergency contact form from the child's file and placed a copy in the classroom and in the building's emergency binder. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #2. Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director requested this information from the family and stated that child could not return to school until we received the health form and vaccine records. Family provided the completed form by the pediatrician the next day and placed in her file. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no immunization record or letter of exemption for immunizations on file for child #2. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/10/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director requested this information from the family and stated that child could not return to school until we received the health form and vaccine records. Family provided the completed form by the pediatrician the next day and placed in her file. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 only completed 7 clock hours of child care training during the 1/2025-1/2026 training period. 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 #7 was instructed to complete the missing 5 hours of training, and she has since done so and certificates have been placed in her file. |
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| 2026-02-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the health and safety training on file for staff person #1 was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was not completed until 1/16/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff person #4 was not completed within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 2/5/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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.) Training certificates were placed in file at the time of inspection. |
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| 2026-02-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not receive the NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/16/25. Staff person #1 was hired under previous CPSL hiring requirements (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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.) Clearance was received and placed in staff file prior to inspection date. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the ceiling vent in the Prepper room was not secured to the ceiling and was falling down. 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 contacted maintenance to come fix the vent. |
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| 2026-02-10 | 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: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 and Prepper room, peeling paint was observed in numerous areas on the walls. 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.) Director will cover walls with peel and stick wallpaper to cover peeling/chipped paint and prevent this issue from happening in the future. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a visual strip or other visual identification was missing from the glass door in Toddler 1 classroom. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will purchase visual identifiers for the glass door for Toddler 1. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 2/07/25 at 10:06 a.m., Staff person #1, #2, #3 were observed with 14 mixed-age toddlers, getting the children ready to go outside. When the group left the classroom, Child #6 was observed sleeping, with his coat on, inside the cozy cube. The Certification representative found the child sleeping, and alerted staff #4 to come back to the room. At that time, Staff #3 yelled back from the playground "Do we have a straggler?" Staff #4 entered the room and acknowledged that she only observed 13 children entering the playground. Child #6 was left unsupervised by facility staff in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must update their existing tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must update their existing tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. The director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 2/07/25 at 10:06 a.m., Staff person #1, #2, #3 were observed with 14 mixed-age toddlers, getting the children ready to go outside. When the group left the classroom, Child #6 was observed sleeping, with his coat on, inside the cozy cube. The Certification representative found the child sleeping, and alerted staff #4 to come back to the room. At that time, Staff #3 yelled back from the playground "Do we have a straggler?" Staff #4 entered the room and acknowledged that she only observed 13 children entering the playground. Child #6 was left unsupervised by facility staff in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. Staff immediately then returned to the classroom where the child was. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care or the enrolling parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include 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.) Director has since added the address of the pediatrician to child #1's Emergency Contact form and the enrolling parent's work phone number. |
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| 2025-02-07 | 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: At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #4, there was no address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has since received the address and phone numbers for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and updated the emergency contact sheet to reflect this information. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #2 was not reviewed/updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 1/9/25 and the previous review date of 5/10/24. The agreement for child #5 last had a review date of 4/9/24 and not every 6 months, as required. 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 #2 and child #5's emergency contacts and tuition agreements have since be reviewed by the parents and signed and dated. |
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| 2025-02-07 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 1/29/25 and the previous training date of 7/6/23. 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.) Staff person #7 has current fire safety training on file. |
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| 2025-02-07 | 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: At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not update the NSOR certificate every 60 months prior to the current certificate expiration date. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/14/20. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director removed staff person #5 from working at the facility. Staff person #5 has completed the NSOR verification form and emailed to [email protected]. She will resume classroom duties once the clearance comes back. |
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| 2025-02-07 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #6 and staff person #14 did not include 2,500 hours to accompany the high school diploma and therefore, they could not qualify as assistant group supervisors. 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.) Director reviewed references and completed the child care employment verification form for staff persons 1, 3, 6, and 14, who now all qualify as AGS. Director was unable to provide verification of hours for staff person #2 since her previous employer has since passed away. Staff person #2 will remain an aide and be supervised by an AGS or GS at all times until she has completed 2500 hours of child care experience. |
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| 2025-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #12 did not have a transcript to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine the major of the degree and therefore, could not qualify as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director was able to secure staff person #12's college transcript to provide proof that she qualifies as an AGS. She will not qualify as a group supervisor. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring conducte3d 8/22/2024, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. 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.) The training has since been completed by staff person #2. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring, health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated 4/21/2022 and 7/18/2024, which is past 24 months. 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.) Staff person's health report was already corrected at time of unannounced monitoring. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/22/2024, peeling paint was observed in school-age and toddler classrooms. 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.) Director has repaired the peeling paint by painting the walls in the Toddler room and covering the peeling paint with tape in the School Age room. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a thermometer was not present in the refrigerator in room 1. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director found the thermometer under the fridge, along with several classroom toys and placed in the fridge to record the interior temperature. Once the thermometer had time to adjust to the fridge's temperature, Director sent a picture of the correct reading to DHS. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: File for child #1, see code sheet for birth date, contained a health reported dated 10/27/22 and a subsequent health report dated 1/15/24. These dates show that this child's health report was updated more than 12 months apart. 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.) Director has received an updated health assessment for this child. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed that two inhalers were present in room 2, and neither of these inhalers were accepted or stored in their original containers. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has removed the inhalers and sent them home with the child until the parent provides the original prescriptions for each inhaler. Director informed the parent that prescription medication must be received and stored in it's original prescription packaging to remain at the school and dispensed properly. Director gave the parent until 2/19/24 to provide the proper documentation. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: It was observed in room 1 that two separate medications were present without having the names of the children for whom the medication was intended written on those medications. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director removed all medications from the classroom that did not have names on them and medication logs filled out indicating who needs what medicine, etc. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(i) - Medication log/Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(i) Description: Medication log/Name of medication Noncompliance Area: It was observed in room 1 that medication was present for child #2, and this medication had been administered. A medication log was created and present. However, the medication log did not include the name of the medication on the form as required. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. A medication log shall include the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The name of the medication was written on the medication log by the parent at pick up time and resigned and dated. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by all parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made copies of current certificate of compliance during the inspection and posted in all other classrooms. |
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| 2024-02-07 | 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: File for staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, contained neither a copy of the request for an out of state child abuse registry clearance nor the full completed clearance. Staff person #1 has been a resident of another state within the last 5 years. 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. 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.) Director has requested and received all required out of state clearances for staff person #1 as of 2/8/24. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person #2 and #3, who were both employed as assistant group supervisors, did not contain adequate documentation of experience or education to meet one of the applicable qualifications for the position in which they were hired. Although the file for staff person #2 did contain a college transcript verifying 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university, the file did not contain adequate verification of obtaining a high school diploma or 1 year verified experience working with children. Although the file for staff person #3 did contain a high school and college diploma, the college diploma did not indicate the field of study. In addition, neither the college transcripts nor documentation of experience was observed on file. 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has received verification of HS diploma for staff person #2. As for staff person #3, whose field of study in college was Communications and not a related field of study, Director has changed her position from AGS to AIDE since she is always supervised by an AGS at all times. |
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| 2023-07-05 | Swimming | 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: Files for staff person #1 and #2 (see code sheet for hire dates), did not contain fire safety training completed within the last 12 months as required. 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.) Both staff members have now completed the DHS approved Fire Safety Training through the PD Registry. |
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| 2023-07-05 | Swimming | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): all 10 health and safety training topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer. 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 from a PQAS approved trainer. Although staff person #2 completed their 10 hour health and safety training topics, they have not completed the following professional development training by the required due date of 12/30/22: the 1 hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. 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 #1 and #2 will have until 7/28/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, then staff person #1 and #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 #1 has completed the pre-service training through BKC and Staff person #2 has also completed the 1 hr revised pre-service training. Both Staff #1 and #2 have completed the online portion of PFA/CPR and will complete the skills portion of the training no later than 7/28/23. Until this date, both staff members will be supervised by an AGS or GS while interacting with children. Should they fail to complete the skills portion of PFA/CPR by 7/28/23, they will be removed from the center until it is completed. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler room that a small car contained a label stating not suitable for children under 3 years old due to its small removable parts. The toy was left accessible to mouthing children in that space. 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.) The toy was immediately removed from the classroom, along with the Brio trains. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: File for child #1 did not contain documentation of the review of all age-appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP; the file was missing documentation regarding the influenza vaccine. 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.) Director has received documentation from child #1's parents stating they are choosing to forgo the flu vaccine for their child at this time. |
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| 2023-02-09 | 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: Staff persons #2-10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #2-10 will have until 3/4/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2-10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #2-10, then staff persons #2-10 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.) Pediatric First Aid/CPR training by an approved PQAS instructor has been scheduled for March 2, 2023 for staff persons #2-9. Staff person #10 has completed the approved PQAS training as of 2/17/23. In the meantime, all staff members who do not have the approved training will be supervised at all times by an AGS or GS that has completed the approved PQAS first aid/CPR training. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Although mandated reporter training is now on file for staff person #1, this had not been completed and on file within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). 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.) Staff person #1 completed the required Mandated Reporter Training and documentation is on file. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler room that cleaning materials were left stored in the floor mop 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.) The cleaning materials were immediately removed from the swiffer mop and placed in a locked cabinet during inspection. |
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| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the front toddler room that the plastic frame around the door was broken and cracked creating a sharp edge near the bottom of the door frame accessible to children. 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.) Staff members placed tape over the cracked door frame during the inspection. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler room that a plastic drawer containing marker lids and other art supplies such as drawing materials and sponges with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to mouthing children being cared for in this room. 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.) These items were moved out of reach of the children the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the tops of the refrigerators in each room, where materials were being stored, had surfaces that were left dusty and unclean. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Refrigerators were cleaned. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, hired 8/30/21, did not contain a full and complete PA state police clearance. File for staff person #2, hired 1/24/18, contained two PA state police clearances dated 8/25/16 and 1/20/22, and two child abuse clearances dated 8/26/16 and 2/4/22. These dates show that staff person #2 did not have their updated PA state police clearance or child abuse clearance on file within the 60 month timeframe as required by the CPSL. File for staff person #3, hired 6/7/21, contained a NSOR verification application dated 5/6/21 and the NSOR verification certificate dated 10/5/21. This documentation shows that staff person #3 was hired provisionally, but did not obtain the required clearance within their 45 day provisional hire period as required. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Staff person #1 was removed from care and will not be allowed to return without the full and complete clearance on file. Staff person #2 and #3 currently have their required clearances on file. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an outlet in the preschool bathroom was not covered. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet was covered. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a marker indicating "keep out of reach of children" was being stored in a lower level cabinet in the preschool room allowing it to be accessible to the children in care. 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.) Marker was moved out of reach of children the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed that gloves were missing from the first aid kit in the preschool room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were added to the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the outdoor play space that the wooden fence surrounding this area contained rough splintered edges along some of the wooden pieces of the fence causing a visible hazard. 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.) Maintenance will be contacted and rough edges will be sanded down. |
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| 2022-02-09 | 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: It was observed in the preschool room that there were several areas of chipped or peeling paint. It was observed on the purple wall under the windows, on the white cabinet doors under the preschool room sink, and on the yellow wall in the preschool bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spots of chipped and peeling paint were covered by tape until walls can be painted when children are not present. |
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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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| 2018-08-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Both sides of the stairs on the climber were observed to have peeling surfacing. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sides were re-covered in duct tape and will be monitored and recovered, if needed, in the future. All equipment will be monitored and be repaired if needed. |
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| 2018-08-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A Boudreaux's Butt Paste diaper cream was observed in a child's bin in the bathroom of the toddler classroom, but the medication expired in 05/18. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication will be sent home with the parent. We will monitor and remove all expired medications. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD SERVICE REPORTS, OR OTHER APPROVED REPORTS, WERE NOT COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS FOR CHILD #2 OR CHILD #3. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports were completed for these students. In the future, staff will complete the state approved child service report on all children enrolled every 6 months. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided insurance information. In the future, Director will make sure all required paperwork is thorough and complete at enrollment date. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: MULTIPLE DIAPER CREAMS IN THE INFANT AREA WERE OBSERVED TO BE UNLABELED WITH CHILDREN'S NAMES FOR ADMINISTRATION. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper creams were labeled with the children's names. In the future, all diaper creams will be labeled with the child's first and last name. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DIAPER CREAMS WERE OBSERVED IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM, BUT PARENT PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE MEDICATIONS WERE NOT ON FILE, NOR WERE MEDICATION LOGS COMPLETED WHEN THE CREAMS WERE ADMINISTERED. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will complete the forms and give permission to use the diaper creams. In the future, parents will complete the state medication log giving permission to apply diaper cream and will be complete every week. Staff will complete log on every diaper change if cream is to be applied. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF #5 BEGAN WORKING IN CHILD CARE ON 9/18/17, BUT DID NOT OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT UNTIL 10/16/17. STAFF #6 BEGAN WORKING IN CHILD CARE ON 10/30/17, BUT AS OF THE INSPECTION ON 2/8/18, HAD NOT YET RECEIVED RESULTS OF A TB TEST OR CHEST X-RAY COMPLETED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO START DATE. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff completed a Chest X-ray and the results are on file. In the future, all employees will have physical and TB test complete in last 12 months on file prior to start date. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF #6 WAS OBSERVED TO CHANGE TWO DIAPERS IN THE INFANT ROOM, THEN USE HAND SANITIZER AFTER THE DIAPER CHANGES INSTEAD OF WASHING HANDS. 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.) In the future, Director will make sure the portable sink is functioning on a daily basis and all staff will wash hands after all diaper changes and toileting. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: MULTIPLE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE PRESCHOOL/PREK AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS WERE NOT UPDATED WHEN THE FORMS IN THE MASTER FILE WERE UPDATED. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All forms were updated in all the classrooms. In the future, Director will immediately update emergency contacts in classroom binder and emergency binder. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: RECORDS FOR STAFF #2, #4, AND #7 DO NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. FILE FOR STAFF #1 DOES NOT CONTAIN PROOF OF EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE DAYCARE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY IN THE PROPER POSITION. 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.) All education was obtained from the employees. In the future, required qualification documentation will be collected prior to staff person's hire date. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF #5 WAS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT. 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.) In the future, Director will make sure all staff complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Facility will comply with CPSL at all times. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AN OUTLET WAS OBSERVED TO BE UNCOVERED BEHIND THE BLUE AND TEAL CHAIR IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will do daily inspections of the classroom to make sure all exposed outlets have covers in them. Outlet cover was immediately placed in the outlet during inspection. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: HAND SOAP WITH A LABEL STATING TO KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRESCHOOL BATHROOM ON THE COUNTER, 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.) In the future, all hand soap pumps will be labeled by stating the contents of what it is refilled with. All handsoap purchased is Softsoap, and does not need to be out of children's reach. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A WHITE TRASH CAN CONTAINING CONTAMINATED TRASH WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM, NEAR THE DOOR TO THE INFANT ROOM, WITHOUT A LID. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can was removed from the school. In the future, all trash cans will have lids. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CORDS FOR THE MOUNTED TELEVISION IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM WERE OBSERVED TO BE HANGING WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN, POSING A HAZARD. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cords were tethered during the inspection. In the future, all cords that pose a potential hazard will be tethered around the wall-mount T.V. and out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE SINK IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM NEAR THE DIAPERING AREA WAS NOT TURNED ON AND OPERATING PROPERLY DURING THE INSPECTION. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, there will be a properly functioning hand washing station in the infant room. Director repaired the leaking sink and it was observed by licensing to be functioning properly during inspection. |
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| 2017-08-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE WAS MYLECON IN THE INFANT ROOM THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR USE WITH THE NAME OF THE CHILD FOR WHOM THE MEDICATION IS INTENDED. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF IMMEDIATELY LABELED THE MEDICATION WITH THE CHILD'S NAME. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT ANY MEDICATION THAT ENTERS THE CENTER IS LABELED FOR USE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD THAT IT IS INTENDED FOR. |
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| 2017-08-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DOES NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF #1. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL NEW STAFF HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY PRIOR TO START DATE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-08-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF #1 DOES NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FOR STAFF #1. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES PRIOR TO WORKING AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE COUCH IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM IS RIPPED, REVEALING EXPOSED FOAM. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER COVERED RIPPED COUCH WITH DUCT TAPE. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK DAILY TO MAKE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD REPAIR. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSONS #1, 2, AND 4 DID NOT HAVE TB TEST RESULTS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THEIR START DATE. 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL NEW FACILITY PERSONS HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH TB TEST RESULTS CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF DATE OF HIRE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE PRIOR TO START DATE. FACILITY PERSON #3 DOES NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. 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. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until FBI Clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN FBI CLEARANCE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL COMPLY WITH CPSL AND MAKE SURE THAT ALL FACILITY PERSONS HAVE A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR CLEARANCES, AS WELL AS REQUIRED CLEARANCES IN THEIR FILE. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY COVERED THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK DAILY FOR TO MAKE SURE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ARE COVERED. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE TRASH CANS IN THE PRE-K AREA THAT HAVE ITEMS THAT ARE CONTAMINATED BY HUMAN SECRETIONS DO NOT HAVE LIDS. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL PURCHASE CLOSED, PLASTIC-LINED RECEPTACLE FOR THE PRE-K AREA. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL MAKE SURE THAT TRASH THAT HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED BY HUMAN SECRETIONS IS PLACED IN A CLOSED, PLASTIC-LINED RECEPTACLES. |
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| 2017-02-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS PEELING PAINT ON THE GREEN WALL IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM. THERE IS PEELING PAINT ON THE FENCING AROUND THE PLAYGROUND. 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.) PROVIDER REPAINTED PEELING PAINT ON GREEN WALL. PROVIDER WILL PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PLAYGROUND FENCE. IN THE FUTURE, PROVIDER WILL CHECK MONTHLY FOR ANY PEELING PAINT. |
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