Description: FOREST GREEN CHILDRENS CENTER is a Child Care Center in MEADVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 33 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who has been enrolled in care since 2/20/18, and Child #3, who has been enrolled in care since 4/13/18 lacked a valid child service report on file; the child service report for both children dated 3/5/20 was not completed on the departments approved form. The child file for Child #2 contained child service reports that were not completed every 6 months; the dates on the two most recent child service reports were 6/7/19 and 3/5/20. The 3/5/20 child service report for Child #3 is not valid as it was not completed on the departments approved form. 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.) Service plan info has been transferred to the appropriate department form. Child #1 transfer of the information was shared with the parent in person. Child #3 has since been withdrawn due to no contact since we closed in March for the Covid-19 shutdown. Child # 2 Service plan on department approved form was in place with a date of 3/2/2020 in folder behind the folder inspector reviewed. A correct child service report form has been provided for child development update sharing with families and will be used in the future. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool aged child, lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 7/31/18. 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.) A health summary provided is for 8/12/2019 which has expired. Child will be going to kindergarten and has been provided a physical form. Facility director will review child files on a regular basis and request yearly health summary from parent as needed. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period; the two most recent review dates on the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were 3/26/19 and 11/13/19. The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were signed/dated 6/11/19 and had not been reviewed/updated since. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period; the two most recent review dates on the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were 3/25/19 and 11/11/19. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period; the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were signed/dated 3/27/19 and had not been reviewed/updated since. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement and emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period; the two most recent review dates on the financial agreement and emergency contact information form were 6/6/19 and 3/2/20. 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. 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.) Forms for child Child #1 and Child #2 have been updated. Child #3 has since been withdrawn so new update form can be signed. Child #4 has since withdrawn we had no contact with family since March when the Covid-19 shutdown. Child #5 Financial Agreement and Emergency Contact has been updated on 8/19/20 which will begin a new 6-month date for the next 6-month review. All child financial agreement and emergency contact information sheets will be updated every 6 months with new date to be reviewed by being documented on a child flow chart for all children serviced. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was observed to not have been reviewed at least annually; the last documented review was dated 5/21/19. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All center staff have been involved in the updating of the facility emergency plan. A yearly update of all emergency plans will be conducted before the expiration date of the following years plan. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a start date working with children of 2/10/20, lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training at time of hire. The staff file for Staff person #2 through #7 lacked emergency plan training on an annual basis; the last documented emergency plan training on file is dated 5/21/19. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff has been part of the yearly update meeting for the emergency play. All new staff will receive the emergency plan training at new staff orientation and annually. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #5 lacked a written staff evaluation on regular basis, one evaluation every 12 months; the last documented staff evaluation on file is dated 7/26/19. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has a current evaluation. Evaluation dates will be documented and an updated evaluation will take place before the yearly expiration date. |
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| 2020-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room a six outlet power strip located on top of a shelving unit that was still in reach of and accessible to the preschool aged children in care was observed to be missing two protective covers. 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.) Safety outlet covers have been placed on the receptacle in question. Safety checklist will be done daily to check for any safety concerns. |
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| 2019-08-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #3 lacked a valid FBI clearance; the FBI clearance on file is dated 5/13/14. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had staff call the IdentoGO office and then contacted Harrisburg who pulled the clearance up and they said the FBI clearance will be reissued and mailed out. In the future director will devise a written schedule of when staff clearances are due and need to be renewed. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outside on the playground a plastic toy bin was observed to have a piece of the handle broken off causing a sharp edge and the bin to not be in good repair. 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.) Discarded the container. In the future will check toys and toy containers monthly to ensure safety of all toys. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Outside on the playground, which is used by toddlers, mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed underneath the fencing which surrounds the playground and is accessible to the toddlers in care. 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.) Will set up boundaries for toddler play area that has no access to mulch. In the future toddler and infant play areas will remain free of mulch. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's departure time. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will review financial agreement with mother and put the departure time on the form. In the future director will review child agreement forms to ensure arrival/departure are included. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number. 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.) Will have parent provide insurance policy number. In the future ensure that all areas are completed. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who is a young toddler, lacked an updated health report; the most recent health report on file is dated 11/11/19. 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.) Will give mom a new physical form to have the doctor complete. In the future dates will be monitored when toddler health reports are due. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #3 contained an updated health report that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will give mom a new physical form to have the doctor complete. In the future will ensure all areas of the physical are complete. |
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| 2019-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked the Hep A immunization as recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Will talk with mom and if child does not have an updated immunization record that has Hep A information documented then mom will be encouraged to have it administered. If child can't get shot administered immediately than schedule of administration will be gotten from the doctor. In the future immunization records will be checked and updated as needed. |
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